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 |