2018 Acura MDX Hybrid and Redesign

The new 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid comes with plenty of benefits and it will definitely be the first choice for many buyers who are looking for a capable three-row SUV. This mid-size crossover is the most expensive SUV in the Acura’s lineup. Moreover, only two models from the entire lineup cost less than this one. However, if you consider the excellent quality of this model, price is the least problem. Compared to the competition, this crossover offers many benefits.

First of all, it is a pretty spacious SUV, which also offers pretty generous trunk. Also, there is an amazing hybrid powertrain with plenty of power and even better economy. Finally, the 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid comes with plenty of equipment. The base model comes with more standard features than most of competitors. Also, the company prepared some nice novelties for the next year, line a new infotainment system.

2018 Acura MDX Hybrid

2018 Acura MDX Hybrid redesign

The 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid is a highly capable crossover. This luxurious seven-seater is present for many years. The current generation came in 2014, but we have already seen a facelift last year. This update included various changes. Of course, those most important are in terms of styling. We saw an improved look. This crossover adopted the brand’s newest design language. It includes a new pentagon grille, new headlights design and many other novelties.

We have also seen some nice changes inside. Besides visual improvement, there are new safety features, available in base models. Despite all these recent changes, the company provided us with some nice novelties for this year as well. So, the 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid comes with the new infotainment system. According to the company, it works 30-percent faster and comes with smartphone integration as a standard feature.

2018 Acura MDX Hybrid interior

2018 Acura MDX Hybrid equipment

The 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid comes with a pretty long list of standard features already in the base package. This luxury crossover features three rows of seats and capacity for seven passengers. Besides plenty of spaces, there is a whole bunch of standard features. For example, there are advanced systems like blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, navigation, remote engine start, a top-down surround-view camera system etc. Also, you will get plenty of standard features for better comfort. For example, there are heated seats, heated steering wheel, 10-speaker audio system, leather upholstery, Bluetooth, new infotainment system, USB ports for rear seats and many others.

2018 Acura MDX Hybrid side view

2018 Acura MDX Hybrid powertrain

A new hybrid powertrain is one of highlights of this crossover. The 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid comes with the excellent combination of 3.0-liter gasoline V6 engine and electric motor. A total output goes all away up to 321 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque. It comes in a pair with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which sends power to all wheels in standard package. Also, fuel economy is on a high level. This model returns around 27 miles per gallon in a combined drive.

Besides this hybrid version, you can also get a model with a conventional 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine. This unit is good for about 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque.

2018 Acura MDX Hybrid rear view

2018 Acura MDX Hybrid price and competition

The 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid continues with the same price. It goes around 52.000 dollars, but top-range models could go all away up to 60.000 dollars. On the other side, gasoline model starts at 45.000 dollars.

Competition remains the same. This segment is full of excellent models, but MDX’s main competitors will be models like Infiniti QX60, Audi Q7, Volvo XC90 etc. Of course, there are many other players in the game.

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