2016 Acura MDX Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2016 Acura MDX Base is a All-wheel drive Sport Utility. It can accommodate up to 7 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 SOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 290 hp @ 6200 rpm and is paired with 9-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2016 Acura MDX Base has cargo capacity of 447 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1908 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2016 Acura MDX Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines. Safety features also include Dirver-side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 18 inch alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has Remote engine starter. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 317 N.m of torque and a top speed of 243 km/h. The 2016 Acura MDX Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 13.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 12.7 L/100km in the city and 9.1 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 53,250

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Offering familiar comfort, value and performance plus a slew of updates, the 2016 Acura MDX is a top pick among three-row luxury crossovers.

Shoppers have flocked to the reasonably priced Acura MDX for years due to its strong resale value and reputation for reliability. The 2016 MDX boasts numerous updates, including a standard nine-speed automatic transmission and a widely available AcuraWatch Plus bundle that provides cutting-edge safety technologies. Add the MDX's rewarding driving dynamics to the mix and you're looking at one of the best picks for a three-row luxury crossover SUV this year.

The popular 2016 Acura MDX receives a few changes this year, including a new nine-speed automatic transmission.

Notably, the AcuraWatch Plus package isn't completely new, although it does mark the debut of both rear cross-traffic alerts and a camera-based lane-keeping assist system that Acura calls "Road Departure Mitigation." Many of its features were offered on the 2015 MDX, too, including lane-departure and blind-spot warning systems, adaptive cruise control and a collision mitigation system with automatic braking. In order to get them, however, you had to specify the top-of-the-line Advance package, whereas AcuraWatch Plus is available across the lineup. That means safety-minded consumers can save a hefty chunk of change for 2016 by specifying AcuraWatch Plus on lower-priced MDX models.

On the road, the 2016 Acura MDX remains one of the more satisfying three-row crossovers to drive, with a quiet interior at highway speeds and surprising athleticism when driving around turns (especially with all-wheel drive). The standard 3.5-liter V6 engine lacks the strong low-rpm torque of some turbocharged rivals, but wind it out a bit and you'll find that the MDX is still one of the quicker vehicles out there.

Add it all up and this versatile, well-made and feature-packed Acura is arguably the most sensible choice in the midsize luxury SUV segment. As such, we gave it an "A" rating, but know that there are other options out there that can be more desirable, if not more sensible. The 2016 Volvo XC90, redesigned at long last, has wowed us with its slick styling, exquisite interior and strong yet fuel-efficient power plants. When similarly equipped, it also offers similar value to the MDX. The overhauled 2016 Audi Q7, meanwhile, has a more restrained design, but it offers a sumptuous cabin, an advanced infotainment interface and an available turbodiesel V6.

Other popular picks include the BMW X5, which serves up the most engaging performance of the bunch but has less third-row space and a substantially higher price. The Infiniti QX60 is well-equipped and spacious, but is comparatively slow and unexciting to drive. We would also be remiss if we didn't mention the redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot, which gives up little to its pricier Acura corporate cousin, while being less expensive and offering even more utility. All are worth a look, but the well-rounded MDX may represent the best balance of value, utility and luxury of them all.

The 2016 Acura MDX is a luxury crossover SUV that seats seven. Standard features include 18-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights, heated mirrors, a power liftgate, a sunroof, rear privacy glass, keyless entry and ignition, heated eight-way power front seats (with driver power lumbar), driver memory settings, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Technology highlights include twin dashboard displays (lower 7-inch touchscreen and upper 8-inch information display), a multi-angle rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, Siri Eyes Free voice controls for compatible Apple devices and an eight-speaker sound system with a CD player, an iPod/USB interface, Pandora and Aha compatibility and satellite radio.

The AcuraWatch Plus package adds a forward collision mitigation system with automatic braking, lane-keeping assist, Road Departure Mitigation and adaptive cruise control.

A navigation system is standard on the 2016 Acura MDX if you select the Technology, Entertainment or Advance option packages.

The MDX Technology (available with or without the AcuraWatch Plus package) adds a navigation system, voice controls (navigation and audio), a color driver information center, AcuraLink and a 10-speaker Acura/ELS surround-sound audio system with HD radio. Also included with this package are 19-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, rear-door keyless entry, GPS-linked and solar-sensing climate control and a trio of safety systems: lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring (with rear cross-traffic alert) and a forward-collision warning system (but without the automatic mitigation braking that's part of the AcuraWatch package).

The Entertainment trim level requires the Technology package and adds a 110-volt power outlet, heated rear seats, rear door window sunshades and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with a 9-inch screen and an additional speaker. AcuraWatch Plus is again available for this MDX combination.

The Advance trim level includes the contents of the Technology and the AcuraWatch Plus package, and it adds roof rails, front and rear parking sensors, remote engine start, automatic engine stop-start, auto-dimming sideview mirrors, upgraded leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, power lumbar for the front passenger and heated second-row seats.

You can also get the Advance and Entertainment trim level, which combines the respective features of those two lower trim levels while adding an upgraded rear-seat entertainment system with a bigger 16.2-inch screen, another speaker (bringing the total to 12) and an HDMI input.

The 2016 Acura MDX employs a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard, as is front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive (SH-AWD) available as an option.

EPA-estimated fuel economy starts at 22 mpg combined (19 city/27 highway) with front-wheel drive. Adding the Advance package with its auto stop-start feature to the front-wheel-drive MDX bumps the rating up to 23 mpg combined (20 city/27 highway). As for the AWD models, they return 21 mpg combined (18/26) in standard form and 22 mpg combined (19/26) with the Advance package.

In testing, the 2016 MDX with SH-AWD went from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, making it a solid, mid-pack performer. Properly equipped, the MDX can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Standard safety equipment for the 2016 Acura MDX includes antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags, a driver knee airbag, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. A rearview camera is also standard, and AWD models come with a stabilizing function for trailer towing. Optional or standard, depending on the trim level, are blind-spot monitoring (with rear cross-traffic alert), a frontal collision warning system, automatic braking for frontal crash mitigation, a lane-departure warning system, lane keeping assist and Road Departure Mitigation. The latter essentially combines the functions of the camera-based lane-keeping system and the automatic braking system to help you avoid drifting off the road into roadside objects.

In brake testing, an MDX required 122 feet to stop from 60 mph, which is a decent stop, but it displayed brake fade on subsequent stops. This could be an issue on mountain roads and grades.

In government crash tests, the MDX earned a perfect five-star overall rating, with five stars each for total frontal impact safety and total side-impact safety. The MDX also aced the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's crash tests, earning the top score of "Good" in all categories and additionally garnering a second-best "Advanced" rating for its optional frontal collision mitigation system.

The MDX's V6 is a sweet engine with a nice-sounding snarl when you plant your right foot. Nine-speed transmissions have a tendency to produce odd low-speed tendencies and inappropriate gear selections, but that's not the case with this new-for-2016 automatic gearbox. It's smooth, smart and has resulted in improved acceleration and fuel economy, although its automatic stop-start system included with the Advance package can send some uncouth shivers through the car when it's stopped. We also aren't enamored with the optional adaptive cruise control, which is too quick to slam on the brakes, too slow to speed up again and generally mediocre at keeping the set speed.

Thanks to its strong V6 and composed handling, the 2016 Acura MDX is pretty sporty as three-row crossover SUVs go.

We do know that the Acura MDX rides a little more firmly than some competing crossovers on the highway and around town, but most owners likely won't find it objectionable. Overall levels of wind and road noise are quite low, an area in which the MDX has improved markedly in recent years. Should you elect to hustle this three-row luxury crossover along a winding road, you'll be rewarded with responsive steering and composed handling. The all-wheel-drive version is particularly adept at powering out of turns.

The Acura MDX is one of the more functional luxury crossovers. Its front seats are nicely shaped and supportive even if it lacks the extra adjustability offered by certain competitors in the segment. The second-row seats slide fore and aft for added flexibility, providing generous legroom in their rearmost position. It also slides forward for third-row access at the press of a button, though the resulting pass-through is rather small -- especially compared to the Infiniti QX60. The third row is best suited for kids, as only small, limber adults will fit back there, but that's actually pretty good for a luxury seven-passenger SUV. If you want something bigger, you'll have to go for a non-luxury model.

Interior storage is excellent, with big cupholders and door bins, plus a deep center bin that can hold a small purse or tablet. The MDX doesn't give you much room for groceries with all three rows of seating in use, but folding those rearmost seats opens up a respectable amount of space suitable for lengthy road trips. When you fold both the second and third rows, its maximum cargo capacity is better than most two-row midsize crossovers, but considerably less than in mainstream models like the 2016 Honda Pilot.

Behind the second-row seats of the 2016 Acura MDX you'll find about 40 cubic feet of cargo space.

The MDX's cabin is meticulously well-constructed with quality materials, but it lacks the style and luxurious ambience of competitors like the Lexus RX and Volvo XC60. It just feels less special. There are also a few Honda-grade plastics and switchgear if you look closely. Some unintuitive controls are also problematic. The push-button gear selector is gimmicky, requiring you to pull a switch for Reverse and push buttons for Park and Drive. The dual-screen infotainment system is confusing as well, especially for the audio system. You use the lower touchscreen for many functions, but others such as media player control require the multicontrol knob and upper display screen. Certain climate controls are also in the touchscreen, resulting in multiple button presses for things like heated seats that used to require only one. Neither screen boasts the super-crisp graphics we've come to expect in this class either.

With a powerful V6 engine, available all-wheel drive, agile handling, and luxurious surroundings, the tough-to-beat 2016 Acura MDX dominates its luxury SUV competition. The engine is paired with a new 9-speed automatic transmission this year. While we haven't driven the MDX with this new gearbox, we have high expectations since we liked the same transmission in the 2015 Acura TLX, once we got used to its peculiar push-button interface. Also new is a dual-clutch rear differential for its Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Combined with the stiff structure and driver-selectable modes on AWD models, and you have a sharp-handling luxury SUV that neatly splits the difference between the too-soft Lexus RX and too-stiff BMW X5. When you're just cruising, Acura's active noise cancellation help enhance an already quiet interior, while the adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow make road trips – or even ugly commutes – that much easier.

JEWEL EYE LED HEADLIGHTSAcura's "Jewel Eye" headlights have become a signature look for the brand, and that's fine by us. Not only do they give the nose of the MDX and other Acura cars a striking appearance, the LED headlights recreate the daylight spectrum for better visibility at night and less eyestrain.PUSH-BUTTON 3RD-ROW ACCESSAll 3rd-row access should be this easy. Just push a button on the 2nd-row seat in a new MDX, and it flips and folds quickly, without having to strain, lug or tug. Other SUV manufacturers should take notes.

The new Acura MDX interior carries over from last year, except for the new 9-speed automatic's push-button shifter. Acura's restrained luxury emphasizes comfort and ease-of-use, with luxuriant leather, soft-touch surfaces, and expensive-feeling buttons and switches. It'd be nice if the wood was real, and competitors like the Infiniti QX60 and Audi Q7 have a bit more artistry, but those are minor points. The uncluttered interface is thanks to a pair of LCD displays that perform most operations, and do it well once you get used to the setup. We particularly like how the easy-fold 2nd-row seat.

Acura has abandoned weirdness and returned to its handsome roots, and we should all be thankful. The Jewel Eye headlights are the centerpiece of MDX SUV styling, and while the "power plenum" grille still exists, it's nowhere near the gaudy shield that kicked off Acura's in-the-woods styling of the late 2000s. Instead, we get classy, well-proportioned and clean lines that are a definite step forward from the last-generation model. It's also less bulky, meaning that it's easier to maneuver in tight parking places.

For 2016, the Acura MDX lineup technically comes only one way, with various options packages upping the equipment levels and price. The basic MDX comes with the 3.5-liter V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission. Beyond that, there are the LED headlights, keyless entry with push-button start, a backup camera, 3-zone climate control, and a power liftgate. You also get heated front seats and an 8-speaker audio system that includes Aha Radio and Pandora. The Acura MDX backs up its 5-star and IIHS Top Safety Pick + crash test ratings with seven airbags, and trailer-sway control on all-wheel-drive models.

Available on all 2016 MDX models is the new AcuraWatch suite of driver-assist technologies, adding adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking, lane departure warning, and several other safety systems. On top of that, there's the Technology Package, which includes a multi-view rear camera and navigation; an Advance Package that adds a remote engine start, head-up warning and "auto idle stop" (which shuts off the engine when you're at a stoplight to save fuel); and an Entertainment package that adds a rear-seat entertainment system. All-wheel drive is available on every MDX model.

You get one engine with the new Acura MDX: a 3.5-liter V6 with 290 horsepower, powering either the front or all four wheels. The new 9-speed automatic transmission features a push-button interface rather than a traditional shift lever, and paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Acura uses several tricks to improve fuel economy, such as Variable Cylinder Management, which shuts down three of the six cylinders during cruising and deceleration to improve economy. MDX models with the Advance Package include auto idle stop to improve the SUV's mpg. Interestingly, though, fuel-economy numbers drop a little bit this year depending on the model, although auto idle stop helps mitigate that a little. We'd still say that fuel economy of up to 27 mpg is still pretty good.3.5-liter V6290 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm267 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/27 mpg (front-wheel drive), 20/27 mpg (front-wheel drive with auto idle stop), 18/26 mpg (all-wheel drive), 19/26 (all-wheel drive with auto idle stop)

A standard front-wheel-drive 2016 Acura MDX will run you just under $ 44,000 after you include the $ 920 destination charge. As you add Technology, AcuraWatch, Entertainment, and Advance packages the price climbs to a peak of $ 56,000 for a front-wheel-drive MDX SUV. Across the board, all-wheel drive adds about $ 2,000. With a peak price that's less than $ 60,000, which compares very favorably to competitors like the BMW X5 and Audi Q7, both of which start closer to $ 50,000 and can easily top $ 80,000 when fully optioned. The Lexus RX starts for less, but it only seats five, and can't match the MDX when it comes to standard features. Check out ’s Fair Purchase Price to find out what others in your area are actually paying for a new MDX. As a long-term investment, the 2015 MDX is expected to maintain some of the highest residual values among luxury SUVs.

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