2012 Acura MDX Base
The 2012 Acura MDX Base is a 300-hp 3.7-liter SUV with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,030 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,700 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The MDX measures 191.6 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,550 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,030 ($60,909 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve, VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 90 x 96 mm (3.54 x 3.78 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | PGM-FI multi-point injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (SH-AWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control and Hill Start Assist |
| 1st Gear | 3.359 (41 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.095 (65 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.485 (92 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.065 (128 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.754 (181 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.556 (245 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.269 |
| Final Drive | 4.25 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with trailing arm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 13.0" (330 mm) diameter, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 13.2" (334 mm) diameter, single-piston caliper |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 8" 5-spoke aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 8" 5-spoke aluminum |
| Tires Front | P255/55R18 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P255/55R18 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.6 in |
| Width | 78.5 in |
| Height | 68.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Front Track | 67.7 in |
| Rear Track | 67.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Approach Angle | 22.2° |
| Departure Angle | 23.8° |
| Cargo Volume | 83.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,550 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 56% / 44% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 59.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline