The 2022 Acura MDX has lastly been unveiled in manufacturing guise, and no shock, it seems to be similar to the prototype that was proven a pair months in the past. Inside and outside, there would not appear to be any distinction. It additionally seems that many of the particulars given relating to the prototype are the identical for the manufacturing automotive. However we do have some extra particulars and specs, and we even have pricing.
The MDX is totally redesigned from the ground-up. It’s the first car to make use of a brand new platform for light-truck use, and isn’t shared with the additionally lately redesigned Acura TLX sedan. There are similarities, although, because the MDX has a double-wishbone entrance suspension and multilink unbiased rear suspension because the TLX has. Acura notes that the chassis is the stiffest crossover/SUV chassis the corporate has ever created. Acura additionally added bigger entrance brake rotors; they’re 1.2 inches bigger in diameter.
It is a larger physique than the earlier MDX, too. It is 2.2 inches longer total, with a 2.8-inch longer wheelbase. It is 1.4 inches wider than the previous mannequin, and is about half an inch taller. The proportions have modified considerably with an extended dash-to-axle ratio that offers the brand new MDX the look of a rear-drive car. The hood is extra horizontal, including size visually. The sheet steel is clear and clean with solely a handful of creases and items of trim adorning it.
As for the inside, the design is similar to the TLX and RDX with chunky, curvy panels. Six totally different leather-based colours can be found, with the choice various by trim bundle. Ambient lighting with 27 totally different shade combos can be out there, and in addition to the combos primarily based on the drive modes, they’re all named after race tracks and roads similar to Suzuka and Route 66.
Just one seating mixture is accessible and it is distinctive. Fairly than providing a alternative of a second-row bench seat or captain’s chairs, the brand new MDX successfully presents each. It has a second-row bench during which the center seat can fold down to offer a big middle console, or it may be eliminated completely to offer entry to the two-seat third-row bench. This versatility means each MDX can maintain seven passengers. The third-row bench has additionally gained 2.4 inches of leg room, and the seat sits one other 1.4-inches off the ground, all of which ought to make the way-back extra snug. Not solely that, however cargo house has elevated. Most house behind the third row is up by 2.3 cubic toes to 18.1 (ample for the phase), and house behind the primary row is up by 4.1 to 95 cubic toes.
The usual MDX will get a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 making the identical 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque because the previous mannequin. Acura’s world improvement lead famous that the V6 was chosen over the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder from the TLX as a result of that four-cylinder did not meet the corporate’s targets for real-world gasoline financial system, refinement and responsiveness when positioned in a three-row crossover. Whereas the engine is carryover, it’s now paired to a 10-speed computerized, relatively than the outgoing nine-speed. Entrance-wheel drive is normal, whereas a new-generation Tremendous Dealing with All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system is an possibility. The newest model of SH-AWD is 30% quicker at sending torque to the rear wheels. As much as 70% of engine torque will be despatched to the again, and like previous variations of SH-AWD, all of that torque will be despatched to both the left or proper rear wheel.
Gas financial system numbers for the bottom MDX with front-wheel drive are 19 mpg metropolis, 26 freeway and 22 mixed. All-wheel drive fashions get 19 mpg metropolis, 25 freeway and 21 mixed.
An MDX Sort S can be on the best way. It can get the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 shared with the TLX. It makes 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. It comes normal with SH-AWD in addition to wider 275-series tires on 21-inch wheels and four-piston Brembo entrance brake calipers. Acura hasn’t given any additional particulars on the Sort S, however we must always know extra once we’re nearer to its summer season 2021 launch window.
As for the common MDX, it goes on sale Feb. 2. The bottom value is $47,925. That will get you a front-wheel-drive mannequin with 12.3-inch shows for devices and infotainment. A 350-watt 9-speaker sound system can be normal as is wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wi-fi charging, Amazon Alexa integration, a panoramic sunroof, and the AcuraWatch suite of driver-assistance options. As earlier than, AcuraWatch contains computerized emergency braking, adaptive cruise management and lane-keep help, however it’s been bolstered for 2021 by rear computerized emergency braking and stop-and-go performance for the adaptive cruise management. All-wheel drive is a $2,000 possibility on the bottom MDX and the MDX with Expertise Bundle, and it is normal on the A-Spec and Advance Bundle fashions. Base costs for all MDX fashions are listed beneath.
- MDX: $47,925
- MDX Expertise Bundle: $52,625
- MDX A-Spec: $58,125
- MDX Advance Bundle: $61,675
