Is the 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec the ONLY SUV you should BUY?

[@vianne2912]

*I love this review because he shows why it's worth it, all the new redesigned things, and the good and bad things.*

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome of you to say!

[@danielmelendez9943]

I own a base MDX 2011, powerful engine. Gas guzzler 13 mpg city and 20 highway. Live the handling in the rain, snow and the S-handling AWD is awesome in corners.

[@jameslayco9]

Just bought the 2019 mdx last week and i love it!! Worth every penny

[@RaitisRides]

Totally agree with you James!

[@jj5515]

I love Acura & a big Honda fanatic. Heck I have 4 of em. But man, Acura & Honda now gotta redesign their models. Major Resign time !!

[@shortway444]

how is the 9 speed automatic transmission of MDX so far?

[@hazelstreet1654]

Seriously the civics especially look over designed. Ugly as hell

[@Ecuador006]

@@shortway444 better than 6 speed for sure

[@alecj9570]

Great review as always Raiti's Rides. My dream Acura would be a 1994 Acura Legend L Coupe.

[@thejtcouple]

Damn Raitis closing in here on a 100k!! I hope the next GT350 video review we see is your very own personal Raitis rides GT350 in I believe ruby red is what you wanted.

[@floridamaddogg]

Another great review Joe! I have always really liked Acuras. I owned a brand new 2003 Acura CL Type-S 6-Speed. First new car I ever bought. My parents own a 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec SH-AWD. Wonderful car!! The RDX has the latest and greatest features and infotainment and it will soon make its way into all the Acura products and will get rid of that Dual screen layout, which is really starting to look dated. You got to admit Honda/Acura really doing a wonderful job lately! Honda Accord Honda Civic Honda Civic Type R Honda Passport/Pilot Acura RDX Acura MDX And more!

[@maximus9380]

I just got a 2020 Red with Black interior A Spec MDX. LOVE IT! I don't mind the 2 screens or the infotainment system. I hate the new dashes where they glued an I pad to it. Ruins the look and lines of the dash. Again, it's an amazing car all around...

[@ChaoticRenny]

I recognize that circuit city

[@drivecfl]

Dual screen is fine. Android Auto shows in the top. I like that I'm not cleaning smudges off the top screen by using the dial controller. Put the AC in auto mode. Set it and forget it. You cannot beat the bang for the buck with an Acura for a proven Japanese brand. Korean brands while have come on lately, they still have lots to prove.

[@Ayaki6166]

My friend's young brother drives Acura MDX. Interior is gorgeous and comfortable for driving and passengers.

[@halalwrld]

Man I’ve always loved Acura but they really need to bring back a coupe car

[@mauricenunez73]

It's not a rumor there will be one coming.

[@eastcoastguy7914]

RSX!! 😕😕😕

[@purplehaze1022]

Wish they put the infotainment system thats in the rdx in the mdx!!! Great review!!! Hardest working car reviewer in the 21st century!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@purplehaze1022]

@KingRANC30 😥😥 good, then i can ad that to my list of possible vehicles im looking to purchase

[@beri232]

Agreed! That new RDX has a really sweet gauge cluster and infotainment setup.

[@miguelircontar]

Can’t wait for Acura to do a full refresh and update the interior!!!!!!😤😤😤😤 I miss the Acura TL Type S 😢

[@mituljariwala9821]

2021 model year getting new tlx, mdx, and certain type s models

[@TheRoyalking761]

Mitul Jariwala has this been confirmed?

[@mituljariwala9821]

@@TheRoyalking761 insider news.....shhh

[@bohan9957]

Acura MDX refresh has been spied, so it's coming.

[@b.f.378]

@@mituljariwala9821 Isn't the MDX gonna be all new for 2020?

[@cmd_76]

Thanks for the great review Joe. Love the Acura brand. MDX is one of my fav. I heard the complete new one is coming out in a year or so

[@beri232]

If Acura redesigns the MDX to be similar to the RDX (interior-wise) and adds the Type-S..... I would buy it in a heart-beat. It would kind of bridge the gap between Lexus/Acura and the ultra luxury brands like Audi, BMW & Audi... at least speaking from a performance standpoint. Oh and for god sake Acura.... give us a bloody panoramic roof on the next MDX! Aaaand turf the Alcantara inserts on the seats.

[@mauricenunez73]

It's coming!

[@beri232]

@@mauricenunez73 Yes but I don't really want to wait for the 2021 models to come out....... they haven't even announced the 2020's yet!

[@beri232]

@@boskobear No offroading for this family. Just a lot of highway with ice and snow in the winter months.

[@normanchan1099]

Look at the old fashioned sunroof 2019 model ha ha ha?

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Prepare to buy the MDX in a heartbeat, literally everything you listed are included in the new MDX and the interior is absolutely gorgeous, way better than the RDX and the RDX has a nice interior.

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Hello Joe I love the 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec, I think the way Acura is going is very healthy for the MDX, and it also sounds and shifts like a dream. I would like to see a 2020 Acura RDX A - Spec 1 day. Thanks Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Jay for for sharing your thoughts on this one! I will be tracking one of those down!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

@@RaitisRides thanks Joe

[@nettejean5912]

I love it! The seats look really nice! I just wish it wasn't so expensive. Great review!

[@nick71692]

Not sure if the a spec comes with active dampers...thought that was reserved for the sport hybrid model

[@bbbt8090]

Active suspension only comes in all 2017+ Hybrid models or 2019+ Advance models.

[@elite2k230]

Love the MDX! But I'd buy the Lexus RX350 because it's much better in my opinion. Looks way better especially the F Sport and hybrid models, is sleeker, and can't beat Lexus reliability! But at the end of the day both are phenomenal vehicles.

[@beri232]

I was going to buy an RX350 but honestly..... it did not impress me performance-wise. I have decided to wait and see if Acura does a Type S MDX for 2020 or a redesign of the dash & gauges. That floating rear pillar on the RX is not looking as good as it used to either.

[@spursdynasty7378]

Mdx is superior to rx 350 in my opinion. It has more room, power, bigger rear cargo just to name a few advantages.

[@ytyoloumherebecauseofquara5619]

beri232 yes same.

[@renemartinez2744]

2 zonks for me, no digital gauge cluster & no pano/sun roof. Other than that this is the perfect balance of price, luxury & sport. So many C/O's coming out with a sport badge but, failing at it horrendously. for example, Chevy is trying to sell the new Blazer RS @ $50k+. It has the HP you want & some niceties but, lacks in luxury. It boggles my mind how non luxury car companies have luxury car company prices.

[@LS1007]

Nice ride! I wish they had just one large info screen and put a rear camera view in the rear view mirror. Good job as usual Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@theyadmire-backup3500]

This car getting a new generation next year this gen came out in for the 2013 MY

[@theyadmire-backup3500]

2014 MY^^

[@mikem.7921]

I'm loving all these videos 😎 great work

[@whoeverwhoever400]

I was deciding which one to get but after seeing this one. it looks like a minivan than an SUV. i decided to go with the RDX.

[@christianjomar1]

Hey what’s your thoughts on the new BMW X3 M competition?

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Can’t wait for the redesigned MDX. The new RDX and TLX are both drop dead gorgeous!!

[@Orange-yp9bl]

Tokyo auto show . I hope Acura gives us the coupe CLX . Later this year at the tokyo auto show

[@chrisbaffour1341]

Am 6ft 2 so every time you say you are 6ft tall you speaking to me. Had my 2019 MDX TECH SH-AWD for about 1 week now. Amazing auto. So far i prefer NORMAL, and the COMFORTABLE, SPORT setting in that order.

[@carlosgarcia9020]

You can drive it Normal Mode under Sport. And there is a Sport Mode with Sport. Can you drive it under Sport Mode with Sport without using the paddle? Or do u have to use them in order not to ruin the car? Please explain to me I will appreciated it. Thanks for the Class.

[@iandubria6906]

I like the quality of material they used on there set that should be also on Civic type R.

[@ghost2112_fpv]

Great looking SUV, but for just under 60k...my 2009 TL has the same power and engine size... I do hope Acura starts to compete with higher performance cars and SUV’s because they have SO much potential when it comes to essentially everything. Still an amazing looking vehicle

[@RaitisRides]

Very good input and perspective on this one!

[@ghost2112_fpv]

Raiti's Rides such a nice vehicle, I must say. Keep up the great content man!

[@edreynolds7427]

Another great review! That one's a keeper. Lots more to it than meets the eye - sure it could have updated tech, but with smart phone integration and voice control, it works. Can't beat it in the lux/suv segment - it's the best selling vehicle in that class.

[@bluediamond9364]

Great review I drive a 2017 can’t wait for the 2020

[@robfsociety4670]

How would you compare this A-Spec vs the 2019-2020 Mazda CX-9

[@b.f.378]

It amazes me how Acura still only has 2 crossovers in their lineup, when every other car manufacturer is adding all these new crossovers/SUVs (since the segment is hot).

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good point!

[@theyadmire511]

Baasil F. Their not going to add anymore cuv because the MDX and RDX makes up 2/3 of their sales so they just focus on those two vehicles but they claimed they try to strengthen their line up including sedans before adding any vehicles

[@b.f.378]

@@theyadmire511 I totally understand those are their top 2 sellers.. But you know with this crazy crossover world we live in now where manufacturers are squeezing in new crossovers (in every size they can), it's just interesting to see that Acura remains to sell only 2 crossovers lol

[@theyadmire511]

Baasil F. Look at Infiniti majority of their vehicles lineup it SUV’s but Acura still out sell them. Before Acura start adding vehicles (SUV’s ) to their lineup they need to put out a new MDX and fix the TLX, RLX, and ILX ( even though ilx sales are up) because those cars are outdated and need to be put in the new Acura platform that underpins the RDX

[@b.f.378]

Theyadmire_steve yes, Acura’s sedan lineup and the MDX is in need of a revamp

[@koreyhimself]

The spec editions are eye catchers for sure. Love seeing them on the rosd

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Korey for letting me share this one with you!

[@jimmysong297]

Is that an old Circuit City store behind you? Lol. Great review!

[@TheConqueror14]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@hazelstreet1654]

Sure looks like it

[@jason2live190]

I rather get the Lexus RX350 than the Acura MDX. *Kinda off topic:* I wish all Acura models had the same interior as the Acura RDX.

[@danjarupath]

If money is not a problen just Buy them both

[@mituljariwala9821]

All acura models will be getting a refresh some time soon. Prob next year, even type s models are coming

[@aluke6059]

I'm gonna check one of these out today

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome man!

[@aluke6059]

Got it!!

[@bohan9957]

What I don't understand is why can't we have A-Spec with Advanced Package?

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your great input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@bwaylove64]

Wow Joe,you really inspire me to continue making videos.

[@itcantrainallthetime9886]

Nice review, joe. I think these are some of the nicest on the road. I love the exhaust tips. Interior its pretty nice too. Not really feeling how that dash on the passenger side has that dramatic curve. Also, no wireless charging? Hopefully with the redesign they'll add that. Honda too, rather than having to worry about wires and plugging things in.

[@vamshisingidi7779]

when is the next gen mdx coming out?

[@RaitisRides]

From what I heard it will be 2021!

[@jacoby1234ification]

Anyone noticed the old Circuit City building

[@UD2]

Man watching you accelerate late on every corner is killing me. If you accelerate a little earlier this car would be a lot more fun.

[@doyrayburn2668]

If you could get the rdx with the v6...now that would be a game changer. Its the only reasom Im lookin at the mdx.

[@borjeny1]

I dont think the a spec have adaptive damping, at least not on 2020 specs. I'm still thinking of getting the used MDX vs the 2020 RDX(nice audio and infotainment)

[@iaviscorso2566]

...аnd..?? :), i'm too..rdx..or mdx-hybrid.

[@joebrown9621]

Joe i think Acura Legend and Legend type 2 were superb vehicles for the time.. this MDX center dash looks like a 2015 Hyundai elantra.. For that price a Genesis G80 sport would be a way better buy

[@henrypan888]

You're right. Acura is good. But in the end people buy Lexus…… don’t know why…

[@RaitisRides]

That is very intersting! Thanks for watching!

[@borjeny1]

great review and commentary. Not a lot of rants esp. on the infotainment. We get it, it's not perfect. But smart people adapt :D

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks my friend!

[@amill1563]

I would go for the RDX.

[@drivecfl]

In the third row they probably use hard plastics near the cup holder in case a kid spills a drink. Maybe even an adult also..lol

[@salahali2710]

Why was the navigation screen shorting out

[@RaitisRides]

It isn't shorting out, it's LED. LED lights pulsate and the pulsating is picked up on camera.

[@lasawbrewer8272]

What's the song to your intro?

[@ace-lo1nq]

Excellent Review

[@vinrave]

Joe is banging. Nice review!

[@EddieCdeejay]

Nice review!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Eddie for letting me share it with you!

[@lukemorrison5580]

I want to see the TLX A spec and mercedes-Benz GLS 63 AMG

[@bbbt8090]

Great looking car

[@ric44n]

Shouldn’t 3.5 V6 make more hp nowadays?

[@RaitisRides]

The car doesn't feel slow though.

[@joansurles5322]

Excellent video

[@moti5092]

Great review 👍

[@JOSEmaldonado-bc9hw]

Great review, Great car

[@JustinAbroad]

Great content again

[@tconua777]

U have to do the ILX

[@royabadis3714]

Please review the Lexus Gx460 2020.

[@ryanhuang5990]

cant wait for the next gen mdx

[@RaitisRides]

It is going to be exciting!

[@stevewise1656]

I used to be an Acura/Honda buyer for several decades. Both have dropped the ball and been incredibly slow to redesign their exteriors and interiors. It’s almost as if they don’t care. Ten years ago I would see Acura MDX and RDX’s on the road. Now, I don’t know anyone who owns or leases an Acura. This MDX looks very 2009ish and other than rims, I’m not seeing anything new. A-spec is a gimmick for badging purposes.

[@IdrisFashan]

Steve Wise Of you don’t see one of the top selling SUVs on the market in the last 5 years, don’t be surprised. The 2009-2015 MDX are easily mistaken for 4 other types of SUVs. Also, I love Acura. Own an EL and a TSX.

[@oscarbadillo3844]

I know exactly where you are lol. I buy my crack cocaine from a guy in the alley if that place. You are my go to on car reviews. Great job brother 👍🏻

[@spursdynasty7378]

Acura SUVs > Lexus SUVs. Lexus look too girlie, soccer mom vehicles. Looked at several earlier this year. You can't beat V tech power, SH AWD.

[@mentuhotepii2641]

Lexus RX interior > MDX interior! MDX exterior is way much sexier than the Lexus RX.

[@jasontaylor5535]

Dude this car has the oldest infotainment system in the segment. I know the car looks amazing outside but that interior is so outdated. When you sit inside a RdX, Tulliride or Palisade the way I did at NYC autoshow you can see why this MDX is not worth the money.

[@drivecfl]

Look at Lexus and a couple of others. They do not all have the latest and greatest infotainment. They all have generations to go through. They can't just fully redo the infotainment before the next generation is out. It costs money and you'll piss off the current generation owner who just purchased last year's model. It does not mean the vehicle still doesn't have other great features like the MDX has. Driving dynamic may be more important than a ventilated seat.

[@dins.garage]

Review the KIA K900! You won't be disappointed.

[@joselopez-hr3iw]

The best Suv is Acura MDX

[@RaitisRides]

I really enjoyed driving this one.

[@jimmydeneus7109]

Redesign mdx 💯

[@CarStory]

I think brands like BMW, Acura and Lexus make loaded vehicles like this expecting people will lease them. Easy to forget how expensive the car is when you don't have to pay the entire MSRP.

[@spursdynasty7378]

Buy used. A vehicle loses value as soon as u drive it off the lot. Only Suckers lease. A 2 year low mileage is your best bang for your buck.

[@CarStory]

J Garza yes leasing is a joke.

[@atmartens]

Can't wait for the Type S.

[@RaitisRides]

Now we are talking! Thanks for watching!

[@hensonrazote]

I couldn’t hear the vtec

[@RaitisRides]

You have to go to Race Wars!

[@brooklynknightss]

One of the nicer ones

[@ajedi0770]

I think it's funny that Acura had it right with the ZDX ,and they let Tesla basically steal the design and now I see mecedes Benz with the same design as well ,I love the mdx but it's not as fun to drive as the ZDX

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your great input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@chrisrobles2012]

The BMW X6 was first and the ZDX at the time couldn’t compare with it due to the weird grill. I saw a black one with a painted grill and it about broke my neck trying to see what it was. If only they designed the front better, it would have competed as a more affordable sport -hatchback crossover.

[@ajedi0770]

@@chrisrobles2012 I agree bmw was the first ,but those were ugly ,they looked like the hunchback of Notre Dame, but they have gotten better with time and the last ones , which are the 2013 ZDX they changed the grill and it looks good till this day

[@bucketlist2016]

Do the rdx

[@iceman5815]

Acura needs a R spec with 500hp

[@beri232]

Lol...... I'd even settle for a 350-400hp MDX

[@chrisrobles2012]

Not sure why they couldn’t. BMW our small turbos on the 335i and it was easily tunable to get an extra 100hp/100ft lb torque. With some bigger blades BMW’s have gone upwards of 500hp easily.

[@ric44n]

iceman5815 ..knowing Honda, they won’t.

[@haduong5828]

I have base 2018 Acura MDX and had the battery replaced twice don’t know exactly what caused. It drive ok but not that good in my opinion. I wouldn’t buy the A spec SH AWD cost 10k more MSRP with the same engine

[@chrisrobles2012]

Ha Duong , my wife has left the overhead lights on in the front, and after a better replacement it happened again, except this time it was the kids in the back with the overhead switch. If those are okay, I would think a relay such as the AC relay might be stuck on ( fuse box) and draining it slowly. I believe HONDA/Acura still uses the same tiny black relays that can be faulty.

[@lic2kil007]

HP is basically same as RDX and no HUD, bah!

[@oscarlopez5122]

Telluride or Palisade over this all day. It’s a very nice SUV, though.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Oscar.

[@eddiesushi]

They have a terribly unbalanced lineup, Raiti. Most of their sedans are noticeably outdated in some way; either powertrain, interior or tech. While their SUV's generally stay fresh and desirable. Honda really threw Acura under the bus with their Honda Plus and just general lack of resource allocation for R&D of their Acura sedans. I'm assuming the extremely underwhelming reception the NSX got despite being a legitimate supercar for under 200k$ killed a lot of the motivation Acura had for developing sedans and coupes. The death of the coupe/sedan and the rise of the SUV is on full display over at Acura. I can imagine how hard it is for their new salesmen to establish themselves when they have no choice but to do damage control all day and attempt to sell of outdated Acura sedans.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!

[@mrgold3591]

The 17-20 MDX Sport Hybrid 321hp powertrain is even a sportier version of the 14-20 MDX with excellent mpgs of 24-27 always.

[@hannahokoniewski9834]

They have feelings and emotions! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@VidabuenaTV]

I so know where this is!

[@phonoodles7002]

waiting for 2020 Mercedes benz GLB and Lexus RX350

[@steven19767]

Lost interest in Acura when they refused to give the RL a V8.

[@RaitisRides]

I can totally understand where you are coming from!

[@keishahrphillips]

I hate seeing three row seating in a compact SUV if I want to pay more for 3 row seating I’d buy a big SUV 😕

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@jasontaylor5535]

No touch screen, no panoramic roof, you can't split the screen in two or three like in modern cars. $55k??? Hell no.

[@TheTargetFandom]

AT AN ABANDONED CIRCUIT CITY?!?!?

[@robertoling7708]

I think this suv would be perfect for the soccer mom who want to trade her lease ending Honda Odyssey for a new sport looking luxury crossover!

[@haduong5828]

My wife also had 2018 RX 350. It costed 3k more to MDX but I think Lexus is better overall

[@haduong5828]

I owned these 2 brand new in 2018 so I know. They both have the same hp. My wife drove the MDX she said it feels harder to accelerate

[@haduong5828]

What’s wrong if women like the RX? Because it looks more luxurious in and out. That’s what people pay for. The current model looks more sharper than the old one

[@spursdynasty7378]

I'd choose the Acura. Its bigger, more cargo area. Hell a Crv has a bigger cargo. Was looking at buying on a while back, not impressed!

[@acorntree404]

The badge is too big!

[@anthonymolina7416]

It should have at least 320hp

[@anthonymolina7416]

beri232 Nissan made a juke with the gtr engine that thing was fast

[@beri232]

@@anthonymolina7416 lol..... was it available for sale to the public or was it an in-house performance special concept vehicle?

[@anthonymolina7416]

beri232 it was available for public purchase only 600 were made I cant find any for sale online

[@beri232]

@@anthonymolina7416 I sat in a juke once. It was like cramming a circus bear into a little car! Lol..... It would have been a very uncomfortable little rocket.

[@anthonymolina7416]

beri232 yep that thing goes with the gtr engine videos of it beating 2 million dollar super cars

[@bwaylove64]

Please put the link to my KZbin channel in your next video, I would really appreciate it.

[@MsGalagramma]

Thinking about buying Acura MDX? Think again.🔮🦌🦌🦌 How come, Acura. Three weeks passed and no answers. 🦌🦌🦌🔮A car under warranty 25 000 miles was towed way to the dealership. Three weeks have passed and they are still looking into issue occasionally sending emails that Acura hot line might help. No loaner is provided by Acura. The only offer from them was to tow the car to a different dealership at our expense. Be aware. Acura MDX will broke , Acura road assistance will come 15 hours later and tow it away. You'll not hear from them for three weeks. They will not give you a loaner or pay for your rental car because " what if it's not a warranty case". Stay away!

[@RaitisRides]

I am sorry to hear about the issues that you are having!

[@MsGalagramma]

@@RaitisRides thank you. I just want other people to know what will happen when this car breaks. They don't even know how to fix that electronic and have no desire to replace it.

[@kennethmatthews9416]

Did you just say remind you of the Mercedes Benz 🤣