The 2025 Acura MDX FINALLY Fixes the Car's Biggest Problem!

[@davva360]

It looks great apart from all the piano black. It’s one thing i dont like in my current vehicle, the piano black shows up all the dust and fingerprints.

[@The_action_is_the_juice]

Damn. Thats a good looking suv. Love the new layout and touchscreen!!

[@geocam007]

22 MDX advance owner here. This is the proper exterior look for an advance… no black plastic trim but color keyed. I didnt like the look of that grill though… reminds me of integra. Finally an open bumper air dam and Acura mentioned before that closing it (previous model) has no effect. Love the new touchscreen but I prefer the trackpad and I was expecting they will have both feature. Thanks for the review!

[@ricatiman]

Love that Type S - When you opened the door, I was dreading having to see the so often overplayed red highlights...No Red Stitching! Just the most fantastic interior...Kudos Acura Design!

[@Malbosia]

Took away my favorite feature. The wrist rest with the most conveniently placed volume knob. The ELS stereo was amazing. Not sure why they changed it. What they needed to fix: - No padding on the door elbo rest. - AC was not very strong for hot days. Kept the sunshade closed to keep UV out - nowhere for wallet and keys - 115v outlet only had 2 prong. - Lane keeping was terrible. - speed sign recognition was always wrong - no light under the hood Other than that I loved that car in 2023

[@bobcoats2708]

One Take Tommy! That’s gotta be challenging. Nice job guys 👍🏻 Thanks for the look at the new MDX.

[@wtfsherlock5447]

those who complain of touchpads are usually who don't drive a car with a touchpad. Touchpads are easy to get used to and far superior navigating while driving rather than touchscreen!

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

Essentially any controls that lack haptic/tactile feedback thus requiring the driver to take eyes off the road, should be illegal.

[@msk3905]

@@Anonymint-vj7bt so basically you are saying every control in a car should be illegal then right because back when I had dials I had to look away to find them?

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@msk3905 look up the definition of haptic and tactile.

[@ruturaj47]

​@@Anonymint-vj7btso you can use touchpad without looking at screen?

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@ruturaj47 touchpad maybe but touchscreen doubtful. I hope you understand that the prior gene had a touchpad which operated the touchscreen. I prefer dedicated knobs and switches, not a touchpad.

[@Motorheaddoc]

Tommy has really come into his own. Great video.

[@kevinbarry71]

Finally! if it's anything like Lexus which did this a few years ago, the Japanese back home never understood why the old system was so terrible.

[@Maybe1Someday]

Pretty intuitive. Type S with an exhaust would be an insane family car

[@MS-mr4zm]

Or you could buy a base X5 M for less $$$ & go faster…..

[@nathancheatwood6315]

Less money? Not even close, X5 M's starting price is $50k more. What the hell are you smoking?

[@nathancheatwood6315]

Love mine! I've got a full turbo back exhaust, charge pipes, HPS intake, bypass valve and lowering links. It's about the most fun you can have in a family vehicle in the pricepoint without being nickle and dimed on maintenance.

[@MS-mr4zm]

@@nathancheatwood6315 I don’t know why I put the “M” there (it IS an awesome SUV) - I meant you can get a regular X5 3.0 & have a faster SUV for less $$$ & better MPG

[@robervin9107]

I see what your doing tommy and I like it Including Zack more that’s why your the best. ❤ well done Zack

[@Shambles7698]

The interior update really impressed me huge change 👍

[@denniszhaunerchyk6191]

Not a huge change, very minor.

[@nathancheatwood6315]

I prefer my track pad. After a couple months you learn the shortcuts and it becomes very intuitive with no finger prints!

[@monterann1822]

Wish they would bring the hybrid back, or go for a plug-in. Always liked these suvs, but the mileage needs to improve.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

Hybrids are great if you like doubling your maintenance and reliability issues. This will no doubt impact your resell price. Most new owners will have a factory warranty to back them up, not so much for the reseller.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

id trust a honda hybrid to last longer than their turbo engines @@Sola_Scriptura_1.618

[@jimmy-buffett]

Is that memory seating for the passenger? That's freaking sweet.

[@popz4470]

Yup

[@senorgato70]

Hah. Love Tommy's personality. Love these updates. Just wish for a few more to make it perfect: 2nd row vents in headliner, 3rd row vents, lockable rear underfloor storage for security. Otherwise, the Type-S is at the TOP of my shopping list, especially in that new Urban Gray color.

[@milkovas556]

No the first thing we noticed and everyone else will be glad to welcome ...is . NO MORE MOUSE PAD. GONE IS THE OLDE LEXUS SYSTEM.. finally a touch screen. Has long been waited for .

[@bnhik]

I love the Acura MDX but I've always thought the lack of a touchscreen complaint wasn't that big of a deal. It was find the way it was.

[@highoctaneadventure]

Looks really great. I’m not into front wheel drive-based luxury vehicles but would still choose this over something like the new Lincoln Nautilus since Honda/Acura do front wheel drive-based platforms the best I think.

[@nathancheatwood6315]

Type S has a rear drive bias.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

its a crossover it doesnt matter, most of these will end up doing 5 under the speed limit on the highway anyways

[@soiceyboy33]

I guess I’m in the minority here, but I really don’t like touch screens when driving. Takes too much effort to focus on what you’re trying to touch. Mazda, Mercedes, BMW got it right. After driving with those systems, I never want to go back to regular touch screens again. Feels way too archaic

[@jcwatts5000]

Im with you on that takes less out your eyes when driving focus more on the road and not your screen while touching moving your eyes and fingers where to touch I been using tracked pad for 3 years plus and I don't have a dirty screen filled with fingerprints

[@denniszhaunerchyk6191]

Previous MDX had the touchpad control, which is perfect. I did not liked it in the beginning though

[@Bigbillyrayfan]

Here here. Glad we got the ‘24

[@watchreport]

I prefer a touch screen and apple car play and the simple reason is, I’m only tapping on it occasionally when driving, and the input to me is like I’m using my phone. When I’m driving, I’m rarely actually using the screen. If I’m on a trip and using maps, it’s set before I go, I have CarPlay up, I have my climate settings on auto and when I want to change a song I tap on my steering wheel buttons.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

You are not in the minority among those who are older than 50. I will never buy any vehicle with digital speedo and tach. And touch controls that replace tactical knobs for things I need to adjust while driving. Sorry digital addicts. I will stockpile parts and drive my old vehicles until I die. Btw, I am a computer programmer so it is not that I am averse to technology. Just don’t need to stare at digital screens 24 hours a day.

[@cokoblaze]

I think they should have still kept the touchpad. I think having the option would have been better. Most vehicle gives the option.

[@alexandermaliy3515]

ELS was also great! great changes! Was expecting piano black plastic replacement for Type S.

[@StopandThinkMedia]

Are they bringing back the hybrid?

[@peterouuu]

how is the spare tire space saver size when it’s AWD? Wouldn’t that mess with the transfer case

[@Inferno45]

Glad Honda is still keeping their v6 in their large suv’s and ridgeline

[@Artome001]

Yeah! Thing is Honda is dowsizing the entire range. Now the most powerful Accord has 204HP!!

[@bradman7110]

Maybe I missed it will the infotainment changes go to the other vehicles as well such as the RDX?

[@atmartens]

The RDX will *hopefully* have a new model this fall for 2025.

[@jeffbollet3544]

Engine noise? have they made it more soundproof?

[@DaleWilly]

Will sell like hotcakes

[@ryanb8736]

Type S for almost 80k is too much for it. BMW is a much better buy.

[@rafaelgarcia5974]

@@ryanb8736you will spend more on fixing the bmw.

[@Jag-leaper]

​@@ryanb8736 yeah if you want to SUBSCRIBE to the heated seats your car is already wired for..go ahead...😅

[@my240sx2]

I love touchscreens as long as the climate controls are still buttons and of course a volume knob is a must. Otherwise a huge upgrade from that stupid touchpad that was hard to use on bumpy roads.

[@ctvwrest]

Can we swap the touch screen from the 22-24 model and get rid of the touch pad?

[@Ecuador006]

Mdx is my dream suv

[@jnmaher1967]

Why not have a flush screen? Unless there’s some storage or usable connection for devices behind it.

[@The3358151l]

Packaging for the stereo and that would require a new dash design when they use the software across other models. And a lot of Acura fans are starving for it or they would have put it in one of their vehifels

[@nlken7175]

Another lovely primer grey colour. LOL

[@bassomatic72]

Love the Omega...

[@atmartens]

As an Acura fan, I’m pissed that they are neglecting the TLX and RDX. When is the new RDX coming?? It’s been out in 2019 and still no word. The issue with the TLX is the touch pad. Besides for its weight, that’s the other issue is the touch pad. I’m glad they’re addressing it but upset they haven’t fixed it on the other models. Mostly because it’s the two I’d consider. 😂

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

The new tlx got the fully digital gauge and I believe the new touch screen. RXD gets no love and I’m sick of it. It desperately needs a Type S.

[@atmartens]

@@XavierMathewsEntertainment Honestly, I don’t personally care for the digital gage cluster. I liked the physical gages. That money should’ve gone to the touch screen.

[@supersteve1585]

Now, is this setup going to carry over to the TLX? Because its in a situation where it already got refreshed once.🤔

[@atmartens]

Kind of bothered they didn’t do it for the TLX even though they know it’s an issue and people don’t like it… but they did the refresh without it.

[@LuisFlores-wd3jy]

Finally maybe I’ll buy one in the next 3 years

[@BHabe-m1j]

The same thing happened with Lexus. They had the stupid track pad to control the screen for the longest and people made excuses for it, then as soon as they ditched it and finally came to the 21st century with actual touch screen... Everyone said "wow! What a great upgrade!". Meanwhile Hyundai, Kia, Ford, even Chevy have had touch screens since 2013 lol.

[@DaleWilly]

There is NOTHING wrong with the pad, that being said kia and hyundie are piles of junk

[@DaleWilly]

Hyundie and kia are JUNK

[@DaleWilly]

and there is NOTHING wrong with the track pad

[@DaleWilly]

hundie and kia are rubbish

[@ryanb8736]

@@DaleWillyIf there wasn’t, why would they change it then?

[@rickstclair2217]

just checked out a 2021 CONSUMER REPORTS analyses of vehicles and the MDX was not recommended, was shown as basically trash. was dumbfounded, always thought of Acura as a top-shelf company.

[@gqami]

No rear A/C vents or controls for the 3rd row? USB-A, no USB-C? It's still 2005 tech in some cases. Come on Acura/Honda. You're better than that. I'm glad to see the screen updates, instead of that silly jog wheel and touchpad type of controls. Great video guys.

[@volcalstone]

yeah I don't get it on those 3rd row vents as they do them in their Pilot. You would think a luxury version of a car would have the same if not better things than their standard vechicles.

[@nathancheatwood6315]

Has both type A and C USB.

[@ADF-fe7fv]

Doesn't matter that the touchpad is gone. The media will find something else to complain about with the MDX...as they do with ALL Acura's. Seriously, it's a joke how negative they are towards this excellent Brand vehicles.

[@ryanb8736]

So only big change is no more track pad.

[@djtrepound2407]

i thought they’d got rid if those buttons for the transmission. between the buttons in the lincoln, the circle knob in the ford and genesis when will they learn like chevy did WE WANT A PHYSICAL LEVER to change gears lol

[@nathancheatwood6315]

No we don't!

[@gimne]

Literally don’t want a physical button, my Acura and Honda have the buttons and never had an issue with it.

[@nattran92]

I didn’t notice any overhead hvac vents for the 2nd and 3rd row? Kind of a deal breaker for me.

[@huydang7191]

There is for 2rd and 3rd

[@MegaRetr]

Are they bringing back the hybrid?))

[@phrankdatank]

What chairs are those?

[@ronvicera2259]

I wonder if they would offer the bronze wheels as well.

[@mitchelldinkin6948]

Still havent addressed my biggest complaint besides the track pad, it's a large 3 row SUV with only an 18 gallon tank that at best gets 21mpg making it horrible for road trips.

[@kevanneclarke3363]

If u can afford the type s u can afford gas

[@mitchelldinkin6948]

@@kevanneclarke3363 Where did I complain about the cost? I didnt. I complained about the range for road trips. Thanks for your reply.

[@CarGeek360]

It’s not an EV so 300-350 miles of range is MORE THAN sufficient for long road trips

[@nathanielcooper8694]

Great design, BUT that is too much blank plastic trim. I wonder what that plastic trim looks like after a year of use.

[@88toypicup]

Something to try with the model t

[@casawimill]

Looking like I might trade in my '22 for this one if I get a bargain 🤞🏾

[@Mayhemsr1]

You wont

[@grouchosays]

How much would you pay for it?

[@oldfella2247]

Any word on the RDX infotainment changing?

[@wooable]

It will remain the same until the next gen RDX which should come out next year based on their compact suv production cycle of 5 years.

[@jeffrey3280]

RDX is really behind now. It really needs some updates asap.

[@atmartens]

Should be a new RDX concept this fall or hopefully summer.

[@richard112360]

Very Impressive interior but have done away with the timing belt in the v6?

[@volcalstone]

it's the same engines so no. Honda and Acura are very old school and I won't be surprise if they still kept it for their models in 2-3 years. I moved on to an EV recently after being a Honda & Acura fan. No maintenance other than the tires.

[@richard112360]

@@volcalstone Honda/Acura have an electric car that's just about to be released.

[@volcalstone]

@@richard112360 if you could call them that since it's half a GM car as well. No thanks. I'll wait for a fully made by them EV instead.

[@genxtechguy]

Its biggest problem wasn’t that big of a problem. This SUV (2025 S Type variant) is now nearly perfect in my opinion.

[@princeboateng4395]

I’m not seeing Nathan and Roman do videos together like they used to, What’s going on between those two?

[@Kjhgr01]

I wonder how this will impact the re-sale value of the 2024 and previous years...

[@nathancheatwood6315]

It's really not that big of a change. I prefer the track pad and like the interior design with the wrist rest far better than the old. Non type S new front facia is nicer . However, new type S front facial is butt ugly. 🤷‍♂️ I'd prefer my 22 type S over new.

[@chrisrodriquez2639]

Not liking the painted wheel arches in piano black over the wheels. It makes the the wheel opening look larger diminishing the look of the wheel size. It also cheapen the look of the vehicle. Would look more premium the body over the wheel arches were painted the same color of the car. Also Acura should have tucked that wiper blade under the spoiler for a more cleaner look.

[@Topside27]

No SiriusXM radio??

[@jimmyjimmyeegalok]

AWD model needs better mileage or a bigger gas tank. Got to be able go a minimum of 550 miles before refueling.

[@Malbosia]

That's true. I got 450km if I was lucky.

[@nathancheatwood6315]

It's not a diesel truck. 🤣

[@trandizzle5]

Dang Lexus vs Acura 😮

[@luiscruz-if1sg]

Still waiting for the RDX😢

[@msk3905]

I want to like the MDX but IMO just too small for an SUV but atleast they improved the look of interior layout, when I was looking at them it was awful!

[@piggybox]

Better interior than TX

[@michaelmi7903]

TX is significantly larger, which means a much better third row and cargo space. For anyone that needs max space, the TX will have the better interior by virtue of size.

[@JDC129]

Never have and never will like the front end of the Acuras.

[@joeshamblen6881]

The biggest problem is that it has no SHIFTER!

[@AnthonyRaynor]

My Wife’s Pilot has push buttons, hate them.

[@akmalhawari3291]

We got a touchscreen acura mdx before gta 6

[@steveh545]

ok, only 2 mins into the vid, but why couldn't they make the hood 1 piece? Ok, it is 1 piece, but why couldn't they just include the very anterior part as part of the hood? why the seam across the front of the hood?

[@jakepearson4957]

Don't think the base 3.5l engine is turbo charged.

[@KT_One]

Went in for an MDX for the wife. She was immediately put off by the interior. We walked out, no test drive.

[@toology55]

Get a new wife.

[@KT_One]

You offering lol?

[@Jag-leaper]

Hmm...when an acura is resdesigned...does anyone notice?

[@alexgutierrez7029]

Beautiful 👁

[@HULK515]

Fancy Honda Pilot

[@emmanuelalvarico6014]

Why didnt they do this in the tlx?

[@ryanb8736]

Cost. Not enough money to update them all.

[@volcalstone]

it's a sadan as well.

[@F510C]

TypeS still needs 400hp and the old wheels look better

[@miketitus3592]

I guess we all have to live with all these vehicles being $20ish K overpriced. By "live with" , I mean I am not buying new.

[@WOOF95]

A TOUCHSCREEN???!!! NO WAY!!! 😅

[@IYG-x7c]

355hp in type s just not going to cut it in 2024. None M cars have 380hp from 3.0 turbo. And that's German horsepower, so probably around 400 in reality

[@nathancheatwood6315]

M cars in this segment are $30-50k more. It's not competing with 3 row M cars. You also don't have $3500 in maintenance every year on an Acura. 🤷‍♂️

[@IYG-x7c]

@nathancheatwood6315 I said NONE-M cars have close to 400hp. And no they dont have 3500 in maintenance obviously, just have to look at reliability reports. M cars have close and over 500hp

[@michaelmi7903]

This competes with Lexus and Infiniti, along with entry level German offerings. It's fine.

[@oliverbai8506]

gloss piano black inside and out is a downfall.

[@jmartyt9810]

That's good... Now if Mazda could follow, and stop being stubborn on the infotainment control. Mazda not having full touch screen is a deal breaker for me.

[@Jag-leaper]

Mazda believes it's too much of a distraction...which by all accounts it is

[@eseir64]

Love the car. I do not love what will probably be close to $70K, Just buy a 3 year old..... Just saying.

[@Inferno45]

Now get Mazda to come to their senses and remove their shit system

[@chrisa.8175]

What they should have changed the knob for sport setting from in the middle.. should be moved down.. it still will not sale... hybrid where is it???

[@atmartens]

They used to do a hybrid and they didn’t sell well. Acura has also said they were skipping hybrid and going electric. I’ll be curious if they still with that mentality.

[@nathancheatwood6315]

Still won't sell? The MDX was is the best selling SUV in its class. Not sure where you get your info.

[@cablebrain9691]

So after 3 years I have to pay for Google Maps??

[@saabaru007]

The Left hatch edge (above the tail lights) is not aligned properly. The Right hatch edge is not as bad. QC is not too good for a brand new SUV.

[@wooable]

its a cobbled together pre-production vehicle what do you expect lol

[@amirkazemi2517]

Milk Studios

[@mitcha1065]

timing belt

[@mattm9619]

Acura's have gotten much better looking they were one of the uglier cars out there for quite awhile I guess Lexus takes that crown now.

[@cinthe3]

Piano black will have to be a no from me. Call it petty, but they need to stop.

[@DaleWilly]

we don't care

[@cinthe3]

@user-do9ir8lv2m thanks for taking the time to care Dale :)

[@rogercameron3030]

there's an easy fix make and sell cars for under $20000

[@nismokid2533]

Not a true 3rd row.

[@schuylerking6704]

Nothing here. Bye!

[@marcinlasota8712]

Acura lost that sensual look decades ago. Looks still like an oragami bird. Interior part Buick, MB, bmw from 2005.

[@DaleWilly]

YEAH okay troll

[@zulzulzulaan2396]

Back of the car is ugly

[@Lionelrockz]

Acura is kinda getting boring

[@Thankyou_3]

Acuras are disastrously overpriced and overrated. Mazdas are better quality, much more reliable and at a lower price.

[@nathancheatwood6315]

That's funny! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Phil-fw2ib]

I’m not fan of Rim’s 🛞 this suv

[@Trekgalaxi]

That Acura logo on the front looks awful, why so freaking big and ugly?

[@DaleWilly]

Get your eyes checked, nothing wrong with it

[@atmartens]

It’s also serving as the radar. They don’t use the plate system anymore. Looks fine to me. Better than that clear plate.

[@Trekgalaxi]

@@atmartens my rx350L has has the radar behind the logo but it isn't as hideous and big as this.

[@atmartens]

@@Trekgalaxi I’m pretty sure the logo on the Lexus is the same size lol. It’s pretty big.

[@Trekgalaxi]

@@atmartens no it's not.