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2022 Acura MDX gets more style, more tech

The fourth-generation of Acura's three-row crossover gets a much-needed makeover.

Emme Hall

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.

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Emme Hall

Dec. 8, 2020 11:30 a.m. PT

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Acura says this new 2022 MDX is its flagship vehicle.

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This is the fourth generation of Acura's three-row crossover.

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The A-Spec trim comes with red leather.

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If you prefer something a little less flashy, other cabin colors are available.

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Under the hood is Acura's tried-and-true 3.5-liter V6, offering up 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque.

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The old MDX's nine-speed automatic is replaced by a new 10-speed transmission with paddle shifters and the ability to downshift four gears at once.

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All-wheel-drive MDX models get an EPA fuel rating of 19 miles per gallon in the city, 25 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg combined.

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Front-wheel drive MDX models do a bit better, with the same efficiency in the city, but 1 mpg better in both highway and combined driving.

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An MDX Type S will also be on offer, with a 3.0-liter turbocharged engine pushing out an estimated 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque.

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The 2022 MDX arrives at dealers on Feb. 2, 2021, starting at $47,925 including $1,025 for destination. Keep scrolling for more photos of the 2022 Acura MDX.