2026 Acura MDX

The 2026 Acura MDX lineup is organized around a core MDX model plus packages such as Technology, A-Spec, Advance, A-Spec Advance, and Type S Advance. Lighting details help define the look across the range, including Jewel Eye LED headlights and darkened Chicane LED taillights. Wheel designs also change the stance, with package-specific 20-inch options and a larger 21-inch setup on Type S Advance. A-Spec styling leans darker and more aggressive with gloss black accents, matching wheels, and LED fog lights for a sportier presence. If you want a more upscale, premium appearance with added comfort and visibility tech, the Advance-focused packages are designed to feel more refined without losing the MDX’s athletic edge. Type S Advance sits at the top visually with a more performance-forward presence that matches its hardware.

The MDX is offered with a 3.5L V-6 rated at 290 horsepower, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. For drivers who want the most power in the lineup, the MDX Type S Advance uses a 3.0L turbo V-6 rated at 355 horsepower, with torque listed at 354 lb-ft. Paddle shifters are part of the driving experience, giving you quick manual control when you want a more involved feel. Front-wheel drive is available, and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive is offered to add extra traction and a more performance-oriented balance. Type S Advance pairs its turbo powertrain with a rear-biased Super Handling All-Wheel Drive setup for a more driver-focused response.

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive is designed to add confident control by sending power to all four wheels with a rear-biased character when equipped. The MDX uses an Integrated Dynamics System that lets you select from multiple drive modes, including Snow, Comfort, Normal, and Sport. Type S Advance adds exclusive performance-focused selections like Sport+ and a Lift mode for added ground clearance when conditions call for it. Chassis hardware supports the feel, including a double-wishbone front suspension and a rigid structure aimed at sharper response and a calmer cabin. Steering is tuned for precision with variable ratio steering that can feel firmer in Sport mode. On Type S Advance, braking and ride control step up with large Brembo front brake calipers and an adaptive air suspension that can adjust ride height.

The 2026 Acura MDX seats up to seven and uses adjustable configurations to keep the cabin flexible for passengers, cargo, or both. A removable second-row center seat is designed to make access to the third row easier when you need it. A wide panoramic moonroof is standard across the lineup, bringing more light into all three rows. Cabin materials focus on a premium feel, with available open-pore wood accents and French stitching details called out in the design notes. The digital 12.3-inch Precision Cockpit display is standard, putting key driving info and alerts directly in front of the driver. In Type S Advance, comfort leans further into luxury with 16-way power front seats and multiple massage modes, along with distinctive seating material and trim choices.

AcuraWatch is available as a suite of safety and driver-assist technologies, and it’s listed as standard across MDX packages. Core features include Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, and Lane Keeping Assist System. The suite also includes Pedestrian Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, Traffic Jam Assist, and Blind Spot Information System to help support awareness in daily driving. For added help in parking and low-speed situations, available driver-assist tech includes a Surround-View Camera, Front and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, and Low Speed Braking Control. On Type S Advance, Acura notes additional capability such as Lane Change Collision Mitigation and Steering Avoidance that can provide steering input if needed. We’ll help you compare which safety and camera features align with the package you’re considering before you choose your MDX.