Model Tested: 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid AWD Advance

Engine: 3.0-liter VTEC V-6 + 3 electric motors, 321 horsepower 289 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 7-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 26-mpg city/27-mpg highway/27-mpg combined
Base Price: $58,000
As Tested: $58,975
Performance:
Strong acceleration and power
Seamless power mode transitions

Can drive on just battery power
Fuel and battery consumption gauges
Blind spot monitor
Lane departure warning
Unique push button gear selector on console
Comfort:
Very comfortable heated and ventilated front seats
Stretch-out driver legroom
Great front passenger legroom
Ample headroom throughout

Thick, heated steering wheel, quite hot
Very good auxiliary controls
Power tilt/telescopic column
Driver power lumbar adjustment
Two captains chairs in second row
Ample knee and shoe room
Heated second row seats
Second row seats power slide for 3rd row access
Pull-up second row sunshades
Flat floors second and third rows
Third row seats a little snug, but better than many competitors
Utility:
High-opening liftgate
Flat cargo deck

Large storage bin under deck behind 3rd row
Good package space behind 3rd row seats
Medium size locking glovebox
Large front door bins
Huge, very deep front console storage bin with sliding cover
Similar, large console bin in second row, but not as deep
Large seat back storage pouches
Seats fold flat for cargo, but there’s a

gap between rows
Top of second row console isn’t protected
WOW Factors:
Great safety features
Good fuel economy for such a large SUV
Excellent interior storage
High quality, comfy interior
Whines:
Not crazy about push button gear

selector, but it works fine
Triangular 3rd row window hampers passenger visibility
Bottom Line:
The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is a handsome, high quality three-row SUV that has the added benefit of battery power. The hybrid features don’t encroach on passenger or cargo space.
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