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Acura MDX 3 (YD3)

Mid-Size Crossover

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Acura MDX 3 (chassis code YD3) is a large crossover in production from 2013 to 2020. It was available with a couple of V6 drivetrains that displaced 3.0 to 3.7 liters.

For this generation, Acura eased out on pretending that the MDX is an "SUV"; hence the dropping of AWD on the base model. The vehicle continues to have a suspension setup for on-road comfort rather than any off-road capabilities.

Also new is the hybrid drivetrain, which uses only electric motors to power the rear wheels, though Acura continued to market it as "SH-AWD". For the facelift, Honda finally got rid of the questionable 6-speed auto gearbox in favor of a 9-speed unit sourced from ZF (which has its own share of reported problems).

Utility-minded owners will love the 2574L (91cu-ft) cargo space.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 65%

Pros

Much improved exterior styling
Good engine reliability
High cargo capacity

Cons

What external reviewers found

External score 64%

Pros

Good standard driver-assist tech
Comfortable ride
Comfortable, quiet interior
Comfortable to drive
Powerful hybrid powertrain
Flexible infotainment

Cons

Lackluster infotainment
Lacks low-down flexibility
Unintuitive gear shifter

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Variants shown:

3.0 Hybrid AWD

3.5 6AT

3.5 9AT

3.5 AWD 9AT

3.5 AWD 6AT

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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

Acura MDX remains a solid proposition for busy families, with room for seven (or six in Advance trim) It's easy to drive and agile enough, but needs a more flexible powertrain. Black marks for the infotainment: it looks a generation out of date, and operation is too unintuitive.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Flexible infotainment
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lacks low-down flexibility
Unintuitive gear shifter

digitaltrends^[2]

Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The MDX delivers its power with the refined surge of a traditional luxury car, not the ferocious onslaught of a true performance vehicle. The steering is lazy and, even with the trick hybrid all-wheel drive system, the MDX never felt eager to go around corners. Acura puts most other luxury brands to shame when it comes to standard driver-assist tech. The main reason to get a hybrid is better gas mileage.

Pros

Powerful hybrid powertrain
Comfortable, quiet interior
Good standard driver-assist tech

Cons

Lackluster infotainment

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References

^ Acura MDX SH-AWD (2017) review. [carmagazine].
^ 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid review: Not enough. [digitaltrends].

Acura MDX 3 (YD3)

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digitaltrends^[2]