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2024 Acura MDX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Acura MDX is a carryover with no major changes from 2023. Its trim range, engines, styling, safety features, and cabin technology remain essentially the same.
About the 2024 Acura MDX
4th generation (2022-2024), third year before the 2025 refresh
Acura positions the MDX as a premium three-row SUV that leans more toward sporty handling and everyday usability than ultra-soft luxury. Its core appeal is standard V6 power, a usable third row, large digital displays, strong safety technology, and available SH-AWD, all wrapped in a vehicle that feels more driver-focused than many family SUVs. That mix of family space and Acura’s performance-minded chassis tuning is what separates it from softer-riding rivals.
The regular 2024 MDX uses a 290-hp V6 and offers family-friendly touches such as three-row seating, large digital displays, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Technology models emphasize leather, navigation, and upgraded audio, while A-Spec adds sportier styling and Advance focuses on comfort. The Type S stands apart with a 355-hp turbo V6, all-wheel drive, air suspension, and stronger brakes; Type S Advance adds massaging front seats and a 25-speaker audio system.
2024 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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| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
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| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||
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| 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 2024 Acura MDX compared with the 2023 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2024. The MDX carries over with the same basic trim range, engines, styling, safety equipment, and cabin technology as the 2023 model.
Is the 2024 Acura MDX a redesigned model?
No, the 2024 MDX is not a redesign or mid-cycle update. It remains part of the fourth-generation design introduced for 2022 and comes before the broader 2025 refresh.
What engines does the 2024 Acura MDX use?
Regular 2024 MDX models use a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6, while Type S models use a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Both engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Does every 2024 Acura MDX have all-wheel drive?
No, all-wheel drive is not standard on every 2024 MDX. Regular models include front-wheel-drive and SH-AWD versions, while the Type S and Type S Advance use SH-AWD as standard equipment.
What makes the 2024 Acura MDX Type S different from the regular MDX?
The 2024 MDX Type S is the performance-focused version. It replaces the regular model’s 290-hp V6 with a 355-hp turbo V6 and adds standard all-wheel drive, an adjustable air suspension, stronger Brembo front brakes, and additional sport driving modes.
2024 Acura MDX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Acura MDX.
4.1
2024 Acura MDX
(744 reviews)
“The Acura MDX is roomy, stylish, and loaded with features that make it extremely comfortable and fun to drive.”
“I have purchased many Acura MDX's - this is by far the most fun to drive and elegant interior. Takes a little time in learning all the features, but it's a fun trip if you get it!”