2026 Acura MDX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Acura MDX gets only light equipment changes, led by remote start becoming standard on three packages. The engines, transmission, core technology, safety systems and chassis carry over from 2025.
About the 2026 Acura MDX
4th generation (introduced for 2022), second year after the 2025 mid-cycle update
Acura positions the MDX as a three-row premium performance SUV that combines seating for seven and useful cargo space with more driver-focused handling than many family SUVs. Its main distinctions are a standard V6, double-wishbone front suspension, an extensive safety suite, generous standard technology and an optional torque-vectoring AWD system. The Type S adds substantially stronger acceleration and adjustable air suspension without giving up three-row practicality.
The 2026 MDX is a three-row SUV with a 290-hp V6, a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a broad set of driver-assistance features. Technology models emphasize leather, premium audio and everyday convenience, while A-Spec versions add a sportier look and cabin. Advance models bring massaging front seats and a surround-view camera, and Type S Advance stands apart with a 355-hp turbo V6, air suspension and larger front brakes.
What changed, by category
2026 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, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 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 | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 355 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 3500 lb | 5000 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 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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
Is the 2026 Acura MDX redesigned?
No. The 2026 MDX remains part of the fourth generation and carries over the engines, 10-speed automatic transmission, touchscreen hardware, safety systems and chassis used for 2025.
Which 2026 Acura MDX packages get standard remote start?
Remote start is standard for 2026 on the front-wheel-drive Technology, all-wheel-drive Technology and A-Spec packages. It was optional on those versions for 2025.
Are roof rails standard on the 2026 Acura MDX Advance and Type S Advance?
No. Roof rails are optional on the 2026 Advance and Type S Advance packages; they were standard on those versions for 2025.
Did the 2026 Acura MDX A-Spec Advance replace the A-Spec Advanced package?
No. A-Spec Advance is the renamed continuation of the 2025 A-Spec Advanced package, not a separate new version.
Did the 2026 Acura MDX engines change?
No. Most 2026 MDX versions retain the 290-hp 3.5-liter V6, while Type S Advance retains its 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Both use a 10-speed automatic transmission.