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joey, 12/19/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
only 500 miles still love the car I had ordered a ford Bronco it took over a year to show up after seeing it person I canceled order and got my 500 deposit right away. looks great but interior did not feel like a 50,000 car. It was either a bronco or a mdx different suv but the same price range in my budget. the mdx is a great looking car, I just wish the rear would be nicer, I only got the base sh-awd since it already had apple car play. after connecting your phone to your car you can easily talk to siri what you would normally do, weather and directions for me. also that the mdx had a proven V6 not the turbo which the other brands are doing. my 18 tlx a-spec V6 had zero 80,000 trouble free miles the only thing I replace was batteries and tires. it only took me 2 days to feel confident using the touch pad entertainment system. also no fingerprints. I was confused for the first day playing with radio. now the only thing I need to learn is how to set up favorite stations. I mostly learned by just playing around with it. the manual wasn't very helpful but Youtube help. the mileage is 19-21 since I like to drive with a little pep. I was lucky to get this car i only waited for 3 to 4 weeks the dealer already had this on ordered and they were just waiting for it to be built. out of 12 mdx in transit 2 were not sold yet. the only discount is 1000 loyalty just msrp. so if you are willing to wait for a few more months to get a good deal hang in there. I didn't want to wait so early xmas present in december. I can here the tire noise maybe its because its not a michelin. also its not a tech so no ambient lighting if that what you want. the 9 speaker base stereo is good enough. when the kids are watching youtube on your cell phone the speaker project in your car stereo. I'm sure there tons more to do with the car. since everybody has a palisades, telluride pilot and highlander this is a great suv alternative. I believe you would be happy with this car.
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The good, the bad and the ugly
Kits BC, 06/01/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
55 of 62 people found this review helpful
The Good: My previous ride was a 2018 MDX. My 2022 MDX (A Spec) is a serious upgrade. The handling and overall ride feels much better. The interior is light years ahead. The transmission, night and day - better. ELS surround sound is impressive, and the large sunroof is much appreciated. Feels bigger inside while not riding or feeling bigger outside. The exterior styling looks slick. Overall, I found the price to be not much more than a loaded Telluride or Pilot etc., and significantly less than an XC90 or Q7. For me, this was the sweet spot. You can now move the position of the crossbars on the roof - nice. Power is adequate. The Bad: Tires are louder than they should be. The touchpad is a learning curve and isn't the best. If you are using Apple CarPlay, the only way to change the radio channel is with the steering wheel dial to scroll thru favorites. Wish it was a hybrid. The Ugly: Tech gremlins live within. There are known issues with Iphone 12, but I have an Iphone XR (with up to date IOS). My Sirius cuts out intermittently (50% of the time) when it connects to Apple Car Play, and then i'm forced to go to the home screen, choose FM, go back to the home screen, and choose Sirius if I want to listen to XM radio. It seems to especially dislike Waze, anybody out there like using Waze like I do? I video'd this issue with the salesperson so that there was no doubt. I was told by the Service Dept today to delete the Waze app, while another tech told me I didn't have to do it. Bottom line, Acura is working on it, but it could take 6-8 months is what i was told. I asked if my problem was common, they said they've seen some issues, but I was their first with the new MDX. Bottom line, if you have an Iphone, especially if you like using Waze, test CarPlay many times over to see if you might have issues too. I used Waze and Apple Car Play all day long on my 2018 MDX without issue, so despite the fact that one Acura Tech blamed Waze, I'm convinced that it's Acura that has the issue. I've had phone calls that disappear and switch back to XM, and I've had the touchpad not respond and allow me to answer an incoming phone call. Acura, are you listening, your system is buggy and needs fixing. Please.
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- SH-AWD 4dr SUV w/Advance PackageMSRP: $39,69511 mi away
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Beautiful and a good ride, but has flaws
Lauren B., 06/30/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
78 of 89 people found this review helpful
Have owned the 2022 Acura MDX A Spec since March and while I love this car, there have been some issues. Pros: - Beautiful design - Excellent quality leather and suede seats - Smooth and quiet ride - Very roomy 2nd row (haven’t used 3rd yet) - Safety features: if the car senses so much as a bush or a piece of garbage on the ground while you are in reverse it will break for you, and hard. Though it was scary at first and made me feel like I hit something I’ve come to like having that feature- just in case a person, car or animal are actually there in the future. - Panoramic roof is gorgeous Cons: - Gas mileage isn’t that great, though expected for a bigger car (coming from being a Mini owner) - Navigating the info-tainment system takes practice, and is still glitchy. - iPhone randomly disconnects and you can’t reconnect until the car is off. - Bluetooth connectivity is rough, which causes skipping when listening to Spotify/music from phone - Phone charging pad is terrible IMO. I hook up to a USB 99% of the time. The pad will charge for 1-2 minutes and then disconnect. Also you can’t have a case on your phone if you want it to connect - One of the cup holder retractable clamps up front just broke, spring and all. The only thing we put in them are paper/plastic to-go cups. I could see this breaking after years of wear and tear, but not 4 months. - 2nd row AC/Heating vent clamp broke. When I put my purse on the floor in the backseat it brushed against the left vent and broke. My purse was not that heavy, so it must have been the angle it went down maybe. Either way, very cheap vent parts that will definitely break off if a knee hits them sliding in/pushing on them from the middle seat.
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It’s such a gem, I love it!
Danielle Moscato, 05/02/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I test drove a long list of SUVs, including the telluride, edge, sequoia, Highlander, traverse, forester, ascent, pathfinder, rogue, Santa Fe and I really didn’t think I’d ever find something that suited me and made me happy, had enough room for me and my Labradors, had good ratings and was comfortable and quiet and worth its price tag. Then I set foot into the 2022 MDX and fell in love! It’s plush, comfortable, and feels solid. There’s plenty of room for the dogs when I need to take them places, and the safety features are standard (as opposed to some others that don’t include them unless you get the premium or high country model). Its quiet, no road noise, the sound system is amazing, the seats are like sitting on the couch, they’re so comfortable. Being objective it’s not perfect and the third row could use a little bit more room, but for me and the dogs it’s exactly perfect for us. Just enough luxury so I don’t feel totally crazy hauling Labradors around town and practical enough to feel safe driving to work. The touch pad isn’t that difficult once you get the hang of it, and my sales person made sure I was happy with it before I left the showroom.
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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
Arm Chair Car Guy, 07/13/2021
2022 Acura MDX 4dr SUV w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
57 of 66 people found this review helpful
The new 2022 Acura.Pretty darn good, not great. I give it3.5/5.We just purchased the 2022 MDX Tech Package for my wife. She is not a "car person" and really likes it as an upgrade to her 2017 MDX Tech. I am a car person, and I think it is a solid car with some missed opportunities. Here are my initial takeaways: 1) Context is important here, and lets start by saying that despite the price increase, this is still a car that is slotted at a fairly low price point for a 3 row luxury SUV. I drive a 2021 BMW X5 and there is no comparison in terms of the quality and refinement of the vehicles, engine, cabin, infotainment, materials, but there is also little comparison in price either--with a 12-15k difference. The MDX is best compared to its other Japanese rivals, Lexus and Infiniti; and wins that fight hands down. We really like the new aesthetic redesigns on the exterior and interior--dramatic improvement. The 2017 infotainment system was horrific, and it looked like a minivan and dated very quickly. If you are considering the 2022 MDX, you have surely read a lot about the finicky new infotainment system. But I have found these concerns to be overstated. It is a tad finicky, but if you learn how to use it as designed, I think it nets as an asset to the car, not a detractor. Still, it is very surprising that this is not a touchscreen, given Acura was a pioneer for touchscreens in the 90’s. Still, it’s not a bad interface, but you do have to learn and understand how they designed it. Finicky is a fair descriptor, but there is also some real innovation and cleverness to it. I was more disappointed by the engine than the infotainment. Not necessarily in terms of power--its a bit above average there with a standard 6-cylinder--but rather in the lack of refinement. It is a bit growly, and lacks quick shifts and lags a bit in acceleration and shifts. This is the same engine currently featured in the Honda Passport and Pilot as well. Its a decent engine, but not really a refined one--a bit growly, a bit sluggish--but overall fine. Refinement-wise--It feels like it barely gets over the goal line for the segment it competes in--but it does get over that goal line. The steering and handling improvements between the 2017 and 2022 however, are noticeable as the car feels more planted and sturdier that the 2017 by far. The audio for the standard ELS system is also a step back from the prior generation—but the COVID parts shortage may be the culprit there. Like the major improvements to the exterior refresh, the interior refresh is also really strong (and much needed). The new gauge cluster is all digital, no analog at though some “hard”buttons are a bit small. The second-row seats do recline back several degrees--a big plus if you have kids in car seats and want a slight tilt back for long road trips. That second row can also move forward or back by a few inches--which cramps the third row when all the way back, but gives second row passengers more space. We rarely use the third row so this is helpful. The third row has room, especially when the second row is pulled up. The center seat in the second row can also be let down or removed altogether basically creating captains chairs on second row. Great versatility there. The leather, like the engine, feels barely to par with the segment it competes in but is also good enough. I think where Acura really struggles is with segmenting their trim lines--Base, Tech, A-Spec, Advance. The Advance Package adds over 7k to the sticker and just really lacks value there. The A-Spec is basically just a sport aesthetics/audio package costing over 5k more than the Tech. The Tech package I presume with be their best selling trimline. Unfortunately, they actually de-contented some of this trimline, I presume to push the Advance trim level. I would have rather them elevated the Advance than de-content the Tech package. For example, they eliminated remote start from your key fob in the 2022 Tech. Weird since this was present on the 2017 Acura MDX Tech, and also is on the very base Honda Passport that my daughter drives. Acura, really? They also bifurcate the ambient lighting between the Advance and all other trimlines.This just seems petty on Acura’s part. The Advance gets ambient lighting throughout the cabin while all other trimlines, only one line of ambient on each of the doors. Again, this just seems more of a de-content to distinguish of Tech rather than an elevation of the Advance. Overall, there just isn’t enough distinction between the trims—same engines, transmission, gauge clusters, steering etc. Best overall value still seems the tech package. In the end, we are happy with the purchase, especially at the price point barely over 50k. It’s a great car overall, but some really small refinements could have gone a long way. If you are a driver/car enthusiast you will be satisfied with the significant improvements,but not thrilled. If you aren’t,you will love
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