The 2022 Acura MDX Type S is a high-performance SUV that you weren’t expecting. Today I’m going to show you all the quirks and features of the MDX, and I’ll also show you the MDX Type S behind the wheel. I’m going to drive the MDX Type S and review the driving experience.
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From legends like the TL and RSX Type S models, Precision Crafted Performance has always been our pursuit. Fueled by that heritage, the Type S returns in its most powerful incarnation, ready to conquer new roads. And now, the MDX makes history as the first Acura SUV with a Type S performance variant.
The MDX Type S raises the bar for performance. Hold nothing back when you hit the road with a 355-HP126 3.0L turbo V-6 and rear-biased Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®). Activate Sport+ mode for an even more electrifying, visceral driving experience.
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The SUV that’s designed to thrill. 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in wide-performance tires transfer power to the road at all four corners, while red Brembo® 4-piston front calipers and upsized rotors deliver confidence-inspiring braking.
