The Acura MDX is a spacious and versatile SUV. While the third row is best for children or shorter adults, it's more accommodating than the back seat of many rivals. -Edmunds.com
The 2020 MDX is spacious for the midsize luxury segment, and though its third row is compact, it's more usable than most of the cars in this league. Clever single-press buttons slide the 2nd-row seats for third-row access, but the resulting pass-through for adults can be inaccessible. The third row is somewhat meant for kids and perhaps adults of short height. Otherwise, there's good access to the front- and second-row seats in comparison to others in the segment.
A highly adjustable driver's seat and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column are available as standard on all MDX models, so you will be able to find a comfortable position across the cabin. The front seats are spacious in every dimension, but the headroom in the second row is limited. The MDX offers a cargo volume of 15 cubic feet, which is very less in comparison to all of its rivals.
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Models
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2020 Acura MDX
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2020 Cadillac XT5
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2020 Buick Enclave
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2020 Lexus RX 350
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Seating Capacity
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7
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5
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7
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5
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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38.1/61.1/41.4
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37.9/58.3/41.2
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41.0/62.4/41.2
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39.4/57.8/44.1
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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38.3/59.1/38.5
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36.6/56.3/39.0
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39.9/61.7/38.9
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39.1/57.6/38.0
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Cargo CapacityÂ
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15.0 cu.ft.
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30.20 cu.ft.
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23.6 cu.ft.
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18.4 cu.ft.
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Looking at the other spectrum of SUVs in the segment, the Cadillac XT5 and the Lexus RX 350 are the only 2 SUVs in this comparison that allows seating for just 5 passengers. Buick and Acura have a clear advantage in this aspect, as they allow seating for 7. The Buick offers the most space for passengers on the inside and is then followed by the Lexus.Â
A few interior features include:
- Front 12 Way Power Adjust Seats with Power Lumbar Support
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Outboard Seats
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and GPS Linking
- Ambient Cabin Lighting and Active Sound Control
2020 Acura MDX Infotainment System
While we have praised the SUV till now, we surely can't say the same about the Infotainment system of the MDX. While Acura is bundling a lot of features in the infotainment system, we sure feel that the integration of the same could have been a lot better. In terms of the looks, the interface feels weak and is slow to respond to user inputs. The design of the system feels slightly outdated when compared to its rivals. However, we do like the positioning of the buttons to control the infotainment system which has been very well placed, for easy access to the driver and the passenger
The infotainment features of MDX include:
- Voice Recognition/Siri with Bluetooth hands-free
- 10 Speaker ELS Audio System
- USB Charging Ports and Media Connectivity ports
- SiriusXM/HD Radio with Bluetooth and AUX connectivity
- 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Navigation
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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