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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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Shockingly bad infotainment system
OC_AcuraMDX, 09/29/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
I think the car looks beautiful and modern inside and out which is why we bought it. After bringing it home; I realize how bad the infotainment system was. 1. Reboots at least once a week while I am driving. 2. The radio stops working for no reason. I can see the Chanel's but no audio. Have to turn the car off, open the door, close it and then restart the car for the radio to work. 3. The WiFi hotspot doesn't work and ATT said that they have told Acura but Acura to date has not resolved the software issue on their end. I am honestly very disappointed that a Honda made car would have such obvious issues which have remained unresolved for such a long time.
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Beautiful car but annoying issues that persist
Frustrated MDX Owner, 03/31/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Got my 2022 MDX Advance in September 2021. The front doors vibrate and make annoying noise when music is played - even at low volume. Wireless CarPlay doesn't always work - a few times a week the system prompts me to re-connect my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I also get an error on the Infotainment screen often - "LinxlPodServiceApp isn't responding" - that I have to click to dismiss. My iPhone and the car's Infotainment software are both up to date. I have about 5,500 miles now and I'm starting to get a whooshing/wind noise from the right passenger door area when I’m on the highway going more than 60 miles an hour. Sometimes there’s a little bit of a faint clanking sound also. The Infotainment system never shows the correct artwork for the music in the right side of the screen (which apparently is the side that Acura uses - the main section of the screen for the Apple Car Play always shows the right song). I’m don't get any turn by turn directions on the Heads Up Display (HUD) for Apple Maps or Waze until 20 minutes into my drive when suddenly all the directions will start from the beginning and cycle through quickly until it is caught up. In addition, my iPhone has never been able to charge using the wireless charging pad which takes up 25% of the real estate in the center console and I basically keep it off all the time. Acura said it is a known issue but has made no fixes or communication about it and I have had the car for over 6 months. Needless to say, I’m pretty disappointed Acura isn’t communicating anything about that to the 2022 MDX owners. Very frustrating. The truth is, this is a beautiful car to look at but when it comes to the tech and functionality, it is a dud.
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