Type S Advance AWD
What the Type S Advance adds over the MDX
| Spec | MDX | Type S Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 350.5 mm | 363.2 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4268 lbs | 4776 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4268 lbs | 4776 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Aluminum-Alloy V6 | Turbo Aluminum-Alloy V6 |
| Valve configuration | SOHC | DOHC 24-Valve |
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Tire size | 255/55 R19 | 275/40 R21 |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 21 in |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 9.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD), 2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual), Active Exhaust Valve, Active Lane Change Assist, Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling, Bang & Olufsen Ultra Sound System with 31 Speakers, Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Steering Avoidance, Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System, Charging Ports, 3rd-Row: USB-C 3.0A, USB-A 2.5A (2), Ebony Headliner, Electro-Servo Brake (ESB) System, Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar, Thigh Extension, Side Bolsters & 9-way Massage Function, Front Cross Traffic Warning (FCTW), GPS-Linked Climate Control, Head-Up Warning Display (HUW), Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions), Heated Steering Wheel, Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Color Themes)- Door Accent (upper, door handle), 1st-Row foot well, Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback, LED Fog Lights, LED Outer Door Handle Lights, Lane Change Collision Mitigation, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Low Speed Braking Control, Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear), Power-Folding Side Mirrors, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Rev-Matching Downshifts, Roof Rails, Self-Sealing Tire, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate), Stainless Steel Sport Pedals, Surround-View Camera System, Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory, Twin-Scroll Turbo, Type S Exterior Sport Appearance Package, Type S Interior Sport Appearance Package, Ventilated Front Seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 363.2 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
| Overall height | 67.9 in |
| Overall length | 198.4 in |
| Overall width | 78.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2997 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Turbo Aluminum-Alloy V6 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 355 hp |
| Torque | 354 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 21 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 | 275/40 R21 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4776 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4776 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 9.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 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)
- Active Lane Change Assist
- Agile Handling Assist®
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Steering Avoidance
- 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 Cross Traffic Warning (FCTW)
- Front Knee Airbags
- Head-Up Warning Display (HUW)
- Hill Start Assist
- Lane Change Collision Mitigation
- 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 Ultra Sound System with 31 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
- 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 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support
- Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar, Thigh Extension, Side Bolsters & 9-way Massage Function
- Multi-function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat
- 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)
- Active Sound Control
- Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- Compass
- Ebony Headliner
- Electronic Gear Selector
- Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Color Themes)- Door Accent (upper, door handle), 1st-Row foot well
- LED Task Light - Front ceiling/Inner Glove Box/Inner Console Box
- Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel
- Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Stainless Steel Sport Pedals
- Type S Interior Sport Appearance Package
Exterior16 std · 0 opt
- Power-Folding Side Mirrors
- 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
- Self-Sealing Tire
- Type S Exterior Sport Appearance Package
- Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Active Exhaust Valve
- Idle Stop
- Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode
- Rev-Matching Downshifts
- Twin-Scroll Turbo
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis6 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling
- Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System
- Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
- Electro-Servo Brake (ESB) System
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Hidden Cargo Storage with Reversible Smart Lid
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Common questions about the Type S Advance
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Acura MDX Type S Advance add over the MDX?
Against the MDX, 38 features become standard that the MDX does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.