Honda Pilot vs Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

Fully redesigned for 2023 with a more rugged appearance, more power, and even more thoughtful convenience items, the new Honda Pilot crossover offers high levels of comfort, useful tech features, and an off-road-capable TrailSport model. It's easy to see why it's one of the best choices in the ultra-competitive midsize three-row crossover SUV class.

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When I talk to folks about cars and mention certain hybrids, some become disappointed. That’s a dated way of thinking. Sure, if you are a performance enthusiast, the sight of a Toyota Prius does nothing to stir your passion. But there are a growing number of vehicles with hybrid drivetrains that provide solid performance as well as a few extra MPGs.

The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is one such vehicle. It takes a drivetrain inspired by the Acura NSX hybrid supercar and brings it to a large, three-row SUV that also happens to have sporty driving dynamics. What should stand out to any high-power hybrid skeptic is that the Sport Hybrid is the range-topping version of the 2017 MDX.