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Acura MDX 4 (YE1)

Mid-Size Crossover

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The 4th-gen Acura MDX is to come on the market in 2021 as a 2022 model. Unveiled in 2020 as a prototype, the new MDX will be Acura's flagship mid-size, three-row crossover.

The 4th-gen MDX will inherit the current 3.5L naturally-aspirated V6, while a new 3.0L turbocharged V6 will power the Type-S model. Both will be mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Acura will give the new MDX a suspension setup similar to the newly-revealed 2021 TLX, and Brembo 4-piston brakes will be standard on all four corners.

For models equipped with AWD, Acura will endow them with Honda's 4th-gen Super Handling AWD system with torque vectoring.

Design-wise, Acura touts the improved dash-to-axle ratio that gives the vehicle a sportier profile. Wheelbase will also be increased to give the cabin more space while improving handling.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 47%

Pros

High cargo capacity

Cons

Poor offroad capabilities for an SUV

What external reviewers found

External score 80%

Pros

Good infotainment tech
Comfortable second-row seats

Cons

Touchpad is a bit of a bugaboo

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	FWD	SH-AWD	Type S

External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

Acura's tech game is strong, but the infotainment interface continues to be a bit of a bugaboo. The cabin's design is great, with some cool aluminum accents and available open-pore wood. The 2022 MDX starts at $48,245 including $1,045 for destination.

Pros

Comfortable second-row seats
Good infotainment tech

Cons

Touchpad is a bit of a bugaboo

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^ 2022 Acura MDX review: More style, more tech, more luxury. [cnet].

Acura MDX 4 (YE1)

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