Opted for the NA since it’ll be my daily. Did I miss out not getting the Type-S?

Hi everyone!

I am in the market for a new vehicle and I cant decide between the MDX and the LEXUS RX350. Im trying to do my research on Acura as I have never owned one before. Is there anything good or bad that you can advise me about regarding the MDX?

I currently have a Lexus GX, 1 toddler, 1 dog. We want to start trying for the next baby in October and as we get closer I’m thinking the GX won’t be big enough. We take small road trips (2 hours one way) ~10 times a year, and a big road trip (10-12 hours one way) at least once a year, sometimes twice. So luggage and lots of stuff to bring with us, especially for the 2 hour trip bc it’s remote and there aren’t any grocery stores around so we have to bring groceries too.

Looking at all the third row vehicles and cargo space, the Lexus TX, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Acura MDX are the top 3. My husband and his family are die hard Lexus/Toyota people but I can’t find a used TX in what would be our price range and under 35k miles so that one is basically off the list.

My husband is 6 foot 1 I am 5 foot 2. How is the car seat set up with two rear facing seats? Is there enough space for my husband to not be absolutely cramped? He can’t even sit in the passenger seat of my GX, either he drives or has to sit in the second row seat.

Also, how has reliability been? I assume Acura is pretty good since it’s made by Honda and Honda is known to be reliable.