Acura MDX - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

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Find everything you need to know about the Acura MDX here, along with expert reviews, specs, photos, videos and more.
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Our Rating3.9/5
Price$49,550 - $73,200
Engine3.5-liter 6-cylinder / 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder
Horsepower290 hp / 355 hp
Torque267 lb-ft / 354 lb-ft
DrivetrainFWD / AWD

Pros

Sharp looks, smooth V6, excellent ELS sound system

Cons

Miserable infotainment, cramped third row, Type S is pricey

Bottom Line

The Acura MDX is one of the original luxury crossovers, and the latest model continues to offer a solid blend of style, tech, and performance in an affordable package.

2022 Acura MDX Review: A Fitter Flagship

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It’s going to be a while before AutoGuide can pit the 2022 Acura MDX against the competition. Before that, I can tell you it certainly offers more sure-footed grip than one alternative: my own two legs.

Picture the scene: a marginally snowy industrial cul-de-sac. I’ve parked up the shiny new 2022 Acura MDX in an attempt to capture the final few minutes of golden sunset. As I frantically circle around the big red three-row, trying to find the best angle to show off its sharp looks, I unknowingly dart over a patch of ice. It’s a patch the Acura barely even hinted at mere seconds ago, but that doesn’t stop me from doing an impromptu impression of Harry heading up the front steps at the McCallister residence in Home Alone.

Okay, easy first win for the MDX versus my lack of seasonal awareness. But what about the three-row SUV crowd? This is a tough segment, with a deep lineup of talent. Now the de facto flagship of the Acura brand, the MDX has big shoes to fill: the previous model remained a volume leader in the segment its whole run. Can the 2022 model hold its ground?

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Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Acura MDX Comparison

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Three rows of seats, image-focused, and 290-horsepower naturally aspirated V6 engines.

The all-new Acura MDX and the first Jeep Grand Cherokee L are two very different ways of building an entry-luxury SUV, but they are also surprisingly similar in many ways. They also ring in at nearly the same price, depending on how they’re equipped. We’re taking a look at how the two different SUVs compare, and which one is right for you.

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Acura MDX vs Lexus RX: Which Japanese Luxury Crossover is Right For You?

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When we say that the competition in the crossover market is stiff, we don’t mean that it’s tough only in the compact to mid-size and affordable class.

We mean the competition is tough across the board. Be it compact crossover market with cars like the Kia Seltos and Mazda CX-30 or the luxury mid-size market, like the ones we have here.

Acura has completely redesigned the MDX for the 2022 model year and is arguably the best Japanese luxury mid-sizer out there. The Lexus RX on the other hand soldiers on and continues to find buyers despite being relatively unchanged since 2015. So is the Acura MDX the new benchmark or can the Lexus RX still hold its ground despite the Acura’s onslaught. And if you’re looking for a Japanese luxury mid-sizer, which of the two should you choose?

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Detailed Specs

Price$49,550 - $73,200
Engine3.5-liter 6-cylinder / 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder
Horsepower290 hp / 355 hp
Torque267 lb-ft / 354 lb-ft
DrivetrainFWD / AWD
Transmission10AT
Fuel Economy (city/mpg)17–19 mpg / 21–25 mpg
Cargo Capacity 16.3–18.1 cu ft

Our Final Verdict

Acura MDX

Overall

3.9

Performance8.0
Features7.0
Comfort8.0
Quality and Styling8.0
Value8.0
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