2014 Acura MDX Unveiled
04-02-13, 03:09 PM
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The RX is not the oddball, it was first. 
It is CRYSTAL CLEAR no one wants to take on the RX head on. I think the Caddy SRX is the only one similar to the RX in size and price etc.
The competition has obviously tried to go around it with larger or smaller.
Hell if you look at the 1st gen MDX, the entire shape is similar to the RX but they were smart to make it wider/bigger with a 3rd row. They obviously did not want to fight the RX head on. The strategy has worked for both companies.
It is CRYSTAL CLEAR no one wants to take on the RX head on. I think the Caddy SRX is the only one similar to the RX in size and price etc. The competition has obviously tried to go around it with larger or smaller.
Hell if you look at the 1st gen MDX, the entire shape is similar to the RX but they were smart to make it wider/bigger with a 3rd row. They obviously did not want to fight the RX head on. The strategy has worked for both companies.
jk)Also keep in mind since it was based off the Odyssey and Pilot fitting a third row was easy. So naturally the MDX could grow which allowed the RDX to be born.
I'm feeling the love
lol
. Assembly is top notch (as with most Hondas/Acuras), but certainly a premium vehicle and a luxury vehicle
07-09-13, 10:19 AM
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I've done some research and this car is at the top of our list after having a kid. Will be trading in our '04 Mazda 3. Neither that nor the IS 250 have great room for a baby seat.
Also looking at the Infiniti JX35, which is available at a huge discount right now.
Also looking at the Infiniti JX35, which is available at a huge discount right now.
07-09-13, 03:51 PM
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07-09-13, 08:58 PM
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When Junior arrives, though, some couples probably have to look for a different vehicle....they might not have much practical choice in the matter. I can understand this couple not wanting to screw around stuffing and attaching a child-seat in and out of the miniscule back seats of either an IS250 or a Mazda3 (and, no, the Verano's rear seat isn't any better). The MDX, for carrying kids in the back, is a far better choice. Not only that, but the MDX, of course, has more physical size and sheet-metal around the rear seat to protect a child back there in a crash.
The MDX, for carrying kids in the back, is a far better choice. Not only that, but the MDX, of course, has more physical size and sheet-metal around the rear seat to protect a child back there in a crash.
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07-15-13, 10:57 PM
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my new MDX and my impressions..
likes and dislikes on MY 14 MDX Tech Car
my likes...
jewel LED Headlights
good/decent MPG
good 2nd & 3rd row seat options
tech is impressive
nice drive, smooth and quite
driver select key fob and new key fob design
birdview maps
blind spot monitor
ELS sound system
slim turn signals on side mirrors
my dislikes...
needs real wood interior
needs better aluminun trim interior (like RLX)
navi lockout while driving (SUCKS)
need 8 way power seat passenger
no folding mirrors
needs better quality leather thourghout (i need advance package) shift **** area as well
would like a closed cup holder area like the older MDX
basic option like parking sensors should be tech package (I'll forgo the LDW)
needs better color combo for white, etc...
hard disc drive is lame because it takes too long to rip ablums, usb flash drive solves this problem, so HDD can go!
I WANT exposed tailpipes to give it sportier apperance
need both mirror to tilt down in reverse, not only one
anti glare side mirror should be part of Tech Package
needs ambient lighting inside
don't like the extended view driver side mirror
bluetooth delay when watching movie from iPad using bluetooth audio
07-15-13, 11:06 PM
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to all the MDX haters who says MDX looks like minivan, you all are haters... We all know the trademark minivans design are really short hoods and a flat C-pillar, which the MDX is neither. MDX looks pretty much like any other 7 passenger crossover truck on the market, so stop hating.
07-15-13, 11:18 PM
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Have you sampled the latest RDX Mike? I assure you it's leaps and bounds better than what it replaces. Not to mention it's more athletic appearance makes it better than the MDX IMO (not as bloated). Only the lack of SH-AWD is a serious omission in my eyes. Otherwise the cabin is nice, materials are good for a premium make, and assembly is first rate as with most Acura products.
07-16-13, 02:35 AM
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Glad you like MDX. My parents plan on getting MDX next year (or next 2 years?) after all first year bugs are sorted out. They like Lexus brand, but RX doesn't do it for them, and LX is too big.
07-16-13, 05:02 AM
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to all the MDX haters who says MDX looks like minivan, you all are haters... We all know the trademark minivans design are really short hoods and a flat C-pillar, which the MDX is neither. MDX looks pretty much like any other 7 passenger crossover truck on the market, so stop hating.
FYI there is a multi-quote feature.
07-16-13, 05:57 AM
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from looking at those pics, it has too much chrome bling front and back, including the ugly silver beak (which i thought they were trying to underplay more these days? 
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