The impressive driving experience of the 2019 Acura MDX delivers excitement, performance and comfort through its 290hp V6 engine. New for 2019 are the introduction of the A-Spec model along with its exclusive Blue Pearl colour, a reprogrammed nine-speed automatic transmission and some option changes in some of the packages. All these updates add to an already impressive vehicle and tweaks it just a little closer to perfection.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
The sleek exterior of the 2019 Acura MDX offers stylish cues to please the eyes, with an overall shape that’s powerful yet functional. The front end showcases a big bold Acura logo on the diamond speckled grille, along with the LED jewel eye headlights and chrome trim, which all come together to complete the bold and modern exterior look. Around the back, the shark fin antenna, chrome strips and large dual exhaust showcase the potential for sporty performance.
New for the 2019 MDX is the A-Spec model which elevates the exterior to a sportier and more aggressive appearance. The MDX A-Spec adds a new front fascia, chrome side skirts, larger exhaust tips and 20” gray 5-spoke rims to the exterior design.
Step inside the cabin of the 2019 MDX and the interior immediately catches your eye with the cabin catches your eye with a sharp, minimalistic, futuristic, angular design. Complete with two display screens, some wood grain trim, chrome highlights and plush leather seating, the interior is a perfect combination of luxury and sportiness. The MDX A Spec model replaces the wood grain with carbon fiber, adds a new steering wheel, new display gauges and various other touches to the leather interior to elevate the MDX’s interior to an even sportier look.
The versatile interior provides 3rd row seating and extra storage up front made available by the electronic gear shifting, which frees up a ton of space in the center console area. Optional second row captain’s chairs are available depending on your needs and the split folding third row helps ensure the most awkward sized cargo can be transported.
The dash showcases dual displays, which come in handy to have the navigation constantly in view on the upper display, while controlling audio, climate and other features on the lower display. Overall, the 2019 MDX offers a luxurious interior with beautiful, high quality material finishes and comfortable yet supportive seats for long trips.
PERFORMANCE AND DRIVE
The 2019 Acura MDX continues to sport its well known 3.5L six cylinder engine, coming straight from the Honda lineup but with more performance tweaking to be able to output 290hp at 6,200 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm. This powerful engine pairs well with the 2019 MDX’s reprogrammed 9-speed automatic transmission and its renowned SH-AWD system.
Despite having so many gears, the 9-speed automatic is great at deciding which gear is best, whether upshifting or downshifting. Additionally, Acura states that the reprogramming for 2019 creates smoother accelerations and more frequent second gear starts. For those wanting more control, there’s always the steering wheel mounted paddle shifters for manual shifting.
The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD for short) system provides superior handling and goes beyond just preventing wheel slip and also uses clever torque vectoring to guide the vehicle into corners using power to speed up the outside wheel, while at the same time always diverting power to the wheels that need it most.
The overall driving feel of the 2019 MDX is sporty yet refined, resulting in a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride, with the power and handling backing it up whenever the desire to push the limits arises.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The 2019 Acura MDX has been refined just a little more since its recent major overhaul and now more than ever lives up to its reputation of sports luxury. Buyers can rest assured they’re getting a premium vehicle with great performance and exquisite luxury when they opt for the 2019 MDX! A smooth and comfortable ride, a quiet and supple interior paired with sporty handling and aggressive yet refined power all come together to deliver an amazing driving experience.
