“Our associates at the East Liberty Auto Plant are incredibly excited to showcase their expertise in craftsmanship and quality as they begin mass production of Acura’s new flagship model, the 2022 MDX,” said Plant General Manager Jun Jayaraman. “To fulfill its new role as the flagship model of the Acura brand, we had a clear focus on taking MDX to a higher level, a true revolution, that would evoke passion, excitement, and emotion like never before,” added Tom Nguyen, global development leader of the MDX.
To assure top build quality on the new MDX, the East Liberty plant received several upgrades, including a 5,000-ton servo (stamping) press, which creates sharper stamping for the hood and body panels. Acura says the fourth-generation MDX’s body is stiffer in every measure thanks to a high-accuracy body weld process and new high-performance adhesive.
