NERO ™ Posted March 24, 2024 Posted March 24, 2024 A good chassis and a clever drivetrain combine to deliver real smiles. But an infuriating infotainment setup makes it all a moot point The 2024 Acura MDX Type S is a three-row SUV for drivers. It’s one of the most dynamically enjoyable vehicles in its segment, using lovely chassis tuning, quick steering, and a clever drivetrain to deliver sport sedan-like performance in a much bigger package. None of that matters, though, because the infotainment system is so infuriating to use. Whereas the vast majority of the industry has moved to touchscreens, Acura, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to stick with its touchpad-style infotainment controls for the 2024 MDX. The big 12.3-inch central screen is not touch-sensitive in any way, instead navigated by using a square pad on the center console you have to click on to choose things like audio source or navigation destination, like a touchpad on a laptop. And it ruins the experience. Touchscreens aren’t great for navigating through infotainment systems while you’re moving, but Acura’s touchpad system is certainly worse. Learning how it works is relatively straightforward, but using it is never a smooth, easy process, especially while driving. We’re confident owners will get used to the touchpad, but forcing your buyer to “get used” to something that should be easy is not a very good way to Mind-boggling infotainment aside, the rest of the MDX’s interior is a pleasant place to spend time. The layout isn’t as flashy as something like a BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz GLS, but a healthy smattering of real, physical buttons for things like the climate control and volume is welcome. Go for the Advance package and you get a bucket full of useful tech, like a head-up display, a 25-speaker sound system, and 16-way adjustable massaging front sport seats. The Type S gets even more standard tech, like front seat ventilation, navigation, a wireless phone charging pad, remote start, and a handful of additional active safety systems. But the real extras come under the skin, where the Type S sports numerous chassis and drivetrain upgrades to make it feel far more nimble than it looks. Source :https://www.motor1.com/reviews/713011/2024-acura-mdx-type-s-review/
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