For the 2019 model, the MDX boasts an upgraded interior refinement, but it still lacks a bit in this department, especially when we compare it with what the competitors have to offer. That being said, new features include available authentic Desert Olive Ash wood trim, high-contrast seat and door panel stitching, and contrasting front seat side garnishes. Driver and front passenger seats now feature standard 4-way power lumbar adjustments, while the Technology and Entertainment packages receive an updated second-row seat configuration, allowing easy passage to the third row. Being a mid-size crossover SUV, the MDX is decently spacious, but its competitors are even roomier, especially in the 3rd row. Speaking about 3rd row, the MDX is a bit of a squeeze, especially for tall adults, but is not a deal-breaker in any way.
With the decent build quality and satisfactory quality of materials, it is the design of the interior where it is a bit of a stretch, especially the funky-looking dashboard. Although it might look pretty unique, the design might not be for everyone. One such example is the dual-screen setup of the infotainment, which is pretty unintuitive and difficult to use as well.
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Models
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2019 Acura MDX
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2019 Audi Q7
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2019 Volvo XC90
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2019 Infiniti QX60
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Seating 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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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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38.1 / 61.1 / 41.4
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39.9 / 59.5 / 41.7
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38.9 / 57.7 / 40.9
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40.7 / 60.3 / 42.2
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Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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38.3 / 59.1 / 38.5
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38.8 / 58.5 / 38.8
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38.5 / 56.5 / 37.0
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38.2 / 60.4 / 41.7
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Third Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; in inches)
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35.6 / 54.7 / 28.1
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35.9 / 49.4 / 29.2
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36.3 / 46.9 / 31.9
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36.5 / 57.1 / 30.8
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Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)
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15.0
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14.8
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41.8
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15.8
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Max Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)
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68.4
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69.9
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85.7
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76.5
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The interior dimensions of the four cars are very similar in the first and second rows. The Infiniti is taller and offers more legroom and headroom upfront. In the second row, however, one cannot tell the difference between these four cars. The third row is where Volvo and Infiniti shine, which is larger comparatively. The 2019 Acura MDX is the least impressive in the competition, especially the legroom in the 3rd row. In the cargo area, the Volvo XC90 offers the most space at 41.8 cu-ft, whereas the other three are very similar. The maximum cargo space is seen on the Volvo again, and the Acura has the least maximum cargo space. Some of the noteworthy interior features are:
- Sports seats with premium leather and trim
- Power adjustable front seats with power-adjustable lumbar support
- Front and 2nd-row heated seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Driver seat memory functionality
- Heated steering wheel
What’s there to keep you entertained?
The base 2019 MDX starts with a humble set-up for the infotainment system with an 8-speaker sound system. It does get that gimmicky dual 7” touchscreen display setup as standard. It has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration as standard, along with all your necessary connectivity features like Bluetooth, USB ports, and AUX ports. The Technology trim upgrades the music system to a more premium 10-speaker setup with HD radio. It remains mostly the same for the top-spec Advance trim, which adds two additional USB ports for the 3rd row. The center console does not have a very button-heavy layout, which might be an issue due to the fact that the UI of the infotainment system is not very intuitive to learn and use. Unfortunately, it does not come with a Wi-Fi hotspot, or even wireless phone charging, which is a bit of a miss, especially for a 2019 luxury SUV. Some of the highlight features of the infotainment system include:
- Dual 7” touchscreen infotainment display
- Bluetooth connectivity
- USB connectivity
- AUX connectivity
- 8-speaker / 10-speaker music system
- In-built navigation
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Smartphone integration
- Rear entertainment system available with the Entertainment package
