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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had a similar list of cars and needs (short people, comfy seats, did not need larger 3rd row) and ended up with a 2yo MDX and I *love* it.  Honestly one thing that pushed me over the edge was how comfortable the driver's seat was, both to sit and to get into.  The Pilot was quite nice except that it just felt like driving a conversion van or rental moving truck or something.  The MDX is noticeably shorter than the Pilot or the Grand Cherokee: https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/acura-mdx-2021-suv-vs-toyota-grand-highlander-2023-suv/

We also sprung for the 360 cameras and features like adaptive cruise with lane holding, etc.  I'm very glad I did - they are SO nice.

Also the MDX can be a 7 seater with captains chairs in the middle!  We almost always leave the middle seat folded as an arm rest/console, but we have used it to carry 7 people a couple of times.  (And the 2rd row captains chairs have seat heaters, which my kids have really appreciated the last couple of weeks.)[/quote]

OP: the drivers seat of the mdx was the most comfortable of all the seats, agreed. The trunk is smaller than others but not so small it’s a deal breaker [b](Ford Explorer trunk was shockingly too small).[/b] The issue we had with the mdx was how you access the 3rd row. I don’t want to have to climb over the middle seat to clip in the dogs in the 3rd row. If you access the third row by sliding the 2nd row captains chairs down and forward, the space to access row 3 is very narrow. Access is easier in other suv options. Would be fine for a little kid to climb in but somewhat tricky if you’re trying to buckle in a dog (or toddler) into a seat back there. But maybe my teens wouldn’t mind helping and it’s only occasionally that all 4 humans and 2 dogs need to be in the car together. Definitely hoping to get 2nd row heated seats (this weather has it top of mind). I think all the options offer that on higher trim levels. I suspect I will like how the mdx drives better than some other contenders. [/quote]
But it has better 3rd row seating, doesn't it? Typically aren't going to get both a roomy 3rd row and a large trunk in a mid-sized SUV without extended length.[/quote]

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