2022 Acura MDX Type S vs. German SUVs | Maus Acura North Tampa

The crossover market is heating up with the 2022 Acura MDX , which Acura has given the high-performance Type S treatment. The 2022 Acura MDX Type S is the quickest and most powerful MDX ever made—allowing it to hang with the likes of BMW’s x5 and Audi’s Q7—but there are plenty of other things that make this SUV special. Here’s how it outshines these two comparable yet higher-priced German SUVs on the market.

• Power: The Type S badge is synonymous with power and performance, and Acura’s 2022 MDX Type S doesn’t disappoint. Its standard 3.5L V-6 engine delivers 355 hp at 5,550 rpm with 354 pound-feet of torque at just 1,400 rpm. Compare that to the x5’s 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 and the Q7’s 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 gas and you can see where the MDX outshines these more-expensive German SUVs. The MDX Type S’ standard air suspension, combined with adaptive dampers, allows for a more comfortable and more agile ride. Whether you’re cruising down the highway or hustling along a winding road, the Type S rides like a dream.
• Driver-Assistance Tech: Unlike its competitors, the MDX Type S features a full suite of driver-assistance tech including forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure assist, traffic sign recognition, and much more. You even get Acura’s Traffic Jam Assist, a feature that combines lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control for an effortless drive. The MDX Type S is already the perfect daily driver, but all the easy-to-use driver-assistance features bolster that quality even further.
• Infotainment: Want to stay connected to the world around you while you’re behind the wheel? The MDX Type S makes it possible, with plenty of standard features you won’t find in the Q7 or x5. A premium sound system, Wi-Fi hotspot, and hard disk drive media storage all come standard, and the Type S Advance package includes the ELS Studio 3D Signature Edition audio system, a 25-speaker system that’s the best you can get in any ride going for under six figures.
• Price: The MDX also crushes the competition in terms of affordability. You can opt for the MDX Type S with or without the Advance package, which includes features like a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, ambient lighting, and more. All in, you can expect to pay $67,895 for the base Type S or $73,245 for the Type S with Advance A BMW X5 xDrive40i runs closer to $80,000 for the same equipment but less power. It’s clear you get more for your money with the MDX Type S.

Ready to see how the 2022 Acura MDX Type S stacks up to rival SUVs in its class? The Type S treatment delivers power and poise to the MDX. With strong turbocharged power, excellent air suspension, and plenty of standard driver-assistance tech, the redesigned MDX crossover features the perfect blend of comfort, power, and premium features. Reach out to the Acura experts at Maus Acura of North Tampa today at (813) 535-6287 or stop by for a test drive!