2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Overview | |
MSRP$32,675 | MSRP$48,000 |
Average price$38,694 | Average price$49,177 |
Listings92 | Listings69 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2021 Hyundai Palisade Reviews SummaryCritically acclaimed and selling well, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade enters its sophomore year with more standard equipment, expanded infotainment capabilities, and a new luxury-themed trim level. The 2021 Palisade lineup includes Essential, Preferred, Luxury, and the new Ultimate Calligraphy trim, with pricing ranging from an MSRP of $41,399 to $54,899 Canadian—not including a destination charge of $1,925. For this review, we evaluated a Palisade Ultimate Calligraphy, which is priced at the top end of that spectrum. | |
2022 Acura MDX Reviews SummarySkipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4127 lbs | Curb Weight4271 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height67.1 in |
Length196.1 in | Length198.4 in |
Width77.8 in | Width78.7 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload1605 lbs | Maximum Payload1173 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,675 | $48,000 |
Average price | $38,694 | $49,177 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Critically acclaimed and selling well, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade enters its sophomore year with more standard equipment, expanded infotainment capabilities, and a new luxury-themed trim level. The 2021 Palisade lineup includes Essential, Preferred, Luxury, and the new Ultimate Calligraphy trim, with pricing ranging from an MSRP of $41,399 to $54,899 Canadian—not including a destination charge of $1,925. For this review, we evaluated a Palisade Ultimate Calligraphy, which is priced at the top end of that spectrum. | Skipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.0 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4127 lbs | 4271 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.1 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 198.4 in |
Width | 77.8 in | 78.7 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1605 lbs | 1173 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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