2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, a 3-row hybrid luxury SUV, carries over for 2020. Its closest competitor is the Lexus RX L Hybrid.
The MDX Sport Hybrid’s powertrain comprises a 3.0-liter V6 engine, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) and three electric motors. Two of those electric motors reside on the rear axle, enabling standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and allowing the car to direct power to each rear wheel for maximum traction. All in, the system is good for 321 horsepower, 289 pound-feet of torque, and 26 mpg city, 27 highway and 27 combined with premium fuel.
By default, the MDX Sport Hybrid seats seven people with a second-row bench seat. For greater levels of comfort, it offers a 6-person configuration with second-row captain’s chairs and a rear center console. With either layout, the second-row seats have an automatic collapse function to allow access to and from the third row.
Every MDX Sport Hybrid comes with 20-inch wheels, perforated leather upholstery, LED headlights, keyless access and start, remote engine start, power-folding side mirrors, a power liftgate, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, natural wood accents, and a 10-speaker premium audio system. Selecting the optional Advance Package adds Milano leather, contrast stitching, heated and cooled front seats, LED fog lights, a heated steering wheel, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, and active dampers.
On the safety front, the MDX Sport Hybrid gets the AcuraWatch suite of technologies standard. This includes a reversing camera, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and road-departure mitigation. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors are also standard. The only options are a head-up display (HUD) and a surround-view camera. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) designated the MDX as a whole a Top Safety Pick and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave it a 5-star overall rating.
The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid represents a unique proposition, offering technology, sportiness, and luxury in a fuel-efficient package.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · 15GB hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium brand: ELS Studio · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 501 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.83
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 1.3 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 47 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 35 · Electric Motor Torque: 109 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 257 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6300 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 218 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: foldable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear stabilizer bar: diameter 27 mm · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: AcuraLink · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic front side · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Sun sensor climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 15GB hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium brand: ELS Studio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 529 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: aluminum · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: rear console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: in-floor · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.83
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 1.3 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 47 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 35 · Electric Motor Torque: 109 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 257 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6300 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 218 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rails: chrome
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: foldable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear stabilizer bar: diameter 27 mm · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: AcuraLink · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic front side · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer