2018 Acura MDX Starts at $45,175

The 2018 Acura MDX luxury SUV gets a small price bump of $150 over last year’s model—the base front-wheel-drive model now starts at $45,175.

A loaded MDX with Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) with an Advance Package will now set you back $57,625.

Acura’s MDX features a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that offers 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. The V-6 is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and is available with front- or all-wheel drive.

The hybrid versions offer an extra 31 hp and 22 lb-ft of torque thanks to three electric motors—one up front and two in the rear.

The FWD MDX has an EPA fuel economy rating of 20/27 mpg city/highway, while the SH-AWD averages 19/26 mpg .

Acura’s best-selling three-row SUV gets a redesigned dual-screen user interface with a new 7-inch touchscreen that is Android Auto and Apple CarPlay friendly.

The four-door MDX gets two new exterior paint options for 2018: Basque Red for base and technology trims and San Marino Red for Advance trims.

Standard tech goodies include Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Road Departure Mitigation.

The rest of the prices announced for the 2018 Acura MDX lineup are as follows:
• MDX (FWD) with Technology Package: $49,575
• MDX (FWD) with Technology and Entertainment Packages: $51,575
• MDX (FWD) with Advance Package: $55,625
• MDX (FWD) with Advance & Entertainment Packages: $57,625
• MDX (SH-AWD): $47,175
• MDX (SH-AWD) with Technology Package: $51,175
• MDX (SH-AWD) with Technology & Entertainment Packages: $53,575.

The 2018 Acura MDX will be available at dealerships starting on September 20.

Source: Acura

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