Everyone knows that American crossovers are among the best in the car market. Among them, a car stands out noticeably, positioning itself as a premium class model.
The debut of the Acura MDX took place in 2000 at the Detroit Auto Show, and a year later mass production began at an enterprise in Lincoln, Alabama.
The first generation was assembled from 2001 to 2006.
In 2006, the second generation model was presented. Among the innovations, it is worth noting the new gasoline 3.7-liter engine with a capacity of 300 horsepower.
And finally, in 2014, the automotive world got acquainted with the third generation model, the updated version of which will be discussed in today's article.
On March 23, 2016, an upgraded third-generation crossover was introduced in New York.
Exterior
It should be said right away that the stylistic notes of the predecessors are visible in appearance, but the crossover has received a new, more modern exterior.
The front of the 2018 Acura MDX looks really premium. The first thing your eyes look at is the new false radiator grille, which has already been given the name "Diamond Pentagon". It should be said right away that there is no need to look for any connections with the headquarters of the American intelligence service here, because the literal translation sounds like a “diamond pentagon”, these two words can most fully describe this element of the exterior.
On both sides of the grille, headlamps equipped with LEDs in the form of precious stones are observed. The powerful front bumper is equipped with a surprisingly compact air intake, and huge LED fog lights. As for the hood of the Acura MDX 2016, it is slightly convex and longitudinal airflows are clearly visible on it, which in general gives the car a brutality and aggressiveness, which was so lacking in previous generation models.
The design of the side part can not be called revolutionary, because it looks quite ordinary for a mid-size crossover. It is in profile that you can see how long the hood is, and therefore there is a feeling of a certain asymmetry. Large side doors and windows testify to the large spaciousness of the cabin. Volumetric wheel arches and not very intrusive stampings give the exterior of the Acura MDX dynamism. The flat roof and streamlined windshield create fantastic aerodynamics.
The stern has remained the same, only individual elements have been updated here. For example, a bumper, and new exhaust linings. As before, there is a massive tailgate and huge headlights at the back. A small spoiler is installed on the roof section, which plays an important role in ensuring the streamlining of the crossover.
Dimensions:
- length - 4.935 m;
- width - 1.96 m;
- height - 1.73 m;
- clearance - 20 cm;
- wheelbase - 2.825 m.
Salon Acura MDX 2016
The interior of the car has not changed much after restyling.
It is worth noting that the developers used exclusively expensive materials as finishing materials, which once again confirmed the premium quality of the car.
The front row of seats has become more comfortable and roomy. This was achieved by increasing the wheelbase of the car, which made it possible to increase the distance from the seats to the dashboard. The Acura MDX 2016 dashboard itself looks very technologically advanced, and at the same time compact. In its very center, a touch screen is installed, synchronized with the navigator, multimedia system and on-board computer. A little lower is a new, push-button gearshift panel. The steering wheel is set quite high, but, if desired, its position can be adjusted.
The second row of seats is also quite roomy, and can safely accommodate three adult passengers.
The standard luggage compartment capacity is 236 liters, with the rear seats folded down - 1,340 liters.
Specifications Acura MDX 2018
As for the “stuffing”, the creators have kept the motor from previous modifications, which has already proven itself well and is in great demand among motorists. In more detail, this is a 3.5-liter six-cylinder V-shaped engine that produces 290 horsepower at 362 Nm. In addition to it, three hybrid electric motors are also available. Two of them work with the rear axle of the car, and the third is equipped with a seven-speed robotic transmission with two clutches. It is worth noting that the consumption of the Acura MDX 2018 model year is 9 liters in the combined cycle.
Optionally, motorists can order an adaptive suspension operating in 4 modes:
- Comfort.
- Normal.
- Sport.
- Sports+.
Options and prices
The basic package includes the following equipment:
- 20-inch alloy wheels;
- engine start button;
- parking electric brake;
- adaptive cruise control;
- USB outputs throughout the cabin;
- LED foglights;
- rear passenger displays;
- camera for 6 viewing positions;
- steering wheel heating.
According to representatives of the American company, sales will begin in the summer of 2017. As for crossovers with hybrid engines, they will appear on the market much later.
According to unofficial data, the base Acura MDX 2016 will cost at least 3,500,000 rubles. Unfortunately, today the supply of the crossover to the domestic market is not planned. But, in the future, everything can change.
Conclusion
The new crossover has become head and shoulders above its predecessors in all aspects. Now motorists can enjoy a modern stylish design, a roomy and comfortable interior, powerful powertrains and high-quality suspension. In addition, the crossover is very dynamic, and boasts fantastic maneuverability.
In the summer of 2017, it will be available to US residents, and later to Europeans. No sales are planned for the domestic market.
Video
The CDX is Acura's smallest SUV and its first model to be produced in China. The 4.5 m long car is built on the stretched platform of the Honda HR-V crossover and is designed to compete with the Audi Q3, Mercedes GLA and BMW X1 models. Two years ago, the basic version with a 1.5 turbo engine (182 hp) and an eight-speed DCT robot with two clutches entered the Chinese market. And now she got into the wave of Honda hybridization and got the Sport Hybrid version.
The i-MMD power plant is structurally the same as other Honda hybrids, and is made in series-parallel. Under the hood, a two-liter aspirated (145 hp, 175 Nm) is installed, operating on the Atkinson economy cycle, and two electric motors. One is connected to the internal combustion engine and operates only in generator mode, and the second develops 184 hp. and 315 Nm and rotates the front drive wheels.
Most of the time, such a hybrid moves on electric traction, and only at high speeds does the clutch connect the gasoline engine directly to the wheels. The i-MMD does not have a gearbox, and Honda calls the resulting transmission E-CVT, although it has nothing to do with the variator. The peak output of such a power plant is 215 hp.
The absence of rear-wheel drive (in China, for such cars it is unnecessary) and the presence of a semi-independent rear suspension made it possible to place a traction lithium-ion battery under the trunk floor. Claimed average fuel consumption is just 5.0 l/100 km. And the developers justify the Sport prefix in the name by the fact that the main electric drive made it possible to make the reactions to pressing the accelerator as fast as possible, so a peppy pickup brings such a hybrid closer to the sensations of a sports car.
To enhance the effect of sportiness, the hybrid was even sent a new trim option in red tones based on the Acura NSX supercar. Although other differences from the purely gasoline version are only an energy exchange indicator instead of a tachometer and a button for turning on the electric driving mode. And on the outside, the Sport Hybrid features a body-colored plastic body kit, while the base crossover has these parts in black.
In the Chinese market, Acura CDX was coolly received: last year only 13 thousand copies were sold, while German classmates found 70-90 thousand buyers each. But Honda does not intend to bring a compact SUV to the world market even after the appearance of a hybrid.
If each of us is familiar with a company like Honda, then the name Acura is much less known to domestic motorists. At the same time, for the USA it is a very famous brand. In fact, Acura, these are cars created exclusively for the Premium segment. You can buy them not only in the USA, but also in our country.
Among everything that this American-Japanese brand produces, the most interesting is still a line of crossovers. And it is about them that we will talk.
If it were not for various kinds of problems in the auto market of our country, we would have seen them back in 2010. But this didn't work out. Therefore, they were brought only in 2013. But cars of this level do not become obsolete as quickly as ordinary cars. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to them to everyone who knows and appreciates the brand. And for those who are not familiar with it, it will be a kind of digression.
MDX has been released for several years, but just recently - in the 1st quarter of 2015, an updated version appeared. They decided not to touch the design, but there are technical changes.
The first thing worth noting is the new all-wheel drive of the Acura MDX crossover - SH-AWD. The distribution of torque has become noticeably more efficient - the developers have done their best.
The second innovation is a very good nine-speed automatic transmission. She became noticeably faster - almost a quarter. Yes, and it weighs much less than the six-speed automatic transmission that was on the model earlier.
From the previously demonstrated premium ILX sedan, the car got a security system. It is called AcuraWatch and includes features such as:
- Lane Departure Tracking System with Hold.
- Function of control of "dead zones".
- Cruise control (adaptive).
- Auto-braking.
- Collision Warning.
Oh, yes, now when you open the driver's door, the seat moves 3.5 cm. Plus, Siri, known to fans of Apple technology, is built into the on-board system. This is a system that recognizes the user's voice commands.
In the US, the Acura crossover is selling very well. As for the market potential in Russia, it is still difficult to judge. In general, our premium segment suffers much less than the rest of the market. But there are many other factors besides the crisis that can affect the level of sales. In addition, there are worthy rivals in the class.
Characteristics
- The car, frankly, is not small. Length 4.93 meters, wheelbase - 2.82 m.
- Clearance - 20 cm. No need to start to resent. People who buy these cars rarely drive them off-road. That's what ATVs are for.
- Gross weight - 2.57 tons. The roof can withstand loads up to 75 kg. This is with the rails. So don't overdo it.
- Trunk volume by default is only 234 liters. But if you fold the rows of seats, you can get much more serious numbers. 676 liters with one row folded and 1344 with 2nd and 3rd rows folded.
- The steering wheel is equipped with EPS.
- The maximum power of the machine is considerable - 290 hp. at 6200 rpm.
- The torque is also decent - 355 Nm / 4500 rpm.
- As for speed, the car accelerates to hundreds from zero in 7.6 seconds, and the maximum figure is 220 km / h.
- The Acura MDX engine has a volume of 3.4 liters, complies with the Euro-5 standard and runs on 95-octane gasoline.
- There is EBD and brake assist break assist.
- Consumption in the city of the car is considerable - 15.1 liters per 100 km. In the combined cycle, the car is not particularly voracious - somewhere around 10.4 liters per hundred. The volume of the tank is 74 liters.
- The engine is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
New generation RDX
Acura RDX 2015 is no less interesting car. Its length is somewhat less than that of a fellow countryman - only 4.68 meters. Yes, and the engine produces a slightly lower speed - 210 km / h versus 220 for the MDX. This is 3.5 liters. gasoline unit with a capacity of 273 hp Fuel consumption - 14 liters in the city and 10 in mixed mode.
The price of such beauty is about 2.3 million rubles, while the MDX starts from 2.6 million. And in the Russian Federation it is now difficult to find a package cheaper than 3 million. This is for Techno. But "Advance" starts at all with 3.4 million rubles.
Both cars were prepared for Russian reality. Therefore, there is an auto-heating of the steering wheel, and the bottom is protected from corrosion. Yes, gentlemen, we do not have California in terms of conditions for good cars.
After restyling, the RDX received a more powerful engine. Now he already produces 288 "horses" and a torque of 341 Nm. Yes, the same nine-speed automatic as for the older model is now available.
The most interesting configuration "Advance" is currently only available for the North American market. Whether there will be a start of sales in Russia is still very difficult to say. So far, it remains only to wait for the decision of the Japanese-American company on this matter.
And now hurry to see everything with your own eyes! Acura MDX test drive video below:
The premiere of the 3rd generation Acura MDX serial crossover took place at the New York Auto Show in 2013, and a couple of years later the manufacturer presented an updated version of the model. The forerunner of the car was the MDX Prototype concept.
Externally, the new Acura MDX 2017-2018 (photo, price) repeats the appearance of its predecessor, with the exception of a more sloping roof, the line of which turned out to be 38 mm lower. Also, the novelty is distinguished by a modified radiator grille, new lighting equipment and other bumpers. The latter on a production car lost the excessive decor that the concept flaunted.
Options and prices Acura MDX 2019
AT9 - automatic 9-speed, AWD - four-wheel drive
The interior of the Acura MDX in the new body has become even more luxurious, more comfortable and quieter. Thanks to the wheelbase increased by 70 mm (up to 2,819), there is more legroom for rear passengers, and the passage to the third row is now more convenient and easier.
The crossover is driven by a completely new 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 gasoline engine with direct fuel injection. The engine, whose power is 290 hp. and 362 Nm, equipped with a system for disabling half of the cylinders, and as a transmission it relies on a six-speed automatic with the ability to manually shift paddle shifters.
For the SUV (characteristics), a new all-wheel drive system Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) is offered, although buyers can also choose a front-wheel drive version of the crossover. In addition, the car has become as much as 124.7 kg lighter than its predecessor, which has a positive effect on its dynamics and handling.
In the US, the SUV has been offered since the summer of 2013 in four equipment options. Acceptance of orders for Acura MDX in Russia began in March 2014 at a price of 3,049,000 rubles per car with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a capacity of 290 hp. and a six-band automatic in the Techno package. Surcharge for a more advanced version of Advance was 400,000 rubles.
The basic equipment of the crossover includes three-zone climate control, leather seats, heated front and rear seats, a multimedia system with navigation and an eight-inch display, a sunroof, an electric trunk lid, a keyless entry system, front and rear parking sensors, LED head optics and much more. .
Updated Acura MDX 2016
On February 4, 2015, sales of the updated Acura MDX 2016 crossover, which received an upgraded technical stuffing, started in the USA. At the same time, the outside of the car remained the same.
From now on, the MDX is equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission, which is 30 kg lighter than the previous six-speed and shifts gears 25% faster. In addition, special buttons are now responsible for selecting modes, which made it possible to abandon the traditional lever on the center console.
The SH-AWD all-wheel drive system has also undergone modernization, which received optimized thrust vector control settings and also dropped 8.6 kg. A frameless rear-view mirror appeared in the cabin, and the equipment included the Siri voice recognition system, a rear-view camera and an easy landing function that shifts the driver's seat 35 mm back when the door is opened.
Like the ILX sedan, the updated 2018-2019 Acura MDX has acquired the AcuraWatch security system. It includes Lane Departure and Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Control, Adaptive Cruise Control with automatic braking and forward collision warning.
Russian sales started on October 15, 2015 at a price of 3,399,000 rubles for a car in the Techno configuration and from 3,849,000 for the Advance.
