Acura MDX Fourth generation
Acura MDX (Fourth generation) was built from 2021 to the present. Powertrain: 3.0 L Honda J30AC turbo V6 (Type-S, YD8); 3.5 L Honda J35Y5 V6 (YD9/YE1). Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (SH-AWD). Weight: 4271-4297 lb (FWD); 4503-4565 lb (AWD).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
Skipping the 2021 model year, the fourth-generation MDX was revealed as a prototype on October 14, 2020, virtually revealed on December 8, went into bulk production on January 12, 2021, for the 2022 model year, and went on sale on February 2, with the Type-S trim released on December 23. The MDX became the flagship model of the Acura marque following the discontinuation of the RLX mid-size luxury sedan in June 2020. The exterior includes the standard panoramic sunroof, either 19 or 20-inch alloy rims, a tailgate similar to the 2019 RDX, headlights and taillights similar to the second-generation TLX, a differently styled grille emblem, nine exterior and seven interior colors.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
- Fuel use (combined)21 mpg = 11.2 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 3 listed variants (19 to 22 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km16.8011.2 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1680consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Check before you buy
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the MDX
- First generation · 2000-2006 (Acura); 2003-2006 (Honda)
- Second generation · 2006 - 2013
- Third generation · 2013 - 2020
More from Acura · all Acura models
- RLX · 2012 - 2020
Can I import a Acura MDX (Fourth generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Acura MDX (Fourth generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2046); Canada (2036); United Kingdom (2031); Australia (2046). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Acura MDX (Fourth generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 3.0 L Honda J30AC turbo V6 (Type-S, YD8); 3.5 L Honda J35Y5 V6 (YD9/YE1).
How much fuel does the Acura MDX (Fourth generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) for model year 2026, the median of 3 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2026)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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