Acura MDX vs Lexus RX (2021) affordable 3-row luxury suvs! (walkaround review) mdx, rx 350.

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2022 Acura MDX (overview)

Acura is on a tear updating its small lineup of cars and SUVs. Among them is the three-row MDX, whose recent overhaul brings lots of goodies. This SUV takes its handsome styling cues from the compact RDX SUV and TLX sedan, and the cabin boasts luxury materials and features worthy of the Acura's premium badge. The base powertrain for this front-driver consists of a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 and a 10-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive is available. But select the performance-oriented Type S model and you'll get a turbocharged 355-hp 3.0-liter V-6 and standard all-wheel drive.

2020 Acura MDX
2019 Acura MDX

Base, $47,925.
Technology, $52,625.
A-Spec, $58,125.
Advance, $61,675.
Type S, $65,000 (est)

As driving enthusiasts, we're most intrigued by the Type S for its performance aspirations, but Acura says that model won't go on sale until the summer of 2021. For buyers looking for a nicely equipped luxury crossover without the sporty flair, we'd recommend the Technology trim, which has niceties such as leather upholstery with contrast stitching, adjustable interior ambient lighting, an ELS Studio stereo system with 12 speakers, and low-speed front and rear automated emergency braking.

The new MDX uses the same 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 as the outgoing model, but the engine is now mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission instead of a nine-speed. Front-wheel drive remains standard with all-wheel drive available as an option. The outgoing 2020 MDX also offered a hybrid powertrain, but we haven't heard if that will carry over to the new generation. The sporty Type S model is powered by a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 and comes standard with all-wheel drive.

2022 acura mdx interior.

The MDX's cabin has a far more premium look and feel than 2020 model's interior. French-stitched leather covers the dashboard in high-end trims, and open-pore wood mingles with metal and piano-black accents. Acura also outfitted the MDX with plenty of creature comforts, such as dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and leather upholstery. The available sport seats offer 16-way power adjustability as well as massage. Acura claims that passenger and cargo space have both increased, too.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2022 MDX features a large 12.3-inch infotainment display with a center-console-mounted touchpad controller. A 12.3-inch digital reconfigurable gauge display is also standard, as are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, in-dash navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. An ELS Studio stereo system is included on the Technology trim while the A-Spec and Advanced models get a 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D setup.

2021 Lexus RX (overview)

The 2021 Lexus RX might look aggressive and sporty, but its character is relaxed and comfortable instead, which makes it a perfect choice for cruising. Even upgrading to the F Sport model brings few driving thrills. A 3.5-liter V-6 is standard in models bearing the RX350 badge and a hybrid powertrain can be found in the RX450h; acceleration from both models is appropriately sedate. Buyers will also choose from the standard two-row version of the RX and the lengthened, three-row RX-L, but the latter isn't well-suited for frequent third-row passengers.

2020 Lexus RX.
2019 Lexus RX.

RX350,$46,095.
RX 450h, $48,745.
RX350L, $48,925.
RX350 F Sport, $49,575.
RX450hL, $52,135.
RX 450h F Sport, $52,225.

Buyers can have their RX in two distinct flavors: Models badged RX350 are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 while the RX450h comes with the V-6 plus two electric motors. Our RX350 test vehicle was equipped with all-wheel drive and managed an adequate—but slow for the segment—run of 6.9 seconds from zero to 60 mph. The RX450h is one of the segment's few hybrids but it, too, required longer than average to reach 60 mph from rest.

2021 lexus rx interior.

Lexus has chosen fine materials for the RX's interior, including soft leather, textured metallic or wood trims, and soft-touch plastics. The driving position is comfortable and easy to settle in to, but the interior is marred by a few ergonomic missteps: The tuning knob for the radio is a long, awkward reach from the driver's seat, and the infotainment system is operated by an irritatingly inaccurate controller just aft of the shifter. Luckily, Lexus has added touchscreen capability to the RX's infotainment system.


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