Performance Specs of the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

Direct Drive Motor
A 47-hp direct drive motor has been nestled in between the MDX’s 3.0L engine and its transmission, and it works alongside that engine to power the MDX’s front wheels. It can generate 109 lb-ft of torque at ultra-low rpms, making it a useful complement to the MDX’s heavy engine in a pinch.

Power Distribution Unit
A centrally located power distribution unit coordinates the functioning for all three of the MDX Sport Hybrid’s electric motors. Crucially, the PDU can direct power to each wheel independently, ensuring greater control and stability when you’re taking a sharp turn or moving over rough terrain.

Twin Motor Unit
The MDX’s two rear motors—one for each rear wheel—can each generate 36 hp and 54 lb-ft of torque. Although this may not seem like much, it’s more than enough power to help you accelerate more quickly right out of the starting gate. In most circumstances, these motors are the first to start up when you press the accelerator, and they carry you forward until the engine takes over.

• Horsepower: On its own, the MDX Sport Hybrid’s standard 3.0L V6 engine can produce 257 hp. When the former is working in concert with the Sport Hybrid system’s three electric motors, the MDX produces as much as 321 total system horsepower.
• Torque: Before we factor in the electric motors, the MDX Sport Hybrid is capable of generating 218 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. The front motor produces 109 lb-ft of torque between 500 and 2,000 rpm, and each rear motor produces 54 lb-ft of torque between 0 and 2,000 rpm. When all these are taken together, the MDX’s system combined torque is equivalent to 289 lb-ft.
• Fuel Economy: Drivers who upgrade to the MDX with Sport Hybrid technology will be able to enjoy an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg in combined settings.* It’s worth noting that these mileage estimates also take into account the impact of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, which would tend to lower gas mileage on non-hybrid vehicles.
• Handling and Suspension: Every MDX comes standard with four-wheel independent MacPherson strut front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, and agile handling assist. MDX Sport Hybrid models also offer active sport suspension/continuous damping control, which makes split-second adjustment to keep you in perfect comfort. A standard integrated dynamics system includes four unique driving modes—Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Sport+—so your MDX’s behavior can always match your mood.