2017 Acura MDX Specifications & Features

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 • •
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  

 

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