Ford Explorer ST vs. Acura MDX Type S vs. Genesis GV80 - Shocking Results. Drag and Roll Race!

[@SamCarLegion]

More SUV drag races? 😊

[@shoaibahmed34]

I have a 2023 X5 40i 50th anniversary. Would love to bring it out for some races. It is 100% stock.

[@symonalegado6195]

3 row mainstream Please. Pilot, telluride, GH, palisade, atlas, etc. Maybe the GH in its regular turbo instead of the max? Thanks Sam

[@AdmiringBarnOwl-ox3my]

Nice race Sam keep up the good work

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@shoaibahmed34yes Sam, let this person bring his X5! Would love to see it against that explorer, and maybe a GLE450.

[@SamCarLegion]

@@shoaibahmed34please message me on Instagram: @samcarlegion

[@WhiteshadowTV]

ST owner here, that 3 liter ecoboost is INSANE both stock and with a tune. Absolutely love mine.

[@kennethvance8896]

Ultimate soccer mom vehicle.

[@BobbyOfEarth]

The Ford ST is no joke, I watched a tuned ST run an ET of 10.59 @123 mph.

[@WillFranks-im9kn]

as long as it doesn't break down.

[@BobbyOfEarth]

Just like the performance suspension kits Ford has for Mustangs, they have the same upgraded parts for the ST.@@WillFranks-im9kn

[@XNCraig-se1nn]

Same here I have a 2020 Explorer and a nissan 370z. I drive the ST more for fun than the 370z.... that says it all.

[@brokeboy87]

I never really believed the Genesis would do that well since it's tuned mostly for comfort.

[@DeathhAngel1]

Yeah genesis cars are slow

[@lmcg0710]

@@DeathhAngel1it’s not that slow considering it kept up with cars that are designed to be quick. The whole point of the ST and type s trims are to be fast. the genesis is built to be a luxury car.

[@emekamgbaja3238]

The very video I've been wanting to see! Makes me glad I went with the ST...😊. Thanks for sharing

[@JT-fq2bl]

Before I watch the video, I place the Ford #1, Acura #2, and Genesis #3. The first 2 I mentioned is definitely geared towards performance, but the Genesis is geared towards luxury first and sport a distant second. If we want "sport" in the Genesis, we will have to get the Coupé or get the smaller siblings. Small = Sport & Large = Luxury in the Genesis world unfortunately.

[@Investor_philips]

Ok

[@moktafizaman9077]

Yeah, the coupe Gv80 has 409 hp with its 3.5K V6 with E-SC

[@SamCarLegion]

Almost..

[@sungmsnkim9048]

정확합니다

[@drunkinmaster1]

Those ecoboost engines really respond well to getting tuned. People are making crazy power with them.

[@SamCarLegion]

Agreed

[@nickcivic21]

And only last for two years the internals are not!! To the standard of the MDX!!! Once tuners get to it I bet it would put down some serious power I bet this will have GTR like capabilities!!! Once someone wants to do it lol

[@728GT]

They respond well to replacing those crap stock intercoolers. You get like one or two pulls and then they pull power drastically. It would be the first mod I'd do even if I never plan on tuning it.

[@Mercipher21]

I have a 2018 Flex with the 3.5L EB and put a 91 octane tune on it through 5 Star Tuning. It's now running almost 440hp and I'm running 5.4 sec to 60 and 13.8 second 1/4's.

[@drunkinmaster1]

@@728GT downpipes, intercooler and fuel pump with E85 tune.

[@nickns23659]

Always love those family SUV races. I've owned a lot of vehicles over the years and I still feel my MDX Type-S is the best overall vehicle I've ever owned when you consider performance, features, value for dollar, etc.

[@danielmelendez9943]

The 0-60 between MDX type S and the other MDX variants is 1 sec difference. Is that precision crafted performance? 290 HP versus 355HP, the power output sounds significant but it does not seem proportional. Plus Type S is performance when it comes to the NSX but not on the MDX.

[@nickns23659]

@@danielmelendez9943 , doesn’t change anything I said. Regular MDX doesn’t look as nice (different front end, smaller wheels, exhaust, etc), no massaging seats, heads up display, ambient lighting, inferior sound system, no air suspension, etc. The power is also very noticeable, I’ve had 5 MDX’s and the Type-S is far superior. You may not feel the value is there but I do and I’ve owned them all so I’m speaking from experience.

[@NuJerseydrive23]

Just got me a 2024 MDX and I agree. Best car I ever ever had.

[@danielmelendez9943]

@@nickns23659 heads up display is gimmicky, massage seats not overwhelming, a great sound system definitely necessary, ambient lighting useless, at the end of the day you buy performance, agility of the suspension to provide sharp handling and steering, for sure torque vectoring that allows the car to feel nimble and agile out of corners. Thus, making it feel smaller and lighter given that the MDX is about 4800lbs. The standard MDX Is comfortable but the seats have gotten smaller when compared to my 2011 model. Type S price, well over $72k.

[@JeffHookshotHagan-go2jk]

I'm with you. I love my Type S Advance in Apex Blue. I'll take 0 to 60 in 5.5 seconds all day!

[@crystallakereview6339]

Owned ST for 3 years and just got the 2024 love mine and its no joke, dont sleep on it. With even more mods it will be even crazier.

[@cherrymii692]

did u have any major problems with ur previous one

[@crystallakereview6339]

@@cherrymii692 no

[@raouf.604]

I have a 2020 Explorer ST. My first American car after always having Germans. It’s the first car I’m keeping when the lease ends. So much fun to drive, so much power and very practical. Has been very reliable and maintenance is super cheap. The bonus is the presence it has with everyone thinking I’m a cop.

[@2468yu]

Yes..❤

[@lanemorrow7417]

I love German owners who look down their noses at Ford. Between the superior reliability and what you saw here, its really funny

[@michaelg7904]

Except when people drive well under the speed limit because they think you’re a cop.

[@ebutuoycensorship8012]

All the criminals know that your Ford has roof rails and all the police models don't 😂

[@DeathhAngel1]

Not me, i always look at the plates and roof.

[@damaylaphoenix1155]

you can make anything fast! but fast and reliable is rare! Acura!

[@Frindleeguy]

Nothing wrong with the Acura but the Ecoboost b10 is wayyy more favorable.

[@DMCarReviews]

I dragy timed an Explorer ST. Very quick off the line, but trapped less in the 1/4 mile than my 2017 Nissan Maxima, back in the day. Tuned ones moves very fast though! The Explorer also feels and looks the coolest of this group, in my opinion.

[@chrisholmes344]

Yes! Great match ups, very fair across the spectrum. Glad to see all three pitted against each other. Dang that 3.0L Twin Turbo Exploder really goes - especially right out of the hole. Fun to see how these stock comparos stack up. Thanks for sharing...

[@DeMoniserer]

Wow. How quiet is in GV80 even with unfolded rear seats.

[@Frindleeguy]

ANC. It's all about the tech.

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

That’s how my mom be driving her Explorer ST when she takes us to Winstar 🤣

[@matthewsisomphane5672]

Why was the Acura hated on it did better than the genesis Sam you really under appreciated the Acura smh

[@abdullahbinshahid3199]

He don't like Acura 😂

[@elmatador4759]

Hes a fkn clown. Reason why I unsubbed from this channel. Clearly the Acura destroyed the ST when in manual mode from a roll and off the line. Guy is a Ford Fangirl. On paper the Acura should be slower but it isnt.

[@upyours999999]

Timing belt on honda

[@Voxeldust]

I love the way bro was talking to his Explorer in the races

[@wadeharrison5404]

IKR, he loves his ride!

[@Libertino]

I'd still take the MDX any day

[@jamesivan1983]

That Acura really impressed me

[@hamldna]

GV80 owner here. We are geared more for luxury than sport. Hopefully the GV80 coupe will cover both sides.

[@lenordbrazil9580]

Im relly impressed by how good the genesis did Hyundai has come a long way

[@Av3ntur0zky]

Is being last really impressive?

[@lONlQ]

​@@Av3ntur0zkyAcura and Ford are not for comfort and luxury. Azera smashes Acura in speed.

[@artemiscool67]

@@Av3ntur0zky if a buyer's primary concern was speed they wouldn't be buying a Genesis GV80; that thing is luxury first and foremost. So yes, it's impressive.

[@juniorotero9030]

I think it would have been a bit different with gv70 instead

[@LilRick96]

​@@Av3ntur0zky Considering the GV80 doesn't even have a sports performance trim like the other 2? Yes very impressive

[@Mr_GiLL83]

I have Ford escape 2013 2L Ecobost and believe me that engine is Tank on 256k km and still no other Toyota pass me while driving 😅😅😅 People’s say ford is not reliable, all vehicles are reliable it depends how you care and how you drive

[@edwarddavis579]

2018 Ford Fusion titanium, almost 200,000 miles no problem, I absolutely agree.

[@CJColvin]

Yeah but will that overpriced EcoBoost Escape out the good ol' 4.6L SOHC 2V Modular V8 in the Ford Crownvic?

[@pfwww12]

Sammeee😅

[@Godlyblurrs]

@@CJColvin yup. The 4.6 is a dog without boost.

[@jeffcheng5058]

@@CJColvin crown Victoria and Lincoln town car some of the best vehicles ever

[@dwayneobas9095]

200k subscribers. Congratulations!

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tomkruze2749]

I’ve Owend a 2019 Explorer ST. Developed an engine lifter issue at 68k miles. Traded it in on a 2023 MDX SH-AWD A-spec They are Both excellent vehicles I also really like the Genesis unit. Really can’t go wrong with any of them. FYI I’ve owned 3 different MDX. 2002, 2010, now 2023 They all Good (2010 was fast as Hell) in its time

[@Julian1721]

@@tomkruze2749 2019 st??????

[@CocoaBob]

I think we should run MDX with GV80 first, then run MDX with Explorer. It looks like MDX won Explorer twice? And it also looks like the final drag race between MDX and Explorer was almost a tie, their acceleration curves are almost the same.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

There is already a video for MDX vs GV80 in this channel before, if you haven't watch it, then you should go watch it.

[@taurussho86]

Up above they explained it was heat soak. Let it rest and why it won last drag race.

[@joshgutierrez7380]

@@taurussho86which isn’t good. That shows Acuras engineering is better.

[@taurussho86]

@@joshgutierrez7380 I don't agree but we all have opinions.... I can say Ford engineering is better because they always have more power out of less displacement. I can say this St is better than that Acura because it sells more, etc which is all true.

[@joshgutierrez7380]

@@taurussho86 it sells more because ford is a bigger brand and the explorer is a car with a much wider price range. The fact that you think fords engineering is better than Hondas amuses me. It has 45 more hp because of twin turbos vs Acuras twin scroll single turbo.

[@aaronkowalewski659]

Im not surprised the ST won. Fords are really fast vehicles especially the perfomance versions. Great video as alwsys!!

[@mattstriz88]

Would love to see you do the Aviator as well since it’s the same engine and transmission as the ST but tuned different. Curious how it would do

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

The Aviator is based on the Ford Explorer, but with lots more luxury added, so I'm sure it would be a little slower due to the added weight of the extra amenities.

[@rickyyoung1722]

I have a 2020 explorer st and it's a BEAST.

[@kakospecs9152]

Did that mdx used sport mode on that last race? Would be cool to see tuned versions

[@jeffsioson500]

Finally my wish you command mr Sam! Thank you for this beautiful drag race and roll race Sam! 😊

[@grimsinx]

explorer st is no joke my ST went consistently 12.3@111mph with 93 octane and intercooler only then I went e50 and went 11.8@116mph im got more mods now and going for 11.5 this year. and its 4 year old, not a single issue.

[@wesmahon123]

I agree the 3.0 eco boost is a beast. Awesome acceleration pins you to your seat. Also well built and fun to drive. Kudos to Ford

[@jimwallace4164]

Drag racing, in January!? In Ontario?! Why yes, yes indeed. No time like the present to get the season started.

[@SamCarLegion]

🤣🤣

[@tom11zz884]

That Ford is a beast. Shame the reliability and resale value won't be as good as the Acura

[@RedmanLS3]

Only a beast bc they put more hp like many pos gms. Do the same with acura and will be the same

[@timbant4287]

@@RedmanLS3 Acura is almost the same. There is no so big difference among them in speed/acceleration

[@RedmanLS3]

@timbant4287 ford is over 400hp and 415 tq. Acura is 350hp and under 350 in tq. Yes it make a difference for a car over 4000lbs and that ford just barely beat it

[@timbant4287]

@@RedmanLS3 @RedmanLS3 we are talking under a comment about reliability and resale value. Not under about hp, tq or lbs

[@upyours999999]

Acura cost more hence the depreciation looks good! Dumb nut

[@SME5724]

That 10spd on the ST is lovely … people love to talk about HP and TRQ but it means squat when your transmission is lagging

[@alphajack958]

Im Inspections for the Ford Assembly Plant here in Chicago where the Explorers and Aviators are manufactured and I know for sure the 3.0 TT Ecoboost is fully capable and ready for anyone 😎

[@electricbird423forester9]

I wish I was there with you to see it getting built

[@alphajack958]

@@electricbird423forester9not going to say it’s a sight to see. But when it comes to the end of the line of the production for inspection especially the ST and the Aviator Black Label. It’s love

[@anthonybartholomew2173]

Explorers are 3.0 tt not 3.5 are you sure you work there????

[@alphajack958]

@@anthonybartholomew2173 common mistake. Rushing to the convo. I had a 2014 Taurus SHO which had the 3.5 “Super HIGH Output.”

[@QookBuuk]

@@alphajack958 true for an inspector, not the supervisor lol. quality control at its finest

[@alejandres26]

The race we been wanting and waiting for. We all been browsing thru these SUVs.

[@PoishPrince]

That's why it's called sports mode to shift faster than normal mode

[@DavidLopez-lh8gd]

Switching drivers always for sure..thanks on that for saying it out loud !! Everyone needs to change drivers in all their videos

[@johnwhite2143]

We don't get these card in Scotland but the Acura MDX type s looks stunning, I'd happily chose that one out of the 3 purely on looks 👌😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LionPerfeKt]

TypeS race def looked closer & what up with that first race? What were the stats?

[@stellaa1328]

now we gotta get some Grand Cherokee action, 5.7, maybe the 4xe models. I also am really curious to see real world drag races between the Escalade, Navigator, and Grand Wagoneer.

[@jefferybaxter1225]

I agree. To be specific the third row seating Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine. That's the vehicle I have. Mine is in the Summit Reserve trim with the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine. Performance numbers for that is 357 horsepower along with 390 pound feet of torque. Those numbers are very competitive with the performance numbers of the mid size third row seating SUVs shown in this video. I hope in upcoming videos that involves mid-size third row seating SUVs, that the Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the V8 engine would be in a few of them.

[@DocR16]

The 4xe would be in the shop under its 15th recall on filming day lol. The 5.7 thought might not be on a 4 post lift so it'll stand a better chance. Then again it could break halfway through testing because Stellantis.

[@stellaa1328]

@@DocR16 No it wouldn't, that doesn't even make sense. Them 4xe's get purchased by people and they rarely ever regret it. Sorry you decided to jump onto the band wagon of people who hate on Chryslers without knowledge of them.. much better cars than you think and I have a lot of experience with them. Regardless, I was talking about performance so stop whining about an entirely different topic ty.

[@craigritchie2426]

There is a new video out with the grand Wagoneer, the Escalade and the navigator. Wagoneer has the new HO straight 6. The navigator wins.

[@garymartin9806]

Congratulations on 200,000 subscribers

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Kevin-d2f2y]

I would choose the GV80 any day of the week over the Ford. Clearly, the Ford lacks the opulence, luxury, refinement and attention grabbing that the Genesis has. In any of those vehicles, I won't be dag racing. Instead I would be taking long interstate journeys in powerful vehicles. The only thing the Genesis lacks is a legacy. And they are doing a great job of establishing one.

[@jdorf40]

If opulence, luxury and refinement are what you desire, get the Aviator and you'll have more luxury and more juice than the Genesis. Keep in mind a fully loaded ST is going to run you $20k less than a fully loaded Genesis.

[@SiweLSiweL]

@@jdorf40the ford doesn’t have more luxury than genesis, not by a long shot. Genesis has wayyy more options and text than the Lincoln. But you will pay for it…

[@jdorf40]

@@SiweLSiweL That's why I said get the Lincoln Aviator.

[@Weeman80]

Yeah you’re comparing ford to a luxury car brand.

[@JOSHHARRIS-v3w]

The only Fords I know to be luxurious are called Lincolns

[@jimthompson717]

I've owned an X5, 3 BMW coupes, 4 Mustangs, Audi A5, and more.. My 2022 Ford Explorer is fantastic. Sticks to the road like gum to a chesterfield, corners like a cat on Velcro, and often surprises other drivers.

[@spawn11]

How much range on full gas tank?? It needs premium?? Gas tank size. Thank you. Looking for 7 seatwr myself

[@gonzalosanabria2251]

Can run on regular and range is 350 miles at 80 mph

[@djsthemetereman]

I just knew the Ford would do well because police use this vehicle so it has gotta be extra fast, but that Type S looks terrific

[@BigG344]

I have the 2023 ST with an s&b cold air intake system and a borla catbak exhaust system and it is a BEAST. Puts out 440hp and screams. Hits 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds which is insane for a vehicle that heavy.

[@GroceryGetterST]

CAI and cat back add very little power and definitely not 40 more crank hp than the 400 crank HP stock. the factory ones are quite efficient. 93 tune and intercooler , however......add 80+ hp to the WHEELS

[@បងម៉ាប់-ញ7ឍ]

Win or lose type s is my dream. Can't afford for now hahaha

[@peterehidiamen9941]

@@បងម៉ាប់-ញ7ឍ Same here, bro.

[@peterehidiamen9941]

Same here, bro.

[@whosurdaddyds650]

You're in michigan I see them run all the time at milan drag away . A Tuned Explorer St ran 11.86 all day i was there. They are fast!

[@bigjoewebb]

I wish you could put an older fx50/qx70 5.0 in a race with these strong suv's, the hp/tq numbers match up with these.

[@SamCarLegion]

Will try

[@skid126]

I still wanna see him get a m56 … the fx50 is definitely more rare gonna be hard to find and the qx70 5.0 weren’t even made in north America

[@bigjoewebb]

​@@skid126both the fx/QX and the m56 are definitely rare vehicles, I bought my 09 fx50S about 1.5 years ago, it's now sitting at 290k miles and STILL hauls azz!!! 😂 🙏🏿

[@skid126]

@@bigjoewebb hell yeah I got a m56x

[@DMCarReviews]

An FX50 will win this race!

[@endlessthunder6161]

Can you do a drag race between Crv 1.5 turbo vs Rav 4trd vs Mazda cx70

[@SamCarLegion]

Yep

[@endlessthunder6161]

@@SamCarLegion your the best I always watch your videos

[@azizkizbayev439]

1.5crv turbo slow as heck no point even testing

[@endlessthunder6161]

@@azizkizbayev439 tf what car do you drive?

[@occckid123]

@@endlessthunder6161it might beat the other 2.

[@mukul_salaria_]

Hi team, I kindly request you to please make a DRAG video on VW PASSAT 2021 or 2022 model. There is no single race for this car on youtube. Thank you.

[@raphaelfrancis4509]

Sam got lights!!! Great job!!

[@SamCarLegion]

Yeah thanks

[@SamCarLegion]

I built them myself

[@raphaelfrancis4509]

@@SamCarLegion Wow! You did great. The LEDs are nice and bright. Also, the timing of the lights, its much easier for drivers to launch their cars. Keep kicking ass!

[@SamCarLegion]

Agreed

[@MidwestMotor]

Cheers! Great race! 🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you

[@FigyArtJohn146]

Just imagine if the MDX had 400Hp, it would have smoked the Explorer based on how good it kept up with very low Hp

[@rjfa18]

The Explorer ST vs X5 and Durango RT or SRT could be fun

[@tommyhills586]

RT stands no chance. And the ST would lose against the SRT

[@Griffith861]

@@tommyhills586no ford is stronger than dodge there vehicles have way more torque and are lighter the explorer is way faster than the Durango Srt or rt not the hellcat tho

[@30tc]

@@Griffith861horsepower isn’t everything bro, maybe actually learn about vehicles and you’ll understand that

[@Griffith861]

@@30tc first of all little boy I’m way more successful than you’ll ever be I’ve been working since I was 8 years old I’m 23 own a St and a hellcat and got a job making 90 k a year and i don’t need study anything when I got a degree from Georgia tech masters degree at that btw the St will dominate both of them you obviously don’t know nothing about the explorer you need to watch real life races not this you tube bs

[@electricbird423forester9]

@@Griffith861okay soo what about the x5 since we all up on the durangoes ass a lot

[@Spyke-lz2hl]

Considering the explorer is way more spacious than the other two, I think that its performance is way more impressive comparatively.

[@chiefordnance]

I have a 2020 and 2021 ST 1 for me and wife.

[@jonathancolbert6666]

I mean, the GV80 didn’t do that bad. Kept up pretty well actually despite being down on power

[@daves913]

My first eco-boost engine experience, was in 2013 and I’ve never looked back. I love that engine. It’s a little monster.

[@CJColvin]

If it's so good then how come Ford didn't put the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 in the Super Duty as a base gas engine?

[@daves913]

@@CJColvin ask ford! For what I do, it’s all I need.

[@juanc5149]

What happened to the timed runs?

[@baksomik]

Acura the Best 😊

[@sjohnsonnc06]

This just shows you how great the Honda engine is

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

Just wait until ZFG Racing enters the chat 💬

[@XpolrerST]

Right. I'm currently on ZFG E50 DMS and man!

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

@@XpolrerSTAwesome! Can’t wait until Bronco tuning opens up. Definitely going with their tune

[@nysteelhorse]

For all of us on your southern border, we'd love to see the ST and a Jeep SRT or a Durango SRT. The Mopar's are our real competition out here! And maybe a couple BMW X-M's.

[@XpolrerST]

I was about to say aint no way the ST losing like that. Driver Mod was needed. Lucky that ST aint tuned its a whole different beast!!!

[@SamCarLegion]

Not driver mod - heat soaking. We stopped for a few minutes and it went back to normal

[@XpolrerST]

​​@SamCarLegion ahh gotcha. They need an intercooler. That heatsoak does pull alot of timing

[@IRaoulDuke]

Any forced induction automobile is a different car tuned duh lol, why do people act like only there cars can be tuned? 😂

[@doubleaaaron]

don't forget it's not just a tooon. It's adding a lot more boost. No one ever says how much either.

[@lockheedload]

naw. wife has the st and I have the type s. The st is quick, but that's IF the transmission doesn't mess up, cause it does often. 60k miles and it's been at the dealership longer than in our driveway. The amount of problems with STs is absolutely insane. No way I could own one after watching my wife go through her mess with it. Back up camera won't work, screen freezes and goes black, transmission just stops working intermittently. Car smells like sulfur. Cats have been replaced but are leaking again. Front camera replaced and recalibrated, still don't work. Alarms goes off randomly. It's quite the POS!

[@dw6vay933]

Type S, and ST are performance badges. Genesis doesn't have their performance line yet. Tho Hyundai has N, but in theur smaller cars

[@MikeForsythe]

type s offers barely any performance

[@cuttyf74]

I will like the see the ford explorer ST vs dodge durango RT I owned a ford explorer ST I love it 😃

[@10r80vega]

Put a simple 93 tune on your ST and it will beat srt 392 Durango’s

[@Andr3s02]

Durango RT is slow than all those in the video

[@christianf.2025]

ST FORD Explorer POWAHHH BABY 🇺🇸💯💪 Woo!!!

[@RedmanLS3]

What do you expect? Have the most hp and tq. Nothing special 😂

[@JoseAngel-je7ug]

I own an explorer ST and I gap a lot sports vehicles in my area

[@THECANDYISGONE]

Thanks for adding quarter mile times good sir 👍

[@jnstv1]

Thanks for bringing up the ford explorer.

[@The_Hi_Life]

The ecoboost explorers are what most Police Depts are using here in the States. They are really quick, and can take a beating!

[@sdmc1972]

in pa alot of them are just v6 no ecoboost but they are interceptor models

[@08turboSS]

They use the na 3.5 V6. None use the high output 3.0 The older pre-2020 modes some had the sport pack which was the former 3.5 TT but theyre rare. The new ones dont use the 3.0TT.

[@skid126]

Nah most of them use the 3.7 N/A v6 , most police departments don’t have the money to spend on twin turbo suvs 😂

[@CJColvin]

I doubt it mate, only the Ford Crownvics with the 4.6L SOHC 2V Modular V8 can take a real beating, don't believe me then go watch Scotty Kilmer and he'll tell you the real truth about turbo engines ingeneral.

[@RedmanLS3]

Duh. Because it's an American car of course they gonna used it. I bet many of them are unreliable and have issues bc it's a ford. But government keep buying more. Put more hp and tq on the acura I bet it will better then a ford

[@ethandearborn3760]

Looks like ill be shopping the ST once the Grand Cherokee dies.

[@djbigredaz3515]

Highest HP to the wheels on an Explorer is 774 right now. Simple intercooler, Downpipes and exhaust with E50 tune looking at around 515+

[@AcuraChannel]

The MDX Type S is faster than the GV80. Sam, we should have seen those run against each other first, then the ST that has quite a few more HP last.

[@SamCarLegion]

We already filmed that race GV80 won.

[@drivescene6747]

@@SamCarLegionyou forgot your own Video? Lol the MDX Type S won the GV80

[@SamCarLegion]

You are absolutely right - damn I have filmed too many lol

[@philhenderson3516]

To the GV80's benefit, it weighs 300lbs more than the MDX and it rides on 22 inch wheels vs 21 inches on the MDX. It's also tuned for a relaxed, smooth operation. So the GV80 did remarkably well in keeping up with it.

[@drivescene6747]

@@philhenderson3516 you guys don’t say the same when the heavy TLX Type S loses against it’s competitors.

[@loum5143]

Good comparo and not surprised.I have watched vids on YT with guys that will tune them(they already fast)and run them at the track.They respond well to tuning and they are fast.Would be interested in adding a Durango R/T 5.7 or a 5.7 Cherokee or a Jeep SRT with the 6.4,or Durango not the hellcat,that is another league.Like this👍

[@omarbryant7930]

they FINALLY switched drivers. Thank God! Now I feel like I’m watching a proper race

[@jsfbay1]

What's the source for the "Christmas Tree" starting lights? I'm not finding anything on the internet so far. I built a manually operated Christmas Tree with a friend back in the late 1970's for what became quite the drag racing phenom in Silicon Valley.

[@mackfar27]

A good addition would be a Mercedes GLE 43 AMG to the line up. It will do the same 0 to 60 as the Acura MDX Type-s.

[@SamCarLegion]

X7

[@mackfar27]

@@SamCarLegion Yes!!!

[@TizzleT]

GLE 450 is more comparable price- and power-wise, GLE 53 AMG is like $100k.

[@mikelumaro5164]

I absolutely love my Explorer ST. Its the sports car I crave, with room for the family. Too bad its primarily my wife's car.

[@J.W.W.]

Not shocking. Knew the Ford was going to run strong in that model

[@josephbaez2049]

AMAZING!!!! Thank you

[@jeanlangevin69]

Used to have an Explorer Sport with a Livernois tune. That truck was a rocket, faster than a Porsche Cayenne GTS.

[@mogulme6190]

Lol what year cayenne

[@jeanlangevin69]

2017

[@sdmc1972]

those cayenne were only biturbo v6 440 hp...

[@taurussho86]

So? ​@@sdmc1972

[@ETC_ZAE]

@@sdmc1972 but he beat it tho 💥

[@restavrator4319]

Roll on MDX>>> 1/4ml Ford Exp>>> Genesis

[@mikeh1667]

Do you brake boost on the 0-60??? Type S has a launch control feature - use it. At least you id a manual 2nd gear roll race. And don't race these cars in NORMAL drive mode - it's just plain wrong.

[@SamCarLegion]

Ok some wrong facts here: Yes we do brake boost MDX Type S doesn’t have launch control feature We don’t race these cars in normal mode. Cheers

[@lockheedload]

The mdx type s does not have launch control.

[@BradCaricofe]

Aftermarket paddle shifters on the ST?

[@bbbt8090]

Good line up!

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you

[@jayswanson6244]

2023 ST tuned E50 intake exhaust whipple intercooler 510hp to wheels 530ft# torque

[@reynaldorivera743]

I’m sure the Acura will be last place Genesis in 1 place without finishing the video Sam another great video 👍🙏🙏🙏

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you 🙌

[@drivescene6747]

The MDX has already been proven to be quicker than the GV80 lol. It did well against the ST

[@BRICKHOUSE1990]

I've got a focus st atm. And an Explorer St is looking mighty tempting.

[@alengreen589]

unfortunately the weight from over 5000 lbs kills the performance from the GV80 😞, I think that the 2024 Coupe with over 400 HP performs better.

[@SamCarLegion]

Winter tires too

[@alengreen589]

@@SamCarLegion Ok yes that is not ideal but for this time in Canada it´s good to have on it.

[@JohnnyUtah9173]

What coupe?

[@volcalstone]

​@@JohnnyUtah9173is only the best looking Genesis ever. It got introduced a couple of months ago. On sale later this year.

[@alengreen589]

@@JohnnyUtah9173 GV80 Coupe SUV

[@dieseldreamz7690]

Love my 3.0 TT King Ranch. Luxury and quick for its size.

[@msrr8151]

After shopping and ultimately buying a Type S, I’m glad with my decision. ST feels like a rental car, GV80 is boring and feels tacky. Aviator was nice but still felt like a Ford. X7 has mediocre trunk

[@SamCarLegion]

Interesting

[@pimpindnice910]

So the vehicle that has lost almost all comparisons to the GV80 and Aviator is now just head and shoulders above two of the most compelling offerings in the entire segment? RIGHHTTT….just be happy with you decision of the type S, but to exaggerate with your takes on the GV80 (boring) and Aviator (like a ford) both of which are more luxurious and differentiated than a Mdx from Honda offerings is hilarious

[@lockheedload]

I left an x3 m40i for the mdx type s. My wife has an ST and no way I'd ever touch that problem vehicle. I test drove a black label aviator for a while. Same issues as the ST. No thanks. For every feature the mdx type s has, it's a damn good bargain. A similarly equipped X5 is like $25k more. Very happy with what Acura has brought!

[@lockheedload]

@@pimpindnice910there's nothing special about the aviator whatsoever. Maybe aside from the air suspension since the explorer can't get it. Other than that, it's just like my wife's ST, same problems and all.

[@msrr8151]

@@pimpindnice910 the GV80 is boring. That’s a fact. Dynamics are quite subdued and in fact inferior to Type S. Aviator has many buttons and interior bits used on Ford. The gears, knobs and switches feel flimsy and nowhere near as nice as Type S. Only buttons on MDX that feel shared with Honda are AC controls. Other than that, it’s much nicer and luxurious vs Aviator. Sorry to burst your bubble.

[@N3wbMa5t3r]

Why are the vehicles moving further apart instead of staying in a straight line?

[@KO-sx9uy]

ST is fast but whats the point if it gonna break down in less than a year

[@lockheedload]

A year? I'd been happy af to get a year without a problem out of my wife's ST!

[@Raptor_5.0]

Stop assuming it’s gonna break down just because it’s a ford I have a bronco raptor with the same drivetrain and it’s been a year zero issues and hard off-road racing miles

[@lockheedload]

@@Raptor_5.0the data is against you though. My wife's ST is garbage. I had a Mach 1 that ended up having a bad weld in the firewall, causing the suspension to flex and pop like crazy. Ford couldn't fix it, had to hire a lawyer to lemon law it. I test drove an aviator black label, same issues as the explorer. Screen doesn't work. Loud ass clunk from the crappy 10 speed. "Of 31 brands studied, the bottom four worst were Ford, Audi, Lincoln and Land Rover." I can respect that. My dad is on his second q5. Audi isn't much better.

[@Raptor_5.0]

@@lockheedload well not just me, I have family members and friends with ford trucks all of them over 200k miles and they have zero complaints You probably got a bad apple out of the bunch or not keeping up with maintenance

[@Honoer]

@@lockheedloadodd I have had mine for 3 years with practically no issues. Other than a highway rattle on the driver side that turned out to be an easy fix.

[@taitu1684]

Can you put the X5 against the MDX?

[@SamCarLegion]

Soon

[@MikeForsythe]

any X5 will smoke it let alone the m50i or X5 M

[@alucarus6]

Those aspec wheels look way better on the type s than the actual type s wheels, IMO.

[@MrDucatiV4]

Acura is definitely faster than the Ford. Acura driver is just terrible with slow reaction. 💯💯💯

[@sametyldrm8837]

Sam can you do sonata 1.6T vs new accord 1.5T

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

I have an Explorer Platinum and it’s been great. I will put out a new video soon.