The Acura MDX shares its platform with the Honda Pilot, however that reality is basically solely apparent if you take a look at their rear seat ground plans. Each provide the distinctive, detachable second-row center seat, which signifies that consumers do not must resolve whether or not they need max capability and a second-row bench, or the pass-through comfort of second-row captain’s chairs. Each additionally boast a two-level cargo ground behind the third row, which is at all times a profit right here in Baggage Check land. However! The MDX doesn’t have almost as a lot room again there, no matter whether or not you benefit from the two-level ground’s decrease degree (why would not you?).
The MDX has two cargo quantity specs for behind the third row: 16.3 and 18.1 cubic-feet. I believe it is protected to imagine the expanded quantity is with the ground in its decrease place. The Pilot has 18.6 with the ground in place, and both 22.4 or 21.8 with the decrease place. The latter’s is the Pilot TrailSport’s, which is what I performed the bags check on. In the meantime, within the three-row luxurious SUV realm, the present king of the fort is the Lexus TX. Telling you proper now, the MDX ain’t cracking that nut, however what about all the things else I’ve examined? Let’s have a look at.
Right here is the area in query. Be aware that the ground doesn’t have to be eliminated; it really slides down, tucked just under that plastic trim, and rests upon the decrease ground. Now, this clearly does elevate the underside ground by an inch versus eradicating the ground board completely, a lot like cargo covers in two-row autos, I made a decision to check with and with out the ground inside.
As with each Baggage Check, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that might have to be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 broad, 11 deep), two black roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller inexperienced roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embrace my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
Properly, I can safely say that the MDX’s cargo space is narrower than the Pilot’s (above proper). I couldn’t match the identical luggage* head-to-head within the MDX as I might within the Pilot (* inexperienced bag is the blue bag’s equally sized substitute). The underfloor space appears to be the identical size, however it’s significantly narrower.
As such, it is apparent the MDX will not be capable to maintain as many luggage, or not less than the identical luggage, because the Pilot might.
First, with the ground saved in its decrease place contained in the MDX.
Two choices. Above left are my three largest luggage plus the flowery bag. Above proper is without doubt one of the massive luggage upright plus two mediums and the flowery bag.
That is what the Pilot might handle: all luggage however the fancy bag. You may see that the Pilot additionally has a peak and boxiness benefit increased up in its cargo space.
OK, now let’s have a look at if the inch-or-so gained by eradicating the ground makes a distinction.
It does! Mainly, I might match the inexperienced roll-aboard as a substitute of fancy bag. That is a notable distinction.
OK, so the place does this place the MDX in its phase?
Properly, the TX can swallow all the baggage, in order that’s off the desk. The Volvo XC90 solely managed the 4 smallest luggage, the Cadillac XT6 might solely squeeze blue/inexperienced and a black roll-aboard, and the Mazda CX-90, which I believe is a good comparability, matched the Volvo. There’s additionally the Lexus GX, which exceeded expectations, however nonetheless is fairly awful.
Mainly, the MDX is now a stable No. 2 for the phase. Not dangerous.