{"id":17941,"date":"2021-06-22T14:42:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T18:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/?p=17941"},"modified":"2025-08-29T15:32:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T19:32:56","slug":"bold-and-luxurious-2022-mdx-acura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/cars\/bold-and-luxurious-2022-mdx-acura\/","title":{"rendered":"Bold and luxurious: Testing the 2022 MDX Acura"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Bold and luxurious, the new 2022 MDX Acura&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;All you need to know about the 2022 MDX Acura&#8230;&#8221;]A renowned vehicle and a proud standard of luxury and comfort, I&#8217;m talking about the all-new <strong>2022 MDX Acura<\/strong> 7-passenger. Acura has always done well in the mid-size luxury SUV segment with good sales figures, but the MDX needed a makeover.<\/p>\n<p>So, the whole thing was revisited, avoiding a big &#8221; change out &#8220;. Acura is promoting the avant-garde merits of this new MDX edition. From the outset, we can say that Acura has succeeded in this revival exercise.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a55e23971645\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a55e23971645\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/cars\/bold-and-luxurious-2022-mdx-acura\/#This_new_MDX_ACURA_is_available_in_4_versions\" >This new MDX ACURA is available in 4 versions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/cars\/bold-and-luxurious-2022-mdx-acura\/#The_MDX_wants_to_meet_your_needs\" >The MDX wants to meet your needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/cars\/bold-and-luxurious-2022-mdx-acura\/#Ultra-comfortable_luxurious_and_safe\" >Ultra-comfortable, luxurious and safe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/cars\/bold-and-luxurious-2022-mdx-acura\/#Passengers_are_pampered_too\" >Passengers are pampered, too<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/cars\/bold-and-luxurious-2022-mdx-acura\/#Royal_Charm\" >Royal Charm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_new_MDX_ACURA_is_available_in_4_versions\"><\/span>This new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acura.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">MDX ACURA<\/a> is available in 4 versions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><em>Standard<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Technologies<\/em><\/strong>, offering a few more technological options as well as a leather interior.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>A-Spec<\/em><\/strong>, which has a sportier look.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Platinum Elite<\/em><\/strong>, full luxury, the model I had the pleasure to test for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>*<em>Soon, Acura will also offer the MDX type S, with a bigger engine, a 3-liter turbo V6, reaching 355 horsepower and which will be really performance oriented.<\/em>[\/vc_cta][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17694&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]Speaking of engines, it&#8217;s the powerful 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter <strong>iVTEC\u00ae<\/strong> V6 that&#8217;s available in the four current versions. It&#8217;s definitely a good performer on the road, and it&#8217;s a pleasure to hear it purr. Accelerations are efficient and very smooth.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also a good idea to activate the speed display and the speed limit function at the bottom of the front windshield, because it&#8217;s easy to find yourself outside the limits without realizing it. For those who like to take control of the acceleration, and get a little more engine revolution, there are shifters to force a gear change.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17705&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_MDX_wants_to_meet_your_needs\"><\/span>The MDX wants to meet your needs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every type of driver will find satisfaction. The MDX offers a complete selection of driving modes: snow, comfort, normal, sport and individual. Depending on your selection, the acceleration, suspension, steering, transmission and even engine noise parameters will be modified.<\/p>\n<p>The all-wheel drive system (SH-AWD\u00ae), <strong>10-speed automatic transmission<\/strong> and double A-arm front suspension, combined with its low, wide profile, will keep you grounded. Don&#8217;t look for the good old shifter arm, as I did, it&#8217;s no longer there; instead, a push-button system has replaced it. In addition, the MDX has a <strong>towing capacity of 5000 pounds.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17700&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17702&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ultra-comfortable_luxurious_and_safe\"><\/span>Ultra-comfortable, luxurious and safe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin with, the MDX welcomed my 5&#8217;10&#8221; with wide open arms with a retracted steering wheel and a back seat. Once settled into the comfort of the high-end perforated leather seats, we adjusted our seat-mirror-steering position which, once saved, will automatically adjust itself with a single button.<\/p>\n<p>The dashboard is stylish and very complete, but in my opinion, its extension towards the center console makes it look a bit massive: however, once installed, you don&#8217;t feel stuck there.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17703&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]It&#8217;s hard not to feel safe in the MDX, which is equipped with <strong>AcuraWatch\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0, offering a host of driver assistance technologies: pedestrian detection, traffic sign assistant, traffic jam assist, lane assist, blind spot assistant, a system that monitors the driver&#8217;s attention, cruise control that adapts to the traffic in front of you and whose distance can be changed. You name it, it&#8217;s there![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17704&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are a lot of options and you can have a lot of fun adjusting them via the touchpad and the 12.5-inch screen. It took me a while to get the hang of it, but once I did, it was relatively easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>To maximize space and functionality, Acura put in place a convenient armrest (wrist rest) when using the touchpad and underneath which is the wireless charging compartment for smartphones; it&#8217;s practical yes, but aesthetically I like it less.<\/p>\n<p>Several functions can be operated by voice command, and fortunately, it is particularly effective, even with our Quebec accent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choice of indicator and gauge displays<\/li>\n<li>Choice of different adjustments for steering wheel response and suspension<\/li>\n<li>Adjustment of seat support (seat and back support)<\/li>\n<li>Choice of interior mood lighting colors (kids&#8217; favorite option)<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi for wireless internet (2nd most popular option for kids)<\/li>\n<li>Peripheral vision system<\/li>\n<li>3D navigation system<\/li>\n<li>And many more&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17697&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17696&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passengers_are_pampered_too\"><\/span>Passengers are pampered, too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All passengers are entitled to their own comfort with separate and independent control of the cabin temperature. The front seats are ventilated. In addition, the car is equipped with heated front and second row seats.<\/p>\n<p>The second row of seats is particularly functional with a large folding center console. This center section, usually used as a <strong>7th seat, can be completely removed<\/strong> to provide 2 separate captain&#8217;s chairs. The third row, with its more limited access and space, is, let&#8217;s face it, more suitable for children. The system for folding the seats is efficient, simple and easy to use.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17698&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <strong>710-watt ELS STUDIO 3D<\/strong> audio system, powered by the 16 speakers, offers a rich, pleasant and powerful sound quality. By the way, I have two little &#8221; monkeys &#8221; who were very surprised when mom used the cabin talk system to talk to them.<\/p>\n<p>This system allows communication between driver and passenger(s) via the speakers, so it is no longer necessary to speak loudly for everyone on board to hear.<\/p>\n<p>The size of the rear trunk is acceptable and it becomes even more interesting when the third seat is lowered. The rear cargo floor is reversible and can be used on the carpet side or on the plastic side (practical and easy to clean), which is useful for dirty contents. You can also gain about 50 liters of extra cargo space by using the lowered portion underneath this floor.<\/p>\n<p>Acura offers a <strong>4-year\/80,000 km warranty<\/strong> and promises fuel economy of 11.2 L\/100 km combined. The price of this royal luxury coach is just over $67,000, while the base version retails for $56,000 and change.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17695&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Royal_Charm\"><\/span>Royal Charm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With so much elegance, comfort, performance and convenience, it&#8217;s hard not to be delighted by the MDX: this chic SUV is versatile and will appeal to every member of the family.<\/p>\n<p>I found it fun and smooth on the road,<\/p>\n<p>comfortable and sumptuous on board,<\/p>\n<p>beautiful and noble on the outside.<\/p>\n<p>Acura does not disappoint with this reworked MDX and it is with great delight that I was able to analyze it, contemplate it and test it for you.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, you can consult <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acura.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Acura Canada&#8217;s website right here<\/a> ![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You might also like this article :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title single-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/cars\/2021-acura-tlx-a-spec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Road Test: 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17699&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cindy 818&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Bold and luxurious, the new 2022 MDX Acura\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left\"&hellip;","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1764],"tags":[2999,2902,2766,3017,3020,3019],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17941"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17941"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17941\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17941"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17941"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}