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Key specifications
- 3,500 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- Premium Unleaded V-6
- Engine Type
- 19 City / 27 Hwy
- MPG
- 290 hp
- Horsepower
- Premium Unleaded V-6
- Engine Type
- 3.5 L/212
- Displacement
- 290 @ 6200
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 267 @ 4700
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- 3,500 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- N/A
- Maximum Payload Capacity
- N/A
- Curb Weight - Rear
- N/A
- Curb Weight - Front
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 150
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake Type
- 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System
- N/A
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
Notable features
New nine-speed automatic transmission
Updated AWD system available
New active safety features available
Seven-seat SUV
Push-button third-row access standard
Engine
Premium Unleaded V-6 Engine Type
3.5 L/212 Displacement
290 @ 6200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
267 @ 4700 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
3,500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
3,960 lbs Base Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight
N/A Curb Weight
350 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
350 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
20 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Safety
Standard Stability Control
Standard Backup Camera
Entertainment
Standard Bluetooth®
Electrical
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
150 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
13 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
6 years old and newer from their original in-service date, with 80,000 miles or fewer at time of vehicle delivery.
Basic
2 years / 100,000 miles
Dealer certification
182-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Ride quality
Front-seat comfort
Quietness
Sliding and reclining second-row seats
Gas mileage
The bad
Third-row space
Second-row captain's chairs not offered
Clunky multimedia interface
Most recent
A big thank you to Anthony Belita thank you
I love this car it's so comfortable the ride is so smooth I feel like I'm floating this car is awesome so far so good
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
Reliable and Stylish
My wife wanted a luxury SUV and so wanted reliability and great performance I’m Minnesota snow. We agree this is the best vehicle we have ever owned. Also, Bloomington Acura provides a superb, flawless experience every time we visit for oil changes.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2016 Acura MDX base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
5/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
5/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover
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