A Powerfully Moving Experience

The MDX Type S turbocharged V-6 offers more horsepower than the Audi Q7 55.

• Horsepower:
  • MDX Type S: 355 horsepower @ 5500 rpm
  • Q7 55: 335 horsepower @ 5700 rpm

The story is: When you drive the MDX, you enjoy effortless acceleration.

More Gears = More Go

MDX Type S has a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission that blends performance and efficiency.

• Transmission:
  • MDX Type S: 10-speed
  • Q7 55: 8-speed

The story is: When you drive the MDX Type S, feel the stunning acceleration and relaxed cruising courtesy of the more powerful turbo V-6 and 10-speed automatic.

A Sporty Stance

Aggressive 21-inch alloy wheels and wide tires give the MDX Type S the look of pure performance.

• Wheels/Tires:
  • MDX Type S: 21-inch wheels with P275/40 R21 tires
  • Q7 55: 19-inch wheels with P255/55 R19 tires

The story is: When you drive the MDX, you have enhanced traction and a sportier look.

Own the Road with Adaptive Air Suspension

MDX Type S Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling offers handling tuned just for you.

• Air suspension:
  • MDX Type S: Adaptive dampers come standard.
  • Q7 55: Adaptive air suspension is only offered on the much more expensive “Prestige” trim

The story is: When you drive the MDX, it instantly adapts to road conditions.

Hearing is Believing

Crank up the Bang & Olufsen Premium Audio in the MDX Type S Advance.

• Premium audio system:
  • MDX Type S: An astounding 31 speakers are included
  • Q7 55: A 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen^® sound system is available only on expensive top trims

The story is: Drive an MDX Type S and be surrounded by audio magnificence.

Cargo King

The MDX Type S boasts stunning maximum cargo capacity.

• Cargo space (rear seats folded flat):
  • MDX Type S: 95 cubic feet
  • Q7 55: 68.1 cubic feet

The story is: When you drive the MDX, you have far superior cargo capability.

Amazingly Usable Third Row

MDX Type S has simple one-touch third-row access that makes boarding a breeze.

• Third-row access:
  • MDX Type S: Press the illuminated button and simply step in
  • Q7 55: No one-touch access is offered

The story is: With the MDX Type S, enjoy the easy one-button third-row access.

Comfort for Captains – or a Crowd

The versatile MDX Type S second row adapts to your needs with captain’s chairs or 3-passenger seating.

• Rear seat configuration:
  • MDX Type S: Second-row middle seat can fold to create an armrest and is also removable
  • Q7 55: A removable second-row middle seat is not available

The story is: When you drive the MDX Type S, you can offer second-row passengers more seating options.

Get the Complete Picture

The Surround-View Camera System enhances driver awareness.

• Surround-view camera:
  • MDX Type S: Comes as a standard feature
  • Q7 55: Available at an additional cost

The story is: In the MDX Type S, you see the whole picture when parking or maneuvering in tight spaces.

Cut the Cord

Go wireless for convenient smartphone charging.

• Wireless phone charging
  • MDX Type S: Comes as a standard feature
  • Q7 55: Only included on highest trims

The story is: In the MDX Type S, you enjoy a less cluttered, wire-free cabin.

Stay the Course

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) is part of the AcuraWatch™ suite.

• Road Departure Warning/Mitigation
  • MDX Type S: Comes as a standard feature
  • Q7 55: Similar “Active Lane Assist” is only included on highest trims

The story is: With the MDX Type S, you get a higher level of driver-assistive features at no additional cost.

Complimentary Maintenance

Keep Your MDX Type S running at peak performance.

• Complimentary maintenance:
  • Acura: Complimentary 12-month Acura Maintenance Program*
  • Audi: Does not offer any complimentary maintenance

The story is: MDX Type S drivers have lower maintenance costs.

Note: All maintenance must be performed at a participating Acura dealership.

*Acura Maintenance Program covers certain factory scheduled maintenance on newer vehicles for one year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. Certain models may require different maintenance schedules as recommended by vehicle’s Maintenance Minder system and described in the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. See a participating Acura Dealer for vehicle eligibility, coverage details, exclusions. Valid only in the United States of America.