Acura Automobiles: 2017 Acura MDX Specifications & Features

ENGINE
MDX
MDX SH-AWD
Engine Type
Alluminum-alloy V-6
Alluminum-alloy V-6
Displacement (liters)
3.5
3.5
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)
290 @ 6,200
290 @ 6,200
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) (SAE net)
267 @ 4,700
267 @ 4,700
Valvetrain
24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC®
24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC®
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)


Compression Ratio
11.5:1
11.5:1
Fuel Injection
Direct
Direct
Throttle Control
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Idle Stop 
A
A
CARB Emissions Rating
ULEV125
ULEV125
Tune-Up Interval
100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
 
 
 
A = Advance Package
 
 
 
DRIVETRAIN
Front-Wheel Drive

NA
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) 
NA

9-Speed Automatic Transmission


Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters


Gear Ratios
 
 
     1st
4.71
4.71
     2nd
2.84
2.84
     3rd
1.91
1.91
     4th
1.38
1.38
     5th
1.00
1.00
     6th
0.81
0.81
     7th
0.70
0.70
     8th
0.58
0.58
     9th 
0.48
0.48
     Reverse
3.83
3.83
     Final Drive 
4.33
4.33
 
 
 
Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
3500*
5000*
* Additional equipment required. Consult your Acura dealer for details.
 
CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension


Multi-Link Rear Suspension 


Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
24.0 / 25.4
25.0 / 26.5
Amplitude Reactive Dampers


Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)


Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
3-mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport)
3-mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport)
Agile Handling Assist®


Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in)
12.6 / 13.0
12.6 / 13.0
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
18 x 8.0 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished
18 x 8.0 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished
Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Technology Package)
20 x 8.0 10-Spoke Pewter Gray Machine-Finished 
20 x 8.0 10-Spoke Pewter Gray Machine-Finished 
Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Advance Package)
20 x 8.0 Split 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished
20 x 8.0 Split 5-Spoke Shark Gray Machine-Finished
Tires
245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season
245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season
Tires (Technology and Advance Packages)
245/50 R20 High-Performance All-Season
245/50 R20 High-Performance All-Season
Steering Ratio
15.66
15.66
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7
38.7
 
 
 
DIMENSIONS
 
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase (in)
111.0
111.0
Length (in)
196.2
196.2
Width (in)
77.2
77.2
Height (in)
67.4
67.4
Track (in, front/rear)
66.3  / 66.3
66.3  / 66.3
Ground Clearance (in, unladen)
7.3
7.3
Angle (Approach/ Departure/ Breakover)
14.9°/ 17.4°/ 15.2° 
14.9°/ 17.4°/ 15.2° 
 
INTERIOR
Headroom (in, first row/second row/third row)
38.1 / 38.3 / 35.6
38.1 / 38.3 / 35.6
Legroom (in, first row/second row (Max Slide)/third row (Max Slide))
41.4 / 36.6 (38.5) / 28.1 (30.9)
41.4 / 36.6 (38.5) / 28.1 (30.9)
Shoulder Room (in, first row/second row/third row)
61.1 / 59.1 / 54.7
61.1 / 59.1 / 54.7
Hiproom (in, first row/second row/third row)
57.5 / 57.8 / 40.6
57.5 / 57.8 / 40.6
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft)
132.7
132.7
Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Third Row
15.0* (15.8†)
15.0* (15.8†)
Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Second Row
38.4* (43.4†)
38.4* (43.4†)
Cargo Volume (cu ft)  (Max): Behind First Row
68.4* (90.9†)
68.4* (90.9†)
 
* Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard.
† Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward.  This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.
 
FUEL ECONOMY – WEIGHT
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined)
19/27/22
18/26/21
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings with Idle Stop – Advance Package (City/Highway/Combined)
20/27/23
19/26/22
Recommended Fuel
Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal)
19.5
19.5
Curb Weight (lbs) 
4,001
4,215
Curb Weight with Technology Package (lbs) 
4,028
4,244
Curb Weight with Technology and Entertainment Packages (lbs) 
4,061
4,262
Curb Weight with Advance Package (lbs)
4,065
4,257
Curb Weight with Advance and Entertainment Packages (lbs)
4,087
4,292
Weight Distribution (% front/rear)
59 / 41
57 / 43
 
2017 ACURA MDX FEATURES
 
ACURAWATCH™ ADVANCED SAFETY DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY
MDX
MDX SH-AWD
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System


Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) 


Head-Up Warning (HUW)
A
A
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System


Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)


Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System


Blind spot information (BSI) System
T,A
T,A
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)


Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines


Surround-View Camera System
A
A
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
T,A
T,A
 
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package
 
SAFETY
Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure


Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)


Front Side Airbags


Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor


Driver’s Knee Airbag


Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control and Motion Adaptive Steering


4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)


Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)


Brake Assist


LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)


Auto High-Beam


Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators


Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer


Tire Sealant and Repair Kit

NA
Spare Tire
NA

 
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package
 
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
Hill Start Assist


Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold


Parking Sensors (front and rear)
A
A
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration 


Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
T,A
T,A
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down


Auto Dimming Side Mirrors 

A
HomeLink®


Compass


 
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package
 
AUDIO CONNECTIVITY
Acura Navigation System with 3D View
T,A
T,A
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions
T,A
T,A
Traffic Rerouting™ 
T,A
T,A
AcuraLink®
T,A
T,A
Siri® Eyes Free


SMS, MMS Text Message and Email Capability


On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)


Color Multi-Information Display (MID)


Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with Turn-by-Turn Guidance
T,A
T,A
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback 
T,A
T,A
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  Wireless Telephone Interface


Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with 16.2-Inch Ultrawide Full VGA Screen and HDMI Compatibility
A+E
A+E
Acura DVD Rear Entertainment System with  9-Inch Full VGA Screen
T+E
T+E
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers
A+E
A+E
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 11 Speakers
T+E
T+E
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers
T,A
T,A
Acura Premium Audio System with 8 Speakers


Song By Voice®
T,A
T,A
Aha™ Compatibility


HD Radio®
T,A
T,A
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio


Pandora® Compatibility


USB Audio Interface with iPod® Integration


Bluetooth® Streaming Audio


MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack


Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)


USB Charge Ports 1.0A Data, (2) 2.5A Charge Glove Box, (2) 2.5A Charge Second Row


USB Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Third Row
A
A
Maintenance MinderTM System


 
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package
 
INTERIOR
Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration


GPS-Linked Climate Control 
T,A
T,A
Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings 


Pushbutton Ignition


Electronic Gear Selector


Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse


Sport Seats with Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior


Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching and Piping
A
A
Driver’s 10-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support and Easy-Entry


Front Passenger’s 8-Way Power Seat


Front Passenger’s Power-Lumbar Support
A
A
Heated Front Seats


Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
A
A
Second Row 4-way Manual Seats with 60/40 Split
•, A+E
•, A+E
Second Row Captain’s Chairs
A
A
Heated Second Row Seats (Outboard Positions)
T+E,A
T+E,A
Second Row Side Sunshades (Manual)
T+E,A
T+E,A
Third Row Access One-Touch Smart Slide Walk-In


Electronic Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column


Heated Steering Wheel
A
A
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel


Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls 


High-Gloss Wood-Finished and Metal Trim


Natural Black Limba Wood with Metal Trim
A
A
Natural Olive Ash Burl Wood with Metal Trim
Multi-Function Front Center Console with Sliding Tray


Hidden Cargo Storage with Smart Lid


Active Sound Control


Ambient Cabin Lighting 


Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror


Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof 


12-Volt Power Outlets (Center Console and Front Armrest)


110-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console)
T+E,A+E
T+E,A+E
 
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package
 
EXTERIOR
Power Moonroof


Remote-Linked Power-Operated Tailgate 


Jewel Eye® LED Headlights


LED Fog Lights
A
A
LED-Illuminated Taillights, Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals,  Rear License and Center High Mount Stop Light


LED Puddle Lights
T,A
T,A
Power-Folding Side Mirrors
T,A
T,A
Roof Rails
A
A
Acoustic Windshield and Front Side Glass


Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function


Capless Fuel Fill


 
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package
 
2017 MDX COLOR TRIM
 
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
 
 
PREMIUM LEATHER
MILANO PREMIUM LEATHER WITH CONTRAST STITCHING AND PIPING
White Diamond Pearl NH-603P
Ebony*, Espresso*, Parchment
Ebony, Espresso, Parchment
Lunar Silver Metallic NH-830M
Ebony, Graystone
Ebony, Graystone
Modern Steel Metallic  NH-797M
Ebony, Graystone
Ebony, Graystone
Crystal Black Pearl NH-731P
Ebony, Parchment
Ebony, Parchment
Fathom Blue Pearl  B-588P*
Graystone*
Graystone
Dark Cherry Pearl R-529P
Parchment
Parchment
Black Copper Pearl YR-601P*
Espresso*, Parchment*
Espresso, Parchment
 
*Requires Technology or Advance Package
 
INTERIOR TRIM
High-Gloss Wood-Finished Trim
Ebony, Espresso, Graystone, Parchment
 
Natural Black Limba Wood*
Graystone, Parchment
 
Natural Olive Ash Burl Wood*
Ebony, Espresso
 
 
*Requires Advance Package