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2023 Acura MDX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Acura MDX is a quiet carryover year with no major changes from 2022. Its engines, styling, safety features, technology, and overall lineup remain effectively the same.
About the 2023 Acura MDX
4th generation (introduced for 2022), second model year, before the 2025 refresh.
Acura positions the MDX as a premium performance three-row SUV rather than a soft family hauler. The brand leans on sharp handling, available SH-AWD, strong V6 power, and a driver-focused cabin, while still offering real three-row usefulness, flexible seating, and upscale materials. For most shoppers, the MDX stands out by blending family space and everyday comfort with a more athletic feel than many midsize luxury SUVs.
The 2023 MDX ranges from a well-equipped three-row SUV with a 290-hp V6 to the performance-focused Type S with a 355-hp turbo V6, all-wheel drive, air suspension, and larger Brembo brakes. Technology models emphasize navigation, leather-trimmed seats, and parking sensors, while Advance versions add comfort features such as a head-up display and surround-view camera.
2023 Acura MDX specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 355 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 355 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 3500 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2023 Acura MDX compared with the 2022 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2023. The MDX carried over with the same fourth-generation design, engines, package structure, safety equipment, and cabin technology as the 2022 model.
Did the 2023 Acura MDX get a new engine?
No, the 2023 MDX kept the same engines as 2022. Regular models use a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6, while Type S models use a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6; both pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Was the 2023 Acura MDX Type S new for that year?
No, the Type S was not new for 2023. It continued with its 355-hp turbo V6, all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension, larger Brembo front brakes, and performance-focused styling.
Did the 2023 Acura MDX receive a technology or safety upgrade?
No, there was no lineup-wide technology or safety upgrade for 2023. The infotainment displays, phone integration, digital instrument panel, and Acura safety suite carried over from 2022.
2023 Acura MDX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Acura MDX.
4.2
2023 Acura MDX
(2,128 reviews)
“If you plan to have passengers in the third row, consider the Honda Pilot. The AC is terrible if you live in the southern US states.”
“Slow to pick up speed. Jerky handling. Tight turn radius. Great headlights, comfy front seating. Weak ac vents. Hate the lane assist features and the idle turn off is wasteful. Not worth the price tag. This car takes the thrill out of driving. Can't wait to trade in for another car. Regret buying it.”