2024 Acura MDX

Which 2024 Acura MDX Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Acura MDX that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2024 Acura MDX 3.5 Front-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $49,850
• MPG Combined: 22
• Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.5-liter V6
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: 10-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 290 
• Torque: 267 lb⁠-⁠ft
• Weight: 4,271 lbs
• Length: 198.4 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

The entry-level MDX lacks all-wheel drive, and you'll see a lot about Acura's SH-AWD system in your research, but do you really need it? While we're asking questions, is it even possible for a three-row SUV to have "Super Handling"? This front-wheel drive MDX certainly isn't the sexy choice, but it might just be the most sensible one.

2. 2024 Acura MDX 3.5 All-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $52,050
• MPG Combined: 21
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.5-liter V6
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: 10-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 290 
• Torque: 267 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 6.4 sec
• Weight: 4,503 lbs
• Length: 198.4 in
• Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs

For many SUV shoppers in weather-prone regions, all-wheel drive is a requirement. That's where the MDX 3.5 SH-AWD comes in, pairing the base 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine with Acura's SH-AWD system, which can transfer power side-to-side as well as front-to-back to maximize traction on slippery roads.

3. 2024 Acura MDX Type S

• Base Price: $68,150
• MPG Combined: 19
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.0-liter V6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 10-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 355 
• Torque: 354 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 5.5 sec
• Weight: 4,741 lbs
• Length: 198.4 in
• Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs

The MDX Type S is Acura's bid to play with the big boys of the luxury SUV world. We're talking Germany's finest, which means you have to bring serious power and performance credentials to the table. The Type S's claim to fame is undoubtedly its turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, which makes this version of the MDX night-and-day faster than the regular spec with its naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6.