Acura MDX: price, MDX Type S, Sport Hybrid and every generation

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2026 Acura MDX is a three-row luxury SUV priced from $51,800 to $75,850 before a $1,550 destination charge. Most trims use a 290-hp 3.5L V6 with a 10-speed automatic; the MDX Type S has a 355-hp turbocharged V6. SH-AWD models tow up to 5,000 lbs. The 2017–2020 MDX Sport Hybrid was the only hybrid MDX.

Type
Three-row midsize luxury SUV
Price (MSRP)
$51,800–$75,850 (2026 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,550 destination (Acura pricing release of Sept 1, 2026); $53,350–$77,400 including it. Lowest = MDX FWD, highest = MDX Type S with Advance Package. MSRPs are unchanged from the May 2025 launch pricing; only destination rose from $1,350.[1][2]
Powertrains
MDX 3.5L V6 (FWD), MDX 3.5L V6 (SH-AWD), MDX Type S · 290–355 hp
Towing
up to 5,000 lb (Maximum with SH-AWD, including Type S, per Acura's 2025 MDX specifications. Front-wheel-drive MDX models are rated 3,500 lbs.)[3]
Current generation
4th generation, 2022–present

2026 Acura MDX price and trims

Acura sells the MDX as a base model plus packages. Every trim except the Type S uses the 290-hp 3.5L V6; only the base MDX and Technology Package offer front-wheel drive. Since the 2025 refresh the Type S comes only with the Advance Package. Prices below are from Acura's Sept. 1, 2026 release and match the May 2025 launch MSRPs.[1][2][7]

Acura MDX trims with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2026)Powertrain
MDX (FWD)$51,800excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $53,350 incl. destination3.5L V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic, FWD[1][3][4]
MDX (SH-AWD)$54,000excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $55,550 incl. destination3.5L V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic, SH-AWD[1][3][4]
MDX with Technology Package (FWD)$57,200excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $58,750 incl. destination3.5L V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic, FWD[1][3][4]
MDX with Technology Package (SH-AWD)$59,400excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $60,950 incl. destination3.5L V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic, SH-AWD[1][3][4]
MDX A-Spec$62,400excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $63,950 incl. destination3.5L V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic, SH-AWD[1][3][4]
MDX with Advance Package$66,900excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $68,450 incl. destination3.5L V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic, SH-AWD[1][3][4][7]
MDX A-Spec with Advance Package$68,900excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $70,450 incl. destination3.5L V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic, SH-AWD[1][3][4][7]
MDX Type S with Advance Package$75,850excl. $1,550 destination (2026 MY, Sept. 1, 2026 pricing); $77,400 incl. destination3.0L turbo V6 (355 hp, 354 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic, SH-AWD[1][3][4][7]

Every MDX trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Acura MDX engines, horsepower and mpg

Horsepower and torque are from Acura's 2025 MDX specifications (the 2026 pricing releases do not restate output). EPA ratings are 2026 figures; every MDX requires premium (91-octane) fuel and holds 18.5 gallons.

Acura MDX powertrains with Acura-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
MDX 3.5L V6 (FWD)MDX, MDX with Technology Package3.5L V6, SOHC i-VTEC[3][1][4]29026710-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19/26/222026 MY[4]
MDX 3.5L V6 (SH-AWD)MDX, MDX with Technology Package, MDX A-Spec, MDX with Advance Package, MDX A-Spec with Advance Package3.5L V6, SOHC i-VTEC[3][1][4]29026710-speed automaticSuper Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)19/25/212026 MY[4]
MDX Type SMDX Type S with Advance Package3.0L twin-scroll turbocharged V6, DOHC[3][1][4]35535410-speed automatic with rev-matching downshiftsSH-AWD17/21/192026 MY[4]

Output is as rated by Acura; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Acura MDX vs RDX: size, power and price

The MDX is Acura's three-row SUV and the RDX its two-row compact SUV; both use a 10-speed automatic.[3][18][1][19][4][20][14][21]

Acura MDX vs RDX: size, power and price
MDX (2026)RDX (2026)
Seating7 passengers5 passengers
Engine3.5L V6 or 3.0L turbo V6 (Type S)2.0L turbo four-cylinder
Horsepower / torque290 hp / 267 lb-ft (Type S 355 / 354)272 hp / 280 lb-ft
DriveFWD or SH-AWDSH-AWD standard
Length / wheelbase198.4 in / 113.8 in187.4 in / 108.3 in
Cargo behind 2nd row (std)39.1 cu ft29.5 cu ft
Max towing5,000 lbs (SH-AWD)1,500 lbs
EPA mpg (AWD, city/hwy/comb)19/25/2121/27/23
MSRP before destination$51,800–$75,850$45,100–$54,850
  • The MDX costs $6,700 more to start but adds a third row and 3,500 lbs of extra tow rating.
  • The RDX makes more torque than the MDX V6 and is rated 2 mpg better combined with AWD.
  • MDX figures are from Acura's 2025 MDX specifications; RDX figures from its 2026 specifications.

MDX trims: Base, Technology, A-Spec, Advance and Type S

Acura sells the 2026 MDX as a base model plus packages: Technology, A-Spec, Advance, A-Spec with Advance, and Type S with Advance. Only the base MDX and the Technology Package can be had with front-wheel drive; SH-AWD adds $2,200 to either and is standard on everything above them.

In October 2026 Acura said the MDX, ADX and Integra will all receive "meaningful enhancements" for the 2027 model year, and that MDX sales were up more than 25% through the first nine months of 2026. Acura has not published 2027 MDX pricing.

  • MDX: $51,800 FWD / $54,000 SH-AWD
  • Technology Package: $57,200 FWD / $59,400 SH-AWD
  • A-Spec: $62,400
  • Advance Package: $66,900
  • A-Spec with Advance Package: $68,900
  • Type S with Advance Package: $75,850
  • All prices exclude the $1,550 destination charge
  • [1][14]

MDX Type S: what the extra money buys

The MDX Type S swaps the 3.5L V6 for a Type S-exclusive 3.0L turbocharged V6 rated 355 hp and 354 lb-ft, 65 hp more than the standard MDX. It was the first Acura SUV to wear the Type S badge.

Hardware unique to the Type S includes the first air suspension used on an Acura, retuned adaptive dampers, Brembo front brakes, 21-inch wheels and rev-matching downshifts. Since the 2025 model year it has come only with the Advance Package, which adds massaging front seats, a head-up display and a 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen system.

  • 355 hp / 354 lb-ft vs 290 hp / 267 lb-ft
  • Adaptive air suspension with auto leveling (ground clearance 6.7–9.4 in vs 7.3 in)
  • EPA 17/21/19 mpg vs 19/25/21 for a V6 SH-AWD MDX
  • Type S with Advance: $75,850 (2026)
  • [15][7][3]

How SH-AWD works on the MDX

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive is Acura's torque-vectoring system. It can send up to 70% of engine torque to the rear axle and up to 100% of that to either rear wheel, overdriving the outside rear wheel to help the SUV turn in.

Acura introduced SH-AWD on the 2005 RL. The MDX Type S uses the newest mechanical version, which Acura says reacts 30% faster and carries 40% more torque than the previous generation.[16]

Acura MDX hybrid: the 2017–2020 MDX Sport Hybrid

The MDX Sport Hybrid paired a 3.0L V6 with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and three electric motors, two of them driving the rear wheels in Acura's Sport Hybrid SH-AWD layout shared with the second-generation NSX. Acura rated it at 321 hp and 289 lb-ft.

EPA lists the MDX Sport Hybrid for the 2017–2020 model years at 26/27/27 mpg. The 2018 version started at $52,100 with the Technology Package and $58,150 with the Advance Package, before a $995 destination charge. The current MDX has no hybrid; Acura said in October 2026 that a new V6 hybrid powertrain is in development for its D-segment models.

  • 321 hp, 289 lb-ft total peak output
  • EPA 26/27/27 mpg (2017–2020)
  • Technology Package seats seven; Advance Package seats six with second-row captain's chairs
  • [11][17][14]

Acura MDX generations by year

Every US Acura MDX generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
4th generation2022–present3.5L V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft); MDX Type S 3.0L turbo V6 (355 hp, 354 lb-ft); 10-speed automaticRevealed in December 2020 as the brand flagship and on sale from early 2021 as a 2022 model, with the first double-wishbone front suspension used on an MDX. The MDX Type S followed in December 2021 at $66,700. The 2025 refresh added a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, Bang & Olufsen audio and an A-Spec with Advance Package, and made the Type S Advance-only.[5][6][7][8]
3rd generation2014–20203.5L direct-injected V6 (290 hp, 267 lb-ft); MDX Sport Hybrid 3.0L V6 three-motor hybrid (321 hp, 289 lb-ft, 2017–2020)An all-new platform and Acura's first direct-injected engine arrived for 2014. Front-wheel drive or SH-AWD were offered, and Acura's comparison sheet lists a 9-speed automatic for this generation. The 2018 MDX started at $44,200. EPA lists no 2021 MDX; the fourth generation arrived as a 2022 model.[9][10][11][5][8]
2nd generation2007–20133.7L V6 (300 hp, 275 lb-ft); 5-speed automatic, six-speed automatic from 2010A complete redesign with what was then the most powerful engine in Acura's history, paired with SH-AWD. A power tailgate became standard for 2009, and 2010 brought updated styling and a six-speed automatic.[9]
1st generation2001–20063.2L V6 (240 hp at launch; 260 hp and a 5-speed automatic from 2003; 265 hp from 2004)Acura calls the original MDX the first luxury SUV with standard third-row seating and the industry's first three-row SUV on a unibody platform. It was designed, engineered and built in the U.S. and named 2001 North American Truck of the Year. Output was re-stated as 253 hp for 2006 under a revised SAE standard.[9][12][13]

Acura MDX problems and recalls

The Acura MDX issues with the biggest consequences are recalls: 2001–2002 transmission gear failure, Takata air bag inflators on 2003–2006 models and the 2016–2020 connecting rod bearing recall (23V751). The 2022-on fourth generation adds Type S stalling software and a brake pedal pin fix. Run any MDX VIN for open campaigns before buying.

Documented Acura MDX issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
MDX Type S engine can stall from fuel-injection software (recall 25V031)[22]4th gen (2022–present)2022–2025 (Type S)Recall 25V031
Brake pedal pivot pin not secured (recall 25V391)[23]4th gen (2022–present)2023–2025Recall 25V391
Passenger seat weight sensor can crack and misfire air bags (recall 26V332)[24][25]4th gen (2022–present) and 3rd gen2017–2020, 2022–2026Recall 26V332
Center touchscreen can go blank, losing the rearview camera (recall 25V032)[26]4th gen (2022–present)2025Recall 25V032
Connecting rod bearing wear can damage the engine (recall 23V751)[27]3rd gen (2014–2020)2016–2020Recall 23V751
V6 fuel pump can lose performance and stall the engine (recall 19V060)[28]3rd gen (2014–2020)2016–2018Recall 19V060
Low-pressure fuel pump can fail (recalls 21V215 and 23V858)[29][30][31]3rd gen (2014–2020)2019–2020; other years by VINRecall 21V215
Timing belt teeth can separate (recall 19V298)[32]3rd gen (2014–2020)2018–2019Recall 19V298

All 19 documented MDX issues and 19 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Acura MDX?

The 2026 MDX runs from $51,800 (front-wheel drive) to $75,850 (Type S with Advance Package), before a $1,550 destination charge, per Acura's September 2026 pricing.

How much horsepower does the Acura MDX have?

The 3.5L V6 makes 290 hp and 267 lb-ft. The MDX Type S has a 3.0L turbocharged V6 rated 355 hp and 354 lb-ft.

Is there an Acura MDX hybrid?

Not currently. The MDX Sport Hybrid, a 321-hp three-motor hybrid, was sold for the 2017–2020 model years and rated 27 mpg combined by EPA.

How much can the Acura MDX tow?

Acura rates SH-AWD models, including the Type S, at 5,000 lbs and front-wheel-drive models at 3,500 lbs.

Is the MDX Type S only sold with the Advance Package?

Yes. Since the 2025 model year the Type S comes standard with the Advance Package; for 2026 it is $75,850 before destination.

When did the current MDX come out?

The fourth-generation MDX arrived as a 2022 model in early 2021, and the Type S followed in December 2021. It was refreshed for 2025.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Acura for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2026 Acura MDX Pricing & EPA Ratings (September 1, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  2. 2026 Acura MDX Pricing & EPA Ratings (May 21, 2025) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  3. 2025 Acura MDX Specifications & Features (May 28, 2024) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  4. EPA fuel economy ratings: 2026 Acura MDX — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  5. 2022 Acura MDX Debuts as New Brand Flagship (December 8, 2020) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  6. 2022 Acura MDX Type S Pricing Announced; Begins Arriving at Dealerships for the Holidays (December 16, 2021) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  7. The Best Gets Better: 2025 Acura MDX Receives Bolder Styling, Enhanced Tech and Bang & Olufsen Audio (April 9, 2024) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  8. EPA fuel economy ratings: 2020–2023 Acura MDX — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  9. Acura Model Chronology (November 7, 2012) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  10. 2018 Acura MDX Brings Updated Tech and Sporty Colors; A Perennial Best-Seller Gets Even Stronger (September 19, 2017) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  11. Electrified 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Arrives in Showrooms (January 31, 2018) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  12. Twenty Years of Design Innovation: Acura MDX (November 18, 2020) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  13. Acura Celebrates 40 Years of Precision Crafted Performance (March 27, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  14. Acura Shares Business Roadmap: Includes Three New Models Beginning with Adventure-Ready SUV in 2028 (October 13, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  15. Acura Type S Timeline and Milestones (April 11, 2023) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  16. Acura Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (May 22, 2024) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  17. EPA fuel economy ratings: 2017–2020 Acura MDX (incl. MDX Sport Hybrid) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  18. 2026 Acura RDX Specifications & Features (October 7, 2025) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  19. 2026 Acura RDX Pricing and EPA Ratings (September 1, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  20. EPA fuel economy ratings: 2026 Acura RDX — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  21. Refreshed 2025 Acura RDX Gains Sophisticated New Styling, Cabin Updates and Enhanced Technology (August 7, 2024) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
  22. NHTSA recall 25V031000: Engine Stall from Software Error — NHTSA
  23. NHTSA recall 25V391000: Brake Pedal May Shift Out of Position/FMVSS 108 & 135 — NHTSA
  24. NHTSA recall 26V332000: Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash — NHTSA
  25. NHTSA recall 24V064000: Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash — NHTSA
  26. NHTSA recall 25V032000: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 — NHTSA
  27. NHTSA recall 23V751000: Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear — NHTSA
  28. NHTSA recall 19V060000: Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall — NHTSA
  29. NHTSA recall 21V215000: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA
  30. NHTSA recall 23V858000: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA
  31. NHTSA recall 20V314000: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA
  32. NHTSA recall 19V298000: Timing Belt Teeth May Separate — NHTSA

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