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2026 Acura MDX

Type S Advance AWD

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What the Type S Advance adds over the MDX (+$24,050)

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	3500 cc	3000 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
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$51,800	$75,850
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, Boost Pressure (psi): 15.1, Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System, Charging Ports, 3rd-Row: 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 Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access and Walk Away Close, 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, Turbo Type: Twin-Scroll, Type S Exterior Sport Appearance Package, Type S Interior Sport Appearance Package, Ventilated Front Seats

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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
Connected services trial (premium tier)	36 months

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	3000 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

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$75,850

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 hybrid

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 kit

Safety36 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)
Side Curtain Airbags
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Active Lane Change 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)
Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
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

Infotainment25 std · 0 opt

Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD)
12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen
12.3-Inch HD Precision Cockpit™ Digital Instrument Cluster
AcuraLink®
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-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)

Convenience17 std · 0 opt

Power Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access and Walk Away Close
Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
12-Volt Power Outlet (2nd Row Console)
12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo)
12-Volt Power Outlet (Front Console)
Acura Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles
Cruise Control
HomeLink®
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
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
Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions)
Multi-function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat
Three-Position Driver Seat Memory
Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory

Interior18 std · 0 opt

Heated Steering Wheel
Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual)
Active Sound Control
Compass
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 139.1
Ebony Headliner
Headroom (in.) (first row / second row / third row): 38.5 / 38.1 / 36.2
Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row / third row): 59.3 / 57.8 / 40.6
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 Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel
Legroom (in.) (first row / second row / third row): 41.6 / 38.5 / 29.1
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row / third row): 61.9 / 60.3 / 55.2
Stainless Steel Sport Pedals
Type S Interior Sport Appearance Package

Exterior28 std · 0 opt

Power-Folding Side Mirrors
Acoustic Laminate Windshield and Front Side Glass
Aluminum-Alloy Wheels: 19 x 8.5J / 20 x 9.0J / 21 x 9.5J
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
Capless Fuel Fill
Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Lights
Chicane™ LED Taillights
Curb Weight (lbs.) - SH-AWD: 4,510 / 4,544 / 4,776
Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen): 7.3 / 6.7 - 9.4
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
Height (in.): 67.9
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
LED Fog Lights
LED Outer Door Handle Lights
LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
Length (in.): 198.4
Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Roof Rails
Self-Sealing Tire
Tire Repair Kit
Tires: 255/55 R19 / 255/50 R20 / 275/40 R21
Track (in.) (front/rear): 67.7 / 67.7
Type S Exterior Sport Appearance Package
Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear); SH-AWD: 57 / 43
Wheelbase (in.): 113.8
Width (in.): 78.7
Spare Tire T155/85D18

Powertrain23 std · 0 opt

SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)
10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Active Exhaust Valve
Boost Pressure (psi): 15.1
CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-ULEV70
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1 / 9.8:1
Direct Fuel Injection
Displacement (liters): 3.5 / 3.0
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined) - SH-AWD: 19 / 25 / 21 / 17 / 21 / 19
Electronic Gear Selector
Engine Type: Aluminum-Alloy V6 / Turbo Aluminum-Alloy V6
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal): 18.5
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 290 @ 6,200 / 355 @ 5,500
Idle Stop
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode
Recommended Fuel: Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Rev-Matching Downshifts
Throttle Control: Drive-by-wire Throttle System
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 267 @ 4,700 / 354 @ 1,400-5,000
Tune-Up Interval: 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
Turbo Type: Twin-Scroll
Valvetrain: 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC / 24-Valve, DOHC
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)

Chassis12 std · 0 opt

Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling
Agile Handling Assist®
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
Stabilizer Bar (front): 31.8 x 5.0 / 30.5 Solid
Stabilizer Bar (mm) (rear)
Steering Ratio (Variable): 14.6 : 1
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 40.5
Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 13.8 / 13.0 / 14.3 / 13.0

Cargo5 std · 0 opt

Cargo Volume (cu ft.)* - Behind First Row, Standard / Max: 71.4 / 95.0
Cargo Volume (cu ft.)* - Behind Second Row, Standard / Max: 39.1 / 48.4
Cargo Volume (cu ft.)* - Behind Third Row, Standard / Max: 16.3 / 18.1
Hidden Cargo Storage with Reversible Smart Lid
Max Towing Capacity (lbs.) - SH-AWD: 5,000

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 MDX. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Type S Advance

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Acura MDX Type S Advance?

The manufacturer lists $75,850 for the 2026 Acura MDX Type S Advance. That is $24,050 above the MDX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Acura MDX Type S Advance add over the MDX?

Against the MDX, 40 features become standard that the MDX does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.