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2016 Acura MDX Specifications & Features

- 2015-02-03

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

MDX

MDX SH-AWD

Engine Type

Direct Injection V-6

Direct Injection V-6

Displacement (liters)

3.5

3.5

Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)

290 @ 6200

290 @ 6200

Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) (SAE net)

267 @ 4500

267 @ 4500

Valvetrain

24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC®

24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC®

Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)

•

•

Compression Ratio

11.5:1

11.5:1

Throttle Control

Drive-by-Wire Throttle System

Drive-by-Wire Throttle System

Idle Stop 

A

A

CARB Emissions Rating

ULEV-2

ULEV-2

Tune-Up Interval

100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups

100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups

 

A = Advance Package

 

DRIVETRAIN - TRANSMISSION

Front-Wheel Drive

•

-

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

-

•

9-Speed Automatic Transmission

•

•

Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters

•

•

Gear Ratios

 

 

1st

4.713

4.713

2nd

2.842

2.842

3rd

1.909

1.909

4th

1.382

1.382

5th

1.000

1.000

6th

0.808

0.808

7th

0.699

0.699

8th

0.580

0.580

9th 

0.480

0.480

Reverse

3.83

3.83

Final Drive 

4.33

4.33

Towing Capacity

3500 lbs with 350-lb Tongue Weight

3500 lbs with 350-lb Tongue Weight*

 

* Towing capacity can be increased to 5000 lbs for MDX SH-AWD with dealer installed accessory

 

SUSPENSION - 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)

•

•

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 Machine-Finished

18 x 8.0 Machine-Finished

Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Technology Package)

19 x 8.0 Machine Finished 

19 x 8.0 Machine Finished 

Aluminum Alloy Wheels (Advance Package)

19 x 8.0

19 x 8.0

Tires

245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season

245/60 R18 High-Performance All-Season

Tires (Technology and Advance Packages)

245/55 R19 High-Performance All-Season

245/55 R19 High-Performance All-Season

Steering Ratio

15.7

15.7

Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

38.7

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in)

111.0

111.0

Length (in)

193.6

193.6

Height (in)

67.6

67.6

Width (in)

77.2

77.2

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°/ 19.4°/ 15.2° 

14.9°/ 19.4°/ 15.2° 

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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/third row)

41.5 / 36.5 / 27.4

41.5 / 36.5 / 27.4

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)

59.0 / 57.8 / 40.6

59.0 / 57.8 / 40.6

EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft)

132.3

132.3

Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Third Row

14.8* (15.8†)

14.8* (15.8†)

Cargo Volume (cu ft) (Max): Behind Second Row

38.4* (45.1†)

38.4* (45.1†)

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 - CAPACITIES  - WEIGHTS

EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined)

19/27/22
20/27/23 (with idle stop)

18/26/21
19/26/22 (with idle stop)

Recommended Fuel

Premium Unleaded 91 Octane

Premium Unleaded 91 Octane

Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal)

19.5

19.5

Curb Weight (lbs without/with AcuraWatch Plus) 

3960 / 3964

4195 / 4200

Curb Weight with Technology Package (lbs without/with AcuraWatch Plus) 

4001 / 4004

4211 / 4213

Curb Weight with Technology and Entertainment Packages (lbs without/with AcuraWatch Plus) 

4026 / 4028

4244 / 4246

Curb Weight with Advance Package (lbs)

4037

4246

Curb Weight with Advance and Entertainment Packages (lbs)

4169

4268

Weight Distribution (% front/rear)

60 / 40

60 / 40

 

FEATURES

SAFETY & DRIVER ASSITIVE TECHNOLOGY

MDX

MDX SH-AWD

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System

T,A

T,A

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Head-Up Warning

A

A

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System

T,A

T,A

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

A

A

Blind spot information (BSI) System

T,A

T,A

Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

•

•

Rear Cross Traffic Monitor

T,A

T,A

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

•

•

Front Seat Belt e-Pretensioner System

A

A

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)

•

•

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

•

•

Expanded View Driver's Mirror

•

•

Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer

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•

Tire Sealant and Repair Kit

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-

 

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package

 

DRIVER CONVENIENCE

Hill Start Assist

•

•

Cruise Control

•

•

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow

A

A

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

A

 

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, 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 Exclusive Street and Freeway Conditions

T,A

T,A

Traffic Rerouting™ 

T,A

T,A

Next-Generation AcuraLink®

T,A

T,A

Siri® Eyes Free

•

•

SMS, MMS Text Message and Email Capability

•

•

On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)

•

•

Multi-Information Display (MID)

•

•

Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with Turn-by-Turn Guidance

T,A

T,A

Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback 

A

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

A

Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers

T

T

Acura Premium Audio System with 8 Speakers

•

•

Song By Voice®

T,A

T,A

Aha™ Compatibility

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•

HD Radio®

T,A

T,A

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

•

•

Pandora® Compatibility

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•

USB Audio Interface with iPod® Integration

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•

Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

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•

MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack

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•

Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)

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•

HomeLink®

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•

Compass

•

•

Maintenance MinderTM System

•

•

 

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, 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

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•

Sport Seats with Leather-Trimmed Interior

•

•

Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior

A

A

Driver's 10-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support

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•

Front Passenger’s 8-Way Power Seat

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•

Front Passenger's Power-Lumbar Support

A

A

Heated Front Seats

•

•

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

A

A

Second Row Seats with Limo-Mode

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•

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

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•

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob

•

•

Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls 

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•

High-Gloss Wood-Finished and Metal Trim on Console and Doors

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•

Multi-Function Front Center Console with Sliding Tray

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•

Hidden Cargo Storage with Smart Lid

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•

Active Sound Control

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•

Ambient Cabin Lighting 

•

•

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

•

•

Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof 

•

•

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

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•

110-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console)

T+E,A+E

T+E,A+E

 

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package

 

EXTERIOR

Power Moonroof

•

•

Remote-Linked Power-Operated Tailgate 

•

•

Jewel Eye® LED Headlights

•

•

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

•

•

LED Puddle Lights

T,A

T,A

Roof Rails

A

A

Acoustic Windshield and Front Side Glass

•

•

Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function

•

•

 

AW = AcuraWatch Plus, T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package, E = Rear Entertainment Package

 

2016 MDX COLORS

EXTERIOR

LEATHER-TRIMMED INTERIOR

MILANO LEATHER-TRIMMED INTERIOR

White Diamond Pearl NH-603P

Parchment

Eucalyptus*, Parchment

Lunar Silver Metallic NH-830M

Ebony, Graystone

Ebony, Graystone

Graphite Luster Metallic  NH-782M

Ebony, Graystone

Ebony, Graystone

Crystal Black Pearl NH-731P

Ebony, Parchment

Ebony, Parchment

Fathom Blue Pearl  B-588P

Graystone*

Graystone*

Forest Mist Metallic  G-537M 

Eucalyptus*, Parchment*

Eucalyptus*, Parchment*

Dark Cherry Pearl R-529P

Parchment

Parchment

 

*Requires Technology or Advance Package