Acura MDX Third generation
Acura MDX (Third generation) was built from 2013 to 2020. Powertrain: Gasoline: 3.5 L J35Y5 V6; 3.0 L J30Y1 V6 (hybrid). Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (SH-AWD). Weight: 3960 – 4169 lb (FWD); 4195 – 4268 lb (AWD).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The 2014 MDX Prototype was unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, the production version was revealed at the New York Auto Show. Production began on May 2, 2013; vehicle assembly shifted from Ontario, Canada to Lincoln, Alabama. US sales began on June 20, 2013, for the 2014 model year The MDX is powered by a 3.5-liter direct injected Earth Dreams V6 gasoline engine with Variable Cylinder Management. A front-wheel drive (FWD) model is available for the first time, in Canada all-wheel drive remains the only configuration offered.
2017 MDX Sport Hybrid (YD7)
The MDX Sport Hybrid (YD7) powered by a 3.0-liter SOHC V6, 7-speed dual-clutch, 1.3 kWh lithium-ion battery gasoline hybrid producing 321 hp and 289 lbft was added to the lineup. The front wheels are powered by the engine and a single electric motor, and the rear wheels are powered by two electric motors. The Sport Hybrid comes as standard with the SH-AWD system, Acura's Active Damper System and the Integrated Dynamics System with a SPORT+ mode. Sales commenced in April 2017 for the 2017 model year and was available in Technology and Advanced packages.
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)27 mpg = 8.7 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2020
- Fuel cost per 100 km13.058.7 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1305consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- 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 United Kingdom, 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
- Fourth generation · 2021 - present
More from Acura · all Acura models
- RLX · 2012 - 2020
Can I import a Acura MDX (Third generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Acura MDX (Third generation) is inside the age window for United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2038); Canada (2028); Australia (2038). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Acura MDX (Third generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Gasoline: 3.5 L J35Y5 V6; 3.0 L J30Y1 V6 (hybrid).
How much fuel does the Acura MDX (Third generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) for model year 2020. 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) (2020)
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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