| ENGINE | MDX | MDX SH-AWD |
| Engine Type | Alluminum-alloy V-6 | Alluminum-alloy V-6 |
| Displacement (liters) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 290 @ 6,200 | 290 @ 6,200 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) (SAE net) | 267 @ 4,700 | 267 @ 4,700 |
| Valvetrain | 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® | 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | • | • |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Injection | Direct | Direct |
| Throttle Control | Drive-by-Wire Throttle System | Drive-by-Wire Throttle System |
| Idle Stop | A | A |
| CARB Emissions Rating | ULEV125 | ULEV125 |
| Tune-Up Interval | 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups | 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups |
| A = Advance Package | ||
| DRIVETRAIN | ||
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | NA |
| Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) | NA | • |
| 9-Speed Automatic Transmission | • | • |
| Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters | • | • |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 4.71 | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 2.84 | 2.84 |
| 3rd | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| 4th | 1.38 | 1.38 |
| 5th | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.81 | 0.81 |
| 7th | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| 8th | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| 9th | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Reverse | 3.83 | 3.83 |
| Final Drive | 4.33 | 4.33 |
| Max Towing Capacity (lbs) | 3500* | 5000* |
| * Additional equipment required. Consult your Acura dealer for details. | ||
| CHASSIS | ||
| 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) | 3-mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport) | 3-mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport) |
| Agile Handling Assist® | • | • |
| Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in) | 12.6 / 13.0 | 12.6 / 13.0 |
| Aluminum Alloy Wheels | 18 x 8.0 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished | 18 x 8.0 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished |
| Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Technology Package) | 20 x 8.0 10-Spoke Pewter Gray Machine-Finished | 20 x 8.0 10-Spoke Pewter Gray Machine-Finished |
| Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Advance Package) | 20 x 8.0 Split 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished | 20 x 8.0 Split 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished |
| Tires | 245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season | 245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season |
| Tires (Technology and Advance Packages) | 245/50 R20 High-Performance All-Season | 245/50 R20 High-Performance All-Season |
| Steering Ratio | 15.66 | 15.66 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft) | 38.7 | 38.7 |
| DIMENSIONS | ||
| EXTERIOR | ||
| Wheelbase (in) | 111.0 | 111.0 |
| Length (in) | 196.2 | 196.2 |
| Width (in) | 77.2 | 77.2 |
| Height (in) | 67.4 | 67.4 |
| 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°/ 17.4°/ 15.2° | 14.9°/ 17.4°/ 15.2° |
| INTERIOR | ||
| 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 (Max Slide)/third row (Max Slide)) | 41.4 / 36.6 (38.5) / 28.1 (30.9) | 41.4 / 36.6 (38.5) / 28.1 (30.9) |
| 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) | 132.7 | 132.7 |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Third Row | 15.0* (15.8†) | 15.0* (15.8†) |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Second Row | 38.4* (43.4†) | 38.4* (43.4†) |
| 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 - WEIGHT | ||
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined) | 19/27/22 | 18/26/21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings with Idle Stop - Advance Package (City/Highway/Combined) | 20/27/23 | 19/26/22 |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded 91 Octane | Premium Unleaded 91 Octane |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | 19.5 | 19.5 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,001 | 4,215 |
| Curb Weight with Technology Package (lbs) | 4,028 | 4,244 |
| Curb Weight with Technology and Entertainment Packages (lbs) | 4,061 | 4,262 |
| Curb Weight with Advance Package (lbs) | 4,065 | 4,257 |
| Curb Weight with Advance and Entertainment Packages (lbs) | 4,087 | 4,292 |
| Weight Distribution (% front/rear) | 59 / 41 | 57 / 43 |
| 2017 ACURA MDX FEATURES | ||
| ACURAWATCH™ ADVANCED SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY | MDX | MDX SH-AWD |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System | • | • |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | • | • |
| Head-Up Warning (HUW) | A | A |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System | • | • |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | • | • |
| Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System | • | • |
| Blind spot information (BSI) System | T,A | T,A |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF) | • | • |
| Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | • | • |
| Surround-View Camera System | A | A |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor | T,A | T,A |
| T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package | ||
| SAFETY | ||
| Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | • | • |
| Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | • | • |
| Front Side Airbags | • | • |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | • | • |
| Driver's Knee Airbag | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control and Motion Adaptive Steering | • | • |
| 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | • | • |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | • | • |
| Brake Assist | • | • |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | • | • |
| Auto High-Beam Headlamps | • | • |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators | • | • |
| Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer | • | • |
| Tire Sealant and Repair Kit | • | NA |
| Spare Tire | NA | • |
| T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package | ||
| DRIVER CONVENIENCE | ||
| Hill Start Assist | • | • |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | • | • |
| Parking Sensors (front and rear) | A | A |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration | • | • |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | T,A | T,A |
| Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down | • | • |
| Auto Dimming Side Mirrors | • | A |
| HomeLink® | • | • |
| Compass | • | • |
| T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package | ||
| AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Acura Navigation System with 3D View | T,A | T,A |
| AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions | T,A | T,A |
| Traffic Rerouting™ | T,A | T,A |
| AcuraLink® | T,A | T,A |
| Siri® Eyes Free | • | • |
| SMS, MMS Text Message and Email Capability | • | • |
| On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™) | • | • |
| Color Multi-Information Display (MID) | • | • |
| Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with Turn-by-Turn Guidance | T,A | T,A |
| Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback | T,A | T,A |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface | • | • |
| Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with 16.2-Inch Ultrawide Full VGA Screen and HDMI Compatibility | A+E | A+E |
| Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with 9-Inch Full VGA Screen | T+E | T+E |
| Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers | A+E | A+E |
| Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers | T+E | T+E |
| Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers | T,A | T,A |
| Acura Premium Audio System with 8 Speakers | • | • |
| Song By Voice® | T,A | T,A |
| Aha™ Compatibility | • | • |
| HD Radio® | T,A | T,A |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio | • | • |
| Pandora® Compatibility | • | • |
| USB Audio Interface with iPod® Integration | • | • |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | • | • |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | • | • |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | • | • |
| USB Charge Ports 1.0A Data, (2) 2.5A Charge Glove Box, (2) 2.5A Charge Second Row | • | • |
| USB Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Third Row | A | A |
| Maintenance MinderTM System | • | • |
| T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package | ||
| INTERIOR | ||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | • | • |
| GPS-Linked Climate Control | T,A | T,A |
| Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings | • | • |
| Pushbutton Ignition | • | • |
| Electronic Gear Selector | • | • |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse | • | • |
| Sport Seats with Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior | • | • |
| Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching and Piping | A | A |
| Driver's 10-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support and Easy-Entry | • | • |
| Front Passenger’s 8-Way Power Seat | • | • |
| Front Passenger's Power-Lumbar Support | A | A |
| Heated Front Seats | • | • |
| Heated and Ventilated Front Seats | A | A |
| Second Row 4-way Manual Seats with 60/40 Split | •, A+E | •, A+E |
| Second Row Captain's Chairs | A | A |
| Heated Second Row Seats (Outboard Positions) | T+E,A | T+E,A |
| Second Row Side Sunshades (Manual) | T+E,A | T+E,A |
| Third Row Access One-Touch Smart Slide Walk-In | • | • |
| Electronic Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | • | • |
| Heated Steering Wheel | A | A |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | • | • |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | • | • |
| High-Gloss Wood-Finished and Metal Trim | • | • |
| Natural Black Limba Wood with Metal Trim | A | A |
| Natural Olive Ash Burl Wood with Metal Trim | ||
| Multi-Function Front Center Console with Sliding Tray | • | • |
| Hidden Cargo Storage with Smart Lid | • | • |
| Active Sound Control | • | • |
| Ambient Cabin Lighting | • | • |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror | • | • |
| Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof | • | • |
| 12-Volt Power Outlets (Center Console and Front Armrest) | • | • |
| 110-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console) | T+E,A+E | T+E,A+E |
| T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package | ||
| EXTERIOR | ||
| Power Moonroof | • | • |
| Remote-Linked Power-Operated Tailgate | • | • |
| Jewel Eye® LED Headlights | • | • |
| LED Fog Lights | A | A |
| LED-Illuminated Taillights, Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals, Rear License and Center High Mount Stop Light | • | • |
| LED Puddle Lights | T,A | T,A |
| Power-Folding Side Mirrors | T,A | T,A |
| Roof Rails | A | A |
| Acoustic Windshield and Front Side Glass | • | • |
| Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function | • | • |
| Capless Fuel Fill | • | • |
| T = Technology Package, A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package | ||
| 2017 MDX COLOR & TRIM | ||
| EXTERIOR | INTERIOR | |
| PREMIUM LEATHER | MILANO PREMIUM LEATHER WITH CONTRAST STITCHING AND PIPING | |
| White Diamond Pearl NH-603P | Ebony*, Espresso*, Parchment | Ebony, Espresso, Parchment |
| Lunar Silver Metallic NH-830M | Ebony, Graystone | Ebony, Graystone |
| Modern Steel Metallic NH-797M | Ebony, Graystone | Ebony, Graystone |
| Crystal Black Pearl NH-731P | Ebony, Parchment | Ebony, Parchment |
| Fathom Blue Pearl B-588P* | Graystone* | Graystone |
| Dark Cherry Pearl R-529P | Parchment | Parchment |
| Black Copper Pearl YR-601P* | Espresso*, Parchment* | Espresso, Parchment |
| *Requires Technology or Advance Package | ||
| INTERIOR TRIM | ||
| High-Gloss Wood-Finished Trim | Ebony, Espresso, Graystone, Parchment | |
| Natural Black Limba Wood* | Graystone, Parchment | |
| Natural Olive Ash Burl Wood* | Ebony, Espresso | |
| *Requires Advance Package | ||
| 2017 MDX PACKAGES AT A GLANCE | ||
| TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE | REAR ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE | |
| Blind spot information (BSI) System | Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with 9-Inch Full VGA Screen | |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor | Heated Second Row Seats (Outboard Positions) | |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | Second Row Side Sunshades (Manual) | |
| Acura Navigation System with 3D View | 110-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console) | |
| AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions | Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers | |
| Traffic Rerouting™ | ||
| AcuraLink® | ||
| Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with Turn-by-Turn Guidance | ||
| Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback | ||
| Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers | ||
| Song By Voice® | ||
| HD Radio® | ||
| GPS-Linked Climate Control | ||
| LED Puddle Lights | ||
| Power-Folding Side Mirrors | ||
| 20 x 8.0 10-Spoke Pewter Gray Machine-Finished Aluminum Alloy Wheels | ||
| ADVANCE PACKAGE | REAR ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE | |
| Idle Stop | Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with 16.2-Inch Ultrawide Full VGA Screen and HDMI Compatibility | |
| Head-Up Warning (HUW) | Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers | |
| Surround-View Camera System | Heated Second Row Seats (Outboard Positions) | |
| Parking Sensors (front and rear) | 110-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console) | |
| Auto Dimming Side Mirrors | ||
| USB Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Third Row | ||
| Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior and contrast piping and stitching | ||
| Front Passenger's Power-Lumbar Support | ||
| Heated and Ventilated Front Seats | ||
| Second Row Captain's Chairs | ||
| Heated Second Row Seats (Outboard Positions) | ||
| Second Row Side Sunshades (Manual) | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Natural Black Limba or Olive Ash Burl Wood and Metal Trim | ||
| LED Fog Lights | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| 20 x 8.0 Split 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished Aluminum Alloy Wheels | ||
