View Photos of the 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD

The fourth-generation MDX rides on a new, stiffer platform that’s about two inches longer and wider than before. At 113.8 inches, its wheelbase also is up nearly three inches.

Notable chassis improvements for the new MDX include a swap from a strut front suspension to a control-arm setup, plus a revised multilink rear suspension.

Despite curb weights increasing by 200 to 300 pounds, depending on the model, the MDX displays impressive responsiveness for a large, seven-seat vehicle.

A 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 continues to power the MDX.

Combined with a 10-speed automatic transmission in place of the previous nine-speed, the V-6 should propel the new MDX to 60 mph in about six seconds.

The 2022 MDX’s fuel economy suffers only slightly from its recent growth. EPA combined estimates of 22 mpg for front-wheel-drive models and 21 mpg with SH-AWD both are 1 mpg less than before.

As with Acura’s latest TLX sports sedan, we’re most excited for the MDX’s upcoming Type S model, which will bring a 355-hp twin-turbo V-6 and larger brakes, wheels, and tires.

A 4.3-inch-longer dash-to-axle ratio gives the new MDX a longer hood and more classical rear-wheel-drive proportions.

The MDX’s larger and much-improved cabin is highlighted by standard sport seats, a smaller, thicker-rimmed steering wheel, and bright 12.3-inch displays in the instrument cluster and center stack.

You don’t have pick between a second-row bench seat or captain’s chairs when configuring the new MDX, as its removable middle-row console/seat allows you to have both.