The MDX comes along with a nice interior. Both the first row and the second row are spacious and airy. The third row, however, will be more suitable for kids rather than adults. The cabin altogether has a premium feel. The push button release in the second row is pretty comfortable to use. The middle seat in the second row can be removed, which makes a captain seat setup in the second row and makes the third row more easily accessible. The large windows ensure great visibility. The seats are supportive and comfortable and the fit and finish of the car never disappoint. Altogether the interior feels nice and welcoming.
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Model
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2023 Acura MDX
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2022 Lexus RX 350L
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2022 Volvo XC90
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Audi Q7
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Passenger Capacity
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7
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7
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7
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7
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First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)
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38.5/61.9/41.6
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39.8/58.3/41.4
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38.9/57.7/40.9
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39.9/59.5/41.7
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Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)
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38.1/60.3/38.5
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38.5/57.8/30.9
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38.5/56.5/37
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38.8/58.5/38.8
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Third Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)
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36.2/55.1/29
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34.8/45.7/23.5
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36.3/46.9/32.9
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35.9/49.4/29.2
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Cargo Capacity to third row (cu.-ft)
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18.1 cu-ft
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6.2 cu-ft
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12.6 cu-ft
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14.2 cu-ft
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Cargo Capacity to the second row(cu.-ft)
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48.4 cu-ft
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15.3 cu-ft
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35.6 cu-ft
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35.7 cu-ft
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Cargo Capacity to the first row(cu.-ft)
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95 cu-ft
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34.1 cu-ft
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65.5 cu-ft
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69.6 cu-ft
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Now when the competition is taken into consideration, almost all the cars in the segment offers similar space in the interior section. But when the cargo space is compared, the case is very different. Let us take the full cargo capacity of the vehicles and compare, that is cargo capacity up to the front row. The MDX beats all of its opponents by a clear margin in this section by providing a class-leading cargo space of 95 cu-ft. This is close to 25 cu-ft more than the nearest competition the Audi Q7. The Q7 has a cargo capacity of 69.6 cu-ft. The next one to enter will be the Volvo XC-90 with a cargo space of 65.5 cu-ft, the Lexus RX 350L, however, disappoints with a cargo space of 34.1 cu-ft.
Standout interior features of the 2023 Acura MDX include:
- 8-way adjustable driver seat
- Tilt and telescopic power adjusted steering
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic airconditioning
- Acura link mobile hot spot
- Remote keyless entry
How intuitive is the 2023 Acura MDX’s infotainment system?
The interface of the MDX’s infotainment system is a bit problematic. Apart from this issue, there are a lot of features that Acura has to offer onboard. The center screen is big and wide and ensures good readability. A built-in navigation system is also available and this works smoothly. The audio system also offers a good feel and won't disappoint the user. Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto come in as standard and integrating your smartphone with the car is not again a big problem.
Standout infotainment features in the 2023 Acura MDX are:
- Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto integration.
- Amazon Alexa integration
- Steering wheel controls
- Fixed antennae
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- Speed sensitive volume control
