2018 Acura MDX Specifications Overview
The 2018 Acura MDX is certified across 5 configurations with 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (AM-S7) or Automatic (S9). EPA classified under the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD size category.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (5)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX Hybrid AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| MDX FWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| MDX FWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| MDX AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| MDX AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2018 Acura MDX SUV FWD
- 2018 Acura MDX SUV AWD
- 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SUV AWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.