ACURA MDX 2016-2021 Photos, engines & full specs

Acura's SUV flagship has received a new, restyled, look for the 2016 model year. It added luxury features and available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive, advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, including automatic emergency braking, as standard features.

The MDX stands for Multi-Dimensional luXury vehicle and it was on the market since 2000, when it replaced the older, body-on-frame SLX model. The SLX was based on the Isuzu Trooper off-road vehicle and it was not true in the Honda spirit. But it was a large SUV and Honda needed one on the market.

The restyled 2017 MDX was highlighted by the bold and distinctive diamond pentagon grille, first seen on the Acura Precision Concept that debuted at the North American International Auto Show in January. The grille was integrated with a more sculpted hood, front fascia and front fenders coupled with new LED fog lights and restyled headlights, which enhanced the MDX's sporting demeanor. A new chrome rocker panel design added an element of contrast to the MDX's profile, while a revised rear bumper, body-colored skid garnish, and the addition of twin tailpipes further emphasized the performance characteristics of the 2017 Acura MDX.

The MDX held the title for the best selling three-row luxury SUV on the U.S. market, and it also gained the KBB title for the best-buy Luxury SUV/Crossover. The simple layout of the instrument cluster, with rounded dials, enhanced the driving experience for the driver. On the center console, between the front seats, the gearbox buttons provided a cleaner, uncluttered look. For the rear passengers, an ultra-widescreen Rear Entertainment System was available on models with the Advance ENT Package.

For the drivetrain, the MDX was offered with regular, or hybrid systems, to enhance the driving performance and lower the running costs.