Verdict
B
← Acura MDX · 2022-present · YD9
Acura MDX 4th Gen (YD9)
Type S returns to MDX. 355 hp, double-wishbone front, Brembos. Acura's flagship now that the RLX is dead.
BHP
290-355 bhp
0–60
5.5 s
Top speed
150 mph
MPG
21.0 mpg
Used
$42,000-$70,000
Built on an all-new light-truck platform. Double-wishbone front suspension — a first for the MDX. Standard cars use a 290-hp 3.5-litre V6 with 10-speed automatic, FWD or SH-AWD. The big news is the Type S, with a 3.0-litre turbo V6 making 355 hp and 354 lb-ft, paired with adaptive air suspension, Brembo four-piston front brakes, 21-inch wheels, exclusive Tiger Eye paint option, and a quad exhaust. The Type S is hand-finished alongside the NSX at the Performance Manufacturing Center. With the RLX killed in 2020, the MDX is now Acura's flagship. Inside, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, 12-inch digital cluster, removable center second-row seat, 16-way power seats. Reception has been good — reviewers consistently rate it among the most engaging mid-size luxury SUVs.
Strengths
- Type S 355 hp + air suspension + Brembos + double-wishbone front
- Genuinely athletic for a three-row SUV
- Excellent IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating
- Hand-built Type S at PMC alongside the NSX
- Significantly more refined interior than predecessor
Weaknesses
- Type S thirsty — 17 mpg city
- Touchpad infotainment learning curve
- Standard 3.5L V6 is the same engine that's been in MDX for 20 years
- Heaviest MDX yet at 4,800+ lb on Type S
- Third row still cramped despite longer wheelbase
Notable tech
- Type S: 3.0L turbo V6, 355 hp / 354 lb-ft
- Adaptive air suspension on Type S
- Double-wishbone front suspension (first for MDX)
- 10-speed automatic standard
- 12.3-inch infotainment, 12-inch digital cluster
- Hand-finished Type S at Performance Manufacturing Center
Common issues
- Touchpad infotainment learning curve criticism
- Standard 3.5L V6 has VCM (oil consumption to monitor)
- Some owners report air suspension air-spring leaks
- Driver-assistance occasional false warnings
Used-market budget
$52,000
Standard 3.5L V6 SH-AWD around $42-52k for 2022-2023. Type S starts at $58k used, up to $72k for low-mile 2024+. PMC Edition examples command a $8-12k premium.