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2018 Acura MDX

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2018 3.5L 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $44,200
2018 3.5L 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $46,200
2018 3.5L w/Technology Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $48,600
2018 3.5L w/Technology & Entertainment Pkgs 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $50,600
2018 3.5L w/Technology Package 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $50,600
2018 Sport Hybrid 3.0L w/Technology Package 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $52,100
2018 3.5L w/Technology & Entertainment Pkgs 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $52,600
2018 3.5L w/Advance Package 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $54,650
2018 3.5L w/Advance & Entertainment Pkgs 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $56,650
2018 3.5L w/Advance Package 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $56,650
2018 Sport Hybrid 3.0L w/Advance Package 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $58,150
2018 3.5L w/Advance & Entertainment Pkgs 4dr SH-AWD Price:   -  From $58,650

Overview

When Acura revealed the MDX in 2001, the vehicle was the automaker's entry into the budding crossover segment. The first MDX offered consumers premium features and a spacious interior, which is something the 2018 continues to do.

What's New for 2018

Only minor changes have been made for the new MDX. The crossover gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as standard, and the automaker's suite of safety and driver assist features, which it calls AcuraWatch, as standard, as well. On the inside, there's a new 7.0-inch capacitive touchscreen that the automaker claims is 30 percent quicker to respond than the old unit. Lastly, the exterior gets two new colors: Basque Red and San Marino Red. Pricing for the MDX has increased by $140 to $150 over the outgoing model, depending on what trim level you go for.

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Choosing Your Acura MDX

Just like last year, the MDX is only available with one powertrain: a 3.5-liter V6 engine that’s paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The engine produces 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque and sends power down to the front wheels as standard. Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system costs an additional $2,000. When all of the right boxes are ticked, the MDX is capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds.

Acura MDX

The MDX is a mid-size SUV with three available rows of seating. With the second and third rows folded, the MDX offers a whopping 91 cubic feet of cargo space. With the third row in place, it offers roughly 16 cubic feet of space, which is similar to its competitors.

The MDX's fuel economy figures are also comparable to competitors. The front-wheel-drive variant is rated by the EPA at 20 miles per gallon in the city and 27 mpg on the highway (23 mpg combined). All-wheel-drive models brings that down slightly to 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway (22 mpg combined).

AcuraWatch, which is now standard, adds various features, including: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and road departure mitigation.

The 2018 MDX is available in one trim, which starts at $45,175 (all prices include the $975 destination fee) that drivers can build off of. Standard exterior features on the MDX include 18-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, a power moonroof, heated side mirrors, and a power-operated tailgate. As far as interior features go, the SUV comes with a 10-way power driver's seat, an eight-way power passenger's seat, heated front seats, memory settings for the driver's seat, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a 7.0-inch touchscreen as standard.

There are three available packages on the 2018 MDX:

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Technology

The Technology Package costs $4,400, bringing the price of the MDX up to $49,575. The package adds perforated leather seats and GPS-linked climate control to the SUV. As far as exterior features go, the package includes 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and power-folding side mirrors with LED puddle lights. Other features include: remote start, a Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with turn-by-turn guidance, a rear door smart key entry system, a Blind Spot Information System, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Acura Navigation System with 3D view, and a 10-speaker audio system.

Entertainment

Buyers need to purchase the Technology Package to unlock the $2,000 Entertainment Package, which adds bench seats for the second row, a 9.0-inch full display screen, an 11-speaker audio system, heated second row seats with three positions, rear door sunshades, two wireless headphones, a removable ceiling-mounted remote control, and a 110-volt power outlet. If paired with the Advance Package, the Entertainment Package upgrades to feature a 12-speaker audio system and an ultra-wide 16.2-inch display screen.

Advance

The Advance Package is the most expensive one of the bunch and costs $6,050. Getting the Advance Package requires the Technology Package, as well. The Advance Package adds perforated leather seats with contrast stitching and piping, heated and ventilated front seats, second-row heated captain's chairs, a second-row center console, natural wood accents, a heated steering wheel, second-row sun shades, two USB ports in the third row, LED fog lights, auto dimming side mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, and a surround view camera.

CarsDirect Tip

With AcuraWatch part of the MDX's list of standard features, consumers can turn their direction on getting one of the available packages. All-wheel drive is worth the additional $2,000 for vehicles that will see inclement weather, while the Technology Package is the only major package we'd consider getting, as it adds navigation. Keeping optional features to a minimum is important with the MDX, as prices soar up near $60,000 for a fully-loaded model.

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Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Roomy crossover SUVs are important for some families. With eight-passenger seating and all-wheel drive available, the 2018 Acura MDX is one worth considering.

The 2018 MDX is available in one trim, though Entertainment, Technology, and Advance packages offer further customization. Our recommended model is the 2018 MDX with all-wheel drive adn the Technology Package, to unlock driver convenience and safety features.

One year removed from a major refresh, the 2018 MDX tweaks the tech upgrades to move in step with the competition. The all-new Sport Hybrid provides an interesting twist on the mid-size three-row crossover theme, therefore, we’ll be following its progress to gauge customer interest.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.5L V-6 / 290 HP / 267 ft.lbs.
Transmission
9-spd Sequential SportShift w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
19 / 27 / 23 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
7
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.5L V-6 / 290 HP / 267 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
19 / 27 / 23 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel / Compact
Fuel Tank
19.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$75
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
90.9 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
133 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
196.2 "
Exterior Width
77.7 "
Exterior Height
67.4 "
Front Headroom
38.1 "
Rear Headroom
38.3 "
Front Legroom
41.4 "
Rear Legroom
38.5 "
Front Shoulder Room
61.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room
59.1 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
4,001 Lbs.
Wheel Base
111 "
Turning Radius
19.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 20.0 " Black Aluminum / 20.0 " Dark Chrome Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated, Convex Spotter Driver
Bumpers
Front Body-colored With Chrome Insert
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
7
Seat Trim
Leather
Front Seat Type
Sport Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
8
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Power Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Hands-on Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Rear / Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles

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