Acura MDX YD3 - 3 Phase 2 2017 - 2020

The Acura MDX is the flagship of the intermediate premium SUV segment since its launch in 2001, embodying the high-end positioning of the Japanese luxury brand Honda. The Acura MDX story is part of an excellence strategy with five successive generations that have shaped the model's identity, moving from a versatile three-row layout to a true technological and styling market leader. From its inception, the MDX established itself against direct competitors like the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE through a balanced approach combining performance, comfort, and technology, while claiming greater practicality with its three-seat configuration. The Acura MDX generations evolved continuously: the first (2001-2006) lays the foundations, the second (2007-2013) brings major styling overhaul and hybridization, while the third (2014-2020) completely rethinks the architecture and introduces the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The fourth generation (2021-2024) marks a turning point with refined design, increased electrification, and an enriched technology suite, and the current fifth generation continues this evolution toward better energy efficiency. The Acura MDX model remains true to its founding values: powerful V6 engine or hybrid option, sophisticated all-wheel drive, spacious cabin, and high-end equipment, thus consolidating its status as an undeniable reference in the intermediate premium segment against established German rivals.