Acura’s Type S model isn’t about sharp aggression. If you are looking for a Japanese competitor for BMW M or Mercedes-AMG, sorry, the number is wrong. Instead, Type S treatments focus on confident power and smooth calm.And when applied to the redesigned one MDX Crossover, it certainly makes a fascinating glow.
Many mechanical improvements are staggering to MDX, but the real highlight is the Type S standard air suspension. This is Acura’s first implementation of such a technology and is very good. Type S is more comfortable and agile than the base MDX when combined with adaptive dampers. Even with the large 22-inch wheels with low-profile tires, MDX has a lot of fun driving on the freeway like a dream and hustle on winding roads.
Type S is equipped with Acura’s super handling all-wheel drive as standard equipment. This shuffles power back and forth and left and right as needed, which is useful not only for traction in bad weather, but also for overall grip on dry roads. Combined with lightweight yet accurate steering, the MDX Type S is easy to drive at high speeds.Not so thrilling BMW X5 M Also Mercedes AMG GLE63But, again, it shouldn’t be.
The 2022 Acura MDX Type S blends sharp style with powerful power.
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Powerful power is an important part of the Type S updo, which is why Acura employs the same 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 used in. TLX type S.. The engine delivers 355 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 354 pound-foot torque at just 1,400 rpm. In other words, it has enough pull-in power for city driving and highway passage. The abundant low-end torque means that the 10-speed automatic transmission does not always have to drop one or two gears on a regular basis. The engine hums very often in the center of its power band.
Acura says the MDX 10-speed transmission has been reprogrammed for Type S obligations to provide 40% faster downshifts and 30% faster upshifts. Still, it’s still sluggish. Switching to MDX Type S Sport and Sport Plus driving modes can help a bit, but here the transmission actually tends to hold the gear for a long time, so it’s just spinning for no reason. is. A little more sophistication would be very helpful.
Due to the added power, Type S suffers less efficiency compared to standard MDX. The total EPA estimated fuel economy rating for 17 mpg cities, 21 mpg highways, and 19 mpg is 2, 4, and 2 lower than other all-wheel drive MDX models. Besides, MDX Type S is Audi Q7, BMW X5, Genesis GV801 or 2mpg only.
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I don’t know here, but the seat leather is blue and looks great.
However, unlike some competitors, Acura offers MDX Type S a complete suite of driver assistance technologies. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, etc. are all standard equipment. Acura traffic jam assistance is also available. It combines adaptive cruise control with lane keeping assistance to make commuting on the highway easier. This SUV is already pretty nice for everyday drivers, and easy-to-use driver assistance technology enhances its quality.
There’s a lot of tech inside Type S, but like regular MDX, it’s a bit of a hit or miss. I have a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, but it displays a lot of information at once and the design is a bit cluttered. The 12.3-inch central infotainment screen offers high-resolution graphics and rich colors, but the touchpad controller requires some familiarity and the absolute positioning feature is not yet compatible. Apple CarPlay Also Android Auto (By the way, connect wirelessly). The 10.5-inch heads-up display projects useful information on the windshield, but in reality, there’s nothing to choose about. it’s good.
The rest of the Type S interior is nice, all comfortable and luxurious. I love the dark blue leather offered in the test car and all three rows of seats are spacious and supportive. All plastics are finely textured and the leather is of high quality. MDX is a really luxurious SUV. If you think you have to spend a lot of money on one of the Germans to get a flashy interior, you obviously haven’t been to Acura.
Type S quad tail pipes are cool.
Acura offers the MDX Type S with or without an Advance package that includes an extended ambient light, a heated steering wheel, a heated backseat, a third row charging port, Bangin’s 25-speaker ELS Studio stereo, and more. Overall, the base Type S costs $ 67,895, the Advanced Type S costs $ 73,245, and the destination costs $ 1,195. That’s not a big change, but if you choose the less powerful BMW X5 xDrive40i for the same level of equipment, you’ll pay close to $ 80,000. Just say.
Its relatively low pricing further emphasizes that the MDX Type S is not intended to compete with performance SUVs like the Audi SQ7 and BMW X5 M-providing more power, but It costs over tens of thousands of dollars. And in fact, most buyers don’t think they really need the overkill that these super-aggro Germans offer. MDX Type S offers an excellent blend of comfort and premium features.