The 2026 Acura MDX is an impressive 7-seat luxury SUV with agile handling, adaptable seating arrangements, and plenty of premium tech.
Explore the 2026 Acura MDX: Premium Family SUV
10-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters
Changing gears is extraordinarily fluid in the MDX. A 10-speed automatic transmission is paired with a responsive 3.5L V6 engine that delivers a hefty 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. If you want even more power, the Type S trim has a twin turbo engine that grants 355 horses and 354 lb-ft of torque.
This drivetrain setup makes for almost seamless speed changes. The smooth and stable handling is also due to a double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. If you want to feel more engaged with the car and road, you can gain full manual shifting control at any time with the Sequential SportShift paddle shifters.
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
With the base MDX and technology package trims, you can choose either front-wheel drive or Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. The higher trims only have the superb AWD option.
This sophisticated AWD system keeps traction strong on varying road surfaces and also continually matches engine power to balance weight distribution as you drive and maneuver. Seven adaptable drive modes (snow, comfort, normal, sport, sport+, lift, and one customizable mode) ensure even better control and traction on all road surfaces.
Removable Center Second-Row Seat
The second row has an easily removable center seat, which creates two captain seats on each side for a feeling of minivan-like space and quicker access to the third row.
The cabin’s sport-style seats have classy leatherette trimming. In the front row, the seats are heated and 12-way power adjustable with power lumbar support. The driver has the extra treat of three-way seat memory to save your favorite settings, plus a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
AcuraWatch Advanced Safety Features
The base trim comes with collision mitigation, advanced pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, road departure mitigation, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, and more features, all part of the acclaimed AcuraWatch suite. The Type S trim has additional innovations, such as cornering speed adjust, active lane change assist, and front cross-traffic warning.
Additional Underfloor Cargo Space
You have a great deal of cargo space in the 2026 MDX and a flexible balance of seating and storage area. Easy-to-fold second and third row seats can expand maximum storage capacity to an impressive 95 cubic feet.
Behind the third row, there’s an extra underfloor storage compartment with a reversible cargo lid. You can remove the lid to store dirty items underneath or to make more space for bags and sports equipment.
Are you intrigued by the latest MDX? You’re welcome to enjoy a test drive and a detailed tour of its features. Come to Open Road Acura of Wayne in Wayne, NJ, to get behind the leather-wrapped wheel for a test drive.
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