A-Spec Advance AWD
What the A-Spec Advance adds over the MDX
| Spec | MDX | A-Spec Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4268 lbs | 4544 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4268 lbs | 4544 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Tire size | 255/55 R19 | 255/50 R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 9 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD), 2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual), A-Spec Exterior Sport Appearance Package, A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package, Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 19 Speakers, Charging Ports, 3rd-Row: USB-C 3.0A, USB-A 2.5A (2), Ebony Headliner, Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar, Thigh Extension, Side Bolsters & 9-way Massage Function, GPS-Linked Climate Control, Head-Up Warning Display (HUW), Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions), Heated Steering Wheel, Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback, LED Fog Lights, LED Outer Door Handle Lights, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Low Speed Braking Control, Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear), Power Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access and Walk Away Close, Power-Folding Side Mirrors, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Roof Rails, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate), Sport Seats with Curvilinear Quilted and Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Stainless Steel Sport Pedals, Surround-View Camera System, Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory, Ventilated Front Seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 350.5 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330.2 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 71.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 139.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | AcuraLink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 67.9 in |
| Overall length | 198.4 in |
| Overall width | 78.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Aluminum-Alloy V6 |
| Valve configuration | SOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.6 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29.1 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 60.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 40.5 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double-Wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/50 R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4544 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4544 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 9 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety33 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Surround-View Camera System
- Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
- Front Side Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Agile Handling Assist®
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Brake Assist
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection
- Cornering Speed Assist
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front Knee Airbags
- Head-Up Warning Display (HUW)
- Hill Start Assist
- Low Speed Braking Control
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Child Seat (LATCH)
- Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag
- Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment23 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
- 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD)
- 12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen
- AcuraLink® Connected Services
- AcuraLink® Security & Remote Services (3yrs)
- Alexa Built-In
- Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 19 Speakers
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- CabinTalk®
- Charging Ports, 1st-Row USB-A 2.5A (1), USB-C 3.0A (3)
- Charging Ports, 2nd-Row: USB-C 3.0A (2)
- Charging Ports, 3rd-Row: USB-C 3.0A, USB-A 2.5A (2)
- Google built-in (includes 3-Years Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps)
- HD Radio®
- Natural Language Voice Recognition
- Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- USB Audio Interface with Charging Port, Center Console 2.5A (1)
- Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Wireless Charging Pad (Qi)
Convenience15 std · 0 opt
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo)
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front Console)
- Acura Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles
- Cruise Control
- HomeLink®
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
- Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings
- Maintenance Minder™ System
- Power Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access and Walk Away Close
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down, Auto-Reverse, Soft Close
- Pushbutton Ignition
- Rear Camera Washer
- Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function
- Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- GPS-Linked Climate Control
Seating11 std · 0 opt
- Heated Front Seats
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions)
- 2nd-Row 4-Way Manual Seats
- 3rd-Row Access with One-Touch Smart Slide Walk-In
- 3rd-Row Seats with 50/50 Split
- Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar, Thigh Extension, Side Bolsters & 9-way Massage Function
- Multi-function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat
- Sport Seats with Curvilinear Quilted and Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping
- Three-Position Driver Seat Memory
- Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 12.3-Inch HD Precision Cockpit™ Digital Instrument Cluster
- 2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual)
- A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package
- Active Sound Control
- Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- Compass
- Ebony Headliner
- Electronic Gear Selector
- LED Task Light - Front ceiling/Inner Glove Box/Inner Console Box
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel
- Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Stainless Steel Sport Pedals
Exterior16 std · 0 opt
- Power-Folding Side Mirrors
- A-Spec Exterior Sport Appearance Package
- Acoustic Laminate Windshield and Front Side Glass
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Lights
- Chicane™ LED Taillights
- Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Outer Door Handle Lights
- LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
- Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Roof Rails
- Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
- Spare Tire T155/85D18
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Idle Stop
- Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis5 std · 0 opt
- Amplitude Reactive Dampers
- Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- iBooster Brake System
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Hidden Cargo Storage with Reversible Smart Lid
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Common questions about the A-Spec Advance
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec Advance add over the MDX?
Against the MDX, 28 features become standard that the MDX does not and 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.