2020 Acura MDX Specifications & Features

  MDX MDX SH-AWD MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD MDX SH-AWD PMC Edition
POWERTRAIN
 
ENGINE        
Engine Type Aluminum-Alloy V-6 Aluminum-Alloy V-6 Aluminum-Alloy V-6 Aluminum-Alloy V-6
Displacement (liters) 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.5
Horsepower @ rpm 290 @ 6200 290 @ 6200 257 @ 6300 290 @ 6200
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 267 @ 4700 267 @ 4700 218 @ 5000 267 @ 4700
Valvetrain 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC®
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Compression Ratio 11.5:1 11.5:1 10.5:1 11.5:1
Fuel Injection Direct Direct Port Direct
Throttle Control Drive-by-Wire Throttle System Drive-by-Wire Throttle System Drive-by-Wire Throttle System Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Idle Stop 
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV125 ULEV125 ULEV125 ULEV125
Tune-Up Interval 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
 
FRONT DRIVE MOTOR        
Front Drive Motor Power (hp @ rpm)     47 @ 3000  
Front Drive Motor Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)      109 @ 500-2000  
 
REAR TWIN MOTOR UNIT (TMU)        
TMU Power (hp @ rpm)     (36 + 36) @ 4000  
TMU Torque  (lb-ft @ rpm)      (54 + 54) @ 0-2000  
 
Hybrid Battery Type     Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)  
 
System Combined Power (hp)     321  
System Combined Torque (lb-ft)     289  
 
DRIVETRAIN        
Front-Wheel Drive - - -
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)  - -
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™) - - -
9-Speed Automatic Transmission -
Motor-Integrated 7-Speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) - - -
Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
Gear Ratios        
1st 4.71 4.71 4.40 4.71
2nd 2.84 2.84 2.75 2.84
3rd 1.91 1.91 2.03 1.91
4th 1.38 1.38 1.55 1.38
5th 1.00 1.00 1.14 1.00
6th 0.81 0.81 0.84 0.81
7th 0.70 0.70 0.62 0.70
8th 0.58 0.58 - 0.58
9th  0.48 0.48 - 0.48
Reverse 3.83 3.83 3.66 3.83
Final Drive  4.33 4.33 3.83 4.33
Max Towing Capacity (lbs) 3500* 5000* Not Recommended 5000*
* Additional equipment required. Consult your Acura dealer for details.        
 
FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS        
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined) 20/27/23 19/26/22 26/27/27 -
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings with A-SPEC Package (City/Highway/Combined)   19/25/21   19/25/21
Recommended Fuel Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) 19.5 19.5 19.4 19.5
 
CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension 
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 24.0 / 25.4 25.0 / 26.5 25.0 / 26.5 25.0 / 26.5
Amplitude Reactive Dampers - -
Active Damper System A A
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) 3-mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport) 3-mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport) 4-mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport, 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 13.0 / 13.0 12.6 / 13.0
Aluminum Alloy Wheels 18 x 8.0 Pewter Gray Metallic Machine-Finished 5-Spoke  18 x 8.0 Pewter Gray Metallic Machine-Finished 5-Spoke  - -
Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Technology Package) 20 x 8.0 Shark Gray Twisted Machine-Finished 10-Spoke  20 x 8.0 Shark Gray Twisted Machine-Finished 10-Spoke  20 x 8.0 Shark Gray Twisted Machine-Finished 10-Spoke  -
Aluminum Alloy Wheels (A-SPEC Package) 20 x 8.5 Shark Gray Split 5-Spoke 20 x 8.5 Shark Gray Split 5-Spoke - -
Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Advance Package) 20 x 8.5 Shark Gray Machine-Finished Split 5-Spoke 20 x 8.5 Shark Gray Machine-Finished Split 5-Spoke 20 x 8.0 Shark Gray Twisted Machine-Finished Split 5-Spoke 20 x 8.5 Gloss Black Split 5-Spoke
Tires 245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season 245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season - -
Tires (Technology Package) 245/50 R20 High-Performance All-Season 245/50 R20 High-Performance All-Season 245/50 R20 High-Performance All-Season -
Tires (A-Spec and Advance Packages) 265/45 R20 High-Performance All-Season* 265/45 R20 High-Performance All-Season 245/50 R20 High-Performance All-Season 265/45 R20 High-Performance All-Season
Steering Ratio 15.66 15.66 15.76 15.66
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft) 38.7 38.7 38.4 38.7
         
 A = Advance Package        
*Advance Package only.        
 
DIMENSIONS
 
EXTERIOR        
Wheelbase (in) 111.0 111.0 111.0 111.0
Length (in) 196.2 196.2 196.2 196.2
Width (in) 77.7 77.7 77.7 77.7
Height (in) 67.4 67.4 67.4 67.4
Track (in, front/rear) 66.3  / 66.3 66.3  / 66.3 66.3  / 66.3 66.3  / 66.3
Ground Clearance (in, unladen) 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3
Angle (Approach/ Departure/ Breakover) 14.9°/ 17.4°/ 15.2°  14.9°/ 17.4°/ 15.2°  14.9°/ 17.4°/ 15.2°  14.9°/ 17.4°/ 15.2° 
 
INTERIOR        
Headroom (in, first row/second row/third row) 38.1 / 38.2 / 35.6 38.1 / 38.2 / 35.6 38.1 / 38.2 / 35.6 38.1 / 38.2 / 35.6
Legroom (in, first row/second row/third row) 41.4 / 38.4 / 26.6 41.4 / 38.4 / 26.6 41.4 / 38.4 / 26.6 41.4 / 38.4 / 26.6
Shoulder Room (in, first row/second row/third row) 61.1 / 59.1 / 54.7 61.1 / 59.1 / 54.7 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 57.5 / 57.8 / 40.6 57.5 / 57.8 / 40.6
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft) 133.4 133.4 133.4 133.4
Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Third Row 14.8* (15.8†) 14.8* (15.8†) 14.8* (15.8†) 14.8* (15.8†)
Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Second Row 36.8* (45.1†) 36.8* (45.1†) 36.8* (45.1†) 36.8* (45.1†)
Cargo Volume (cu ft)  (Max): Behind First Row 67.9* (90.9†) 67.9* (90.9†) 67.9* (90.9†) 67.9* (90.9†)
         
* Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard. Updated 1/2021 to match MY22 MDX 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.
 
WEIGHT        
Curb Weight (lbs)  4032 4239 -  
Curb Weight with Technology Package (lbs)  4054 4264 4471  
Curb Weight with Technology and Entertainment Packages (lbs)  - 4266 -  
Curb Weight with A-Spec Package (lbs)    4275    
Curb Weight with Advance Package (lbs) 4090 4303 4486 4303
Curb Weight with Advance and Entertainment Packages (lbs) - 4350 -  
Weight Distribution (% front/rear) 59 / 41 57 / 43 57 / 43 57 / 43
         

 

ACURA MDX FEATURES
  MDX MDX SH-AWD MDX SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD MDX SH-AWD
ACURAWATCH™ ADVANCED SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY        
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) 
Head-Up Warning (HUW) A 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,AS,A
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)
Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Surround-View Camera System A A A
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor T,A T,AS,A
         
T = Technology Package, AS = A-Spec®, A = Advance Package        
 
SAFETY & SECURITY        
Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Advanced 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)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators
Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer
Tire Sealant and Repair Kit - -
Spare Tire - -
 
DRIVER CONVENIENCE        
Hill Start Assist
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Parking Sensors (front and rear) T,A T,AS,A
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration 
Auto High-Beam
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers T,A T,AS,A
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
Auto Dimming Side Mirrors  A A A
HomeLink®
Compass
         
T = Technology Package, AS = A-Spec®, A = Advance Package        
 
AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY        
Acura Navigation System with 3D View T,A T,AS,A
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions T,A T,AS,A
Traffic Rerouting™  T,A T,AS,A
AcuraLink® T,A T,AS,A
Apple CarPlay® Integration
Android Auto™ Integration
Siri® Eyes Free
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™) 2.0
Color Multi-Information Display (MID) - -
Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with Turn-by-Turn Guidance T,A T,AS,A
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback  T,A T,AS,A
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  Wireless Telephone Interface
Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with 16.2-Inch Ultrawide Full VGA Screen and HDMI Compatibility - A+E - -
Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with  9-Inch Full VGA Screen - T+E - -
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers - A+E - -
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers - T+E A
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers T,A T,AS,A -
Acura Premium Audio System with 8 Speakers -
HD Radio® T,A T,AS,A
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
Pandora® Compatibility
USB Audio Interface
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 A
Maintenance MinderTM System
         
T = Technology Package, AS = A-Spec®, 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,AS,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 Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching T T -
Sport A-Spec Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Alcantara®-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching and Piping - AS -
Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching and Piping A A A -
Driver's 12-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support and Easy-Entry
Front Passenger’s 12-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support
Heated Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats A AS,A A
Second Row 4-way Manual Seats with 60/40 Split •, T •, T, AS, A+E -
Second Row Captain's Chairs A T+E,A A
Heated Second Row Seats (Outboard Positions) A T+E,A A
Second Row Side Sunshades (Manual) A T+E,A A
Third Row Access One-Touch Smart Slide Walk-In
Electronic Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Heated Steering Wheel A A A
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel -
Leather-Wrapped A-Spec® Steering Wheel - AS -
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls 
High-Gloss Wood-Finished and Metal Trim
Natural Desert Olive Ash Wood with Metal Trim T,A T,A -
Natural Olive Ash Burl Wood with Metal Trim
Metallic Pattern and Metal Trim - AS -
Multi-Function Front Center Console with Sliding Tray
Hidden Cargo Storage with Smart Lid
Stainless Steel Sport Pedals - AS -
Ebony Headliner - AS -
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 = Technology Package, AS = A-Spec®, A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package        
 
EXTERIOR        
A-Spec Sport Apperance Package   AS -
Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
Power-Operated Tailgate 
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
LED Fog Lights A AS,A A
LED-Illuminated Taillights, Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals,  Rear License and Center High Mount Stop Light
LED Puddle Lights T,A T,AS,A
Power-Folding Side Mirrors T,A T,AS,A
Roof Rails A A A -
Acoustic Windshield and Front Side Glass
Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function
Capless Fuel Fill
         
T = Technology Package, AS = A-Spec®, A = Advance Package        

 

MDX COLOR & TRIM
 
EXTERIOR INTERIOR
  PREMIUM LEATHER MILANO PREMIUM LEATHER** ALCANTARA®*** MILANO PREMIUM LEATHER**
Platinum White Pearl NH-883P Ebony, Espresso*, Parchment Ebony, Espresso, Parchment Ebony, Red  
Lunar Silver Metallic NH-830M Ebony*, Graystone Ebony, Graystone Ebony  
Modern Steel Metallic  NH-797M Ebony, Espresso* Ebony, Espresso Red  
Gunmetal Metallic PB-88M Ebony* Ebony -  
Majestic Black Pearl NH-893P$ Ebony, Parchment Ebony, Parchment Ebony, Red  
Fathom Blue Pearl  B-588P Graystone* Graystone -  
Apex Blue Pearl B-621P$ - - Ebony, Red  
Performance Red Pearl R-568P$ Parchment Parchment Ebony  
Canyon Bronze Metallic YR-632M$ Espresso Espresso -  
Valencia Red Pearl R-556P - - - Ebony with Alcantara® 
*Requires Technology Package        
**Requires Advance Package        
***Requires A-Spec® Package        
$ Premium Exterior Color        
 
INTERIOR TRIM        
High-Gloss Wood-Finished Trim Ebony, Espresso, Graystone, Parchment      
Natural Desert Olive Ash Wood* Parchment      
Natural Olive Ash Burl Wood* Ebony, Espresso, Graystone      
Metallic Pattern and Metal Trim** Ebony, Red      
 
*Requires Technology Package        
**Requires A-Spec® Package        
*** Requires PMC Edition 

 

MDX PACKAGES
 
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 Second Row Captain's Chairs with Center Passthrough
Parking Sensors (front and rear) 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® *SH-AWD model only.
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
HD Radio®
GPS-Linked Climate Control 
Natural Desert Olive Ash or Olive Ash Burl Wood and Metal Trim
Sport Seats with Perforated Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching
LED Puddle Lights
Power-Folding Side Mirrors
20 x 8.0 Shark Gray Metallic Machine-Finished 10-Spoke 
 
A-SPEC PACKAGE (ADDS TO OR REPLACES TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE FEATURES; NOT AVAILABLE WITH SPORT HYBRID)
20 x 8.5 Shark Gray Split 5-Spoke
265/45 R20 High-Performance All-Season
LED Fog Lights
Exclusive A-Spec Front Bumper
Exclusive A-Spec Front Grille Finish (Dark Chrome Surround with Matte Graphite Diamond Mesh)
Dark Internal Headlights
Piano Black Window Trim
Body Color Door Handles
Exclusive A-Spec Rear Lower Bumper
Exclusive A-Spec Dual Oval Exhaust Finishers
Dark Chrome Internal Taillights
Piano Black Tailgate Spoiler
Dark Chrome Tailgate Garnish
A-Spec Emblem on Front Fenders and Tailgate
Piano Black Side Sill Garnish
Exclusive Apex Blue Pearl Exterior Paint Color Option
Exclusive Red Interior Color Option
Leather-Wrapped A-Spec Steering Wheel
Exclusive A-Spec Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
Sport A-Spec Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Alcantara-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching and Piping
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Red Ambient Cabin Lighting
Red Instrument Panel Illumination
Stainless Steel Sport Pedals
Ebony Headliner
Metallic Pattern and Metal Trim
A-Spec Insignia Step Garnish
 
ADVANCE PACKAGE (ADDS TO OR REPLACES TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE FEATURES) REAR ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE*
Head-Up Warning (HUW) Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with 16.2-Inch Ultrawide Full VGA Screen and HDMI Compatibility
Surround-View Camera System Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers
Auto Dimming Side Mirrors  110-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console)
USB Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Third Row Second Row 4-way Manual Seats with 60/40 Split
Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior and contrast piping and stitching
Second Row Captain's Chairs *SH-AWD model only.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Second Row Seats (Outboard Positions)  
Second Row Side Sunshades (Manual)  
Heated Steering Wheel  
Body Color Lower Skid and Sill Trim*  
LED Fog Lights  
Roof Rails  
Active Damper System*  
20 x 8.5 Shark Gray Machine-Finished Split 5-Spoke*  
 
*Petrol model only.
PMC Edition (includes A-Spec + Advance Packages)
Gloss Black 20" Split 10-Spoke Wheels  
Black Lug Nuts  
Piano Black Fog Light Trim  
Exclusive Body-Colored Front Grille Surround  
Exclusive Dark Chrome Dual Oval Exhuast Finishers  
Piano Black Roof Panel  
Piano Black Door Handles
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback 
A-Spec Accessory Floor Mats
PMC Badge with Serial Number
Premium black Milano leather seats with Alcantara™ inserts, black piping and red stitching