SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | MDX | MDX SH-AWD |
| Engine Type | Direct Injection V-6 | Direct Injection V-6 |
| Displacement (liters) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 290 @ 6200 | 290 @ 6200 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) (SAE net) | 267 @ 4500 | 267 @ 4500 |
| Valvetrain | 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® | 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | • | • |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Throttle Control | Drive-by-Wire Throttle System | Drive-by-Wire Throttle System |
| Idle Stop | - | • |
| CARB Emissions Rating | ULEV-2 | ULEV-2 |
| Tune-Up Interval | 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups | 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups |
| DRIVETRAIN - TRANSMISSION | MDX | MDX SH-AWD |
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | - |
| Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) | - | • |
| 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | • | • |
| Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters | • | • |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.36 | 3.36 |
| 2nd | 2.09 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | 1.48 | 1.48 |
| 4th | 1.07 | 1.07 |
| 5th | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 6th | 0.56 | 0.56 |
| Reverse | 2.27 | 2.27 |
| Final Drive | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs with 350-lb Tongue Weight | 3500 lbs with 350-lb Tongue Weight* |
| * Towing capacity can be increased to 5000 lbs for MDX SH-AWD with dealer installed accessory | ||
| SUSPENSION - CHASSIS | MDX | MDX SH-AWD |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | • | • |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | • | • |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) | 24.0 / 25.4 | 25.0 / 26.5 |
| Amplitude Reactive Dampers | • | • |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | • | • |
| Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) | • | • |
| Agile Handling Assist Brake Vectoring System | • | • |
| Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in) | 12.6 / 13.0 | 12.6 / 13.0 |
| Aluminum Alloy Wheels | 18 x 8.0 Machine-Finished | 18 x 8.0 Machine-Finished |
| Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Technology Package) | 19 x 8.0 Machine Finished | 19 x 8.0 Machine Finished |
| Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Advance Package) | 19 x 8.0 | 19 x 8.0 |
| Tires | 245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season | 245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season |
| Tires (Technology and Advance Packages) | 245/55 R19 High-Performance All-Season | 245/55 R19 High-Performance All-Season |
| Steering Ratio | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft) | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | MDX | MDX SH-AWD |
| Wheelbase (in) | 111.0 | 111.0 |
| Length (in) | 193.6 | 193.6 |
| Height (in) | 67.6 | 67.6 |
| Width (in) | 77.2 | 77.2 |
| Track (in, front/rear) | 66.3 / 66.3 | 66.3 / 66.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in, unladen) | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Angle (Approach/ Departure/ Breakover) | 14.9°/ 19.4°/ 15.2° | 14.9°/ 19.4°/ 15.2° |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | MDX | MDX SH-AWD |
| Headroom (in, first row/second row/third row) | 38.1 / 38.3 / 35.6 | 38.1 / 38.3 / 35.6 |
| Legroom (in, first row/second row/third row) | 41.4 / 36.6 / 28.1 | 41.4 / 36.6 / 28.1 |
| Shoulder Room (in, first row/second row/third row) | 61.1 / 59.1 / 54.7 | 61.1 / 59.1 / 54.7 |
| Hiproom (in, first row/second row/third row) | 57.5 / 57.8 / 40.6 | 57.5 / 57.8 / 40.6 |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft) | 132.3 | 132.3 |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Third Row | 14.8* (15.8†) | 14.8* (15.8†) |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Second Row | 38.4* (45.1†) | 38.4* (45.1†) |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind First Row | 68.4* (90.9†) | 68.4* (90.9†) |
| * Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard. | ||
| † Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements. | ||
| FUEL ECONOMY - CAPACITIES - WEIGHTS | MDX | MDX SH-AWD |
| Anticipated 2015 EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined) | 20/28/23 | 18/27/21 |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded 91 Octane | Premium Unleaded 91 Octane |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | 19.5 | 19.5 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4025 | 4255 |
| Curb Weight with Technology Package (lbs) | 4041 | 4270 |
| Curb Weight with Technology and Entertainment Packages (lbs) | 4063 | 4294 |
| Curb Weight with Advance Package (lbs) | 4103 | 4332 |
| Weight Distribution (% front/rear) | 60 / 40 | 58 / 42 |
