2020 Acura MDX Hybrid SUV

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Rating7.6

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Midsize Hybrid SUV
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$53,000 - $59,750
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A superbly composed ride

A fussy infotainment system makes driving difficult

No major changes

A cozy cabin with lots of amenities

Some competitors are more luxurious

A number of standard driving aids

Specs & Features

$53,000

price

321 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

289 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2020 Acura MDX Hybrid might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The MDX Hybrid uses its 3.0L V6 engine and three electric motors hybrid system and 1.3-kWh battery to produce 321 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque. This gives the MDX Hybrid a 0-60 of 5.7 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2020 MDX Hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 27 MPG. As part of the midsize SUV, the MDX Hybrid competes with the Lexus RX 450hL and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It offers single Sport Hybrid trim with 2 distinguished packages, starting off at an MSRP of $53,000.

Buying Advice

For top-level luxury and comfort, our pick is the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid with the Advanced Package. With this, you won’t have to worry about selecting optional features. It offers a heated and ventilated front seat, head-up warning system, surround-view camera system, LED fog lights, and all contents of the Technology package.

Trims

    Technology Package
    $53,000 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 321 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 289 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 145 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Base
    $53,000 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 321 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 289 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 145 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    Advance Package
    $59,750 onwards
    • Active engine mounts
    • Standard Nappa upholstery

Compare to similar cars

Price

$53,000- $59,750

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.56

Horsepower

321 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

289 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

7

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$46,800- $52,920

hybrid

7.49

308 hp @ 6000 rpm

247 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$50,510- $56,510

hybrid

7.84

308 hp @ 6000 rpm

247 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

6

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$38,200- $50,200

hybrid

7.03

243 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

8

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$35,945- $44,830

Gasoline

7.28

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$156,900

hybrid

8.15

443 hp

516 lb.-ft.

5

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$68,800- $87,800

plug-in-hybrid

8.52

494 hp @ 5000 rpm

630 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

7

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2020 Acura MDX Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.3 sec14.6 sec145 mph
    4.4 sec-190 mph
    4.7 sec13.2 sec-
    6.6 sec14.8 sec-
    6.6 sec15.3 sec-
    6.6 sec15.0 sec130 mph

    2020 Acura MDX Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      26 mpg27 mpg27 mpg19.4 gal.- -
      36 mpg35 mpg36 mpg17.1 gal.615.6/598.5 mi.
      31 mpg28 mpg30 mpg17.2 gal.533.2/481.6 mi.
      29 mpg28 mpg29 mpg17.2 gal.498.8/481.6 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg16.2 gal.363/478.5 mi.
      22 mpg25 mpg23 mpg18 gal.-

      2020 Acura MDX Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        196.2 in.77.7 in.67.4 in.5.6 in.111 in.
        202.4 in.78.7 in.68 in.9.7 in.117.9 in.
        199.3 in.89.9 in.70 in.8.7 in.119.1 in.
        196.9 in.74.6 in.67.7 in.7.9 in.109.8 in.
        194.9 in.76 in.68.1 in.8 in.112.2 in.
        192.5 in.74.6 in.67.7 in.8.2 in.109.8 in.

        2020 Acura MDX Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          54.7 cu.ft.131.4 cu.ft.83.3 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.141.3 cu.ft.84.3 cu.ft.
          27.6 cu.ft.102.5 cu.ft.57.6 cu.ft.
          18.3 cu.ft.140.5 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.99.8 cu.ft.55.9 cu.ft.
          17 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.62.5 cu.ft.

          2020 Acura MDX Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.3 cu.ft.54.7 cu.ft.83.3 cu.ft.-
            55.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.55.9 cu.ft.-
            23.3 cu.ft.7.5 cu.ft.58.5 cu.ft.-
            50.3 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.62.5 cu.ft.67 ft.
            84.3 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.84.3 cu.ft.-
            65.7 cu.ft.27.6 cu.ft.57.6 cu.ft.-

            2020 Acura MDX Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1206 lbs.- -
              7716 lbs.1404 lbs.5264 lbs.
              5600 lbs.-5673 lbs.
              3500 lbs.920 lbs.4740 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1070 lbs.4905 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1495 lbs.4330 lbs.

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