
For more information about the MDX's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS) websites.

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The base MDX boasts EPA fuel-economy ratings of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway the Type S is rated for 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway. Tested: 2022 Acura MDX Is a Driver's Family Hauler.Tested: 2022 Acura MDX Type S Aims Higher.The Type S is measurably quicker than the standard model, however, and at our test track, it needed only 5.5 seconds to reach 60 mph while the less powerful variant required 6.4 seconds. When we sampled the Type S, we praised it for the same agile feeling on the road and appreciated the extra power, but wondered if that model is worthy of its Type S badging. Our test drive of an all-wheel-drive Advance model with the standard powertrain revealed surprisingly nimble handling and perky acceleration. The sporty Type S model is powered by a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 and comes standard with all-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available as an option. The regular MDX is powered by a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 that is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

But for buyers looking for a nicely equipped luxury crossover without the sporty flair, we'd recommend the Technology trim, which has niceties such as leather upholstery with contrast stitching, adjustable interior ambient lighting, an ELS Studio stereo system with 12 speakers, and low-speed front and rear automated emergency braking. As driving enthusiasts, we're most intrigued by the Type S for its performance aspirations.
