When you’re looking for a luxury midsize SUV for your upscale lifestyle, you have options, including the 2024 Lexus RX or the 2024 Acura MDX. While both these SUVs have attractive and premium features, the Lexus RX stands out with its ultra-elegant and futuristic design, high-performance engines, and advanced safety system. In this comprehensive comparison guide written by our team at Longo Lexus in El Monte, California, we share the details of these two luxury SUVs so you can decide which one best fits your needs.
Trims and Exterior Design
Modern design meets dynamic aerodynamics in both the Lexus RX and Acura MDX SUVs. While each SUV has similarities in their designs, they also have notable differences.
Lexus RX
Lexus offers the RX in five trims:
- RX 350.
- RX 350 Premium.
- RX 350 Premium+.
- RX 350 Luxury.
- RX 350 F Sport Handling AWD.
You’ll notice the bold appearance of the RX with its large nose, intriguing rectangular-shaped LED headlights, and massive dropped fascia with dual air scoops on either side. Eye-catching exterior colors that make the Lexus RX pop include Copper Crest, Matador Red Mica, and Nori Green Pearl. The Lexus RX also comes as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and a performance-oriented model. Contact our team to learn more about these specific models.
Acura MDX
The Acura MDX has unusual names for the six trims, the MDX, Technology Package, A-Spec Package, Advance Package, Type S, and the Type S Advance. This vehicle is a three-row luxury SUV with a conservative exterior design with long, clean lines and a striking front-end style with the Acura’s distinct grille and sporty-looking air scoops. Exterior color choices include options such as Apex Blue Pearl, Performance Red Pearl, or Lunar Silver Metallic.
Powertrains and Performance
Whether you’re cruising down the freeway on a road trip or winding up mountain roads to go skiing, you’ll appreciate the power and handling of these two SUVs with the Lexus RX shining with its advanced performance dynamics.
Lexus RX
Anyone will appreciate the power of the Lexus RX. Under the hood of this SUV is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. A smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission and traction-grabbing all-wheel drive come standard across the lineup. Enjoy interactive driving control over varying terrain with the Drive Mode Select system that includes Normal, ECO, Sport, and Custom modes.
Acura MDX
You have two engine options for the Acura MDX. Under the hood of the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive trims, you’ll find a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with an output of 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. The Type S ups the power with a 3.0-liter V-6 engine that delivers 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission completes the powertrains.
Interior Features
Undeniably, the Lexus RX and Acura MDX come with elegant interiors integrated with premium materials and accents with the Lexus RX coming ahead with superb features that surpass the Acura MDX.
Lexus RX
The Lexus RX is a two-row SUV that can fit up to five people comfortably. The attention to detail in the seating materials, ergonomic design, and comfort conveniences are outstanding such as NuLuxe or perforated leather trim, multi-adjustable power front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, and black open-pore wood trim found on the upper levels.
Acura MDX
With three rows of seats, the Acura MDX can hold up to seven people, ideal for family road trips. Seating materials range from perforated leather trim with contrast stitching to premium leather trim with contrast stitching and piping. The two lower trims come with heated front seats, while the upper trims have heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row seats on select trims.
Innovative Technologies
Technology features abound in both these SUVs with the Lexus RX’s premium sound system and infotainment system standing out from others in this category.
Lexus RX
You’ll find the new Lexus Interface infotainment system on the 2024 RX with a 9.8-inch or 14-inch interactive touch screen. Drive Connect with navigation and Destination Assist come standard with the infotainment system as does Wi-Fi Connect, Remote Connect, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. You’ll appreciate having Lexus Service Connect. This system transmits important information about your vehicle to you and your local dealership so you can receive timely vehicle health updates and status reports.
Acura MDX
The MDX comes with Acura’s latest infotainment system with a large 12.3-inch touch screen that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, in-dash navigation, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. A wireless charging pad and an ELS premium stereo system come standard across the lineup. For the A-Spec Package and higher trims, this SUV comes with an in-cabin intercom system for seamless communication between the front and back row occupants.
Advanced Driver-Assist Systems
Lexus and Acura take safety seriously and equip their vehicles with the latest advanced driver-assist systems.
Lexus RX
All trims of the RX come standard with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. Key features of this safety system include:
- Dynamic radar cruise control.
- A pre-collision system with pedestrian detection.
- A lane mitigation system.
- Intelligent high-beam headlights.
- Road sign assist.
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
- Parking assist with automatic braking.
Acura MDX
All trims of the MDX come standard with AcuraWatch advanced safety and driver assist technologies that include:
- A collision mitigation braking system with advanced pedestrian detection.
- Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow.
- A lane mitigation system.
- Traffic jam assist and traffic sign recognition.
- A forward collision warning system with automatic emergency braking.
Experience the Luxury of the 2024 Lexus RX Today
The 2024 Lexus RX stands out as the more luxurious and premium midsize SUV with attractive features anyone will appreciate. To learn more about the key features of this handsome SUV, stop by our dealership at 3530 N. Peck Rd. in El Monte for a test drive. Feel free to explore our inventory of other new Lexus models and ask our team about the details of the Lexus RX hybrid and plug-in hybrid PHEV.
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