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2022 Acura MDX & MDX Type S Specs & Features

- 2021-12-16

SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES 2022 MDX MDX with
Technology Package
MDX with
A-Spec Package
MDX with
Advance Package
MDX Type S MDX Type S with
Advance Package
POWER UNIT
ENGINE
Engine Type Aluminum Alloy V6 << << << Turbo Aluminum-alloy
6-Cylinder
<<
Turbo Type - - - - Twin-Scroll <<
Displacement (liters) 3.5 << << << 3.0 <<
Horsepower @ rpm 290 @ 6200 << << << 355 @ 5500 <<
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 267 @ 4700 << << << 354 @ 1400-5000 <<
Valvetrain 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC << << << 24-Valve, DOHC <<
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) <<
Compression Ratio 11.5:1 << << << 9.8:1 <<
Fuel Injection Direct << << << Direct <<
Throttle Control Drive-by-wire Throttle System << << << Drive-by-wire Throttle System <<
Idle Stop  <<
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV70 << << << ULEV70 <<
Tune-Up Interval 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups << << << 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups <<
             
DRIVETRAIN
Front-Wheel Drive - - - -
SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™) Available Available
10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
Gear Ratios:    
1st 5.25 << << << << <<
2nd 3.27 << << << << <<
3rd 2.19 << << << << <<
4th 1.60 << << << << <<
5th 1.30 << << << << <<
6th 1.00 << << << << <<
7th 0.78 << << << << <<
8th 0.65 << << << << <<
9th 0.58 << << << << <<
10th 0.52 << << << << <<
Reverse 3.97 << << << << <<
Final Drive  4.17 << << << << <<
Max Towing Capacity (lbs.) - FWD 3,500 << - - - -
Max Towing Capacity (lbs.) - SH-AWD 5,000 << << << << <<
             
FUEL ECONOMY 
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined) - FWD 19 / 26 / 22 << - - - -
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined) - SH-AWD 19 / 25 / 21 << << << 17 / 21 / 19 <<
Recommended Fuel Premium Unleaded
91 Octane
<< << << << <<
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) 18.5 << << << << <<
             
CHASSIS
Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension 
Stabilizer Bar (front) 31.8 x 5.0 << << << 30.5 Solid <<
Stabilizer Bar (rear) 21.7 x 3.5 (FWD)
21.7 x 4.0 (SH-AWD)
<< 21.7 x 4.0 << 20.0 x 3.5 (SH-AWD) <<
Amplitude Reactive Dampers - -
Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling - - - - <<
Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode
Agile Handling Assist® 
iBooster Brake System - -
Electro-Servo Brake (ESB) System - - - - <<
Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System - - - - <<
Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in) 13.8 / 13.0 << << << 14.3 / 13.0 <<
Aluminum-Alloy Wheels 19 x 8.5 20 x 9.0 << << 21 x 9.5 <<
Tires  255 / 55R-19 255 / 50R-20 << << 275 / 40R-21 <<
Steering Ratio (Variable) 14.6:1 << << << << <<
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft)  40.5 << << << << <<
             
DIMENSIONS
EXTERIOR
Length (in) 198.4 << << << << <<
Width (in) 78.7 << << << << <<
Height (in) 67.1 << << << << <<
Wheelbase (in) 113.8 << << << << <<
Track (in, front/rear) 67.7 / 67.7 << << << << <<
Ground Clearance (in, unladen) 7.3 << << << 6.7 - 9.4 <<
             
INTERIOR
Headroom (in., first row / second row / third row) 38.5 / 38.1 / 36.2 << << << << <<
Legroom (in., first row / second row / third row) 41.6 / 38.5 / 29.1 << << << << <<
Shoulder Room (in., first row / second row / third row) 61.9 / 60.3 / 55.2 << << << << <<
Hiproom (in., first row / second row / third row) 59.3 / 57.8 / 40.6 << << << << <<
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft) 139.1 << << << << <<
Cargo Volume (cu ft)* - Behind Third Row, Standard / Max 16.3 / 18.1 << << << << <<
Cargo Volume (cu ft)* - Behind Second Row, Standard / Max 39.1 / 48.4 << << << << <<
Cargo Volume (cu ft)* - Behind First Row, Standard / Max 71.4 / 95.0 << << << << <<
* Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard.            
             
WEIGHT
Curb Weight (lbs) - FWD 4,271 4,297 - - - -
Curb Weight (lbs) - SH-AWD 4,503 4,529 4,534 4,565 4,741 4,788
Weight Distribution (% front/rear); FWD 60 / 40 << - - - -
Weight Distribution (% front/rear); SH-AWD 58 / 42 << << << << <<
             
FEATURES
ACURAWATCH™ ADVANCED SAFETY & DRIVER-ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
Traffic Sign Recognition
             
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Child Seat (LATCH)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Front Knee Airbags 
Head-Up Warning Display (HUW) - - - -
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Blind spot information (BSI) System
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
Front and Rear Parking Sensors  -
Low Speed Braking Control -
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer
Tire Repair Kit • (FWD) • (FWD) - - - -
Spare Tire T155/85D18 • (SH-AWD) • (SH-AWD) - -
Self-sealing Tire - - - -
Maintenance Minder™ System
             
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
Hill Start Assist
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Cruise Control
Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Rear Camera Washer
Surround-View Camera System - - - -
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration 
Auto High-Beam
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers -
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
HomeLink® 
CabinControl® 
CabinTalk®  - -
Compass -
             
AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY
True Touchpad Interface™
12.3-Inch HD Dual-Content Center Display
12.3-Inch HD Precision Cockpit™ Digital Instrument Cluster
10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD) - - - -
Key Fob Activiated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback  - - -
Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
Acura Navigation System with 3D View -
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions -
Traffic Rerouting™  -
Natural Language Voice Recognition
AcuraLink® Connected Services
Wireless Apple CarPlay® Integration
Wireless Android Auto™ Integration
Alexa Built-In
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface
Acura Premium Audio System with 9 Speakers - - - - -
ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers - - - - -
ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 16 Speakers - - -
ELS Studio® 3D Signature Edition Premium Audio System with 25 Speakers - - - - -
HD Radio® 
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
USB Audio Interface with Charging Port, Center Console 2.5A (1)
Charging Ports, 1st-Row USB-A 2.5A (1), USB-C 2.5A (1), Accessory Socket (1)
Charging Ports, 2nd-Row: USB-A 2.5A (2), Accessory Socket (1)
Charging Ports, Second Row: AC Outlet (1) - - -
Charging Ports, 3rd-Row: USB A 2.5A (2) - - - -
Charging Ports, Cargo Area: Accessory Socket (1)
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Wireless Charging Pad (Qi)
             
INTERIOR
Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
GPS-Linked Climate Control   
Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings 
Pushbutton Ignition
Electronic Gear Selector
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down, Auto-Reverse, Soft Close
Sport Seats with Leatherette-Trimmed Interior - - - - -
Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior  - - -
Sports Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultra-Suede Inserts - - - -
Contrast Stitching - - - - -
Contrast Stitching and Piping - -
Front 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support - - -
Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar, Thigh Extension, Side Bolsters - - - -
Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar, Thigh Extension, Side Bolsters & 9-way Massage Function - - - - -
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats - -
Three-position Driver Seat Memory
Three-position Front Passenger Seat Memory -
Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions) - - - -
2nd-Row 4-way Manual Seats
Multi-function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat 
2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual) -
3rd-Row Access with One-Touch Smart Slide Walk-In
3rd-Row Seats with 50/50 Split
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel - - -
Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel - - -
Heated Steering Wheel - - - -
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls 
Hidden Cargo Storage with Reversible Smart Lid
A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package - - - - -
Type S Interior Sport Appearance Package - - - -
Interior Color-Matched Headliner - - -
Ebony Headliner - - -
Stainless Steel Sport Pedals - - -
Active Sound Control
LED Task Light - Front ceiling/Inner Glove Box/Inner Console Box 
Ambient LED Cabin Lighting - Door Handle, 1st-Row foot well - - - - -
Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Color Themes)- Door Accent (upper, door handle), 1st-Row foot well - - -
Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Color Themes)- Door Accent (upper and lower, door handle), 1st-Row foot well, Instrument Panel, console  & door pocket. - - - -
Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof 
             
EXTERIOR
Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Lights
LED Fog Lights - -
Chicane™ LED Taillights
LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
LED Outer Door Handle Lights - - -
A-Spec Exterior Sport Appearance Package - - - - -
Type S Exterior Sport Appearance Package - - - -
Power-Folding Side Mirrors -
Acoustic Laminate Windshield and Front Side Glass
Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function
Power Lift Tailgate - -
Power Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access and Walk Away Close - - - -
Roof Rails - - - -
Capless Fuel Fill
             
COLORS & TRIM
STANDARD EXTERIOR COLORS AVAILABLE INTERIOR COLORS
Lunar Silver Metallic (NH-830M) Ebony Ebony, Graystone Ebony Ebony, Graystone Ebony Ebony, Azurite Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl  (B-588P) Parchment Graystone - Graystone - -
             
PREMIUM EXTERIOR COLORS AVAILABLE INTERIOR COLORS
Majestic Black Pearl (NH-893P) Ebony, Parchment Ebony, Espresso, Parchment Ebony, Red Ebony, Espresso, Parchment Ebony, Red Ebony, Red
Platinum White Pearl (NH-883P) Ebony, Parchment Ebony, Espresso, Parchment Ebony, Red Ebony, Espresso, Parchment Ebony, Red Ebony, Red, Orchid
Phantom Violet Pearl (PB-92P) - Ebony - Ebony - -
Performance Red Pearl (R-568P) Parchment Parchment Ebony Parchment Ebony Ebony
Liquid Carbon Metallic (NH-885M) Ebony Ebony, Espresso Ebony, Red Ebony, Espresso Ebony, Red Ebony, Red
Apex Blue Pearl (B-621P) - - Ebony, Red - Ebony, Orchid Ebony, Orchid
Tiger Eye Pearl (YR-651P) - - - - Ebony Azurite Blue, Orchid
             
INTERIOR TRIM
Brushed Aluminum Trim Bronze, Aluminum Bronze, Aluminum - - - -
Geometric Patterned Brushed Aluminum - - - -
Authentic Open-pore Wood Trim - - - Light, Dark - Dark with Metallic Finish