Along with its spacious and well-crafted luxury interior, the 2023 Acura MDX also delivers strong performance with impressive towing capabilities. How much can an Acura MDX tow? When equipped with Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), the Acura MDX towing capacity tops out at 5,000 pounds. Learn more about Acura MDX towing in this guide from Hopkins Acura, then visit our dealership in Redwood City to get behind the wheel of this powerful luxury crossover SUV today!

How Much Can an Acura MDX Tow? 

The Acura MDX towing capacity you can expect on San Carlos-area roads will depend on which trim and drivetrain you choose. The first two trim packages come standard with front-wheel drive, while the upper trims come standard with all-wheel drive. Take a look at the MDX towing capacity for each trim package below:

Acura MDX Towing Capacity

• MDX Base FWD: 3,500 pounds
• MDX Technology Package FWD: 3,500 pounds
• MDX A-Spec® Package SH-AWD®: 5,000 pounds
• MDX Advance Package SH-AWD®: 5,000 pounds
• MDX Type S SH-AWD®: 5,000 pounds
• MDX Type S Advance SH-AWD®: 5,000 pounds

Acura MDX Performance and Towing Features

Whether you’re cruising the streets of Belmont or towing a small travel trailer or boat on your next weekend getaway outside of Sunnyvale, the powerful V6 performance of the new Acura MDX will serve you well. There are two versions of the MDX V6 engine offered, both paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters. Review the specs of each engine below:

3.5L Aluminum Alloy V6 (standard on the MDX Base, Technology Package, A-Spec® Package, Advance Package)

• Horsepower: 290 h
• Torque: 267 lb-ft

3.0L Twin-Scroll Turbo Aluminum Alloy V6 (standard on the MDX Type S and Type S Advance)

• Horsepower: 355 hp
• Torque: 354 lb-ft

Your Acura MDX towing capacity is further enhanced by the following features that boost safety and handling wherever you drive: 

• Double Wishbone Front Suspension 
• Multi-Link Rear Suspension
• Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
• Agile Handling Assist®
• iBooster Brake System

• Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)

• Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Traction Control and Motion Adaptive Steering
• Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

Explore the Acura MDX Towing Power at Hopkins Acura

Eager to learn more about the Acura MDX towing power? The friendly and knowledgeable sales team at Hopkins Acura will be happy to fill you in on the Acura MDX towing capacity, engine specs, and features. Meanwhile, make sure to browse our new vehicle specials and current MDX lease offers. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.