The Acura TLX Type S is a major performance upgrade over the regular TLX and we’re expecting to see something similar for the MDX and the sporty MDX Type S model. While we’ve known for a while what kind of performance the MDX Type S will have, we’ve waited until now to know when the SUV will go on sale and how much it will cost.
Consumers will be able to purchase the first-ever MDX Type S later this December. There’s no official date, but the SUV will arrive at dealerships next month. Acura isn’t ready to provide information on pricing yet but claims that the SUV will start in the high-$60,000 range. For context, the regular MDX starts at $48,245 with destination and goes up to $61,995 for a model with all-wheel drive and the Technology and Advance packages.
Power for the MDX Type S comes from a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that’s rated at 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, while Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive System (SH-AWD) is standard.
The MDX Type S will also be Acura’s first model to come with an air suspension system. The suspension system is adaptive and adjustable, giving the SUV two inches of extra ground clearance in the right setting. Brembo brakes, a new Sport Plus driving mode, 21-inch wheels, Continental tires, and four exhaust outlets are also included with the MDX Type S.
Acura is returning to its old ways of making cars that are enjoyable to drive with its Type S line of vehicles. The first of the Type S models to come out was the TLX Type S. Just like the MDX Type S, the TLX Type S features the same turbocharged V6 engine, sporty suspension, an aggressive body kit, upgraded brakes, and standard all-wheel drive. The MDX Type S is the second model in Acura’s revamped Type S lineup. Acura also sells the NSX Type S, which is an amped-up version of the supercar.
In the future, we expect to see a Type S version of the upcoming Integra. That model was first announced at Monterey Car Week and will be offered with a six-speed manual transmission. The reborn Integra is expected to be part of the new wave of coupe-like sedans, though recent spy shots reveal a design that’s more in line with a hatchback. Acura has stated that every vehicle in its lineup will get a Type S version, which is an exciting prospect for shoppers as they offer serious performance.
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