2023 Acura MDX

SUV · 3.5L NA V6 · AWD

87/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	3.5L NA V6
Horsepower	355 hp
Torque	354 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.7 sec
Top speed	125 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	23 mpg (20 city / 27 hwy)
Range	400 miles
MSRP	$50,745
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Refined, quiet luxury-grade cabin
Strong, smooth V6 power
Available booming premium audio
All-weather all-wheel-drive grip

What's not

Confusing touchpad infotainment
Cramped, kids-only third row
Leans in fast corners
Thirstier than rivals

The engine

J35

3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6

A smooth, torquey naturally aspirated V6 that trades drama for relaxed, dependable muscle, building power linearly without the lag or surge of forced induction.

From Honda's long-running J-series, a 60-degree V6 family that has powered the MDX since the model's 2001 debut, evolving through decades of i-VTEC refinement.

Unlike Honda's older 90-degree C-series, the J-series uses a 60-degree vee for a more compact package.
Modern MDX versions pair i-VTEC with Variable Cylinder Management, letting the engine deactivate cylinders to save fuel when cruising.
The J35 has served well beyond the MDX, appearing in everything from the Honda Pilot and Ridgeline to the Acura RL.

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The six sub-scores behind the 87 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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