Quick Take in the 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance Off-Road!!!
As members of the Texas Auto Writers Association, we are granted access to vehicles at our annual events that get put into situations most customers would not dare to take their personal vehicles. Case in point: off-road in the FIRST-EVER Type S variant of an Acura SUV. Meet the 2022 MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance.
NEED TO KNOW
- First Type S variant of any Acura SUV, a meaningful nameplate milestone.
- 355 hp 3.0L twin-scroll turbo with SH-AWD torque vectoring across all four wheels.
- Air suspension raises ride height for off-road use and was tested on actual dirt at the Texas Truck Rodeo.
- 9.4-inch ground clearance beats dedicated off-road SUVs like the Sequoia TRD Pro.
- As-tested price of $73,595 positions it against German luxury three-rows.
Joining the ranks of the TL, RSK, and legendary NSX Type S models, the MXD Type S is fueled by Acura’s handling heritage ready to conquer new roads (and maybe some terrain without pavement).
The MDX Type S raises the bar for Acura’s performance, literally. With its adjustable dynamic air suspensions, your MDX Type S can personalize its ride for the type of driving you will be doing. The MDX Type S can go from increased comfort when cruising around town, to load-leveling while hauling, to a lower and more aerodynamic stance for sporty handling, or a lifted stance for tackling some off-road obstacles.
Powered by Acura’s 3.0L Turbocharged V6 making 355 horsepower, this 3-row SUV can make any driving occasion a blast. Thanks to the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, the power will get distributed to the wheels with traction, no matter the road or pavement conditions. Activate Sport+ mode and the technological wizardry of Acura engineering turns up the fun even more.
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance Specs:
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2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S Advance
PROS
- First-ever Type S variant of any Acura SUV, joining storied TL/RSX/NSX Type S heritage
- 355 hp twin-scroll turbo V6 makes every drive genuinely exciting
- Adjustable air suspension with comfort, tow, sport, and off-road height modes
- SH-AWD distributes torque to individual wheels for superior traction
- 9.4 inches of ground clearance exceeds the Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
CONS
- Heavy at 4,788 lbs curb weight
- Combined fuel economy of only 19 mpg for a family hauler