2020 Acura MDX Interior and Cargo

The base model gets sports seats with premium leather upholstery as standard, so even if you don't opt for one of the optional packages, you won't feel too disappointed. Go for the Technology package and attractive contrast stitching is added to the seats along with natural wood trim. Another step up is the Advance which brings with it Milano premium leather with contrast stitching and piping. The sporty A-Spec has seats trimmed in a combination of leather and Alcantara, an Ebony (black) headliner, stainless steel sport pedals, and metal interior trim. While the seats themselves look good on all models, the general standard of plastics and assembly is disappointing considering the MDX's positioning as a luxury crossover.

The interior color palette ranges from conservative Ebony to a more expressive Red, although the available colors change depending on the chosen package. For instance, the red hue is restricted to the A-Spec. Other available shades include Parchment, Espresso and Graystone.

Like the similarly sized Honda Pilot, there's plenty of cargo capacity in the MDX. Even with the third row of seats up, there's a useful 15.8 cubic feet of space available, more than enough to accommodate the weekly shop. The first and second rows do feature varying seating configurations if more storage room is required; By folding down the 50/50-split-folding third row of seats, a generous 43.4 cubes of space is freed up. The second row, meanwhile, is a 60/40-split-folding design - with these seats folded, you'll get a vast 90.9 cubes of space behind the front seats. Not only are these excellent figures, but folding down the second and third rows is an effortless exercise.

There's also good news for small-item storage space. A multi-function center console with a sliding tray is well-designed and suitably spacious. This is in addition to multiple cupholders and large door pockets.

MDX是更比大多数考虑just how much even the base model gets as standard; There are features like a 12-way power driver's seat with easy entry, an eight-way power front passenger seat, heated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, a keyless access system, an electronic tilt-telescoping steering column, and a power moonroof. Safety specs are also plentiful, with adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, road departure mitigation, and lane keeping assist among the standard inclusions. The Technology package adds LED puddle lights, front/rear parking sensors, remote engine start, GPS-linked climate control, and power-folding side mirrors. As part of the Advance package, expect amenities like heated rear outboard seats, auto-dimming side mirrors, a head-up warning, and a heated steering wheel. The Entertainment package adds wireless headphones and an extensive entertainment system, while A-Spec gets you ventilated front seats and bespoke trim.

In-vehicle infotainment systems have advanced to a point where a poor setup could be a dealbreaker when purchasing a new car. Considering how often these systems are used - and the safety implications of a fiddly design - buyers should rightfully be picky. Bearing this in mind, it's disappointing that Acura hasn't been able to find a better solution to its dual-screen infotainment system - the lower touchscreen handles functions like fan speed and the radio, and the upper screen is controlled via a physical knob for features like navigation. In practice, it's just not intuitive to operate as, all too often, a few seconds are needed to figure out which screen does what.

To its credit, the system displays high quality images and features everything you'd expect: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth streaming audio and HandsFreeLink, Pandora compatibility, a USB audio interface, SiriusXM satellite radio, SMS/MMS/email compatibility, and Siri Eyes Free are all included. The standard premium audio system features eight speakers, but the Technology package upgrades this to a ten-speaker Acura/ELS audio system. This package also encompasses navigation with 3D view, real-time traffic information, Song By Voice, and traffic rerouting.

If you want to treat the kids, you'll need the Entertainment package. It includes another audio system upgrade to 11 speakers (or 12 when coupled with the Advance package), along with wireless headphones and a rear DVD entertainment system. When combined with the Technology package, you get a nine-inch full VGA screen and if combined with the Advance pack, a 16.2-inch ultra-wide full VGA screen with HDMI compatibility.