“The MDX is a very comfortable road trip vehicle with good gas mileage and very reliable.”
2020 Acura MDX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Acura MDX is mostly a carryover, with the limited-run, hand-assembled PMC Edition as the main change. Most of the lineup’s powertrains, safety tech, and overall design stay the same.
About the 2020 Acura MDX
3rd generation (2014-2020), final U.S. model year before the skipped 2021 model year and the all-new 2022 redesign.
Acura positioned the 2020 MDX as a premium three-row family SUV that tried to feel more athletic than most rivals. The core pitch was strong V6 performance, available torque-vectoring AWD, standard AcuraWatch safety tech, and a more driver-focused feel than a typical family crossover, while still delivering leather seating and usable third-row space. In this generation, Acura also used the Sport Hybrid and A-Spec versions to give the MDX a more performance-minded identity than many other midsize luxury SUVs.
The 2020 MDX ranges from a straightforward three-row V6 model to Technology versions with navigation and upgraded audio, plus comfort-focused Advance versions with ventilated front seats, second-row captain’s chairs, and a surround-view camera system. A-Spec models bring a sportier look, while the PMC Edition combines that appearance with Advance equipment, standard AWD, and a numbered hand-assembled build.
What changed, by category
Styling
The limited-run SH-AWD PMC Edition joined the lineup. It combines Advance Package comfort features with A-Spec exterior and cabin details, then adds hand assembly and a numbered plaque.
Tech
The front-wheel-drive Technology & Entertainment and Advance & Entertainment package combinations were dropped. The corresponding AWD entertainment versions remained in the lineup.
2020 Acura MDX specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter / V6, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 3.0 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter / V6, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 3.0 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift / Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift / Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Sequential SportShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | 19–26 mpg | 19–26 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | 26–27 mpg | 26–27 mpg | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290–321 hp | 290–321 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 218–267 lb-ft | 218–267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 90.9 cu-ft | 90.9 cu-ft | 90.9 cu-ft | 90.9 cu-ft | 90.9 cu-ft | 15.8–90.9 cu-ft | 15.8–90.9 cu-ft | 90.9 cu-ft | 90.9 cu-ft | 90.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 28.1 in | 28.1 in | 28.1 in | 28.1 in | 28.1 in | 28.1 in | 28.1 in | 28.1 in | 28.1 in | 28.1 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Acura MDX?
The biggest change is the new limited-run PMC Edition. It combines Advance Package equipment with A-Spec styling and was hand-assembled at Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center.
Was the 2020 Acura MDX redesigned?
No, the 2020 Acura MDX was not redesigned. It was the final U.S. model year of the third generation, with no 2021 U.S. model before the all-new 2022 MDX arrived.
What is special about the 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition?
The 2020 MDX PMC Edition is a limited-run, hand-assembled AWD model with a numbered plaque. It pairs Advance Package equipment, including ventilated front seats and a surround-view camera, with A-Spec styling, gloss-black trim, and Milano leather and Alcantara seats with red stitching.
Did the 2020 Acura MDX get new engines or safety technology?
No, the 2020 MDX’s gas V6 and Sport Hybrid systems carried over, as did its standard AcuraWatch safety suite. There was no lineup-wide mechanical or safety upgrade for this model year.
Which Acura MDX versions were dropped for 2020?
The front-wheel-drive Advance & Entertainment and Technology & Entertainment package versions were dropped for 2020. Their SH-AWD counterparts remained in the lineup.
2020 Acura MDX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Acura MDX.
4.1
2020 Acura MDX
(1,246 reviews)
“Overall an excellent and comfortable SUV. There is less cargo space than it appears. Delightful interior design and seats. Handles beautifully.”
“The adaptive cruise control is completely unsatisfactory. It is jerky and over compensates when braking and accelerating. My wife and I both hate it. Our 2014 Mercedes had this technology perfected. Acura is not a premium brand!”