The New 2022 Acura MDX Has Two Crazy Features I Have Never Seen Before!

In this video, Tommy takes a look and review the brand new 2022 Acura MDX. For this year, the all new model comes equipped with some unusual options and crazy gadgets that definitely set it apart from the previous generation.
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#Acura #MDX

[@karlitop7497]

At this point, I'm convinced that none of these auto channels want to actually learn to use the touchpad correctly. They don't even try. Just complain that it's not a touch screen.

[@patrickfaber1202]

It would help if they would watch a youtube video before giving advice saying it sucks

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

Nobody really wants a touch pad - they want a touch screen!

[@Glossel]

Agree. The touchpad is actually one of my favorite features in my MDX… after using it more than a few minutes.

[@spottyzander]

​@@cmdrdarwin3682is easy to use

[@tirsorosario5940]

The MDX is a Iconic. Own a 2008 MDX with 140,0000 miles. Everything works and still looks great. Best car I have owned. Now I have an excuse to let it go!!!

[@tirsorosario5940]

@CJ Malone What’s up with that? Respect one’s opinion.

[@MicheleFerrariAX]

1950s: in 2021 we will have flying atomic cars 2021: removable middle backseat! how 'bout that?!

[@leomeiToyota]

Minivans have that

[@yfbgca9492]

I wonder are there arm rests for the captain chairs?

[@zachf355]

Didn't the 2nd gen highlander had that?

[@dk780]

@@zachf355 yes

[@jsiajackson4355]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@icculus]

6:14 The system was designed as a 1:1 correlation between the pad and screen, and it’s not an invisible cursor. You don’t drag around to figure out where the cursor is; rather the selection is exactly where your finger is.

[@mct8888]

Tommy looked like a hostage in the third row. “I’m perfectly fine.”

[@woxie4990]

🤣🤣🤣 ... he did say "in a pinch" and "mainly for small children"

[@RobbieHerrera]

Knees to the chest, “I’m perfectly fine” 🤣

[@chiemekaa]

I noticed as well.

[@rkalla]

ROFL!

[@benjaminlaudin7384]

"Knees to chest: You actually have pretty decent room!" As soon as I saw that I scrolled down looking for this comment...

[@codycrawford2385]

Yes thank you Acura for the removable middle seat, I never thought I’d say this but I’m in love with the all new MDX

[@brenrob7403]

I'm frustrated that so many 3 row SUVs come only with captain's chairs in the second row. This is a pretty good idea to have the center seat removable, however once it's removed the Captain's chairs don't have inboard armrests.

[@hechengjun1129]

and no more cupholder either i guess!

[@CoralSea]

Lazy design on Acura. My 2007 Honda Odyssey has the same removable center seat on the 2nd row but the the captain chairs have armrests. Plus the removed chair can be stored under floor compartment.

[@alexmassengale433]

I agree with you about captains chairs. With three kids the captains chair setup does not work well because it means I would lose most of the trunk space. It really annoys me that the upper trim levels of many cars cannot be had with a bench. I'm glad Acura didn't go for this fad.

[@daniellemartini6411]

@@CoralSea gone are the days of that. Neither my 2013 nor my 2018 have the ability to store the middle seat in the floor. It is removable though! I wish ALL SUVs had the option to remove the middle seat!!

[@joniboulware1436]

Good for fitting ice chest between seats. Some ice chests have cupholders.

[@cyrilthomas9730]

It's great that you guys are one of the first ones to test the MDX. That's so good!

[@justinnegron4843]

Raites rides had it first

[@brianb7844]

Love Blaze!!! Cherish him everyday. We just lost 2 Berners within 5 days both to cancer. They took a piece of my heart with them.

[@sachemrock]

I am sorry for your loss.

[@brianb7844]

@@sachemrock Thank you.

[@joshuapiatt3713]

This guy still has not figured out the true touch pad 🙄 it's not a mouse pad it uses 1-1 positioning with the screen if you want to touch the top left corner of the screen you touch the top left corner of the touchpad...

[@eleanormassaro5195]

What about the stuff in the middle of the screen. This is where I’ve had an issue when trying one out at an auto show a year ago

[@Assgasyoda]

@@eleanormassaro5195 you touch the middle.

[@mct8888]

Until you try to use CarPlay, good luck!

[@Assgasyoda]

@@mct8888 doesn’t it work like a standard laptop mousepad on CarPlay? Would be easy to use i imagine. Since that’s what we’re all used to.

[@mct8888]

@@Assgasyoda yes, which is completely different than the 1-1 positioning. We are all used to touch screen, nobody wants to use a laptop trackpad.

[@chrisholmes344]

Tommy, great video as always! Just want to clarify one thing. The horsepower is 290, and the lb/ft tq is 267. Mated to a 10 speed Honda built transmission. Also, you left out some noteworthy features on your tester. Heads up display, 16 speaker 3D ELS Sound. 16 way power seats, standard panaroof, and standard remote car starter.

[@Matt_of_the_mountains]

My '05 Grand Cherokee had a reversible tray in the back also, definitely handy.

[@Tritonal92]

Acura did such a great job on this new MDX, really big step up from the outgoing model.

[@zmy350]

You are using the touchpad incorrectly. It’s not like a mouse or a pointer. It’s called True Touch and the touch pad is mapped exactly like the screen. If you want to touch the icon on the top right for example, that’s where you touch on the touchpad. If you want to touch the icon on the bottom center, you touch that same exact position on the touchpad. Works great. It is the same setup on my 2019 Acura RDX.

[@themikelee]

You're right, except that doesn't work in Android Auto (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, etc.). It's only true in the Acura menu. I haven't tried Apple Carplay.

[@dtmenace]

Captains chairs in the second row are useless without armrests.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

I prefer bench

[@samuelwarren3306]

@@edwardvalivonis23 Finally someone who gets this! Why pay more money for less seats?

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@samuelwarren3306 I don't understand ether

[@willumlawrence9922]

2nd gen highlanders do a similar dismantling of the middle row...& has arm rests ;)

[@xfp21]

Not if they're being used for child car seats.

[@Cooper1]

2001: My car HAS a computer! 2021: My car IS a computer. ...You dang kids stay off my lawn.

[@LaytonKnightt]

I’ve gone cold to Acura for the past 14 years, but this and the new TLX are really sharp looking, inside and out.

[@rahimi4762]

RDX and NSX

[@jacobyo99]

You have captains chairs but no armrests. Genius

[@ScottParisi]

I thought the same thing. Weak. Shouldn't be too hard to integrate into the seat.

[@mct8888]

Volvo XC90 has no arm rests 100% of the time. Luxury!

[@ScottParisi]

@@mct8888, I actually cross-shopped the XC90 (against my MDX Advance) but there were too many option packages to get the things I wanted, making it harder to find.

[@mct8888]

@@ScottParisi same here, but couldn’t get past it being a supercharged turbocharged 4-cyl. Too much to break, too expensive.

[@ScottParisi]

@@mct8888, I had the same concerns. You're right on that one. I was glad to see the new MDX with the NA V-6.

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

Hi Tommy 🙂, I absolutely can never get enough of your buddy review w/ your puppy Blaze. I love your videos and content.

[@bwang7]

Wow, everyone is making Doug Demuro jokes now! 😂

[@yes8032]

Probably dougs secret son

[@yes8032]

This is a gorgeous car

[@omairsh8]

The A Spec is even sexier

[@sepehr7402]

Acura nailed it!

[@normt430]

Acura needs to improve! With no "recommended" status on the current MDX and brand newly redesigned RDX from Consumer Reports, the Buick Enclave has been ruling the 3-row luxury segment in their rankings.

[@reenachauriya4931]

@@normt430mdx sold about 10,000 units more than the buick enclave in 2020 in the US and did you see the buick lacrosse 2021 seems like the design came from somehwhere.

[@normt430]

@@reenachauriya4931 the Acura MDX doesn't have a GMC Acadia or Cadillac XT6 problem. 😜

[@JDMSwervo2001]

@@normt430 take everything consumer reports say with a grain of salt. The Buick will be in the junkyard way before the Acura

[@normt430]

@@JDMSwervo2001 Buick suvs are recommended by Consumer Reports, Acura suvs are not.

[@marklingling]

It’s a lovely Doug friendly... excuse me, Dog friendly vehicle😅

[@sepehr7402]

Hahaha

[@scholtzy4061]

The change of the car in the display when in adaptive CC could be due to visual contrast while driving. Pretty important while driving to not struggle to find elements on screen. Just a hunch though...

[@JJ-iw7nh]

Or the car could turn green when activated and operating

[@brookefenneman601]

Minor downside to the MDX - no door cup holders in the rear and no third row vent. Agree the the headrest juts forward a bit too much. The only remedy I found was to push the lumbar of the seat forward

[@khafrebevins3025]

Tommy Acura’s touch pad is super easy to use it called true touch i believe, you’re not supposed to swipe unless you’re switching screens. When using the pad you touch the area on the pad where it would be on the screen that’s how it works

[@horrse]

I think the touch pad very very easy once you use it a couple times. The 1 to 1 positions are quicker than a mouse pad once you know how it works.

[@SheXyShellyMarie]

I love love love our fully loaded 2022 MDX. Amazing car!

[@johnfrantz5885]

I don’t know why every manufacturer thinks they have to reinvent the wheel with infotainment systems, if they just took the infotainment from the new accord and put a nicer looking skin on it like Lincoln does it would be perfect

[@rahimi4762]

Nope wouldn’t be luxurious enough . You can also scribble on the pad too.

[@alh06]

@@rahimi4762 Okay, scribbling isn't luxurious.

[@rahimi4762]

@@alh06 say that to Audi, MB, BMW

[@alh06]

@@rahimi4762 Never was comparing them, or commended them, I expected this stupid kind of argument from you.

[@lindseykenemer8419]

Always happy to see a dog review! My 2 goldens are the main reason I want to upgrade to something larger

[@kevman949]

No touchscreen is a deal breaker. That haptic touchpad is a joke.

[@flippypippy1851]

your lazy ass not being able to learn is a joke.

[@RobertoMezquiaJr]

Someone has never used the True Touchpad on a recent Acura and it shows in this video. The pad is soooooooo much easier to use than a traditional "touchpad"

[@8master69]

Need to do some research before reviewing car.

[@tirsorosario5940]

My 2008 has 300 hp. 14 years later 290 hp. They need to hire some Ford or Ram HP hungry folks.

[@RaY_77W]

Lol it will still rape a 2008 in a drag race tho

[@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390]

@@RaY_77W true

[@tonychau1983]

They in it to make money. Those high powered models you speak doesn't justify the money in r&d and carbon tax fees

[@gregmyers123]

The last generation highlander had a removable and stowable center middle seat, it actually tucked under the front center console in a compartment.

[@neilmurphy845]

I could be wrong but I think transit's MPVs had that aswell.

[@trabertgraneau3323]

The new MDX is looking sweet!

[@swagonman]

The first gen CRV had a rear tray that came out and had flip down legs to double as a table. I used it all the time. You gotta admire those Honda engineers.

[@brandonbanner8488]

Great video as always, but I will say as far as the true touch pad goes, it doesn’t need a cursor if you understand how it works. Wherever your finger is on the pad, is where it’ll be selected on the same area of the screen above.

[@quant_solutions]

Best review of features I have seen yet. You have a new sub

[@blazinpartazn]

Getting heavy Doug Demuro vibes here....not gonna lie 😂

[@jakes5530]

more like dog demuro lol

[@sumonkay]

Same here.

[@mikedavis2083]

Right

[@carsnus]

I love this interior, I think it’s an amazing design

[@noelsilva8887]

The reason you having trouble with the touchpad because you using it as a touchpad instead as Acura tells you it is one to one touchpad. So that means if you touch the right corner then the right corner lights up.

[@rozekkk]

The infotament its very easy to use and you do not need a cursor because its true tach its not mouse pad basicaly when ever you tach on the pad ypi are teching on the srean

[@AlexBAlixir98]

Tommy thanks for the quality review. The MDX looks great. Shout out to Blaze.

[@willumlawrence9922]

I really miss my old MDX (stolen/totaled) but I must point out that my 08 base model highlander can ditch the center seat in the second row as well; there is a hatch under the center console to tuck it into and a cup holder / storage bin that takes its place

[@tavakolmeskini3028]

Very comprehensive and intuitive review. Good job.

[@uneCENT]

Great review, keep it up! Wish Acura would rethink what is included in each trim level. Imagine a tech package that doesn't include third row USB ports or a standard 120v outlet. One you splurge for the top of the line, you find yourself asking why you are not considering going with one of the better competitors at that price point. Stuff other cars have for ~15K less.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Blaze Score! Great review! Tommy has developed into a top-notch pro.

[@woxie4990]

agreed! Tommy's come a long way ... I can even see him going his own way soon

[@55afishead]

@@woxie4990 How, by copying Doug Demuro?

[@woxie4990]

@@55afishead well clearly if you had a good answer you'd be doing that yourself, and that's why Tommy is reviewing and you're not ;-)

[@55afishead]

@@woxie4990 you make absolutely no sense. I didn't answer anything. I asked a question. 🤣

[@spencermain6686]

The 2016+ Honda Pilots have that same removable cargo floor trick. You can also insert the piece at the bottom of the compartment instead of flush mounted to gain cargo height.

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

blaze the best presenter out of all the tfl crew.

[@MH-go9wn]

What were the crazy features? removable seat and double sided cargo matt?!

[@ckeledjian]

Track pad is absolute touch... the position you touch in touch pad is the same as the screen. So you always know where to touch. Put your most important apps in the 4 corners and just touch the pad corner like it is a button. No need to scroll or see.

[@dalts4598]

It's phantom violet "pearl", not "purple". The touchpad isn't hard to use at all... you place your finger down and the screen highlights the option you're on.. so it does tell you where you're selecting. This system isn't hard to figure out, it's actually really easy to use.

[@jakes5530]

I didn't catch if he said what trim level this test vehicle is -- anyone catch it? To me, it looks great inside and out. That said, Tommy's 100% right about Acura's infotainment having a steep learning curve, the german competitors are much more intuitive to use.

[@juliag5559]

I believe it is the Advance package because of the walk away liftgate!

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Good overview, Tommy! Interesting that Honda's luxury brand is now being styled after Mazda, at least at the front. Says something about the latest Mazda design cues. ;-)

[@Silverback_GMT410]

I love how you can remove the middle seat, that's smart. But the reversible cargo platform has been done by Ford. Plus you can drop it in to the cubby.

[@popz4470]

That new color is dope af

[@Cooper1]

For comparison, I'd like to see how the Acura stacks up against the Telluride as well as the Genesis.

[@Radykall1]

Agreed. Based on this, I still like the Telluride and Genesis more. I'd love to see an apples to apples comparison.

[@doug6191]

I'd guess the MDX performs slightly better, but all other advantages go to the Hyundai/Kia models.

[@getofftheinternet28]

I'm looking forward to a Tommy/Blaze vlog series just documenting their daily hikes and adventures or at least, a blaze insta account. Get on this Tommy!

[@michaelerzuah1105]

The removable second row middle seat is very cool

[@bigboybiker]

Unfortunately it doesn’t leave proper captain’s seats when removed. A huge bonus to a true captain’s seat is having two armrests.

[@cavemankiwi]

@@bigboybiker yup, minivans do it better.

[@senorgato70]

The walkaway liftback closure feature truly is a genius feature. I'm not aware of any other brand that offers it. Sounds silly, but it really is a great feature. And I love the pop-up USB outlets, too.

[@thejake8099]

Acura only needed that feature to close the hatch, not the other button that's actually on the hatch. Also, they should've added a way to lock the vehicle after you push the button to close the hatch when you walk away.

[@mrgold3591]

@@thejake8099 Acura does have a walk away lock feature. You can set it to beep and fold the side mirrors as a confirmation lock double-check.

[@spottyzander]

​@mrgold3591 sorry it does. 24 aspec has it

[@TamburH]

Great video. Very informative. Bonus - having the dog, Blaze. As a dog owner I am always concious of how will my dog fit/travel in the vehicle. Our Golden (70lb) will fit nicely in the MDX. The MDX wasnt even on my radar until I saw this review. Thanks!

[@Paddleinc]

Why can’t Acura/Honda lose the piano black plastics!! Looks terrible once it’s used daily and gets scratches. We had a pilot and couldn’t stand all the glossy black.

[@nickjacques6087]

That center screen control seems like pain in the ass and i know it will take time to get used to the push button drive and reverse modes. Other than that it looks sharp. Hoping the car maintains the quality we expect from Honda/Acura...

[@alh06]

I hope it's much more reliable than the current RDX though it does have Honda's plagued transmission of recent.

[@krisnadiimam4556]

Its a really big puppy u got there, makes the car looks small relatively. Cute dog :D

[@joecool9739]

The 360 camera quality is the same as my 2013 MDX Cmon Acura I knew not everything was as rosy as it looked

[@ahf5471]

I mentioned in another thread something similar. The new MDX is very chintzy for a 2022. Look at what everyone else is doing. This car is several years too late.

[@giuseppepellegrini2863]

Finally you guys are going to reach 1 million, about time.

[@jgriff650s]

Which trim level is this? I wish you mentioned which features are base, tech, or premium. Thanks for the video👍

[@cpd969]

This will make Lexus (always late to the party) falling behind in tech again.

[@persaud101]

No touch screen is big fail.. Palisades have a better camera system... Removable center console trick already exist in old honda products with arm rest... This is over priced and will never ride as cushy or have as luxurious interior as a Lexus...

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

I got the 22 MDX this April and love it., it's so smoothe

[@jtomtl]

Blaze is so cute, Love the puppy

[@jordanniagara3131]

Great review. Learned some small, interesting things that other reviews didn't cover.

[@HillaryCampbell108]

Blaze is adorable! You should definitely do a series on dog-friendly vehicles. 🐶

[@MiguelSanchez-os4xs]

The touch pad on the new MDX RDX is pretty amazing if you cant figure it out then consider your tech skill level is at - Rotary Dial Telephone

[@marcusmanchester7095]

The flippable cargo floor has been around for awhile, I have it in a 2012 Crosstour.

[@atmartens]

My 2011 RDX has it too.

[@vitaly6312]

A crosstour? The single ugliest car that has ever existed.

[@marcusmanchester7095]

@@vitaly6312 Did you buy it? No. I did. And I like it.

[@vitaly6312]

@@marcusmanchester7095 what are you doing watching a car channel? You obviously have no taste in cars. But I guess a good excuse to watch it would be if you’re finally selling quite possible the ugliest piece of machinery ever built for something decent. May I suggest, oh any other car in existence?

[@marcusmanchester7095]

​@@vitaly6312 Ugga, me macho, I insult car. He go cry.

[@WestUCoog]

That's a beautiful minivan.

[@mackb4084]

That's the exact same seat in the Honda oddsey minivan

[@HMAKmusic]

Omg how good it looks 🔥🔥 I wants this in Europe

[@purplefurture6960]

Why not touch screen No air con for 3rd seat? which model is this ? because i couldnt see that on the video , but seems advance

[@reenachauriya4931]

this is an a spec so one or two models below the highest

[@purplefurture6960]

@@reenachauriya4931 seems best as mid size 3 raws and that price right? Mazda cx9 need to get redesign to catch up now

[@reenachauriya4931]

@@purplefurture6960 cx9 aint luxury and much cheaper.

[@purplefurture6960]

@@reenachauriya4931 i think its expensive but yes not luxury

[@reenachauriya4931]

@@purplefurture6960 nah it starts like 13 grand cheaper and an entire class lower and im pretty sure it doesent come with a v6 at that price.

[@Littleathquakes]

1:00 “pretty decent room” *knees to chin*

[@bryanduncan6255]

Tommy, Nice review, In that upcoming driving reviews, We would like to see comparisons of the new MDX to the new GV80. Those 2 will be fighting for the same market share.

[@blizsgarage8487]

How old is Blaze? We have a 6mth old Bernese . Great dogs. So happy.

[@gerardb2858]

Wish they would’ve switched the volume and the dynamic knobs current spots with each other

[@TMM6900]

Acura did good job with graphic

[@RnBFAN06]

The cutest doggy ever.. Also this interior is clearly the Acura version of the audi Q7, from the digital instrument panel to the infotainment position and trackpad, all the way down to the accent lighting which was not demoed in this video (would have been hard to see anyway). I actually love this and it would still cost a fraction of the Q7 prestige package. Sadly I couldn't really afford the 2022 Acura mdx new, but I can afford the pre-owned Q7 prestige. I would have to wait a year or two to get this pre-owned. By that time I will have my eyes set on something electric or hybrid. Acura will need to be able to keep up in this respect.

[@billjamison2877]

You do such a great job explaining the details of any vehicle you review. Keep up the great work!

[@vipraz119]

Highlander had that seat design with the center section being removable about 14yrs ago. So... not sure on the innovation part. Lol

[@deach69]

Same with minivans.

[@jghall00]

My 2002 and 2008 Honda Odysseys and 2017 Expedition all have that feature.

[@Smoothb1012]

My 2008 highlander has that seat design with armrest

[@joskjj3625]

Awesome job Acura

[@Metalution]

I love the content you guys bring. And I love your dog too. But can you please just dial down the dog thing.

[@5kylord]

Thank you for your awesome review of the MDX. Thank you also for introducing me to the Bernese Mounting Dog breed. I didn't know of that breed until seeing Blaze and hearing you mention his breed type. Beautiful animal.

[@ztekz]

Some angles on the exterior design looked similar to the CX-9...definitely better design than the old MDX and not too polarizing (which is good as it will age well)!

[@rlessmeier]

My WK had a liner that flipped, but the plastic side had a sort of tray built in. It was very handy for hauling things like car batteries and dirty tow straps. I wish every car had an option to flip the rear floor panel.

[@PhillipPresswood]

LOL plopping that dog in the back. Dog is like, "I dunno but okay"

[@robertwood9730]

What a huge improvement over the 2020 model. I do wish at least on the Advance trim, the exterior cladding was body painted and not flat black. I'm also surprised A/C is still not included in the 3rd row, it gets really hot back there & takes forever to cool down in Florida summers, even with 2nd row air on high. These are a couple things the new GV80 offers, but each has their own strengths. Regardless, this new MDX is going to sell very very well, especially with expanded cargo space as a highlight. My GSP will take Blaze's word for pup comfort🙂 Great review!

[@robertporter1984]

WOW i like this..First interior review. What else does the Digital gauge show or change in any way?

[@geowilliams8915]

Did you ever figure out that the touchpad is mapped 1-to-1 with the screen? Touching upper left on the pad controls the icon on the upper left of the screen, and so on?

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

He probably doesn’t know, he also doesn’t know that pad just above the wireless charger is actually made to rest wrist while using track pad.

[@TFLcar]

I do know, it’s still VERY cumbersome

[@TFLcar]

Did you watch the video? I said that!

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@TFLcar you said you don’t know what it is, then you said it’s palm rest, but it actually a wrist rest.

[@f181234]

That 360 cam is pretty nice for an Acura way better than last years

[@aydenu9057]

My moms 2011 odyssey does the the middle seat trick

[@pfwww12]

Best Suv Cockpit ever wow. Very sporty futuristic !

[@stephenhendricks103]

A nice upgrade to the MDX. But I have to wonder why the massive driving mode dial is placed where one expects a volume knob and the latter (relaively small dial) is placed where the driving mode might be expected. How often does one adjust the sound system volume versus changing the driving mode. Seems to be a triumph of form over function. BTW, a beautiful puppy. Bernese Mountain Dogs are among my favorites.