Acura put a great deal of effort into making the MDX's cabin a comfortable and user-friendly space- Left Lane News
2020 Acura MDX Seat and Comfort
The Acura MDX'cabinhas a modern layout and features high-quality materials but it isn't as upscale as its rivals. The MDX offers a 7-passenger setup but opting for the optional second-row captain chairs reduces the seating capacity to six. Leather seats with power adjustability and heated functions are standard while the higher versions add ventilated front seats. The A-Spec models have unique leather and Alcantara suede seats. This model also adds a meteor steering wheel, a black headliner, mesh pattern trim with metal accents, and other visual cues to denote sportiness.
The steering wheel is also power-adjustable on lower trims whereas the higher models add a heated steering wheel. The front seats provide good levels of comfort and support. Even the second-row seat is spacious and supportive. They slide on track to make some room for the third-row passengers. On that note, the third row is unkind for adults and is best used for kids. Also, there's neither grace nor dignity associated with getting in and out of the vehicle. The MDX's tri-zone automatic climate control makes sure everyone is happy with the temperature.
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Models
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2020 Acura MDX
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2020 Infiniti QX60
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2020 Lexus RX 350L
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2020 Volvo XC90
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Passenger Capacity
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7
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7
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7 |
7
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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38.1/61.1/41.4
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40.7/60.3/42.2 |
38.5/58.3/41.4 |
38.9/57.7/40.9 |
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Second Row
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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38.3/59.1/36.6
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38.2/60.4/41.7 |
38.5/57.8/30.9 |
38.5/56.5/37.0 |
| Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
35.6/54.7/28.1 |
36.5/57.1/30.8 |
34.8/45.7/23.5 |
36.3/46.9/31.9 |
The Infiniti QX60 is spacious in all three rows and can accommodate average-sized adults in the third row. The Lexus RX 350L offers less legroom in the second and third rows but its luxury levels are higher than the MDX. Adequate passenger space is offered in the Volvo XC90 in all three rows for adults.
2020 Acura MDX Infotainment System
The Acura MDX gets a dual infotainment AcuraLink infotainment system. It is an 8-inch screen on the top while a 7-inch touchscreen display is placed at the bottom. The bottom touchscreen is mainly used for audio and climate controls. The buttons and knob below this screen are for operating the top display, which is used for the navigation system.
More importantly, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard features. Acura was nice enough to include an ELS sound system on all but the base model which consists of 10,11, and 12 speakers depending on the trims. The base model comes with an 8-speaker stereo. A rear-seat entertainment system is also standard on certain trims which include dual 9 or 16.2-inch screens.
2020 Acura MDX Interior Features
Some important interior and infotainment features of the MDX are:
- Power tilt & telescopic multi-function leather, heated steering wheel
- Interior wood accents
- 12-way power front leather seats
- Heated & ventilated front seats
- Ambient lighting
- Remote engine start
- 115V power outlet
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Dual infotainment setup with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 10,11 & 12-speaker ELS sound system
- Navigation system
2020 Acura MDX Cargo Volume
The Acura MDX is one of the best cargo haulers in its segment. Its trunk space measures 15.8 cubic feet. With the third-row seat folded, the space increases to 43.4 cubic feet. After folding the second-row seats, the maximum space available is 90.9, which is really impressive. All the seats fold flat to give a level cargo floor.
The MDX also offers a power liftgate for easy loading but there is no hands-free function on any model. You get a small storage cubby on the left side and a 12V power outlet, which is a nice touch. There is also a storage bin under the cargo floor. It is about 8 to 10 inches deep which comes in handy to store all your important small items.
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Models
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2020 Acura MDX
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2020 Infiniti QX60
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2020 Lexus RX 350L
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2020 Volvo XC90
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Cargo Volume (cu-ft)
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15.8
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15.8 |
7.5 |
15.8 |
The MDX is really a stunner in this area and the only SUV close to it is the Volvo XC90 with a maximum cargo space of 85.7 cubic feet. The Infiniti QX60's cargo space is average for the class but it's still a decent cargo hauler. On the other hand, the cargo space offered in the Lexus RX 350L is very little for a midsize SUV.
