2017 Acura MDX Hybrid Sport Car Review by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach®

2017 Acura MDX Hybrid Sport

Efficient and refined electrification + torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive
This SUV is a top premium 3-row SUV

AWD – SH-AWD Super Handling All-Wheel Drive makes it great for all climates.

MPG: 26 city / 27 highway
MSRP: From $58,000
Warranty: 4 yr/50,000 mi basic, 6 yr/70,000 mi powertrain
Horsepower: 321 hp
Engine: 3.0 L V6 – Twin motor unit – 7-speed DCT
Tire size: P245/50R20
Seats: 7-passenger

4 drive modes: Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport +
This adjust the powertrain, steering, handling and exhaust sound.

Safety:
AcuraWatch standard
Surround view camera
LED Foglights
Torque Vectoring for better handling in corners
Active Damper sytem gives a better ride
5- Star crash test ratings (front and side impact) and a IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus

Annual Fuel Savings: $350-450 set.

Trims:
Technology Package Features:
Active Damper System
AcuraWatchTM Safety Technology
Acura Navigation System
ELS Studio Premium Audio System
Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Mitigation
Perforated Leather Seats
20” Wheels
Be-Directional Remote Start
Power Folding Mirrors
Stainless Steel Sport Pedals
Advance Package Features:
Premium Milano Leather with piping and contrast stitching
Open Pore Wood Accents
Front Seats with Heat & Ventilation
Surround View Camera System
Heated Captain’s Chairs with 2nd Row Center Console
2nd Row Sunshades
Heated Steering Wheel
LED Foglights and Welcome Lights

2017 Acura MDX Competes with:
Lexus RX450h
Infiniti QX60 hybrid
BMW X5 Drive 40e
Mercedes GLE 550e
Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV

If you want the non-hybrid 2017 Acura MDX: $56,500 (+$1500 more for the hybrid)

Pros & Cons
+ Speedy acceleration
+ Long list of standard features
+ Engaging and balanced handling
+ Top safety ratings

– Cost of the hybrid option
– Confusing infotainment system

Watch our other His Turn-Her Turn™ reviews:

2018 Toyota Camry
2018 Volvo XC60
2017 Honda Civic Si
2018 Honda Odyssey
2017 GMC Acadia
2018 Acura TLX
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
2017 Toyota Corolla
2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
2017 Toyota C-HR
2017 Jeep Compass
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
2017 Kia Niro
2017 Hyundai Ioniq
2017 Mercedes AMG 43
2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD
2017 BMW 5 Series
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
2017 Audi S3
See More

For more automotive industry news go to laurenfix.com
For breaking news:
Follow Lauren on Twitter @LaurenFix and on Facebook LaurenFixTheCarCoach

Sign up for the Free Monthly Car Coach Report Newsletter: eepurl.com/CBl_z

For His Turn-Her Turn™ expert car reviews: histurnherturn.com

Car Courtesy of Acura
Destination: New York
Aired: July 18, 2017
Music: by AudionautiX.com
Disclosure: Free Royalty Music

His Turn-Her Turn™ is a production of Automotive Aspects Inc.

©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2017.  All Rights Reserved.