2022 Acura MDX: Winter Test w/ SH-AWD

[@nofameculture]

That MDX made it look easy! Just watching makes me know how much I dislike snow ❄️❄️!

[@jaydenp.6243]

You should do a review at night to show the exterior lights and ambient lighting.

[@GoofieNewfie]

Agreed, not enough reviewers do this.

[@AcuraAddicted]

Yes, MDX is really great in snow and very fun. Even my second gen is very confident.

[@davidsteckley8846]

All the MDX with SH-AWD from 2007 and up is amazing especially with winter snow tires on

[@smh3067]

“Hey SH-AWDY!” Lol. I’m dead 💀.

[@AmmarAlZeibak]

Acura should use it in their commercials.😂

[@asherkothapalli]

That would make a Custom License Plate😁

[@OlJackBurton]

First time i've heard someone call it shoutie. I always hear shaud in my head when i see SH-AWD...

@@AmmarAlZeibak They should not.

[@yes8032]

This car definitely nailed it

[@p_enta5012]

So close to 100K. I've been watching for almost 3 years now, since your 18' ls 500 review. this is amazing!

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks my friend!

[@ahmedsi]

Kirk... you should be doing more reviews by physically driving. I think you keep it real compared to some of other reviewer on KZbin. Keep it up! Japanese autos FTW!!!

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

Show the MDX to your neighbor across the street that owns the Odyssey. LOL

[@velboone6041]

😂😂😂

[@fortunatedad7695]

I have an MDX and oddy, but when packing all 3 the kids, my wife and I prefer the Oddy. Sooooo much easier to get the kids in and out, not to mention the abundance of storage behind the 2nd row.

[@omairsh8]

@@fortunatedad7695 yeah but I don't need to leave my balls in the night stand to get into the MDX. So much more character and style. I hope I never have to buy a minivan

[@fortunatedad7695]

@@omairsh8 I won't disagree the MDX is nicer. But when you have 4 kids, practicality takes priority lol

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@omairsh8 Odyssey is still faster in the 1/4 mile than a MDX A-spec AWD LOL. You're the one who's gonna be needing to drop those balls at the night stand after getting gapped by a minivan in your 60K+ fancy Honda. According to carnaddriver, 2022 MDX AWD does 0-100mph in 17.6 seconds whereas a 2021 Odyssey Touring (weighs 150lbs more) did 0-100mph in 16.6 seconds. Instead of getting a poser car maybe get something that actually performances lol. Even in the winter, winter tires on a Odyssey is WAY better than all seasons on a AWD car.

[@cesarreynoso9773]

SH-AWD is great! Acura will sell a ton of these for sure

[@joskjj3625]

Acura did an awesome job

[@jaydenp.6243]

Do then tech-package. It’s the best bang for your buck. And the best value.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Florida is the place to be. You are a smart man!!! You will be happy there.

[@baller7312]

Its the SUV that your family likes because of the leather.

[@jonmcclure10]

Great job Kirk. We just bought the Pearl Red 2022 MDX and drove all the luxury SUV's and nothing came close to the MDX. The other car reviewers also just are amazed at the 100% total inside and out MDX makeover. So much tech to learn, but after a week I am getting there. Acura has done the best job ever on this model. Here in our rolling hills in beautiful north Alabama this drives more like a sports car and I must say similar to the BMW X5 I drove a few weeks ago. By the way inside the gas cap it says you can use regular gas, mid-range and/or premium, not so on most Mercedes, Audi's or BMW's. After a week on regular gas I see NO difference in the relationship between that wonderful 10 speed combined with the great tried and tested 3.5 big six. There is no need for any more power, but this fall you can get the S-type with 355 ponies for tire spinning, etc. Love the huge brakes and wide track 20 inch tires too. This is one amazing vehicle! Hoping Acura makes a RDX PHEV for my wife, especially if the infrastructure gets upgraded over the next few years with level 2 charging, we will have charging set in the garage, but for long trips, that is a level of anxiety many do not need!

[@ambassador8716]

Say the truth, you have not enough money for GLS, X5 or Q7 in similar complication...🙂 This 3 cars is another league and another budget. MDX is the same shit like QX60, CX-9 or Highlander.

[@GoofieNewfie]

Winter tires and SHAWD and it'll be a beast. I live in an area that is in top 10 of most snow in the world in each year for 6 months at least. Oddly, knock on wood this year is an exception but that can change any day. But I've owned SHAWD in snow before in a TLX, and while that car had other issues, it was a BEAST in snow. Far better than our CX5, the woman's vehicle also with winters. You guys actually got hit pretty good with snow down there.

[@sajjanbrar2834]

I was waiting for this video, the perfect lunch break video for school. Thanks👍

[@KirkKreifels]

More to come!

[@sajjanbrar2834]

@@KirkKreifels thats amazing

[@AcuraAddicted]

Finally! Looking forward to your review when I can get to it!

[@alengreen589]

Hi Kirk, 95K yeah.

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks!

[@balancemode4112]

Can’t wait for Type S!!

[@tommy13965]

2021 Acura has a winner great job and welcome back acura.

[@luzovich]

I really wish there was a hybrid option like on the Lexus RX.

[@KirkKreifels]

Me too

[@trdrav4]

Nice to finally see a press car again! First review of the MDX in the snow!

[@alpappalardi7044]

The ending segment of it sitting in the left angle ,resembles the Mazda . Just My opinion

[@alpappalardi7044]

As we move on. Lexus has to totally redo the Rx , and Nx to keep pace with these types. Interesting comment below about oil consumption in this engine. That was a surprise

[@789lannzone]

SH-AWD the best in market. Thank you upload the video. Hey KirK I saw little spot on your hairs, you needs a Good hair Conditioner with Scalp little better or different then what you have right now. My hair look like your about 2 years ago, i change different conditioner there went away. Try to help Buddy.

[@KirkKreifels]

I have a birth mark

[@shanemacey4250]

This is hilarious to a Canadian. Those "snow conditions" were a good day in March for us. We just rip the civic with the studded winter tires

[@armandoperez2484]

EXCUSE ME DO WE NEED TO DRIVE IN SPORT MODE OR WISH ONE?

[@peppersmith]

lol, Let that Snow stay their. Awesome, Gotta love AWD.....Stay Safe, Be Safe!!!!

[@zcctchh5547]

I'm a 2014 MDX owner, can't believe they still use the same engine for 2022 models, can't wait for Type S MDX

[@ambassador8716]

Very old and archaic engine.🤦‍♂️With a high fuel consumption...💁‍♂️

[@rafakazanecki3319]

@@ambassador8716 you would prefer a new dowsaising engine that is too small for such large SUV. This is an old and good motor building school, because this engine is very durable. I am glad that acura is mounting this engine to the new mdx.

[@misterle7026]

Add some snow tires and it's unstoppable

[@KirkKreifels]

Very true.

[@dwnrange7812]

What kind of stock All Seasons are on it??

[@lunatic-hz5pr]

Got a little Aaron Rodgers vibe goin on eehh, so close to that 100k sir, congrats and well deserved

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks mate!

[@June63_]

The black looks gorgeous.

[@KirkKreifels]

It's actually phantom violet pearl....it looks black unless in direct sunlight.

[@baldheadlogic]

Thanks Kirk. You came thru with a review in spite of the snowstorm.

[@KirkKreifels]

Full review coming soon!

[@chengyoujiang6076]

A big success from Acura !!

[@attraversiamo1988]

Kirk! What do you think about Acura bringing back the ZDX? Do you see them bringing it back as a ZDXe variant? I could totally see them doing that. Make it a bit bigger and totally electric. Let me know what you think. Also this MDX is ON POINT. Love the new look. Great video keep it up!

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks. I could see them doing it as their EV crossover.

[@revmatchtv]

That's a lotta snow! Reminds me of Toronto, but more snow. Looking forward to the full review.

[@Mx5pro]

Kirk buy this car!

[@jkim6509]

I'm reallyyyyyyy looking forward to the RDX Type-S

[@MarkSmith-gk2tl]

Thanks for driving around my home town! Its been awhile since I've been back.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Did you mention the make, model, and size of tires? With any type of traction testing/reviewing, tires are critical. The OEM tires on my 2017 MDX SH-AWD were terrible. I recently switched to Michelin CrossClimate2 and they're phenomenal.

[@KirkKreifels]

255/50R20 Bridgestone Alenza Sport high-performance all-season tires

[@obabolu4506]

Such a wonderful car

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

What were the tires? Premium luxury all-seasons?

[@lforeman9467]

It looks very good out in the neighborhood

[@_TheWerewolf]

I’m not gonna lie, after watching this video I feel like getting this for a family hauler

[@blakethomas8897]

Love your show Kirk!

[@adriannalundasan7570]

Do a poll for which infotainment system interface would anyone prefer between Acura, Lexus and Mazda.

[@gordonnguyen7160]

Which one you think is better Lexus RX or Acura MDX?

[@KirkKreifels]

New MDX is better for now

[@mmiracastro2347]

Sh awd > all

[@workoutguru3211]

This things a serious bargain even compared to the gv80

[@korkyk6901]

Seriously going to test drive one. Ready to give the Mercedes SUV’s a long break.

[@dicomdan]

You could handle that amount of snow with a unicycle.

[@ChodTheWacko]

please say 'NOW' when you hit the brake so we know exactly when you hit it, thanks!

[@ambassador8716]

You should to start your snow-test from showing the tires. If you put on this car Michelin X-ice North 3, your wheels won't even spin.

[@atmartens]

I wish you would've taken one side with the wheels on the snow and the other on concrete. That'd be good to test and see if it can send to the correct side.

[@KirkKreifels]

It would have no problem in that situation either. Cheers!

[@atmartens]

@@KirkKreifels I don't doubt that.

[@seogabonotjah6555]

The car is nailed. My crazy wild thought in future maybe honda merge with acura, become luxury budget perfomance manufacturer compete with mazda. But it just my thought Great reviews!

[@Passportbros8]

The Genesis Gv80 is a World Class Luxury SUV. Which competes with cars even above the Acura MDX. The GV80 even goes head to head with the Bentley Bentayga which were both designed by the same designer Sangyup Lee. I do not hate the 2022 Acura MDX. I believe the acura MDX is a good looking car. The Genesis Gv80 is better than the 2022 Acura Mdx. The MDX looks too much like a Mazda which is not a bad thing. If you want to stay in denial about this then that is your opinion. And it is perfectly fine. I Respect your opinion. Again, I do not hate the 2022 Acura Mdx. I believe that it is a great luxury car. But when compared to the Genesis Gv80, the 2022 Acura MDX comes short. The Genesis Gv80 is a more luxuriously built Machine. I thank you for reading my comment.

[@KirkKreifels]

Hi Brandon. In denial? Not sure what you mean there. I have not reviewed the GV80. Cheers.

[@Passportbros8]

@@KirkKreifels thank you for the great review. I am a subscriber.

[@Passportbros8]

@@KirkKreifels My apologist if I came off offending. I did not mean it that way.

[@ambassador8716]

Yes, but what is the price of GV80??? If to choose between Korean car for this money or German, be sure, most people will choose 🇩🇪

[@normt430]

Will this update finally get them recommended status by Consumer Reports? The Buick Enclave is!

[@ahkeen]

I wonder what kind of tires it comes with. Tires is what matters when it comes to snow driving.

[@KirkKreifels]

Bridgestone alenza all season

[@yuniorelmedico4585]

hello brother the new mdx will be competition for the Germans

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes, it's worthy

[@ambassador8716]

@@KirkKreifels in what discipline?

[@larry-notthecableguy]

Cool vid. How is the ride and cabin noise compare to the Lexus RX?

[@KirkKreifels]

In town, close. Maybe giving the nod to the MDX. Haven't tried highway yet.

[@ameraboukoura6091]

I easily prefer Lexus over Acura and Infiniti

[@Ridaz4LifeR6]

You guys keep mentioning Embargo drop. I thought embargo has to do with trading b/w countries. Can someone explain?

[@agpawpaw5912]

I’m not sure about MDX after oil consumption problem. Maybe they fixed the problem. I can only watch the video, but will buy something also.

[@kimnewcom]

2022? Or 2021?

[@danharr9011]

Wait OMAHA? Oh snap small world ... can’t wait til the new 4Runner but love Acura as well

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

looks nice

[@fabulousprofound]

What tires did it come with?

[@MegaLeonidovich]

12 more months till this new MDX starts selling, can't wait

[@mikekim3422]

1 week buddy

[@anandx09]

What's your opinion Gv 80

[@RamSlow]

I really want to like Acua. Their 90s cars were great! Now, they are too conservative to invest in building a true brand identity. This is not going do well vs RX350, Q5, Model Y, Venza, Wrangler...KIA

[@AFCompany]

You know the MDX is the best selling 3 row luxury suv of all time right?

[@ambassador8716]

The problem is even more deeper. Archaic technologies, low quality of materials, controversial design. Honda/Acura is slowly dying...

[@ambassador8716]

@@AFCompany only because of the options number for this price. Not because it is a really great car, like Q7 for example...

[@AFCompany]

@@ambassador8716 they don’t use old technology. They have one of the best if not the best AWD system and sound systems in the industry. The use of their tech is what’s controversial and some may not like a touch pad but the infotainment system itself is modern and well laid out. They have wireless Apple car play and android auto as well as amazon Alexa. They also used real wood, metal, and leather in their cars. There are many luxury brands that don’t even meet these standards but people are just blinded by badges. Acura as a whole was consistently breaking their monthly sales records earlier this year. They are on the rise and definitely not dying. That is INFINITI. The industry as a whole though is currently not doing well because of chip shortages and price hiking. If you don’t like the MDX that’s fine but it’s better than many other luxury options out there at the moment. In my opinion the GV80, MDX, X5, and XC90, are the best in the segment at the moment. Followed by the GLE, Q7, and Aviator.

[@ambassador8716]

@@AFCompany This opinion imposed of American(Japan) marketing, no more and no less. Audio system is not bad(comparable Korean), but not luxury (like Böse, Harman, Bang&Olufsen in German). Engine is 7 years old, this is still the same high fuel consumption engine with low efficiency (looking for Audi). Seats painting is horrible, after 15k miles my beige driver seat is almost black. Wood is not really wood - it's a veneer, brakes are horrible too, paint of the body is a shit (I almost cover all body with a protective film). Gearbox shifting from 2 to 3 is a poor story. Headlights is not adaptive (even Mazda have adaptive). Design of brand new MDX is almost Mazda CX!!!🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ This is humiliation. There are 1001 trifles that may kill this "love" to MDX, even rubber on wiper blades, that MDX owners are changing after every winter.🤬 After you pull down driver window on 1/4 it start to rattle in move... In rainy days keyless access working half a time. Wheel size drive me crazy - I can't find a good summer tires in this type-size!!!!! I don't understand why Acura better then another Japan or Korean brands? May be only better and agressive marketing in USA and their beautiful past with 1st NSX and Aerton Senna, that's all. This is not a premium, may be sub-premium for whom else, but for me it is just a car with many options and acceptable price.

[@Shabbe02]

MDX > RXL

[@naveenthemachine]

Lexus is now irrelevant. The gv80 MDX Aviator and even the Highlander platinum have caused the RX to be essentially dead... Cmon Lexus... 🤞 I hope you’re listening to the competitors beating you

[@p_enta5012]

@@naveenthemachine Exactly, its so sad. I remember 15 years ago when they were the king. now their only competitive model is the LC, and maybe the ES.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@p_enta5012 sadly most modern Toyota’s on the TNGA now surpass most Lexus models. It’s as if Toyota is turning into Lexus now

[@MrDgon23]

What trim was that?

[@Jermigggricoooo]

Advance

[@MrDgon23]

Thanks

[@CARBONHAWK1]

Hopefully this is something we could see witH the next Pilot.

[@thejake8099]

Great video Kirk. Does this MDX have a hill descent mode?

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

The MDX doesn't make sense with the cramped 3rd row and oversized dimensions. I'd rather own a RDX. If you need a 3 row vehicle, just buy a van or Cadillac escalade.

[@tonychau1983]

Best selling Acura model. Talk about cramp rdx is pretty cramped.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

This video just proves that the name "Sh-awd" is just utter rubbish from a pure marketing stand point. Acura X-Drive or Acura 4matic just sounds and looks better.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Whoop. Party time.

[@jopaljakpo1101]

Doing “SNOW TEST DRIVE” and not even saying one word about what type of tires are on the car, (winter/all season/summer) through the whole time of driving, it’s just dumb and unprofessional. For those who understand winter driving, and needed that information, they had a chance to see it at the very end of the video (coincidentally). It looks like they are all seasons.

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

I'm pretty sure it's all season Tires. I'm sure both you and I know that most cars come with all season tires stock from the factory, unless it's a trim that come standard with a specific type of tires or dealer install.

[@ambassador8716]

200% you're right man!!!👍👍👍

[@ambassador8716]

All season tires are real shit!!!🤮

[@pattycarljackson]

The awd system means nothing without good tires.

[@jdubrowa]

This car is disturbing me from focus on the LX. If they only offer warm orange color now I'm sold.

[@TheHoth1]

Two things stop me from considering Acura ever: (1)Clear coat (2)airbags Acura/Honda might have improved them but I don’t like how they handled them initially. Who know what else they are hiding:)

[@igor_2368]

You need winter tires on snow!!!!!!!!!

[@ChadWilson]

This is supposed to be a luxury vehicle, and yet, the infotainment screen is sticking up in the dash like a cancerous growth. Acura can do better than this and mold the dash around it so that it looks integrated, and not an afterthought or a cheapskate mod that Kia might try to pull off.

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

The tablet on the dash is the new luxury! Haven't you seen the BMW 8 series and Genesis G80 lol Just kidding! I don't know why my only option is to buy a Genesis car just to get a V8 and a dash mounted screen.

"Shawty"? "Peace out"?

[@Stength]

Nice, but SHOULD HAVE BEEN A HYBRID!....IT'S 2021!

[@KirkKreifels]

I'll talk about electrification in the full review

[@Stength]

@@KirkKreifels Are they going to have a hybrid model?

[@Christinerb1218]

What not to do.... Watch this video after buying brand new 2020 Acura MDX 😭 #alittlebitjealous 🤏

[@duvilopez7992]

Not winter I hate cold

[@ambassador8716]

This is not even winter tires

[@irfanr1120]

Can Someone please tell me why is this called a 2022? It is was too early in 2021 to be calling a model into the next year. I get it if it was Nov or Dec, but in Jan 2021 to call a model 2022 does not make any sense.....

[@surferdude44444]

In my Jeep, I don’t care about going up the hill, I care about going down the hill. If momentum takes it too fast and you have to hit the brakes, you’re screwed. At least the Jeep has Low Range to crawl down real slow without using brakes. Acura SHAWD mdx or rdx has no feature like that. You can paddle shift into low, but it jumps to second after five mph. Then you’re rolling faster and you need brakes to slow down. Does SHAWD keep you in control?

[@naveenthemachine]

Cmon Lexus... 🤞 I hope you’re noticing the competitors made you irrelevant

[@KirkKreifels]

Clock is ticking

[@tinhinnh]

Mazda MDX

[@ambassador8716]

😆😆😆 absolutely 💯 right. Shame on you Acura designers!!!🤮

[@mj28inpa]

Acura has managed to become a HORRIBLE manufacturer! I am on my sixth new Acura (22 MDX), and my last! My car has been in the body shop for the last three months waiting parts after I hit a deer. The delay is ALL on Acura and they have offered NOTHING for the severe inconvenience.. I haven’t had a car at all for 2 months (Insur only covered 30 days), reported the issue to Acura corporate and haven’t even gotten so much as a “sorry for the delay” from them. They are simply pretending that me and my issue don’t exist. GREAT after purchase customer service. I am done with Acura! I will definitely be in a Lexus once this lease is up.

[@ВАСИЛЬГУПАЛО-з4ф]

👍😁👍!!!

[@zhigangshao6825]

Still a garba**. I like Lexus better that Acura

[@vegetarianbacon718]

What are you even trying to censor lol

[@alanboginskey5458]

you like it, but it’s literal fact that the tlx, rdx, and mdx are much better than its lexus counterparts...

[@asherkothapalli]

@@vegetarianbacon718 May be can't spell😂

[@naveenthemachine]

@@alanboginskey5458 I thought Lexus has ceased... Its irrelevant now

[@tonychau1983]

Two different kind of buyers

[@alengreen589]

maybe the cheapest big luxury SUV of the World ?

[@AmmarAlZeibak]

Probably not, but still a great value for money or at least this is what it looks like from the first impressions.

[@alengreen589]

@@AmmarAlZeibak can you tell me a cheaper big luxury SUV with a V6 Motor ?

[@AmmarAlZeibak]

@@alengreen589 It all depends on your dealership and the market you are in.

[@alengreen589]

@@AmmarAlZeibak North America.

[@AmmarAlZeibak]

@@alengreen589 You're probably not going to be paying MSRP and with the German and American automakers you could get a nice discount.