The 2026 Acura MDX in a Nutshell
After the SLX failed spectacularly in the market, Acura decided to build its own SUV using the second-generation Honda Odyssey’s platform. The result? It was the MDX, and it’s been a massive success for Honda’s luxury division since then and remains its best-selling model.
The MDX is now 25 years old, and four generations have been made since then. The most recent one was introduced in 2021 for the 2022 model year and has since received a comprehensive facelift for 2025. Given that it’s fresh off a revamp, the 2026 model is carried over from last year and gains new exterior color options.
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2026 Acura MDX Lease Deals for February
Just one trim is offered with a lease deal this month, but the good news is that there are two options to choose from. With that, the entry-level MDX AWD goes for $579 for 36 months with a due at signing price of $5,199. It’s on par or undercuts most three-row midsize luxury crossovers, only beaten by Volvo’s latest deal on the XC90.
So, what’s the other promo? If you own a 2011 or newer Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Genesis, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, or Volvo vehicle, you’re entitled to a cheaper monthly rate of $549, although it’s still $5,199 due at signing. Well, a discount is a discount. As with most Acura models, it’s $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles per year. This offer is valid until March 2, 2026.
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2026 Acura MDX Highlights
Base prices for the Acura MDX range from $51,800 to $75,850, with six trims available. Arranged according to price, these trims are MDX (base), Technology, A-Spec, Advance, A-Spec Advance, and Type S Advance. All MDX trims are equipped with advanced driver assists, Google built-in, digital cockpit, wireless charging and phone integration, a panoramic sunroof, and a power tailgate.
Go for the Technology model ,and that gets a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, plus a hands-free tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, and a handsome set of 20-inch alloys. The A-Spec adds sportier exterior and interior design details, and it benefits from standard all-wheel drive. Advance models include surround-view cameras, massaging seats, plus a head-up display, while the A-Spec Advance is essentially a sportier-looking version of the trim below it. At the top is the Type S Advance that packs a more powerful engine and Brembo brakes, with its ride and handling further assisted by air suspension.
From base to A-Spec Advance, the MDX uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. For those who want more grunt, the only way to go is with the Type S Advance with its 3.0-liter turbo V6 producing 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque.
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Final Thoughts
It’s easy to say that the MDX is a fancy Honda Pilot, but without it, the Pilot wouldn’t have existed in the first place. Both ride on the same platform, but the Acura has the unique chassis upgrades that make it feel different from its Honda counterpart. Its interior is also worlds apart from the Pilot, offering a more premium and luxurious experience. Being a three-row crossover, it’s hugely practical, too, and the Type S is a bit of a sleeper.
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