The Acura MDX is a three-row midsize luxury SUV, Acura's flagship model in North America. A 290 hp 3.5L V6 powers most trims, with a 355 hp turbocharged 3.0L V6 in the performance-oriented Type S. Prices start at $53,250.
290 hp FWD
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Acura (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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Honda's luxury and performance division, launched in 1986 as the first Japanese premium marque in North America. Builds sedans and SUVs including the MDX, RDX and TLX, alongside the NSX supercar heritage.
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About
Acura is Honda’s luxury and performance division, headquartered in Torrance, California. It launched in March 1986 as the first Japanese premium automotive brand in North America, built to compete with the European luxury makers and, later, Toyota’s Lexus and Nissan’s Infiniti.
The current lineup centers on the MDX and RDX SUVs alongside the TLX sedan and Integra hatchback, sold mainly in the United States, Canada and China. In most other markets, including Japan, equivalent vehicles are sold as Hondas rather than under the Acura name. Acura’s Type S trims carry the brand’s performance flagship positioning, a role once held by the NSX supercar.
Acura remains wholly owned by Honda and has never been spun off or sold. The brand has begun expanding beyond gasoline and hybrid power with the ZDX, its first battery-electric model, developed jointly with General Motors and built in the US.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Acura?
Acura is owned by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (since 1986).
What country is Acura from?
Acura is a American brand, headquartered in Torrance.
When was Acura founded?
Acura was founded in 1986.
What kind of cars does Acura make?
Acura makes luxury sedans and SUVs.
Is Acura owned by Honda?
Yes. Acura is Honda's wholly owned luxury division, launched in March 1986 as the first Japanese premium brand sold in North America. It has never operated as a separate company.
Does Acura sell cars outside North America?
Acura is sold mainly in the United States, Canada and China. In Japan and most other markets, equivalent models are sold as Hondas rather than under the Acura name.
Does Acura make electric cars?
Acura's current lineup is built around gasoline and hybrid powertrains, including the MDX, RDX, TLX and Integra. The brand has begun adding battery-electric models, starting with the ZDX, developed jointly with General Motors.