2022 Acura MDX

Next to Arrive: High Performance MDX Type S

Arriving at dealerships in late summer 2021, the Acura MDX Type S joins the lineup as the brand's first application of the Type S high performance nameplate to an SUV. MDX Type S will deliver an even stronger performance styling statement, with an open diamond mesh grille, quad exhaust outlets and gloss black trim replacing the standard chrome. Under the hood will be Acura's all-new 3.0-liter turbocharged DOHC V6 engine, producing an estimated 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, coupled with Acura's SH-AWD®. Maximizing grip, the new MDX Type S will feature standard 21-inch wheels with 275-series tires, and additional braking power coming from larger brakes and 4-piston Brembo front calipers.

Inside, Type S drivers will find even higher levels of refinement, with available 9-mode massaging front seats accented with curvilinear stitching, and colors and trim unique to Type S. A new "Signature Edition" ELS STUDIO 3D® premium audio system will be the most advanced and powerful audio system ever offered in an Acura vehicle, with more than 1,000 watts of power, 22 discrete channels and 25 speakers. More details on the highest-performing ever SUV from Acura will be released closer to its on-sale date late in the summer of 2021.

geokilla wrote: ↑ Surprised the MDX is continuing with the J35 while TLX is using the K20 as the base engine.

Jigsaw wrote: ↑ is this going to be the RX killer?

StatsGuy wrote: ↑ lol wut? no not even close. more like MDX is going out to pasture moving upmarket when nobody was buying at lower price before. acura can't command the price they're putting this at.

it's going the way of RL with what they're doing.

vkizzle wrote: ↑Lol, wut?

StatsGuy wrote: ↑ going way of RL... priced too high (too close to lexus and the germans) when acura was all about being cheapest pesudo luxury
why buy a MDX for 60k+ when that's getting close to GLE, X5 territory or if want bang for buck, get a genesis GV or kia teluide for cheaper and more power (GV)

and residuals will be lower than the gemrans making leasing less competitive

Ziggy007 wrote: ↑ I would actually buy the GV80 before a 70K MDX

2K6TSX wrote: ↑ Once we factor in $3-5K (based on the specs above I won’t be surprised if it’s more) for the type s this is gonna be knocking at $70k

StatsGuy wrote: ↑ going way of RL... priced too high (too close to lexus and the germans) when acura was all about being cheapest pesudo luxury
why buy a MDX for 60k+ when that's getting close to GLE, X5 territory or if want bang for buck, get a genesis GV or kia teluide for cheaper and more power (GV)

and residuals will be lower than the gemrans making leasing less competitive

vkizzle wrote: ↑ Sales are going to be even higher...mark my words.

StatsGuy wrote: ↑ maybe for first year and not hard with how low mdx sales have fallen to ..but mdx sales have been on steady decline for a while.

Acura MDX Canada Sales Reports – by Year
Year sold
2012 5,242
2013 6,114
2014 6,272
2015 5,814
2016 5,425
2017 5,938
2018 5,605
2019 4,757
2020 3,076

Xtrema wrote: ↑ Still $10K cheaper than equivalent German or Genesis.

Throw your assumption on car prices away. Thanks to Trump trade policies and COVID-19, everything will inflate like crazy. A $80K car is depreciating just as fast as your $80K cash in bank right now. 2019/20 MSRP will seem like a bargain soon.