Car Tech - 2014 Acura MDX

[@Seriesxnation]

i have the early 2000 mdx and its still running like a beast

[@nastythomashobbs]

why I like watching this guys reviews. He hammers everybody.

[@harrytej]

The best in business..! 28MPG and 0-60 in 6.5 secs....all this in a 7 seater SUV ?...Can't ask for more...Acura is the best !

[@JDMHaze]

harish reddy not at 60K , Although an Audi makes this thing look Toyota Yaris cheap

[@gunyvw]

@@JDMHaze yea.. cheap and reliable.. when that audi breaks... and it will... the price of the repair will buy a yaris.

[@JDMHaze]

gunyvw Oh believe me I think Audi is absolute euro trash , As reflected in the resell value, however I thought $60,000 was a little steep for an MDX, a tick over 50k seems pretty decent, But for 60 K, that interior needs to improve, I really do like the MDX, and TLX but their interior for the class is far behind And it is honestly insulting

[@harrytej]

Keye Haze absolutely... what I said is true may be 5 years ago .. Acura has still not updated MDX which is not acceptable anymore

[@gunyvw]

@@JDMHaze one thing about me is.. i dont by em like that... i let other people 'keep the economy going' and i try by em afterward... i had a chic bragging about her 2 year old bmw cost 60k when i said how much is it worth now.. she went blank.. i've been working on cars to long to have to do it so i just rely on that.. i HAD an x5 and still have a 6 series... want to get rid of it too... lol

[@emantabrizi]

I love the LED headlights. They should be on all of Acura's vehicles. The "power plenum" shield, however, still needs to go. It doesn't matter how they tweak it...it still doesn't look good.

[@gimmedaloot754]

The prompt says “one letter at a time” - not one word at a time

[@papayaman123]

Don't understand why you would put a "self driving" mode, this only encourages people to pay less attention to their driving..

[@Emmran1000]

I have 2014 MDX. today it crossed 144000 mileage with no major issues. ita fun to drive.

[@irvinghti]

He and others need to realized how advanced the ACURA /Honda Navigation interface and voice command in.. I own a 14'MDX Advance... He could have said: "Find me a hotel" or "find me the best hotel near me?" All these commands work...... This is one of the best systems on the market this being my 6th ACURA product ever and this comes from selling several other rival luxury brands in the past

[@kingedoftheworld]

lol @ Brian, he doesn't give a break to any car companies haha.

[@BigKens]

Thanks for the post. I particularly appreciate you taking the time to actually show the interface for the infotainment system. I've heard a lot of grumblings from other reviewers about the nav system and dual touch screen, but yours was one of the few that actually went into specifics and showed the interface.

[@GeorgeKnighton]

He mentioned AcuraLink as an improvement, but then did not use it when he tried to use the Nav system. If you just use AcuraLink, it works exactly the way that he wants, with a voice recognition system that works at a server outside the vehicle and then sends the coordinates to the vehicle.

[@TheKagedd]

Cooley is kind of old school with his reviews, but he is blunt and honest on his review of cars. He says how he feels and how well or poor the tech and powertrain works. This is actually quite helpful. If he sways too far toward one pole or another it will be apparent. I mean isn't the MDX based on the Pilot? Also, if that is true, the Pilot (to my eye) seems to be the more practical choice, while the MDX is a lesser degree of the luxury 3 row SUV category.

[@Jaylee549]

TheillogicalParadox clearly you haven't Driven one lol because there miles apart in ride comfort and performance 😂 😂

[@TheKagedd]

call it a differnece in opinion. I recently drove the new MDX and I still stand by my choice.

[@Jaylee549]

TheillogicalParadox Well good for you:)! Wasn't trying to sway your opinion but a little test drive will not come close to ownership!!I've owned x5/ranger over sport /and Mercedes ml /and I can tell you it just wasn't worth the extra headache and money 💰 wasted in the shop with manufacturing engineers scratching there heads trying to figure out what's wrong with my vehicles🤔 Currently I have 2015 mdx tech didn't want to gamble with that new 9 speed tranny and it's been worry free!!:) Don't get me wrong the pilot is nice but, it looks more like a mini van without the sliding door, And also drives like a bus 🚌 smh ... but Anyways Merry Christmas to each its own!:)

[@TheGarvito]

Cooley's the best reviewer ever. he should review everything!

[@hilow4125]

i would like to say something about the repetitive buttons. its nice to know that you can still find a secondary way to get to where you want when later in the car life the button may be broken

[@Veyronp87]

really slick car. this is the stuff acura does well

[@kylebollinger9183]

Mr. Cooley, my family is a large fan of MDXs and I was wondering if I should upgrade to the 2014. The thing I like the most about my current one is the way it can move like no other three row SUV. I saw the 0-60 improved but you said the sportiness is lacking. Would it be better for me to upgrade for the tech? Please help me decide.

[@jibberjabba1969]

Cooley is in my opinion the best on cnettv keep it up.

[@autofanatic1]

What part of "one letter at a time" does he not understand? You have to say ONE letter at a time, not ALL of them all at one time for the navigation. This is just for PLACE names. You can actually speak entire STREET names. Or on Acuras you can just say "Find nearest hotel" or "Find nearest Chinese restaurant" - and yes this part even works while the vehicle is moving. I use mine like this all the time.

[@rousseau327]

autofanatic1 The fact that Acura has a feature that makes you say each letter at all is subpar. You ever use a BMW voice command system before? You shouldn't NEED to use the Find nearest hotel command, whatever you choose to use, should work fluidly, otherwise it shouldnt be on there.

[@poulamsaha6803]

I have an Acura. Their voice recognition technology is garbage.

[@hellcat1988]

I don't know why car makers don't just have an option where you can have the head unit all but disabled and use mirroring mode for media and nav. It would make life SO much easier. That's one of the reasons that I prefer to stick to older cars and just install an after market head unit with my cell for nav. Also, these lane keep assist systems are a horror story waiting to happen with drivers falling asleep at the wheel. Especially if they shut themselves off.

[@user-ur9yy6rl2z]

Acura fanboys are the biggest cry babies. He's straight up about the car. He says it how he feels. This guy reviews cars for a living. We get it, you love your MDX, for it's price, it's an amazing car. however, if compared to the other cars it's competing against, it's not as good.

[@skirmich]

+Sly Creed I don't own this MDX BTW but how exactly its not as good? Compared to the same year BMW this car has a lot more features, Better Design, one of the first auto makers using full LED lights.. The only thing dragging vs the X5 is Power but who buys an SUV to drive in a sporty fashion? Russians? And even then is only Miliseconds behind, Not even a full second in 0 to 60.

[@user-ur9yy6rl2z]

+skirmich I own this car. It's my all season car. My summer car is a 335I Coupe. Acura MDX is a good car to get overall, however, everything you have mentioned in your comment relates to things that a normal person looks for when they buy a car. What about handling? Performance? Acura fails to offer any of that. When I got the MDX, I got it because it is the best car for it's value, because I already own a car that excels in handling. but sometimes, just because it's the best value doesn't mean its the best car. I am not hating on the car, I am just being realistic. No car is perfect, however, there is absolutely nothing wrong with pointing out flaws in a car.

[@skirmich]

Sly Creed I own a 2nd Gen and it handles great with SH-AWD the only thing that bothers me is Body Roll since mine isn't a Sport version.

[@smaki1997]

+Sly Creed I have 3 mdx's because I love it so much. If you want hi performance and handling from an mdx then your completely wrong with your ideas. Thats not what an mdx is for. It has the best tech for the price, best reliability, great style, high class interior and exterior, the best awd system on earth, and a great fanbase. bmw can do sports cars but cant do an suv as well. case closed.

[@user-ur9yy6rl2z]

smaki1997 Thats exactly what my post said.. I have the MDX as a winter car, and a bmw 335 as a summer car. So yes, thanks for summarizing my own words and replying to me with them lmao.

[@iMustafaTube]

Everytime I open one of CNET videos, I wait until I hear Cooley's voice at the intro lol

[@clobbyhops]

Are there any cars this guy likes???

[@emantabrizi]

Yes...Audis.

[@tonyperani]

He and every other car enthusiast reviewer forgets how to present professionally. Take some Xanax and maybe wake up in Syria and let us know the cons of every car in existence. j

[@MrLalasd]

VW diesel wagons with a 6 speed.

[@rousseau327]

clobbyhops I've seen him praise, Porsches, BMWs, Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, and more. Face it, the MDX just sucks compared to its competitors.

[@MrLalasd]

ewt415 Yes the MDX sucks so much that it is the best selling luxury SUV. The MDX does what it set out to do the best when compared to the competition at a much lower cost.

[@EriclolXD]

I really like the background song around 0:31 when they cut to cnet logo. I heard it many times before on Car Tech wish I could download it :\ lol.

[@Z25tech]

COOOLEYYYYY!!!! Love watching these, so funny!

[@polievets1]

I can't believe Acura decided not to offer for American market all around camera view, heated steering wheel, fog lights, real wood inserts, head light washers. Acura offers those options for European and Russian customers

[@dcpc08161992]

Love your review. I watched all of them :). Keep 'em coming!

[@gaganpreetsingh2665]

instead of wasting money on rear entertainment system why dont companies put some decent android tablets on rear with built in 3g connections

[@Vanuatoo]

Is this car better than BMW X5 or Mercedes M class?

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

I have a 2010 acura tsx and voice recognition never works for me, I took it to the dealership and they said that it doesn't work because I'm spanish and I have an accent, but then we tested it with and english speaking person and it didn't work either. I came to the conclusion that acura has a glitch in their voice command system and they do not want to admit that there is a problem overall the car has been very reliable except for that little issue.

[@igeekone]

I think they fixed the audio. It was mono before.

[@darwinlemon2963]

Nice suv, I like that MDX. It's one of my lottery picks if I ever win mega millions!! I prefer the reviews where the narrator just tells you about the features of the vehicle without giving his personal opinion and saying what HE doesn't like about it. It's too petty

[@lightskinboy6725]

You're right dude! At 2:25 he starts complaining about the different heat levels for the seats. That IS petty and if it's anything you don't understand about the car doesn't it come with a damn manual?

[@rousseau327]

lightskin boy It's called over interfacing, something you wouldn't be able to recognize due to your bias towards the car.

[@darwinlemon2963]

ewt415 So the reviewer must be related to you since you appear to be taking up for him. Call it whatever fancy term you can think of lame brain but the bottom line is......it's a complaint!

[@lightskinboy6725]

Darwin Lemon Lemon don't waste your time arguing with these clowns! It's easy for punks to talk sh!t online!!

[@coolnojicson4u]

Hey brian, can you please tell me which car is the best 2014 Lexus rx 350 and 2014 Acura Mdx?

[@miltonmedina4662]

good review cooley

[@lockwoodvj]

This was already posted.

[@iMohamad79]

What kind of car would Brian Cooley own and drive in his private life?

[@d1sturb3d119]

CMBS doesn't bring the car to a stop but mitigates a collision by cutting the throttle and dropping the speed by 7 MPH. The only car that stops completely is the Subaru legacy but the downside of a fully autonomous system like that would be the possibility of a false positive making it really dangerous on the freeway.

[@robertsanders5087]

Infiniti's IBA an DCA will also bring vehicles to a complete stop.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Robert Sanders I didn't know that.Nice!

[@jeremyshaw1]

Lol@ Brian Cooley. He complains (in the 2011 MDX review) he doesn't get why a SUV needs any sort of driving enjoyment (pretty close quote there), suddenly he is surprised the 2014 MDX focuses on tech over outright "driving joie de vivre[?]"

[@noeapantoja]

Why did they reupload this?

[@TimJoseph08031990]

When Cooley drives the 2014 Infiniti Q60, he's going to hate it so much that the steer-by-wire system is so lethargic and lacking steering feel. Nowadays most luxury automakers are screwing up their cars so much that it will most likely cost more to have it maintained abd repaired.

[@freddydakine5806]

Honda does amazing engineering with their Acura line up. They should put more effort in the non-Acura cars. The new Civic is one devastating example... Mr. Soichiro Honda would never approve of the design and engineering of the Civic line...

[@cilvrado]

How is $542 five an a half?

[@yutian1814]

Cnet on the Q7?

[@Paulose54]

No panoramic sun roof, I pass. Was expecting better, now waiting 4 the redesign ford edge sport. Otherwise I'll go bmw style

[@MegaPamanes]

the favorite car of this papa of stuart little is the bmw 335 cabriolet is the only car that this guy dont say any thing wrong and i have a mdx is the best for your money can get

[@723lion]

Honda needs to fire all those drunken European designers working on the Acura for dragging Acuras name down to shit hole.

[@StealthC1]

I have the 2014 MDX Advance and this guy has no clue how the NAV system works. Its very simple, he just knocks the system but isn't using it properly. This guy is always hating on the Honda Acura products. I have a 2008 TLS and the 2014 MDX Advance and me and my wife love our Acura's!

[@mrrockstar501]

Ok let me rephrase that "Rust Bucket"

[@stephanegagnon5430]

Bring back Brian Cooley :)

[@shirke01]

Built in Navigation it's a joke! Get the Garmin.

[@alejandronaranjo8411]

Stooooooop the ruckus ads!!!!!!!!! I don't care about some router and get angry every time I watch a video!!!!

[@bennychan723able]

First, awesome review by Brian!!!!!

[@Erich2142]

No one say first, so I don't have to insult anyone!

[@ASAWProductions]

How are the "jewel eye" headlights?

[@Holes9090]

Lol you had to say the word one at a time, not each one at a time.

[@rob11s]

Who's idea it was to put that crappy music in the background when Cooley's talking Tech? Get rid of that ASAP!

[@schadara]

looks like a hearse

[@tuolumne9]

Looks like an Audi Q7

[@RealtimeReviews613]

NOT A FAN OF LUXURY CARS WITH NO REAR CHROME DUAL EXHAUST TIPS

[@GOBbluthagain]

déjà vu

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

.....no offense but i kinda hold my breathe everytime until i see cooley at the introduction

[@MisterDopeTunes]

Soccer mom car

[@cop2506]

This guy will complain and CRY about 4 WHOLE BUTTONS for the seat heater function but has 0 issues figuring out the stupid tech crap for the DVD system?? Ok boomer.

[@cindyxiong7606]

All kind of electrical problems

[@ssr1680]

Acura infotainment is pretty bad,and parrying your phone is just another annoying experience

[@gamelauncher9821]

This cost to most and the build quality on the exterior and interior is poorly made the material does speak luxury and very expensive like the other competitors

[@miltonalberto745]

60k for that I'll pass

[@lambomania1]

0 views wtf

[@1fnfigi]

honda has FAILED ME! been a fan my entire life but no matter what video I watch im not impressed. get rid of that damn grill sheild

[@za1pp]

honda is a piece of shit...i have a 2007 accord transmission died had to spend 3 grand to get it fixed plus the OEM paint is horrendous and clear coat fell off

[@Light23K]

za1pp Honda is not a piece of shit, just because yours is not good does not mean all of them are not, my dad owns a 1990 Honda Civic and been great with few problems.

[@TheMisterTroll02]

+Cannabis 2007 and 08 is the year accord has problems

[@za1pp]

Light23K complete shit

[@toh3211]

Mdx sux big big fail

[@Viticaness]

John R. Judging by his name he's an Audi fan?

[@RickStylus]

I guess this is a nice SUV but it front grille design ruins everything.

[@bryceno5385]

Lol our 2010 Honda can do better than that when entering an address via voice recognition.

[@cop2506]

290 hp is NOT a lot of power. 267ft lbs of tq makes for a very lethargic feeling vehicle. Needs to be around 400+hp, and 350+ft lbs of tq.

[@dnakase]

Every review should begin, "Just drive the f**king thing and ignore the infotainment system."

[@EsenbekAliev_]

his car is full of fails

[@raj6241999]

Second

[@user-lr6qh3km5d]

first like

[@tommyle5606]

This guy is one of the worst commentators out there. His comments on these cars are always 80 negative 20 positive/neutral

[@contractki11er]

That's the point, if you want someone to tell you all positive things about a car then go to the dealership and have a salesman/woman sweep you off your feet.

[@tommyle5606]

contractki11er that wasn't my point, my point is it should be both, positive and negative points of the car.

[@im1greatman]

Tommy Le If their is more negative about a car naturally more negative things will be said. I want to hear the truth not some car dealership lies & false bullshit.

[@peiwenalanchu]

Audi wanna be

[@cindyxiong7606]

Junk

[@derronsanchez391]

Too much tech garbage