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'17 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
April 25, 2017
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Second-row captain's chairs come with $58,000 Advance grade of MDX hybrid. Third row remains spot best-suited to kids.
Because of packaging wizardry, wherein the battery pack and associated components largely are under passenger compartment, MDX hybrid keeps cargo under-floor bin.
Because Acura redesigned MDX with hybrid in mind, the hybrid's exterior dimensions are identical to those of non-hybrid model.
Power changes so clandestine that only way to know if engine or battery power being used is via power-flow monitor.
Quality cupholders, with retractable hard-plastic nubs, found in front and rear center consoles.
Real wood trim, seen on tray, used on MDX hybrid's top Advance grade.
Acura's dual center-stack screens still confusing to use, display dated graphics and aren't as changeable as competitors' displays.
Like the non-hybrid MDX, the new hybrid model uses Acura's signature diamond pentagon grille.
Materials, including the Advance grade's Milano leather seats with contrast white stitching, competitive with those in other brands' hybrid CUVs.
MDX hybrid has huge center-console storage box, with two ways (slide tray, lift armrest) to access.
MDX hybrid has huge center-console storage box, with two ways (slide tray, lift armrest) to access.
A new hybrid version of Acura's venerable MDX CUV receives the styling updates bestowed upon its non-hybrid brother in 2013 and its interior compares favorably with competing hybrid CUVs from Lexus and European luxury brands (See related story: [email protected]
'17 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance Specifications
Vehicle type | 5-door, 7-passenger all-wheel-drive CUV |
|---|---|
Electric motor/Engine | 47-hp direct-drive front motor, two 36-hp rear motors/3.0L SOHC, all-aluminum V-6 |
Power (SAE net) | 257 hp @ 6,300 rpm (321 combined net hp) |
Torque | 109 lb.-ft. (148 Nm) @ 500-2,000 rpm (front motor), 54 lb.-ft. (73 Nm) @ 0-2,000 rpm (both twin rear motors)/218 lb.-ft. (296 Nm) @ 5,000 rpm (289 lb.-ft. [392 Nm] combined system torque) |
Transmission | 7-speed dual clutch |
Wheelbase | 111.0 ins. (2,819 mm) |
Overall length | 196.2 ins. (4,983 mm) |
Overall width | 77.7 ins. (1,974 mm) |
Overall height | 67.4 ins. (1,712 mm) |
Curb weight | 4,484 lbs. (2,034 kg) |
Price as tested | $58,000, not incl. $920 destination and handling |
Fuel economy | 26/27 mpg (9.0-8.7 L/100 km) city/highway |
Competition | Lexus RX 450h, Infiniti QX60 Hybrid, BMW X5 Xdrive 40e (PHEV), Mercedes GLE 550e (PHEV), Volvo XC090 T8 (PHEV) |
Pros | Cons |
Good city mpg vs. non-hybrid MDX | Combined figure below 30 mpg |
Price vs. competition | Lack of cachet vs. Euro competiton |
Interior materials, fit-and-finish strong | HMI not so much |
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