Used 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD SUV Review
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shortKarateGi, Meredith, NH, 04/20/2018
2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
If you’re in the market for an SUV, you have to consider the 2018 Acura MDX Sports Hybrid. This vehicle is not only fuel efficient, it is also a semi autonomous vehicle. With the combination of LKAS and Adoptive Cruise Control, it could almost drive itself. The infotainment is also good with Apple Carplay. The navigation is OK, I have yet to know how the traffic info can be accessed. For … an average size and weight, this car is humongous, lots of space for the entire family. We were able to test the seating capacity, drove for about an hour and a half — no complaints; but I will not suggest it for a very long drive as the middle sit of the second row is quite uneasy to look at. Perhaps this can cary 6 adults and 2 kids? Acceleration is quite good for its size and the MPG was easily achieved, actually moe than the advertised combined MPG. We topped it with 28 and change — actual calculation at the fuel pump. Overall, it’s a verry good car to have. No complaints so far as the car is less than a month of ownership.
Overall a nice Luxury hybrid SUV
Balbir, Colonia, NJ, 04/03/2019
2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
This is my 2nd car and my first luxury SUV. I went to shop a certified MDX after selling my Honda CRV, and came out of the dealership leasing a brand new MDX sports hybrid. The looks and feel of the vehicle are very attractive. Fuel economy, handling , and acceleration is great. The sports+ mode gives you the sports car feel along with the paddle shifters. Kind of , severs the purpose of … a SUV and a sports car. i want to buy this car after my lease ends, but am in a dilemma , since Acura is not a established name in hybrid motors, so not sure if the vehicle will be relaiable after few years.
Love it!
Reba, Mount Laurel, NJ, 01/04/2023
2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
Comfortable, easy to maneuver, good gas mileage, looks and feels great!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD SUV
What’s new
- Updated dual-screen infotainment system with a new capacitive touchscreen
- Standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
- Part of the third MDX generation introduced for 2014
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Generous array of features and active driver aids for the money
- Pro:Optional SH-AWD system enhances handling and all-season sure-footedness
- Pro:Smooth and confident acceleration from the V6 engine
- Pro:Quiet, comfortable and spacious cabin
- Con:Cabin looks and feels less luxurious than those of some rivals
- Con:Auto stop-start function for V6 can be a bit rough
- Con:Adaptive cruise control can be slow to respond and abrupt when it does
Which MDX does Edmunds recommend?
While the improved power and fuel economy of the Sport Hybrid model seem appealing, the model's lack of responsiveness at low speeds can be annoying. For this reason, we recommend the standard MDX equipped with all-wheel drive and the Advance package. You won't be disappointed by its power, and the all-wheel-drive system adds welcome agility to this three-row SUV. Plus, the Advance adds features such as 20-inch wheels, a surround-view camera, premium leather and ventilated front seats.
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Acura MDX SUV
Driving
8.0The 3.5-liter 290-horsepower V6, nine-speed automatic transmission and optional Super Handling All-Wheel Drive are key factors in making the MDX one of the most confident midsize SUVs to drive. It's not exciting, but it is effortlessly capable.
Comfort
8.0Comfortable seats and ample sound deadening are hard to fault, but paying more in this segment will yield even more impressive comfort credentials. The same goes for the ride, which lacks some of the bump-smoothing sophistication of pricier rivals.
Interior
8.5The MDX is spacious and versatile for the midsize luxury segment, and though its third row is tight, it's more usable than most. Still, mainstream models such as the mechanically related Honda Pilot are even more practical.
Utility
9.0Convenience and efficiency play a big part in vehicle utility, and the Acura MDX capitalizes on the space it occupies. Total storage volume is spacious, and easy fold-flat seats make loading long cargo a breeze. Interior storage space is another area that was thoughtfully configured.
Technology
7.5The MDX's dual-screen setup certainly looks high-tech, but it isn't terribly intuitive, even after you've used it for a while. It's difficult to remember which screen contains which settings. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are present, but the dial controller is suboptimal.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
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