2026 Acura MDX A-Spec

SUV · 3.5L 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 V6
Horsepower	290 hp
Torque	267 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.9 sec
Top speed	135 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	22 mpg (19 city / 27 hwy)
Range	400 miles
MSRP	$65,000
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Third-row access is surprisingly easy versus German and domestic rivals
Honda-derived reliability translates to below-average long-term ownership costs
Cabin NVH isolation beats most competitors at this price point
A-Spec sport suspension sharpens handling without sacrificing daily comfort

What's not

Infotainment touchpad interface has a steep learning curve for new owners
Second-row center seat is too narrow for a full-size adult
V6 lacks the on-demand low-end torque of turbocharged rivals
Insurance premiums run notably higher than comparable Japanese SUVs

The engine

J35

3.5L SOHC V6

A smooth, naturally aspirated SOHC i-VTEC V6 that trades drama for refined, linear power and effortless cruising muscle.

It is a member of Honda's long-running J-series V6, designed in Japan with US engineering input and built at Honda's Anna, Ohio engine plant; the MDX is assembled in East Liberty, Ohio.

Many J-series V6s use Honda's Variable Cylinder Management, which can shut down cylinders under light load to save fuel.
The Anna, Ohio plant that builds this V6 also produces the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 used in the MDX Type S.
Since 2017, the only factory in the world building the MDX has been Honda's East Liberty, Ohio plant.

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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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