2012 Acura MDX Specifications

2012 Acura MDX

Change
Standard Equipment & OptionsSpecificationsWarranty

2012 Acura MDX

Starting MSRP $43,030–$52,655

Best Bet

Specifications

Select a style

Common specifications shown for: All styles

Power and Performance

3.7L V-6 300 HP engine
6-spd tip auto transmission w/OD  
130 amp alternator  
550 amp battery with run down protection  
Heavy duty transmission oil cooler  
4.25 axle ratio Axle Ratio  
21.0 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank
Dual stainless steel exhaust with polished tailpipe finish  

Handling and Control

Automatic full-time Super Handling All-Wheel Drive all wheel drive
Permanent locking hubs  
Electro-mechanical
ABS & driveline traction control  
Vehicle Stability Assist stability control
Front strut suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Multi-link rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Rack & pinion steering  
Heavy duty steering cooler  
4-wheel disc brakes
Front vented disc brakes  
Compact steel spare wheel/tire  

Design and Dimensions

Front and rear mud flaps  
Rear lip spoiler  
2 skid plate(s)  
Body-colored with metal-look insert front and rear bumpers
With chrome insert rear bumpers  
Metal-look grille
Clearcoat monotone paint  
83.5 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
191.6 " exterior length Exterior Length  
78.5 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
68.2 " exterior height Exterior Height
108 " wheelbase Wheelbase  
68 " front tread Front Tread  
68 " rear tread Rear Tread  
18.8 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
5,952 lbs. GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating  
2,888 lbs. front GAWR Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,175 lbs. rear GAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
1,150 lbs. payload Payload  
5,000 lbs. towing capacity Max Trailer Weight  
10,053 lbs. GCWR Maximum GCWR
41.2 " front legroom Front Legroom
38.7 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
28.7 " 3rd row legroom Third Row Legroom
39.2 " front headroom Front Headroom
38.6 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
35.8 " 3rd row headroom Third Row Headroom
59.0 " front hiproom Front Hiproom
59.1 " rear hiproom Rear Hiproom
42.0 " 3rd row hiproom Third Row Hiproom
61.6 " front shoulder room Front Shoulder Room
61.5 " rear shoulder room Rear Shoulder Room
57.1 " 3rd row shoulder room Third Row Shoulder Room
142 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
15.0 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume
42.9 cu.ft. interior cargo volume w/seats folded Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact beams
Programmable headlamps with delay-off  
Front fog/driving lights  
4 door curb lights  
Illuminated entry  
Oil pressure warning  
Battery warning  
Low oil level warning  
Lights on warning  
Key warning
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Service interval warning  
Brake fluid warning  
Tire specific low tire pressure warning
Transmission fluid temp warning
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Daytime running lights  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag
Occupancy sensor  
Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Immobilizer
Panic alarm  
Security system  

Comfort and Convenience

4 doors
Express open/close sunroof  
Dual power remote w/tilt down heated mirrors  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror  
Seating capacity of 7  
Front bucket seats  
Driver and front passenger heated-cushion, driver heated-seatback  
Adjustable front head restraints  
Center front armrest  
(8-way power) driver seat  
(8-way power) front passenger seat  
Rear 60-40 split-bench seats  
Adjustable rear head restraints  
Center rear armrests  
50-50 split-bench 3rd row seats  
Driver seat memory  
Leather front seat trim  
Leather door trim insert  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Carpeted front & rear floor mats  
Simulated wood instrument panel insert  
Leather/metal-look gear shift knob
Lighted locking glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front & rear reading lights  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
Interior concealed storage  
2 seatback storage pockets  
Dual door bins  
Rear door bins  
Cargo concealed storage  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Cargo tie downs  
Cargo light  
Dual zone front air conditioning  
Automatic air conditioning  
Rear HVAC with separate controls  
Air filter  
Underseat ducts  
Radio steering wheel controls  
MP3 decoder
Radio theft deterrent  
Concealed antenna
Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Power trunk/hatch/door release  
Power remote fuel flap release  
Rear child safety door locks  
3 12V DC power outlets  
Trunk/hatch auto-latch  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
HomeLink Wireless Control System  
Wireless phone connectivity
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
In-dash clock  
Exterior temperature  
Systems monitor  
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
Parking sensors  
Leather/metal-look steering wheel
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Power rearmost windows  
Driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Deep tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Speed sensitive wipers  
Fixed interval rear windshield wiper  
Sun visor strip  
Rear defroster  

People Who Viewed This Car Also Viewed

Choose up to three models to compare to the 2012 Acura MDX.

Compare Side-by-Side
2012 Acura TL

2012 Acura TL

Starting MSRP
$35,705 - $39,255

(4.8)

21 consumer reviews

2012 Dodge Durango

2012 Dodge Durango

Starting MSRP
$28,995 - $43,195

(4.7)

24 consumer reviews

2012 Acura RDX

2012 Acura RDX

Starting MSRP
$32,895 - $34,895

(4.8)

6 consumer reviews

Change Location

Closest Dealers Listing this Car in ZIP 20146

*Invoice prices are made available by Cars.com and are not dealer advertising. All prices are subject to regional variations. Prices last updated 9/23/10. Click here for more information.