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2026 Acura MDX Review
Three-row Acura SUV with 2026 EPA FWD/AWD/Type S rows. Axis scores pending; tow claims need OEM config sheets.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Acura MDX
MDX is Acura's three-row SUV for buyers who want Honda-family packaging with a luxury badge. Trade-offs versus RX: third-row utility vs two-row luxury efficiency; Type S is the performance fork.
What's confirmed (EPA 2026)
- MDX FWD 3.5L: 22 mpg combined (19/26)
- MDX AWD 3.5L: 21 mpg combined (19/25)
- MDX AWD Type S 3.0L: 19 mpg combined (17/21)
Practical notes
Type S costs mpg for turbo power. Third-row shoppers should measure against Pilot, Palisade, and Telluride on seat comfort with adults in back. Towing: cite Acura OEM trailering materials only.
Safety
Score pending pending fetched IIHS/NHTSA 2026 MDX matrix.
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Acura MDX — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026AcuraMDX.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Acura — MDX — https://www.acura.com/mdx (OEM)