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2026 Acura MDX
The Acura MDX received a styling refresh last year, so no significant changes are expected for 2026. The regular MDX has a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 with a 10-speed automatic. MSRP runs $53,350 to $77,400. The Type S Advance uses a 3.0-liter turbo V-6 making 355 hp and 354 lb-ft, and both reach 60 mph in under 6.0 seconds.
Current archiveChecked Sep. 20, 2026United States specification
Powertrain3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC), 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo)
Output290–355 hp
DrivetrainFWD / AWD
Seating7
Maximum towing5,000 lb
Decision answers19Trim, ownership and verification
What changed for 2026
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the MDX received a styling refresh last year, so no significant changes are expected for the 2026 model year.
Pricing and powertrain for 2026
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $53,350-$77,400. The regular MDX is powered by a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 mated to a 10-speed automatic.
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the Type S Advance model uses a smaller but more powerful 3.0-liter turbo V-6 that generates 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, with both engines launching to 60 mph in under 6.0 seconds.
How it compares to its closest rivals
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) calls the MDX a strong contender that doesn't have enough to unseat the best luxury three-row SUVs from Buick and Lincoln, listing top-ranked competitors as the Buick Enclave, Audi Q7, Infiniti QX60, Lincoln Aviator, and Lexus TX.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2026 Acura MDX?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says no significant changes, following last year's styling refresh.
How much does the 2026 Acura MDX cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $53,350 to $77,400.
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Record summary
What to know first
The 2026 Acura MDX is a mid-size SUV that Kelley Blue Book lists in 8 trims, from the Base to the Type S w/Advance Package. Its engine choices are 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) and 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo). Power runs from 290 to 355 horsepower, and Kelley Blue Book lists front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Its curb weights run 4,268 to 4,776 lb and its combined fuel economy 19 to 22 mpg. Kelley Blue Book records the SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package with the same figures and equipment as the SH-AWD w/Advance Package, so each pair shares one trim page.
Model-year note
Against the 2025 model year in Kelley Blue Book's rows, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package joins the lineup; SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advanced Package is no longer listed.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Entry trim | See full equipment map |
| SH-AWD | Trim 2 of 7 | See full equipment map |
| Base w/Technology Package | Trim 3 of 7 | See full equipment map |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | Trim 4 of 7 | See full equipment map |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | Trim 5 of 7 | See full equipment map |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | Trim 6 of 7 | See full equipment map |
| Type S w/Advance Package | Top trim | See full equipment map |
01
Entry trim
Base
02
Trim 2 of 7
SH-AWD
03
Trim 3 of 7
Base w/Technology Package
04
05Trim 4 of 7
SH-AWD w/Technology Package
Trim 5 of 7
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package
06
Trim 6 of 7
SH-AWD w/Advance Package
07
Top trim
Type S w/Advance Package
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2026 Acura MDX: 8 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | FWD | 290 | 267 | 19 / 26 / 22 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SH-AWD | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | AWD | 290 | 267 | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Base w/Technology Pkg | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | FWD | 290 | 267 | 19 / 26 / 22 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | AWD | 290 | 267 | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | AWD | 290 | 267 | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | AWD | 290 | 267 | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg | 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | AWD | 290 | 267 | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Type S w/Advance Pkg | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | AWD | 355 | 354 | 17 / 21 / 19 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 4,268 lb | 198.4 in | 67.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.3 in | 40.5 ft | 18.5 gal | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | 3,500 lb | 1,150 lb | P255/55R19 |
| SH-AWD | 4,510 lb | 198.4 in | 67.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.3 in | 40.5 ft | 18.5 gal | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | 5,000 lb | 1,150 lb | P255/55R19 |
| Base w/Technology Pkg | 4,302 lb | 198.4 in | 67.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.3 in | 40.5 ft | 18.5 gal | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | 3,500 lb | 1,150 lb | P255/50R20 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | 4,544 lb | 198.4 in | 67.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.3 in | 40.5 ft | 18.5 gal | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | 5,000 lb | 1,150 lb | P255/50R20 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 4,544 lb | 198.4 in | 67.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.3 in | 40.5 ft | 18.5 gal | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | 5,000 lb | 1,150 lb | P255/50R20 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | 4,544 lb | 198.4 in | 67.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.3 in | 40.5 ft | 18.5 gal | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | 5,000 lb | 1,150 lb | P255/50R20 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg | 4,544 lb | 198.4 in | 67.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.3 in | 40.5 ft | 18.5 gal | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | 5,000 lb | 1,150 lb | P255/50R20 |
| Type S w/Advance Pkg | 4,776 lb | 198.4 in | 67.9 in | 113.8 in | 6.7 in | 40.5 ft | 18.5 gal | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | 5,000 lb | 1,150 lb | P275/40R21 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2026 Acura MDX trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Base | SH-AWD | Base w/Technology Pkg | SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg | Type S w/Advance Pkg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Surround-view camera | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Top-view camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||||||
| Text-message reader | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||||||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
3 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49471MDX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 | N/A |
| 49560MDX AWD Type-S | 3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10) | Premium | 17 | 21 | 19 | N/A |
| 49439MDX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | N/A |
Direct answers
19 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 MDX come in?
Kelley Blue Book lists 7 trims for the 2026 Acura MDX (mid-size SUV): Base, SH-AWD, Base w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package, Type S w/Advance Package.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q02What are the 2026 MDX trims?
Kelley Blue Book lists these 7 trims for the 2026 Acura MDX, in this order: Base, SH-AWD, Base w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package, Type S w/Advance Package.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 MDX use?
The 2026 Acura MDX is built around 3.5-liter V6 (i-VTEC), 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo), rated at 290–355 horsepower across its mid-size SUV body style.
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 MDX?
The 2026 Acura MDX is offered with FWD / AWD.
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications
Q05What changed for the 2026 MDX?
Against the 2025 model year in Kelley Blue Book's rows, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package joins the lineup; SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advanced Package is no longer listed.
Source: Kelley Blue Book model-year information
Q06How many recall campaigns does NHTSA list for the 2026 Acura MDX?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation records 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Acura MDX, covering airbags.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall campaigns
Q07How did the 2026 Acura MDX do in NHTSA's side crash and rollover tests?
The 2026 Acura MDX earned 5 stars in the side crash test (5 stars driver side, 5 stars passenger side) and 4 stars for rollover resistance, a 15.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
Q08What engine oil does the 2026 Acura MDX take?
The 2026 Acura MDX owner's manual specifies SAE 0W-20, with an oil-change capacity of 5.6 US quarts. Source: 2026 Acura MDX owner's manual.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q09What colors does the 2026 Acura MDX come in?
Acura lists 8 exterior colors for the 2026 Acura MDX: Canyon River Blue Metallic, Solar Silver Metallic, Majestic Black Pearl, Liquid Carbon Metallic, Performance Red Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Double Apex Blue Pearl, Urban Gray Pearl. Majestic Black Pearl, Liquid Carbon Metallic, Performance Red Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Double Apex Blue Pearl, Urban Gray Pearl are marked as a premium paint that costs extra. Which colors are offered depends on the trim.
Q10What kind of brakes does the 2026 Acura MDX have?
MotorTrend lists the 2026 Acura MDX with four-wheel disc brakes.
Q11What suspension does the 2026 Acura MDX use?
MotorTrend describes the 2026 Acura MDX's suspension this way. Front: a double-wishbone design. Rear: a multi-link design.
Q12Did the 2026 Acura MDX earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick award?
IIHS lists the 2026 Acura MDX as a Top Safety Pick. IIHS states the rating applies to 2022-26, 2023-26 and 2025-26 models, based on a test of the 2022 Acura MDX.
Source: iihs.org (opens in a new tab)
Q13How did the 2026 Acura MDX do in IIHS crash tests?
IIHS rated the 2026 Acura MDX: Good in the small overlap front test, Acceptable in the updated moderate overlap front test, Good in the updated side test. IIHS states the rating applies to 2022-26, 2023-26 and 2025-26 models, based on a test of the 2022 Acura MDX. Grades run Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Poor.
Source: iihs.org (opens in a new tab)
Q14What size wheels does the 2026 Acura MDX have?
The 2026 Acura MDX's wheel diameter is 19 inches on the Base and SH-AWD, 20 inches on the 5 trims (Base w/Technology Pkg, SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg and SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg and 2 more) and 21 inches on the Type S w/Advance Pkg. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q15How much cargo space does the 2026 Acura MDX FWD have?
CarBuzz lists 18.1 cubic feet of cargo space for the 2026 Acura MDX FWD.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q16What warranty does the 2026 Acura MDX FWD come with?
CarBuzz lists the 2026 Acura MDX FWD with basic coverage of 48 months or 50,000 miles, powertrain coverage of 72 months or 70,000 miles, corrosion coverage of 60 months with unlimited miles and roadside assistance of 48 months or 50,000 miles.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q17How quickly does the 2026 Acura Mdx accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph tests of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists are of earlier model years than the 2026 Acura Mdx: 5.5 seconds for the 2025 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance (MotorWeek) and 5.9 seconds for the 2025 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance (Motor Trend).
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
Q18How do the 2026 Acura MDX trims differ from one another?
The SH-AWD has AWD instead of FWD over the Base. The Base w/Technology Pkg has FWD instead of AWD and front and rear parking sensors, leather seats, power-folding mirrors and 3 more as standard equipment over the SH-AWD. The SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg has AWD instead of FWD over the Base w/Technology Pkg. The SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg has fog lights as standard equipment over the SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg. The SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg has heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and a surround-view camera as standard equipment over the SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q19What does the 2026 Acura MDX cost across its trims?
Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2026 Acura MDX run from $53,250 for the Base Style to $77,300 for the Type S w/Advance Pkg, across 8 trims.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
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