2022 Acura MDX: Everything You Need To Know
Exciting times for Acura fans as the final details of the production version of the much-anticipated 2022 Acura MDX SUV model have finally been confirmed. In October, we saw the prototype design, but December has brought the happy tidings of the production model details and the confirmed date of release in the US, February 2, 2021.
2022 Acura MDX
ACURAThe latest info reveals that you’ll be getting far more car for that price. In February, the US market will get the initial standard model and optional A-Spec, Technology, and Advance packages to add more features.
2022 Acura MDX
ACURA / ANTON WATTSHowever, something to look forward to in the near future is the arrival of the “Type S” specification, which will deliver a more powerful 3.0L V6 turbocharged engine producing 355hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, with Super Handling-AWD as standard. Acura has said that the Type S will be joining the selection in summer.
2022 Acura MDX
ACURAMajor Redesign:
We already knew that this new MDX would involve significant changes, but now we’ve had the full extent of those changes revealed to us. It has been created specifically with the purpose of placing a performance SUV at the heart of the Acura range as the brand looks to regain market share and solidify its reputation as a performance brand.
2022 Acura MDX
ACURA / ANTON WATTSThe new MDX features an all-new platform, body, and chassis, which would be expected of such a celebrated launch of a new flagship model. New standard features include the aforementioned 10-speed transmission and a panoramic moonroof, removable middle seat in the second multi-function seat row, a 12.3″ ultra-wide HD touchscreen infotainment display, new integrated drive modes.
2022 Acura MDX
ACURA / TAYLOR JAMESOn the outside, the redesign is very pronounced with a bolder, more upright look. It has a sculpted, athletic and muscular presence while also carrying that irresistible Acura elegance. If you think the hood looks longer, then you’re right, it is. Extending the dash-to-axle ratio by a whole 4 inches gives that new-look hood line and quite a prestige feel with the cabin set back somewhat more than before.
2022 Acura MDX
ACURAPerformance Promise:
News from Acura promises improvements in comfort, steering, and braking. The new platform and chassis have been made with greater rigidity, which actively reduces noise in the cabin. According to Acura, a 7-percent increase in lateral torsion in the MDX should offer better handling, and a new belt-drive Electric Power Steering system gives a much faster response and precision. Braking has been enhanced by larger, 2mm-thicker front brake rotors. There’s even an electric brake booster, which improves the collision mitigation system with a 230-millisecond faster reaction time.
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ACURA / TAYLOR JAMESInterior:
The interior includes a three-row seating arrangement for up to 7 passengers. The second row middle seat can either be folded down as a center tray or removed entirely at your convenience. As for materials, the new flagship Acura gets open-pore wood, brushed aluminum, sumptuous Milano leather, beautiful stitching detail, and a general ambiance of class and luxury.
2022 Acura MDX
ACURAThe self-proclaimed “driver-focused” cockpit is assured with the newest version of Acura’s Precision Cockpit technology. The driver gets a 12.3″ digital display with configurable content, and there’s even an optional 10.5″ full-color HUD to show alerts, warnings, navigation, and more right in the driver’s eye-line.
2022 Acura MDX
ACURA / ANTON WATTSExciting Times For Acura Fans:
In all, the 2022 Acura MDX is a welcome addition as the new leader of the Acura pack. The MDX is now entering its fourth generation, and the 2022 model sees the most significant and ambitious redesign in memory for this critical model. With the promise of the Type S arriving in the summer, too, the question will be how many Acura fans show enough restraint to wait for that, as opposed to snapping up a standard model with additional packages when it arrives in the US on February 2. Only time will tell!
