Sport Hybrid

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datechboss101

Discussion Starter · 5 d ago

I know @mrgold35 praises about the Sport Hybrid, but any inputs on it, especially long term? Thinking about getting one if the bank allows me to buy one. Looking at 19-20 Advance Sport Hybrid, as that is in my price range. This will be a commuter as my 2017 MDX Tech will be my weekend toy.

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zhouye2015

· #2 · 5 d ago

Really? 2 identical looking MDXs?

Donn0128

· #3 · 5 d ago

Lots of cars better for a commuter. As far as I have read most love the sport hybrid.

datechboss101

Discussion Starter · #4 · 5 d ago

zhouye2015 said:
Really? 2 identical looking MDXs?

Yes. If you are on the web version of this forum, you’ll see my signature says 2 similar/identical Rogues. A 2016 Rogue and a 2019 Rogue.

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datechboss101

Discussion Starter · #5 · 5 d ago

Donn0128 said:
Lots of cars better for a commuter. As far as I have read most love the sport hybrid.

Looked at the commuter market. New accord sport is like $40k and lacking heated seats. Any toyota has a $3k markup (something I’m not willing to pay). I priced insurance already, and Acura is cheaper.

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eureka1234

· #6 · 5 d ago

Too short a period of ownership of a 2020 MDX hybrid tech pack (bought a month ago), but spent a lot of time researching. I landed on the MDX hybrid by cross shopping against Volvo Hybrids and BMWs which are geared toward hybrid adding performance over fuel economy. Considered a new MDX, but it is much larger and feels larger than the MDX hybrid with it's adaptive suspension. MDX hybrid is a value buy. Planning to add/retrofit a heated steering wheel, which is the only option that is missing from Advance pack for us. Other threads and forums have very few complaints or issues mentioned.

When researching for a three row SUV for longer road trips, all my research kept circling back to the MDX, and the hybrid is the better version of the MDX.

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tbm5690

· #7 · 5 d ago

Per your sig you have a Civic? Why don't you commute in that?

mrgold35

· #8 · 5 d ago

The big advantage of the hybrid over the 3.5L MDX is the city mpgs and extra hp/tq from 3 electric motors. The electronic dampers, extremely smooth 7DCT, regen braking/tq vectoring for super duper sh-awd w/ or w/o engine power, and Sport IDS mode makes the Sport Hybrid very responsive with performance and secure handling.

The Sport Hybrid big city fuel economy advantage comes out about even with the 3.5L sh-awd at hwy speeds. The fwd 3.5L is probably the best a hwy mpgs. I seem to get consistent mpgs in city/combined/hwy mileage with 350-425 miles per fill up (lifetime 25 mpg avg, low 21 mpg, max 28 mpg). I only take a hit with mpgs in a stiff headwind or extremely cold weather with all heaters on with limited to no EV mode because of pulling too much power (steering wheel heater, seat heat, side mirrors heat, windshield heater, rear defogger, cabin heat).

The fwd 3.5L MDX would probably be better overall if you do a ton of hwy driving. The Sport Hybrid would come out on top if you do mostly city stop/go driving for work or errands. The Sport Hybrid does get better mpgs the worst the stop/go rush hour traffic.

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tahiti5701

· #9 · 5 d ago

Received my 2019 Hybrid in Sept. of 2018. Lifetime mpg 27.7. It has just over 53,000 miles, and in the almost 5 years of ownership, I've had fluid changes and 1 recall. That's it. Love the extra power in Sport+ mode. Has been the most reliable car I've ever owned.

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datechboss101

Discussion Starter · #10 · 5 d ago

tbm5690 said:
Per your sig you have a Civic? Why don't you commute in that?

So commuting in a stick shift type r in orlando traffic is a great idea, especially on I-4, lol. I put it in there cuz I was planning on buying it as a weekend toy, not realizing the amount of incompetent idiots on the road trying to crash into my MDX. It gotten worse here with these types of drivers. Hence why I am looking for a daily that is good on fuel and is in my price range. Plus there is only 1000 type Rs making it state side for the 2023 model year.

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mvl

· #11 · 5 d ago (Edited)

Love the MDX hybrid, but for a commuter you could check out an Integra as it has better mileage. 6mt has markups but the cvt is easier to commute with and probably can be bought far below msrp, possibly even CPO. Just had a loaner non-tech model and it would be a perfectly acceptable commuter and got about 30mpg. Traffic jam assist is fantastic.

Still not sure why any other car would be less prone to not at fault accidents vs your 17 mdx. If the thinking is that the 17 has mostly depreciated and is basically free to own if undriven then I guess it makes sense.

Icculus

· #12 · 4 d ago

MDX as a weekend toy? MDX hardly defines "weekend toy." Usually that's something like a Miata, Boxster, or S2000... but to each their own!

andysinnh

· #13 · 4 d ago

I can't speak for the Hybrid MDX - but having a Hybrid RLX in the family, I can say that you may want to consider that for commuting, especially if you have a lot of stop and go driving where the hybrid will be activated frequently. My wife has an '18 Hybrid RLX and can get upwards of 35mpg in lower-speed commuting. And that car is a BLAST to drive when you hit the loud pedal. Don't get me wrong - I love my '19 MDX non-Hybrid. But given that the MDX Hybrid only has the 3.0L v6 - and is a bigger vehicle overall than the RLX - it doesn't really give you the same positive feeling while driving.... Just my $.02.

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datechboss101

Discussion Starter · #14 · 4 d ago

Icculus said:
MDX as a weekend toy? MDX hardly defines "weekend toy." Usually that's something like a Miata, Boxster, or S2000... but to each their own!

Yes. A weekend toy. I’ve been modding my MDX ever since the warranty ran out. And of course it barely defines as a weekend toy, but it literally checks out as an attainable dream car for me. I also tend to keep this one for a long time. If other people can stop driving like maniacs and actually give a crap about their surroundings and other people on the road, then I would literally pull the trigger on the Type R, no questions asked.

I still do look at S2000s but they are overpriced for mint condition (like $60k+), and anything in my price range is stupidly clapped out with like 300k miles on the odo with way too many previous owners. Miata, well its just small for a large guy like me; would barely fit.

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tbm5690

· #15 · 4 d ago

datechboss101 said:
So commuting in a stick shift type r in orlando traffic is a great idea, especially on I-4, lol. I put it in there cuz I was planning on buying it as a weekend toy, not realizing the amount of incompetent idiots on the road trying to crash into my MDX. It gotten worse here with these types of drivers. Hence why I am looking for a daily that is good on fuel and is in my price range. Plus there is only 1000 type Rs making it state side for the 2023 model year.

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So buy something fun and fast with an auto that gets good mileage or get the Type R and don't skip leg day 😆

datechboss101

Discussion Starter · #16 · 3 d ago

tbm5690 said:
So buy something fun and fast with an auto that gets good mileage or get the Type R and don't skip leg day

Oh lord, you need to drive the roads here in Orlando, to understand what I am saying. Nobody seems to know how to drive here. Interstate 4 still holds the title as the most deadliest road in the country. Average fatality per mile is like ~1.3/mile over a 126 mile stretch. Sure I can get a 1000 whp family hauler to daily around in, but some idiot will just cut me off and brake check me, or will go slow af or just cruise the same speed as the dude on the slow lane. Most of the forum here knows how bad the drivers are here in Orlando.

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mrgold35

· #17 · 3 d ago

It seems the 18-20 MDX Sport Hybrid would be the weekend driver and the 17 fwd MDX would be the commuter vehicle if you still have the hybrid on your list. As of now, Acura isn't making any more Sport Hybrids and they do command a higher price compared to a similar tech or adv 3.5L sh-awd version.

There are a few updates over the 3.5L 17 MDX like the updated info-tainment graphics, Carplay, more wood trim, painted bumper trim, updated chrome seat controls, extra ELS speaker (Adv), Acuralink still available, rain sensing wipers, auto dimming side mirrors (adv), 360 camera (Adv), LED fogs (Adv), standard 8yr/100,000 mile warranty of EV components, 87-91 octane Port injection 3.0L engine without worrying about carbon build-up on intake valves, and no governor on the hybrid if you need to go +120 mph. The 4yr/50,000 miles basic warranty might still be available for a 2020 model if you wanted to add Acuracare or find any issues a few months down the road.

Vann

· #18 · 10 h ago

I owned a 2002 Honda s2000 ap1 for 17 years, only had 47k miles on it, only thing I regret was selling it right when COVID shutdown happened. But anyways, the point is, if you slapped some super sticky summer tires on a MDX hybrid, it could be a very entertaining weekend vehicle like an s2000, besides the ability to put down the convertible top.

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