Production of the new Acura MDX Type S takes place at the company’s auto facility in East Liberty, Ohio.
The MDX Type S is the high-performance variant of the critically acclaimed fourth-generation MDX, Acura’s flagship model, that went on sale this year. Like all 2021 and newer Acura models, the 2022 MDX Type S is built exclusively in Central Ohio.1
"The associates at the East Liberty Auto Plant did a great job on the flagship MDX earlier this year and it is a testament to their challenging spirit that they have created Acura’s first performance SUV model, the MDX Type S," said East Liberty Auto Plant General Manager Jun Jayaraman. "Our team went above and beyond in manufacturing an SUV that is worthy of wearing the Type S badge and we are very proud of the result."
Powered by Acura’s 355-HP Turbo V6 engine produced at the company’s state-of-the-art engine facility in Anna, Ohio, the 2022 MDX Type S is the most powerful, best handling and most lavishly equipped Acura SUV ever. Every MDX Type S comes with adaptive air suspension for superior ride and handling, Brembo® front brakes and 21-inch wheels and tires. The line-topping Advance Package adds 9-way massaging front seats and a new 25-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D® Signature Edition audio system delivering 1000 watts into the cabin.
The 2022 Acura MDX Type S was designed, engineered and developed in the U.S., with full platform and vehicle development led by engineers in the company's development center in Raymond, Ohio.
MDX Type S is the second Acura Type S model to arrive in this new era of Type S performance, following the launch of the 2021 TLX Type S in June. The limited-production 600-horsepower 2022 NSX Type S, revealed in August, will be the third, and will be hand-built by master technicians at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, beginning early next year.
The turbocharged 2022 Acura MDX Type S is available at dealerships. A high-performance version of the new Acura flagship, MDX Type S is the first Acura SUV to wear the Type S badge and the most powerful, best handling and most lavishly equipped Acura SUV ever. MDX Type S has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $66,700, while MDX Type S with Advance Package has an MSRP of $72,050.
EPA Mileage Rating3 City/Hwy/Combined
2022 MDX Type S with Advance Package
MDX Type S is one of three new Acura Type S models to debut this year, demonstrating how the spirit of Precision Crafted Performance is pulsing through the Acura core model lineup. Acura Type S performance variants strengthen the fundamentals of driving performance with significant enhancements to each element of the vehicle experience (acceleration, braking and turning) – without compromising creature comforts or daily drivability.
With a standard third row and torque-vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, the 355 horsepower MDX Type S delivers an unmatched combination of thrilling dynamics and family-friendly accommodations. More information on the 2022 Acura MDX Type S is available here.
2022 MDX Type S Key Features
MDX Type S with Advance Package
3.0L V6 Turbo – 355 HP, 354 TQ
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™
Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling
21-inch Wheels with Self-Sealing Tires
Brembo Front Brakes, Electro Servo Brake System
True Touchpad Interface with 12.3-inch HD display
Precision Cockpit Digital Instrument Cluster
Wireless CarPlay® / Android Auto™ Integration
ELS Studio 3D®: 16 Speakers, 710 watts
ELS Studio 3D® Signature Edition: 25 Speakers, 1000 Watts, LED Illuminated Door Speakers
7-Mode Integrated Dynamic System (IDS)
12-way Power Front Seats, Milano Leather + Ultrasuede
16-way Power Front Seats, Milano Leather
Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
Flat Bottom Sport Steering Wheel
Open Pore Wood Trim with Black Metallic Finish
IconicDrive™ Ambient LED Lighting
Remote Engine Start with feedback
Hands Free Access Power Tailgate
Gloss Black Lower Trim, Roof Rails
Acoustic Laminated Rear Door Glass
Ultra-Plush Floor Mats and Carpeting
2022 MDX Type S Key Specs and Dimensions
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™
With Air Suspension and Adaptive Damper System
With Air Suspension and Adaptive Damper System
Stabilizer Bar (mm, Fr/Rr)
Belt-driven electric power-assisted steering with variable ratio
Electro Servo Brembo Front Brakes
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
Cargo Volume (cu ft)* - Behind Third Row, Standard / Max
Cargo Volume (cu ft)* - Behind Second Row, Standard / Max
Cargo Volume (cu ft)* - Behind First Row, Standard / Max
Curb Weight (with Advance Package)
About Acura Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, high-performance Type S variants and the electrified NSX supercar. Integra will return to the Acura lineup in 2022.
All 2021 model year and newer Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
1. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge, premium paint surcharge, and options. Dealer prices may vary. 2. MSRP including $1,045 destination charge. 3. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid models), and other factors.
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, high-performance Type S variants and the electrified NSX supercar. Integra will return to the Acura lineup in 2022.
All 2021 model year and newer Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
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