When Acura launched the TLX Sort S, a sporty tackle the model’s largest and hottest sedan, nobody anticipated it to be low cost. And because it turned out, the Sort S remedy drove the TLX’s value up about $15,000, from $38,545 (together with a $1,045 vacation spot cost) to at the very least $53,345. When the 2022 Acura MDX Sort S arrives later this yr, it can obtain a good greater value hike.
In a press launch, the Japanese automaker introduced the sportiest model of the MDX will retail “within the high-$60,000 vary.” Meaning including the Sort S remedy to the three-row crossover might add as much as $20,000 to the $48,245 base value. That straightforward math solely tells a part of the story, although.
On the TLX, for instance, the Sort S trim solely prices $6,050 of the $15,000 enhance. The remaining comes from stipulations – the $2,000 Tremendous Dealing with All-Wheel Drive system, the $4,000 Know-how bundle, and the $2,750 A-Spec bundle are all obligatory additions. It’s possible the MDX Sort S will observe an identical format, however the premium appears extra dramatic as a result of each the Know-how pack and A-Spec pack value extra money on the crossover ($4,700 and $3,500, respectively). Contemplating these pricier choice teams, it’s possible the precise Sort S bundle will value a bit greater than on the TLX too. Nonetheless, the enhancements ought to assist soften the blow.
The MDX Sort S replaces the usual mannequin’s 3.5-liter V6 with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, kicking the output up from 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet (216 kilowatts and 362 Newton-meters) of torque to 355 hp and 354 lb-ft (264 kW and 480 Nm). That’s nothing to sneeze at, however the Sort S remedy additionally boasts a revised 10-speed automated transmission, adaptive dampers, and a brand new Sport Plus driving mode. Brembo-sourced brakes clamp down on bigger entrance rotors and put on flashy purple paint, too.
Talking of aesthetic upgrades, the Diamond Pentagon grille lets extra air in and sits above a brand new entrance splitter. Together with these touches, substantial intakes sit at both nook of the fascia to assist with cooling. A rear diffuser and fats quad exhaust pipes sit out again, whereas a set of normal 21-inch wheels full the Sort S’ exterior bundle. Within the cabin, a flat-bottom steering wheel and metal-topped pedals assist put the driving force within the temper for enjoyable.
The 2022 Acura MDX Sort S ought to arrive in sellers in December. And as for once you’ll see a overview and a score for this spicy three-row, properly, keep tuned.
