All told, the system puts out a respectable 321 horsepower and 289 pound - feet of torque, besting the 290 horses and 267 pound - feet of twist put out by the slightly larger gas engine in
the standard MDX.
The MDX Sport Hybrid follows last year's launch of
the standard MDX, which sports a new grille signalling a new performance era for Acura cars.
Not exact matches
Curiously, the
standard six - speed automatic transmission remains, despite the fact that the larger 2016 Acura
MDX crossover gained a nine - speed automatic transmission for its 3.5 - liter V - 6.
Standard - spec
MDX models feature a 3.5 - liter V - 6 paired with a nine - speed automatic.
The 2017
MDX also features a raft of
standard and available active safety systems, including the so - called AcuraWatch package, which features automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, lane keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and low - speed follow.
To that end, the
MDX adds a
standard electric parking brake with auto - hold, automatic high beams, satellite radio, and four USB ports scattered around the cabin.
The real kicker is the AcuraWatch suite of active safety and driver assistance tech, which comes
standard on every 2017 Acura
MDX, including front - wheel - drive versions.
Acura's so - called Super Handling All - Wheel Drive (SH - AWD) system is
standard on the
MDX.
The Acura
MDX is known for its reliability, its
standard SH - AWD system that can shuttle torque from one wheel or another to improve traction and performance, and its seven passenger seating (with just over 90 cubic feet of total cargo space).
The AcuraWatch suite of driver assistance is
standard on every
MDX, and includes collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and road departure mitigation.
For 2017, the Acura
MDX makes its AcuraWatch safety suite
standard on every
MDX sold (about 60,000 a year); no longer is it a $ 1,500 option you can ignore or miss when you go shopping.
The
MDX Sport Hybrid comes
standard with all - wheel - drive, three - row seating, LED headlights and even adaptive cruise control.
The vehicle's
standard Acura Watch suite of technology helps the
MDX keep up with rival vehicles.
All
MDX models are equipped with a wealth of
standard features, including a dual - screen system with an 8 - inch display and 7 - inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, four USB ports, Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free, satellite radio, and an eight - speaker audio system.
The current generation of
MDX luxury crossover SUVs come
standard equipped with a 3.5 - liter V6, and Acura's SH - AWD system is available for all - weather confidence.
Critical Knowledge: 2010
MDX: Acura's midsize luxury SUV gets a mid-life makeover with minor styling modifications, a new transmission, revised suspension, and a bunch of new technology.2010 RDX: This turbocharged compact crossover SUV has revised styling, added
standard equipment, upgraded technology features, and a new front - wheel - drive model with a lower price tag and better fuel economy.2010 RL: Other than a color shuffle, the Acura RL carries over without change after a significant freshening in 2009.
Base
MDXs have a fairly high level of
standard equipment, including leather upholstery, heated power front seats, power liftgate, sunroof, rearview camera, keyless entry / starting, and LED headlights.
The exclusive styling of the leather seats reflects our dedication to craftsmanship and comes
standard in every
MDX.
With its three rows of seating,
standard V6 power, and wealth of comfort, convenience, and safety features, the
MDX has been a favorite for over 20 years.
Safety is so important now for a premium car or SUV, not to mention so affordable, that with the 2017 Acura
MDX refresh, the midsize SUV now makes
standard the driver assists formerly in the AcuraWatch package.
Also
standard on the 2017
MDX are automatic (parking) brake hold, auto high beam headlamps, satellite radio, and four 2.5 - amp USB jacks able to charge tablets as well as phones.
Like the Outlander, the Acura
MDX comes with a driver's knee airbag as
standard equipment, and it also features a blind spot monitoring system as well as a lane departure warning system to help keep the SUV pointed straight and true.
Buick says the seven - passenger midsize luxury SUV offers more three - row space — more specifically, 5.6 more inches of
standard legroom than an Acura
MDX, 4.5 inches more than an Audi Q7, and nearly three inches more than an Infiniti QX60.
The AcuraWatch suite of safety equipment is
standard on all
MDXs; it includes adaptive cruise control with low - speed - follow functionality, forward collision - mitigation system, lane - departure warning, blind - spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane - keep assist.
If it helps the driver drive more safely, it's now
standard on the 2017
MDX.
A perennial best - seller, for 2018, the
MDX features
standard AcuraWatch ™, a redesigned user interface with support for Apple CarPlay ™ and Android Auto ™ as well as two new eye - catching red exterior colors.
For 2018, the
MDX features
standard AcuraWatch ™, a redesigned user interface with support for Apple CarPlay ™ and Android Auto ™ as well as two new eye - catching red exterior colors.
AcuraWatch is offered as
standard equipment on all 2017
MDX and 2017 RLX models, and available on all 2017 Acura sedans and SUVs.
The
MDX comes
standard with a very generous assortment of
standard features.
According to Lincoln, the MKT has more
standard horsepower than the Audi Q7 and Acura
MDX, while returning significantly better mileage than both.
The top - of - the - line EX starts at $ 29,270 (top - of - the - line
MDX starts at $ 39,000) and includes as
standard such items as air conditioning, AM / FM stereo with in - dash CD player, dual body - colored power mirrors, power windows, power locks, rear - window wiper / washer / defroster, eight - way power driver's seat, front and side air bags and steering - wheel mounted audio controls.
The 2017 Acura
MDX also benefits from increased
standard luxury and technology features, including an Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold, Auto High Beam headlights, SiriusXM Radio 2.0, four 2.5 - amp USB charging ports and capless fuel filler.
The AcuraWatch safety suite is now
standard on all
MDX.
In total, the
MDX has a host of
standard passive and active safety features.
Smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are
standard on the
MDX and not available at all on the RX.
A
Standard front - wheel drive
MDX starts at $ 44,200.
For all its performance, the
MDX's V - 6 is also very clean as it meets EPA TIER 2 - BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV emission
standards, and it has close - coupled catalytic converters to ensure efficient cold - start emissions control.
For 2009, the
MDX's power rear tailgate feature is
standard equipment with the Technology and Sport packages - previously the power rear tailgate was only available on the Entertainment Package.
The
MDX earns high marks for its ride and handling and has been refreshed for 2017, with updated styling along with
standard AcuraWatch safety technology suite on all models.
This means that your personal
MDX promises not only to be built to the same exacting
standards as every other
MDX, it will also be unique.
Both the Acura
MDX and the Lexus RX offer a good combination of features to keep passengers happy and cargo easily stowed, but the difference comes in the
standard third - row found in the
MDX.
Acura's suite of advanced safety systems, AcuraWatch, is
standard on all
MDX models, bringing with it collision - mitigation automatic braking, lane - keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, road departure mitigation and more.
The
MDX is also likely to remain in that position for at least a little bit longer, especially since it's been fitted with a newly
standard nine - speed automatic transmission.
AcuraWatch is now
standard on every
MDX and includes Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control.
Acura claims the 2017
MDX is the first luxury SUV to offer these advanced safety features as
standard.
The
MDX moves into the electric power steering realm, with the weight adjustable via the
standard Integrated Dynamics System.
The Sport Hybrid version of the
MDX will also offer active dampers, an electric servo braking system and four different driving modes — all items that won't be found in the
standard gasoline - engined models — with the Integrated Dynamics System using nine different systems in the vehicle to offer a greater range of selectable driving characteristics for the driver.
The
MDX is the very first SUV in its class to apply a comprehensive suite of innovative driver assistive technologies as
standard equipment on every grade, helping to make it one of the safest three - row SUVs.
Why Edmunds Recommends the 2017 Acura
MDX: The
MDX is a luxury crossover that's built to a higher
standard than three - row family crossovers such as the Honda Pilot and is available with more premium features, but it's not quite as stylish or traditionally luxurious as its competitors listed below.
We've given
MDX the most premium content in its 16 - year history, including
standard leather seats, available natural wood accents and second - row captain's chairs.