Lexus TX500h vs Mazda CX-90 PHEV vs Acura MDX Type S. Gone in 14 Seconds. Drag and Roll Race

[@MrSamPhoenix]

I see the Acura & click

[@AbuBawa-sw1ut]

Same

[@tolu.a9725]

Me too lol

[@mholmes9262]

You have a problem lol

[@Cmdrjo]

Yep. Love the Acura /Honda powertrains. I even bought a 21 Accord Touring back in 2021, when Sam was running the 2.0T against everyone! It was great. Even have the t-shirt from Sam's store.

[@FIREPR00F]

The same, guys 😅 Akura 🎉

[@AAR-83]

I recently was considering MDX type S versus the Mazda CX90 top trim turbo S inline 6. Both very similar with better driving dynamics and fuel efficiency to the Mazda and the top trim Mazda turbo S comes $17k less than the type S. I went with the Mazda Turbo S premium plus and I love every minute in it.

[@Fasteddiebreakshearts]

Facts and it looks so damn good 👍🏽

[@christianbryant5617]

Better choice for looks, brand image, seats, and driving dynamics. I’d take it personally

[@Coupe-sy9nk]

@@christianbryant5617 Says who you ??? lol OKKKKK

[@christianbryant5617]

@@Coupe-sy9nk stick with your Honda pilot with added chrome inserts and stretched out logo then. I’ll take the standalone, underdog performance brand that makes cars from Japan

[@Coupe-sy9nk]

@christianbryant5617 ok,we clearly see who's the better choice. Has more brand recognition, better sales, more innovative. And for the record idiot all Japanese brands build cars in Japan & the north America, so you said that to say what? Go take a nap.

[@esteemedenergy]

The first guy in the Lexus must be putting marshmallows under the gas pedal with that reaction time.

[@SamCarLegion]

Or the Lexus is a burned marshmallow at launch

[@TheBreakfastLover]

From looking at Car & Driver's test numbers, the TX500h simply doesn't launch that aggressively from brake boosting.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@TheBreakfastLoveryeah.

[@Soh90]

Yes, brake boosting is actually not what you want to do in the TX unfortunately

[@carterbasile1720]

@@SamCarLegion You guys do not EVER line the cars up correctly. Your car is always way ahead or behind the other cars (at the start of the roll race). I really like how you take normal cars to the drag strip, and I really want to keep watching but it's making me not want to. Could you please fix that for your next video. Thanks (look at far ahead the Mazda is at 5:42- 541)

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

The MDX transmission is gear more toward the performance side, whereas the TX and CX90 are more for efficiency. I could be wrong, though. 200lb difference is make up for the difference in ft/lb of tq.

[@christianbryant5617]

You would be correct in this instance, but a CX90 Turbo S with performance would be even better tuned than the PHEV spec in this instance. Fun to see the different engines at play tho🤷‍♂️

[@nathancheatwood6315]

Another W for the Type S! Love my Type S, best balanced family hauler I've owned.

[@xwarped83]

How often do you drag race other moms getting groceries?

[@67keyakaren68]

@@xwarped83he’s a wal mart veteran lol

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Loving the MDX Type S beating its competition.

[@senorgato70]

Its real competition is the Lexus RX500H and the GV80, not these two. The TX is larger and the CX-90 underpowered and lower price point.

[@joshc606]

Still take the Mazda…

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@senorgato70 why would the RX be competition? It’s not a three row suv. This competes against TX and QX60…q7, etc. But im sure it would still beat the RX, and it has already beat the gv80.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@joshc606 the Mazda’s ride is stiff, and the transmission is harsh and doesn’t know what gear it wants to be in. I test drove a turbo s before purchasing this.

[@senorgato70]

@@bradleyscarreviews It's a blurred line to some degree but but those buying the MDX aren't looking for true 3rd row functionality. The MDX has 29 inches of 3rd row legroom whereas the TX has 33. That's a pretty significant difference. It's similar to the comparison of the Audi Q7 vs the GLS and X7. Almost identical differences in 3rd row legroom. I see the Q7 more as a true competitor to the GLE and X5.

[@dannyo.7119]

I love the MDX Type S. Honestly may be the only car that will keep me with the brand.... If they ever decided to bump the horsepower up to 400, there will only be 1or 2 Suv's in its class and price range that can be it. The 10 - speed in it is solid.

[@davidjones2059]

The MDX is a jack of all trades. Very comfortable ride when wanted. Great handling and enough power for a daily family hauler.

[@billchang4222]

As expected. Mazda definitely got the best value, compare to the other two, or maybe to all other luxury cars in the same class

[@GC-kk4et]

Yeah because it's not a luxury car, main brands like Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia offer more value than luxury cars and that's to be expected. They are meant to bring value rather than to turn heads.

[@christianbryant5617]

@@GC-kk4etum what country are you from lol? Because that’s not how Mazda has been positioned since its inception. And to compare the heritage brand with a Motorsports pedigree and a quality portfolio of Mazda, to those other two is insane. Mazda has never been in the same market as those you mentioned. They had sales issues with Ford in the U.S. in the early 00’s but that doesn’t change their history and brand image. They turned it around like Volvo and Jaguar did.. Mazda prefers to appeal to a very specific audience in the premium family market, not in the economy section. The only true economy brands offered in the American market are Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia. All others are semi-premium, premium luxury, luxury, and ultra luxury. It’s like saying Buick, VW, or INFINITI is a Kia alternative. Not true

[@GC-kk4et]

@@christianbryant5617 lol mazda Uber drivers think their mazda 3 is somehow premium 😂 yes yes mazda is maybe at the same level as Hyundai or Kia at best. I mean that's not a bad thing at all, the palisade and telluride are quite nice. The cx90 should be compared to those, not to anything in the real luxury segment. These vehicles offer good value for a family vehicle but that's about it.

[@christianbryant5617]

@@GC-kk4et if you compare literally anything from the brand to a Hyundai or Kia, nothing will be similar.. it’s just not accurate to say they’re the same. Hyundai and Kia are economical brands by nature. Mazda isn’t. Never heard anyone say it was.. it’s a small, performance and design brand “at best,” nothing less

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Another solid win for the MDX Type S. 🏆

[@samsos7210]

You need to do the test against Mazda cx90 inline turbo S , to make it more sense.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@samsos7210 he already did in a previous video. The MDX Type S won.

[@samsos7210]

@@TheBreakfastLover yes it will win , but I mentioned that gap will be less. Kindly share the video link. Appreciated

[@Soh90]

This needs to be said. The Lexus TX should not be brake boosted off the line. I remember when Redline Reviews tested the TX and the numbers and reaction time of the car was actually better when you simply stomp on the gas without the brake boosting. It’s kinda like a Tesla. Stomping on the brakes and accelerator at the same time does absolutely nothing for the car. If we’re gonna do drag races, we should run each car properly. The TX is clearly faster than the CX-90.

[@SamCarLegion]

The TX isn’t faster than the CX-90, C&D Numbers: TX500h F3 0-60 6.1 1/4 14.7 CX-90 PHEV 0-60 5.9 1/4 14.5

[@Soh90]

@@SamCarLegion TX was gaining in every race. In other words, trapping at a higher speed, in other words, faster. That’s like saying a Model 3 is faster than an M3 because the Model 3 launches harder. The Mazda is ‘quicker’.

[@Soh90]

@@SamCarLegion Im pretty sure I could have gotten a much better time than the diver of the TX. That was a classic case of driver error. Should have been getting on the gas a smidge early to compensate for the delayed launch. Simple. Damn I wished I lived up north do I can attend some of these races. I got a couple cars I’d love for you to beat on Sam lol.

[@SamCarLegion]

@@Soh90 of course you would…

[@tyhyhh]

​@Soh90 its an auto man you just hit the gas

[@raphaelfrancis4509]

The battle of the Japan!! Great work, Sam!!. Keep the videos coming!

[@jean-marcjohnson4186]

That driver in the Lexus🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SamCarLegion]

Lexus launch control 🤦🏻

[@facetiousmonkey5322]

The Lexus driver is driving it like a typical Lexus owner 😂

[@mikeanthony706]

@@facetiousmonkey5322 lol

[@kennethnkamigbo1085]

The Lexus doesn’t even have launch control and brake boosting it makes it even slower

[@PsychicMedium4747]

Damn the Acura MDX type S embarrassed that Mazda lol. If only the Acura TLX type S can show off like the MDX type S.

[@christianbryant5617]

Key word is Type S. Highest spec MDX against a fuel efficient spec CX90.. keep that in mind lol

[@akiralee1192]

Says the guy who bought the cx90 😂​@@christianbryant5617

[@know916bound]

That acura also cost $69k sticker price for this trim. This mazda CX90 PHEV starts at $50k. And the inline 6 version of the CX90 tops out at $56k, and starts at $38k. You'd better hope the acura is faster for dropping $19k more.

[@vicktharula8317]

Right….JB4 tune and that Mazda is gone….only for around 500

[@Superdimensional]

@@vicktharula8317Acura has JB4 too 😂

[@mholmes9262]

The Acura looks great and has an effective engine/trans combo, but geesh…the MPG’s are virtually the same as my wife’s F150 Platinum 3.5EB. Honda needs to fix that. That’s a deal breaker, totally negates one of the biggest arguments for getting a mid-size instead of a full-size SUV. The Mazda looks nice but it’s a little small for people who would actually use it to haul a family. The Lexus is the largest and I’d bet actually does family duty better than the others, but that 6AT is a dog. Why, Lexus? You can hear under acceleration that the gear spacing is just way too tall. It needs more and better spaced ratios.

[@kentoncarter1103]

I'd make a bet that after a couple of years of use, your f150 won't get anywhere close to the same gas mileage driving.

[@mholmes9262]

@@kentoncarter1103 Based on what?

[@kentoncarter1103]

@@mholmes9262 Based on it, only having gdi and carbon will build up on the pistons, zapping power, and performance over time.

[@mholmes9262]

@@kentoncarter1103 You need to catch up. The first gen 3.5 only had GDI. Mine is a 2020 and does have GDI and PFI.

[@AUTOMOBILZ]

I don’t know if it would have made any difference, but the Lexus driver was napping at the light

[@SamCarLegion]

It's not the driver, car revs at 1000 rpm and has a sh** launch

[@Eugen-E]

​@@SamCarLegion Brake Boosting it would have helped )

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

I noticed it too, driver wasn’t responded immediately after green light.

[@SamCarLegion]

@@Eugen-E what do you think he did?

[@Eugen-E]

​@@SamCarLegion If you brake boost it the engine doesn't stay at 1000rpm :) The driver was sleeping. There are other tests and it launches ok. And it could be seen it launches after you.

[@J-W.-]

Dang! That Acura is BANGING off those shifts!

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

The Mazda is slightly heavier than the Acura but man that 10 speed from Honda is a gem

[@pfwww12]

Your right. The Mazda seems like the better option all around. The Acura getting 21 mpg is horrible in comparison. Not all luxury Premium Car buyers care about haul assin in the left lane. I seen another Review on the Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 And the steering and responsiveness on a real road was way impressive.

[@JohnWilliamson-qd4px]

Gaining 13 m.p.g. while only giving up only .3 seconds 0-60, a few ticks slower 1/4-mile AND saving $21,000? Yeah, I'd definitely take that CX-90 PHEV over the MDX.

[@justinp2993]

Half a car maybe a car I don't know. In reality 4 cars. It's that accurate descriptive journalism that keeps us coming back. In a previous life I have been in 100's of street races a car and 4 cars is not hard to tell.

[@Spikejou]

Agree. Don't know how he can't tell. If his car's nose is by the other's rear, that is one car length. More than that, means more...

[@Jevonjj]

Honda/Acura is a beast with the tuning and transmission. Loved my Type S.

[@akiralee1192]

Theres a tune for the mdx type s? Jb4 correct?

[@heNzVf20c]

It’s the 10 speed that makes it a lot faster. Not to mention it’s also lighter… Can you please do a drag and roll races with the cx90 turbo S vs cx90 phev? Turbo S has more HP and is lighter than the Phev but everyone says the Phev is faster, but there’s no video of them together. Having them in the same conditions side by side in a drag and roll race would be awesome to see on your channel.

[@sebastianbriones9597]

The Turbo S has to be faster because of the weight

[@heNzVf20c]

@@sebastianbriones9597 that’s how I feel. But maybe it’s the power delivery. I just want to see the proof. Having them race side by side is the only way.

[@silvermenyi8423]

Nope…. All vtec.. Too soon junior..

[@heNzVf20c]

@@silvermenyi8423 no it’s not… and look at my name. See the” f20c” in it? That’s an ap1 s2000 engine. I like Hondas but it’s not the vtec that makes the Acura faster. It’s the gearing. So shut up “junior”.

[@silvermenyi8423]

@@heNzVf20c all vtec Kidd. Now sit down and drink your milk and enjoy the show.

[@freeignition]

Pretty cool, the MDX Type S gets a lot of criticism for its price and where it sits. It really punches into the next tier and competes with SUVs starting at 80 to 90k

[@GoGetter-vl2kq]

Need a rematch with that Lexus and a better driver

[@SamCarLegion]

Same result

[@Whatintheworld-vk6qg]

This is like the first time that it’s probably the car. Not like some of the other, like 4 videos ago where it clearly was a skill issue. Can’t win every race and get beat like that from first roll but not the rest. I think he just does the first take.

[@wildbill6366]

My grandma needs to apply for being a driver 😂😂😂😂😂

[@naveenthemachine]

No the Lexus is just dog slow. 😂 even if Akio Toyoda drove it, it would still get destroyed

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

Did you not think that Sam's crew tried switching drivers before posting this video.

[@AcuraChannel]

Acura for the win! ....Sam, I expected the Lexus to be faster against the Mazda, but that wasn't the case. Sam, It seems like you were slightly ahead on all of the races. Maybe it was the camera angle. That Mazda sounds good though.

[@JasneetSingh]

CX-90 PHEV will get more interesting once mazda decide to drop turbo version of 2.5l engine.

[@AAR-83]

Agreed! I think the CX90 still underestimated! The 2.5 L naturally aspirated engine is a big shock! I hope Mazda find a way to use the smooth inline 6 with a hybrid system, similar to the Lexus TX 550h which has a V6 engine and hybrid motor at the back. I guess Mazda really wanted a better dynamic by engaging the 4 wheels by the engine and maybe a motor for the front or back wheels will compromise that dynamics

[@amangeldijumanaliev877]

Thanks for the comparison, which one has the smoothest/cushiest ride?

[@CalvinJohnson-js5iz]

Lexus driver has the reaction of a snail plus from all the other reviews you shouldn’t break torque the Lexus

[@Mike-s9d]

How's this a fair comparison when cx90 is 20k cheaper?

[@Mike-s9d]

I was just about to say the same. $20k seriously?

[@maheshb6092]

Anything that honda puts that 10 speed automatic in is fast.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Here is the prediction just before I watch the video: MDX Type S > TX > CX90

[@SamCarLegion]

Well

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Now I watched video, I feel like TX driver wasn’t paying attention when the light turned green.

[@SamCarLegion]

@@blackwhirlwind1245 if you try and do a launch yourself in that TX you would probably have the same reaction. That vehicle is trash at launch.

[@christianbryant5617]

@@blackwhirlwind1245Mazda is engineered to be more precise and quicker off the line in regards to these Japanese luxury offerings. Acura also has somewhat of a clean performance heritage, but Mazda even more so. Lexus was always more concerned with refinement and luxury touches. That’s why it has an electric steering column where the Mazda has a manual on most trims for quickly changing positions🤷‍♂️

[@MoeJae86]

Thank you for the video! This was a great comparison and to see what the PHEV actually does. I have considered a grand Highlander, but comparison to price point and availability. I can find a baseline CX90 for under $40k new where I’m at. I like the fact that all trim levels have AWD with a non CVT transmission standard with an optional 6cylinder or 4cylinder PHEV. In my high school years, I’ve always loved the JDM tuner scene especially the A80 Supra, NA1 NA2 NSX and the R 34 skyline. Had the experience of owning the 350z and G37. Times have changed for me now. Happily married with two kids, and in this era with all the turbo engine downsizing. That I can get a turbo charged, 3.3l, in-line 6cyl , longitudinal mounted with AWD in a 3rd row body and can get 24CITY/28HWY and I don’t have to spend over 50k to get one? So Mazda is getting my vote. Despite the detuned 3.3l only getting 7.2 seconds to 60 I can live with that. Plus it looks like there are tuning options coming available, at least one from JB4.

[@pfwww12]

Mazda literally is 20k to 25k lower in price than the 2. And the Interior is so damn nice. And so sporty. It's a no for corny Toyota but Honda always comes out swinging.

[@TheKingkingg]

No losers here as this test is not even done by 99% of owners. I still love my mdx type S and don't judge anyone that chooses something else they like or can afford.

[@SamCarLegion]

These tests are not just about 0-60 in my opinion- we do them to show you how quick these vehicles are. You need a bit of power, to merge, overtake, and drive fast when you have a maniac chasing you. It’s the best way to explain speed instead of words. I have a 260 bhp C class wagon and I want to know how quick it is in comparison to others- I just don’t have cars to compare it to lol

[@TheKingkingg]

@SamCarLegion I agree with you and why I've seen all your videos 📹, however, there are some that foolishly buy just based on straight line speed watching videos like these. I'm just reminding viewers there's more than straight line speed.

[@sheldonduffy9442]

I am really shocked that the Mazda CX-90 PHEV beat the TX considering the horsepower and torque disadvantages. Although the Acura ultimately won the drag race when you consider performance, gas mileage & cost the Mazda CX-90 PHEV is the real winner here.

[@dominickwilliams3504]

MPG, Mazda almost dble Acura . All things considered, Mazda win

[@uaeelectronics]

Honda/Acura can't be beat, honda engineering is just too good. You will need a quick german to beat that acura.

[@alfonsoguevara7512]

YEAH BRO! MAZDA CX90 WON LIKE I THOUGHT! WE ARE WAY BETTER LOOKING THAN THE OTHER TWO AND WAY FASTER! ZOOM ZOOM FOREVER! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alfonsoguevara7512]

👍👍👍

[@sunburn8640]

11:16 The guy in the Mazda says, “ That was like 1/2 a car, maybe a car, hard to tell…” Then they cut to the still of the finish line and you could fit a 747 between the two This guy is too much!

[@billshoe22191]

That is so much money for a Toyota GH. Not worth it. The Mazda CX90 is very impressive.

[@kentoncarter1103]

You could also get a Pilot.

[@Kstxrd]

The Mazda is such a good-looking SUV.

[@mr.sfa.6832]

MDX always makes me proud 👏

[@pricelittle1868]

Would like to see a Volvo, BMW and MDX. Thanks great job!

[@RandyOrtonsfather]

I like the rear end of the TX but I hate how they didn't even give the 500h trim a dual exhaust

[@Snowmen30]

Bro brought them two beautiful toys to get embarrassed by a real Car 😂😂 Don't mess with the MDX!

[@Jgjginkg244]

MDX is a class above every way.

[@ToTo_0224]

Still mazda wins fuel efficiency and save money in your pocket 💪

[@JonahCBR]

Just traded my mdx lease for a cx90phev. Miss the smooth low end torque of the v6 but the cx90 feels much faster. Not to mention the mdx had the worst tranny I’ve ever driven. Type S is a different story obviously. Not comparable.

[@starzba6291]

Lexus is over price. I think Mazda is the best overall for the price.

[@AndresMedina-ku7xt]

As a previous MDX Type S owner, I'm glad to see the truck giving good races.

[@tonyhuynh6789]

did you downgrade to Mazda?

[@AndresMedina-ku7xt]

@@tonyhuynh6789 No, I downgrade to a cheap sedan, trying to save money

[@FigyArtJohn146]

I do Love Accuras..Honda knows what's doing...big up MDX❤

[@twinklets587]

that sound the mdx made during the race❤❤❤❤❤

[@prateekinator4679]

Ontario Gang 🤘🏻. Nice video though. A channel that just does drag racing is pretty damn cool and fun to watch

[@kennethmukuka3715]

I can't say it enough, the Acura MDX Type S is the King of SUV drag races

[@TheChismFamily]

The BMW beat it but it was pretty close, MDX was reeling it in towards the end, lost by a 1/2 car length.

[@kennethmukuka3715]

@@TheChismFamily MDX is still the king of suv drag races

[@ryanturnerboles]

@@kennethmukuka3715it’s the top trim going against base trims. Let’s bring out the X5 M50i or even the updated X5. 😂

[@kennethmukuka3715]

@@ryanturnerboles Acura MDX is still King

[@ryanturnerboles]

@@kennethmukuka3715 what does that even mean 😂

[@dannybishop68]

MDX is a monster , I just love that sound. Mazda is a great SUV but of course can’t hold a candle to the Acura. It was impressive to see the Mazda beat a Lexus though .

[@RAAUUULLLL4268]

I'd still take the mazda.

[@joshuainnocent6956]

I’m impressed.. okay I’m not impressed anymore 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@samsos7210]

Thanks for the video, I believe results make sense that Honda accura outperforms Mazda, especially that you are using the hybrid model , not the turbo S one comparable with the Accura, otherwise the gap will not be that much in my opinion. Thanks for the efforts anyway, and keep it up.

[@GiantMaster]

Lexus lost in the game because of mainly two reasons, the driver's response and the gear ratio of its 6-speed transmission compared to the other two.

[@benbruno6656]

The Lexus driver messed up big time

[@philhenderson3516]

Who in their right mind would choose the Lexus TX over the other two? It's ugly, anachronistic, and at 94,000 CDN it's an insult!

[@sbond1963]

Ahh in a prior video I was mentioning using the cx90 nice!

[@Kbooboo89]

Question? Instead of the Lexus TX why not do the Lexus RX 500H? I feel it would have been better than the TX?!? Just curious 🤔

[@DoSum4Me]

Acura has great performance but the fuel mileage is unacceptable. $92k CDN (i spec’d one) is ridiculous.

[@marquisebartley9701]

“I’m actually impress, now she’s gone now I’m no longer impressed” lol 😂

[@sergeymatpoc]

comparing these 2 with Type S, direct competitor of Q7/8 and X5 was silly =). But what about RX500h?

[@jttruong2681]

Beat q7/8 loss x5.

[@jayb0nd007]

The drag race of the TX the TX didn't hit the gas on time

[@TheChismFamily]

Still need to see the Type S vs the RX500h!

[@naveenthemachine]

Type S will still destroy it

[@nathancheatwood6315]

Beat one the other day in the Type S, it didn't have a chance!

[@heNzVf20c]

That 10speed will destroy it.

[@tharolla]

That 10 speed is amazing. I own a car with that same 10 speed it shifts crazy fast..

[@HubertSin]

lol I suspect even a normal MDX will keep up with the TX500h and CX-90 PHEV.

[@Superdimensional]

MDX is wiping the floor with the competition on all these videos lol

[@loki6260]

Acura is King! 🎉

[@MidnightAspec]

Honestly, I think that Mazda could barely take a regular 3.5 MDX.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

I’d honestly love to see that!

[@sheldonduffy9442]

Base MDX loses to the Mazda.

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

That Lexus is hideous

[@zhakui]

That v6 i will prefer

[@Jackson-son]

I was hoping to include gv70 beside them 😢 Enjoyable anyhow ❤❤

[@Diesel92]

I wish the TLX was one of the quickest in it’s class.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The TLX beat all its direct competitors at MotorTrend's Figure-8 hot lap, even the M340i. It's more of a handler than a drag racer

[@Diesel92]

@@TheBreakfastLoverI know it handles very well but I was just talking about in a drag

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

If it's 0-100 mph that you're after, honestly, I will be looking into American Muscle cars or EV.

[@KuyaArbee]

honestly you should be driving each car so it would be more accurate, some people's reaction times are SLOW AF! as you can tell.. lol! would be best if you're able to drive all three cars from your perspective as well....

[@ultrasummit]

At these price points it should be the base spec MSX that should be compared against, not Type S that is $20k more.

[@Pauliepsi]

@sam CX-70 inline 6 cylinder please.

[@SamCarLegion]

That thing will be fast

[@joecool9739]

The Mazda CX90 doesnt offer a performance trim No Brembos, no factory tuned engine, no adaptive suspension, no performance exhaust, no bigger turbos etc The MDX Type-S is way different mechanically than the regular MDX...and Mazda doesnt offer a vehicle tuned from the factory

[@Eugen-E]

Was Mazda fully charged at the beginning of the fuel economy test ? There is the plugin hybrid TX550h+.

[@SamCarLegion]

Yes

[@jamesmin2837]

TX driver sucks. Doesn't start the roll race side by side. And then totally sleeps at the dig race. Be more like CarWow and other channels where they bring in regular drivers for better consistency.

[@a.elz.4922]

Sorry Sam, can't believe Lexus with more HP & TORQUE LOOSE to Mazda, Lexus driver his reaction and respond was off. With Acura case you can't complete V6 with 4 Cylinder , overall thanks Sam...

[@SamCarLegion]

Hard to believe when you haven’t raced them. Lexus has a sh** launch. Loom at the times online, does the Lexus show as faster?

[@justinking8220]

​​​@@SamCarLegion Car and driver got 5.7 secs from the dig with this Lexus... unfortunately you can't brake torque it🤷‍♂️

[@SamCarLegion]

@@justinking8220 actually it didn’t because I check it’s: 6.1 and 14.7 quarter mile

[@justinking8220]

@@SamCarLegion car and driver got 5.7 and Redline got 5.8... i don't know what you're checking

[@SamCarLegion]

@@justinking8220 car and driver site TX500H says 6.1

[@billkoz5464]

Where's the Rav4 Prime?

[@chrisgravel7157]

People think the gap of 4 car lengths was not that big a deal? Track them and the Type S will put hundreds of meters on these two

[@christopherwn100]

The guy behind the Lexus wheel is half asleep. He looks bored AF. No wonder his launch was bad. He needs to be more energetic.

[@SamCarLegion]

Can’t be that energetic for a car that launches like a 🐌

[@christopherwn100]

I get what you mean. But for real, a little more energy helps in reaction time which clearly helps in drag races. Just saying...

[@christopherwn100]

Or better yet, don't brake boost the Lexus. It doesn't launch well with brake boost I'm sure he would have tried that if his head was in the game.

[@TheAlmasdel]

CX-90 still needs to fine tune its transmission shifts. I have been test driving since its launch. It's getting better but still nowhere peak. It hesitates at lower gears. CX-9 seems to have far better and smoother transmission shifts with its 6-speed vs the new 8-speed one for CX-90.

[@Mike-s9d]

Hear there was a recent major update to software to transmission....

[@canadiancissp]

The transmission seems to be mostly fixed, please google 2025 Mazda CX-70 First Drive by Motor Trend, the reviewer tried to replicate the transmission issues and they confirmed it has been sorted out.

[@kingkelly1281]

My guy on the Lexus is not serious next time call me for a trial

[@Slowwagonftl]

Kudo to the Mazda. It’s got a NATURALLY ASPIRATED 4 cylinder in there versus a 2.4L turbo inline 4 with 3 electric motors AND a twin turbo V6 that weighs 500lbs less The hybrid CX70/90 is oddly faster than the Turbo S (aka turbo inline 6 in the highest power output). Either way W for Mazda (and Acura but that’s been the benchmark anyway)

[@nathancheatwood6315]

They raced the Mazda Turbo 6 against the type s and it lost and this is the hybrid cx-90. None of the cx-90 trims touch a Type S. 🤷‍♂️

[@TripleA123.]

Good race anyway., this time fair race

[@Probroskiqmeercrazy]

Lexus guy doesn't know how to launch control , I bet if he drives Mazda or Mdx all would fail.

[@BigBoss-tk6lh]

For that performance and the big gap price and a cx5 owner I'll take the cx90 no doubt..👍great work Sam good video..

[@Shrume5]

I think it should've been the RX F Sport competing on this one

[@brianmjmario]

Without watching I just the Acura to get this one lol! 🙈

[@tolu.a9725]

Acura MDX has to be my next SUV mehnnn.. But I won't touch it till they make it Hybridized. When they make those things in Hybrids & PHEV. I'll be one of there first customers. With the price of gas today, we need better range.. At least 35mpg. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️

[@Tread1775]

Bring back station wagons 😂

[@drizzydre400]

The roll races are never equal

[@SuperAz000z]

It’s obvious the acura lighter & has more power than mazda … but I still choose the Cx-90

[@jonpitt7669]

Cx70 phev is a two seater like the Acura MDX.. that would've been a closer race

[@revaddict]

Honda/Acura need a 400+ hp engine for the MDX, it's high time and it deserves it..