Acura has restyled and refreshed their 2017 MDX. The MDX is the best-selling, three-row luxury SUV of all time and raises its game with bold new exterior styling, larger wheel and tire options, and an expanded complement of premium features and technologies, including the AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assisting technologies.
Featuring refreshed exterior styling inspired by the Acura Precision Concept, the 2017 MDX is highlighted with a bold and distinctive Diamond Pentagon grille. Integrated with a more sculpted hood, front fascia, front fenders and revised Jewel Eye™ headlights, the result is a more “executive athletic” appearance for the class-leading luxury SUV. Additional styling updates include new chrome rocker panel trim, a revised rear bumper and skid garnish, and the return of visible dual exhausts with bright finishers.
“We’re raising the Acura MDX’s game for 2017 with premium new features and technologies that luxury SUV buyers want, complemented by bold, new styling we know they’re going to love,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager, Acura Division. “Backed by its high-performance credentials, the 2017 MDX has advanced its competitiveness and will continue its legacy of leadership as the best-selling three-row luxury SUV in America.”
All 2017 models benefit from increased standard luxury and technology features, including an electric parking brake with automatic brake hold, auto high beam headlights, SiriusXM Radio 2.0, four 2.5-amp USB charging ports and capless fuel filler. Technology and advance packages add bi-directional keyless remote engine start, two new 20-inch wheel and tire options, power folding side mirrors, and HD Traffic. In addition, Advance grades add LED fog lights, genuine olive ash burl or black limba wood interior trim, a heated steering wheel and surround-view camera system with six selectable viewing angles. Advanced models can also be equipped with two second-row captain’s chairs and a center console with two additional USB ports for third-row passengers. An ultra-widescreen rear entertainment system is also available on models with the advance ENT package.
Safety Features include: AcuraWatch suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies: Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM). All models also come equipped with a multi-angle rearview camera, and upper grades add blind spot information (BSI), front and rear parking sensors, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor and new Auto High Beam. Combining AcuraWatch with the company’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 MDX delivers intelligent safety and confident driving performance at the top of the competitive segment and targets top safety ratings.
The 2017 MDX leads its class with its combination of refined and responsive power and outstanding fuel efficiency. The 3.5-liter direct-injected i-VTEC® 24-valve V6 engine is rated at 290 peak horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. peak torque. The 2017 MDX with front-wheel drive and Idle Stop has an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 mpg city/27 highway/23 combined, and MDX with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) and Idle Stop is EPA rated at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. The MDX also meets the stringent EPA Tier 3/Bin 125 and CARB LEVIII ULEV-125 emissions standards. An available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) powertrain variant will be available Spring 2017, making MDX the third model in Acura’s lineup to utilize its revolutionary three-motor Sport Hybrid powertrain with electronic torque vectoring.
