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Acura MDX
Acura has built the MDX since 2001. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 9 of them, from the 2005 Acura MDX to the 2025 Acura MDX. Body styles here: SUV. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 2001–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Part of
- Honda
- Body styles
- SUV
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 9 cars, 2 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 264 hp in the 2005 MDX to 355 hp in the 2025 MDX. It got heavier along the way: 2,019 kg for the 2005 car, 2,166 kg for the 2025. The most powerful here is the 2025 Acura MDX at 355 hp (265 kW), more than 76% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2010 Acura MDX, in 7.3 s.
Every MDX in the catalog
2010 Acura MDX
The award-winning Acura MDX luxury SUV sets even higher standards in 2010 for styling, performance, technology and safety. For 2010, the Acura MDX features a fresh new exterior look, revised powertrain that includes a new 6-speed automatic, chassis refinements, more comfort, and improved technology along with the introduction of an all-new Advance Package - making the class leader even better.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2013 Acura MDX Concept
The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype made its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, offering a strong indication of the styling and design direction for the third generation of the popular, 7-passenger Acura MDX performance luxury SUV, launching by mid-2013 in both all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive layouts.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2014 Acura MDX
The 2014 MDX is the third generation of Acura's seven-passenger luxury performance SUV, the first to be developed from the ground up using an all-new, purpose-built platform (body and chassis) fully optimized for the needs of today's luxury SUV buyers.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2017 Acura MDX
Photo: NetCarShow
2020 Acura MDX Concept
Photo: NetCarShow
2022 Acura MDX
Photo: NetCarShow
2022 Acura MDX
Acura MDX Type S features a diffuser flanked on each side by two large round exhaust outlets.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2025 Acura MDX
Acura revealed an extensive refresh of the 2025 MDX, the performance brand's flagship and the best-selling 3-row luxury SUV of all-time. The MDX boasts styling enhancements, a new 12.3-inch touchscreen interface featuring Google built-in, a quieter cabin, improved safety features, and a Bang & Olufsen luxury audio system.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 MDX | 264 hp (197 kW) | 253 lb-ft (343 Nm) | 7.4 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 2,019 kg (4,451 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg |
| 2010 MDX | 305 hp (227 kW) | 270 lb-ft (366 Nm) | 7.3 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 2,064 kg (4,550 lb) | 3.7 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 18 mpg |
| 2013 MDX | 294 hp (219 kW) | 267 lb-ft (362 Nm) | — | — | 1,937 kg (4,270 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | — |
| 2014 MDX | 294 hp (219 kW) | 267 lb-ft (362 Nm) | — | — | 1,937 kg (4,270 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg |
| 2017 MDX | 261 hp (195 kW) | 218 lb-ft (296 Nm) | — | — | 2,028 kg (4,471 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg |
| 2020 MDX | 260 hp (194 kW) | 218 lb-ft (296 Nm) | — | — | 2,028 kg (4,471 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 9-Speed automatic | — |
| 2022 MDX | 290 hp (216 kW) | 267 lb-ft (362 Nm) | — | — | 1,937 kg (4,270 lb) | V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg |
| 2022 MDX | 290 hp (216 kW) | 267 lb-ft (362 Nm) | — | — | 1,937 kg (4,270 lb) | V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
| 2025 MDX | 355 hp (265 kW) | 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) | — | — | 2,166 kg (4,775 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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