2014 Acura MDX Unveiled
03-30-13, 02:53 PM
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I haven't looked at the torque, but odds are they detuned it in order to pick up more low end torque for an SUV
Lol what?! Not at all. The MDX is marginally bigger than the RX, offered 30 more hp and worse fuel economy than the gas RX. Where's the MDX Hybrid? RXh wipes the floor with its competition. MDX is soundly assembled, but it's materials are not a match to the RX's. The window switches in the MDX and ZDX are straight from a Pilot. MDX has always handled better because of SH-AWD whereas most other Utes have a part-time or on demand AWD system. The MDX is a sound competent vehicle and the bread and butter (at least up until now) for Acura sales (sadly cause it was their most desirable vehicle
) but a step above?! lol now that's funny.
Lol what?! Not at all. The MDX is marginally bigger than the RX, offered 30 more hp and worse fuel economy than the gas RX. Where's the MDX Hybrid? RXh wipes the floor with its competition. MDX is soundly assembled, but it's materials are not a match to the RX's. The window switches in the MDX and ZDX are straight from a Pilot. MDX has always handled better because of SH-AWD whereas most other Utes have a part-time or on demand AWD system. The MDX is a sound competent vehicle and the bread and butter (at least up until now) for Acura sales (sadly cause it was their most desirable vehicle
) but a step above?! lol now that's funny.MDX Dimension
Length: 193.6 inches
Width: 77.2 inches (excluding door mirrors)
Height: 67.6 inches
Wheelbase: 111-inch
Current MDX Dimension
Overall length: 191.6 Inches (4867 mm)
Overall width: 78.5 Inches (1994 mm)
Height: 68.2 Inches (1733 mm)
Wheelbase: 108.3 Inches (2750 mm)
RX350 Dimension
Length: 187.8 inches (4,770 mm)
Width: 74.2 inches (1,885 mm)
Height: 66.7 inches (1,695 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.9 inches (2,740 mm)
03-30-13, 06:55 PM
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rdx isn't much smaller than rx
rx
74.2x66.7x187.8 cargo 40.0 / 80.3
rdx
73.7x66.1x183.5 cargo 26.1 / 76.9
but the rx is probably quieter and it's a bit nicer inside (but not much).
the rx started the whole cuv market (awesome) but the competition has caught up or surrounded it. rx still good though and sells well, but it definitely needs a new model and more luxury.
back to the mdx... it's always been decent and kinda unique, but thirsty. the upgrade helps, but it's pretty blah outside.
rx
74.2x66.7x187.8 cargo 40.0 / 80.3
rdx
73.7x66.1x183.5 cargo 26.1 / 76.9
but the rx is probably quieter and it's a bit nicer inside (but not much).
the rx started the whole cuv market (awesome) but the competition has caught up or surrounded it. rx still good though and sells well, but it definitely needs a new model and more luxury.
back to the mdx... it's always been decent and kinda unique, but thirsty. the upgrade helps, but it's pretty blah outside.
03-30-13, 07:17 PM
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rdx isn't much smaller than rx
rx
74.2x66.7x187.8 cargo 40.0 / 80.3
rdx
73.7x66.1x183.5 cargo 26.1 / 76.9
but the rx is probably quieter and it's a bit nicer inside (but not much).
the rx started the whole cuv market (awesome) but the competition has caught up or surrounded it. rx still good though and sells well, but it definitely needs a new model and more luxury.
back to the mdx... it's always been decent and kinda unique, but thirsty. the upgrade helps, but it's pretty blah outside.
rx
74.2x66.7x187.8 cargo 40.0 / 80.3
rdx
73.7x66.1x183.5 cargo 26.1 / 76.9
but the rx is probably quieter and it's a bit nicer inside (but not much).
the rx started the whole cuv market (awesome) but the competition has caught up or surrounded it. rx still good though and sells well, but it definitely needs a new model and more luxury.
back to the mdx... it's always been decent and kinda unique, but thirsty. the upgrade helps, but it's pretty blah outside.
I mean Acura does this on purpose to appeal to broader range of people but obviously it doesnt work looking at their sales.
I dont see why is this MDX nicer at all than RX, it looks significantly less nice inside actually, with worse quality interior. Unless you are saying RDX is nicer than MDX?
03-30-13, 07:36 PM
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I haven't looked at the torque, but odds are they detuned it in order to pick up more low end torque for an SUV
Lol what?! Not at all. The MDX is marginally bigger than the RX, offered 30 more hp and worse fuel economy than the gas RX. Where's the MDX Hybrid? RXh wipes the floor with its competition. MDX is soundly assembled, but it's materials are not a match to the RX's. The window switches in the MDX and ZDX are straight from a Pilot. MDX has always handled better because of SH-AWD whereas most other Utes have a part-time or on demand AWD system. The MDX is a sound competent vehicle and the bread and butter (at least up until now) for Acura sales (sadly cause it was their most desirable vehicle) but a step above?! lol now that's funny.
Lol what?! Not at all. The MDX is marginally bigger than the RX, offered 30 more hp and worse fuel economy than the gas RX. Where's the MDX Hybrid? RXh wipes the floor with its competition. MDX is soundly assembled, but it's materials are not a match to the RX's. The window switches in the MDX and ZDX are straight from a Pilot. MDX has always handled better because of SH-AWD whereas most other Utes have a part-time or on demand AWD system. The MDX is a sound competent vehicle and the bread and butter (at least up until now) for Acura sales (sadly cause it was their most desirable vehicle
) but a step above?! lol now that's funny.
03-30-13, 10:32 PM
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I've always felt the MDX was indeed a step above the RX. Ride and particularly handling in the MDX is significantly better than the RX, particularly with the adaptive suspension, and the MDX is a lot faster. The MDX is a more premium SUV, the RX cabin materials aren't as nice as those in the MDX and the MDX electronics are better. This is ownership feedback - we had both an RX450h and a 2012 MDX Advance in the family at the same time, and it was the RX we chose to sell. We just sold it this past week.
The MDX is a nice solid competent vehicle and obviously for your particular needs suited you and your family better.
2013 MDX with Advance and Entertainment Package in Graystone
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2013 RX450h F-Sport with Navi, ML, PCS with Dynamic Radar in black
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03-30-13, 10:41 PM
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I'll give you handling, but that's to be expected since the RX does not offer an adaptive suspension or an AWD that's more than on demand like the MDX. The RX's cabin materials are far superior than that of the MDX's which share many ties to the Pilot on which it's based. The distinction between the Highlander and RX is far greater. A luxury vehicle however needs to be quiet and refined and more than about sport, which the RX does better. Electronic wise it's moot, both have pro's and con's. This is I see them and drive them everyday feedback. I work at an automall composed of Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, BMW and Mini. If you need me too I'll put a 2013 RX350 next to a 2013 MDX and snap some iPhone photos. The MDX is a premium SUV, but the RX is a luxury SUV, and most everyone will agree with me on this.
The MDX is a nice solid competent vehicle and obviously for your particular needs suited you and your family better.
2013 MDX with Advance and Entertainment Package in Graystone
vs
2013 RX450h F-Sport with Navi, ML, PCS with Dynamic Radar in black
The MDX is a nice solid competent vehicle and obviously for your particular needs suited you and your family better.
2013 MDX with Advance and Entertainment Package in Graystone
vs
2013 RX450h F-Sport with Navi, ML, PCS with Dynamic Radar in black
03-31-13, 12:25 AM
#53
It also needs to be pointed out that the acres of what you may think is wood in the MDX is actually fake. In case that's why you thought it was more upscale looking than the RX.
03-31-13, 06:12 AM
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As I said, I purchased both. The materials in the RX aren't better than those in the MDX. There's more hard plastic in the RX, and the center console on the RX is cheap in look and feel. The MDX does have more buttons than the RX, but not so many that it's frustrating in day to day use. I don't think the difference between them is massive, it's really not night and day in favor of either, but for me as someone who paid for both the MDX is better.
03-31-13, 06:17 AM
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I don't know why car mag reviewers ***** about buttons, I prefer it. Going through 4 screens to make a simple change is a PITA. Not to mention, if your screen or controller ever fail, you're screwed. You won't be able to use a lot of critical functions and its going to cost a fortune to fix it.
03-31-13, 07:52 AM
#57
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I'm sorry but the MDX materials are not even close to the caliber of the RX's. The RX interior quality/material is leaps and bounds above that of the MDX.
And, that fake wood just made me puke a little.
And, that fake wood just made me puke a little.
03-31-13, 10:30 AM
#59
new MDX interior looks considerably worse than old one, fake wood or not. A lot of those bad plastics are plainly in your sight too. There was that video few pages back where Acura guy explains the car and you can see how plastics are not premium quality at all.
03-31-13, 10:34 AM
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I believe that the MDX is a great looking car. It looks very "futuristic" looking> Which is exactly what acura is going for. However something about the interior of that car does not sit well with me. I think they tried to take their old design and just TECH it up. that double display reminds me of a little something i saw inside of the new Infiniti so not so much on the new and original. and it looks like they took a Honda pilot and stuck some 'nice' features on it. looks great from outside but i think acura has a ways to go to catch luxury brands with their interior.