Acura on Friday revealed the primary particulars of the 2022 MDX Kind S. Pricing for the SUV will begin within the “high-$60,000 vary,” with deliveries scheduled to start out in December, Acura stated in a press launch.

As an alternative of the usual MDX’s naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6, the Kind S will get the identical turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 because the TLX Kind S sedan, with an equivalent output of 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. These are will increase of 65 hp and 87 lb-ft over the usual MDX, and make the Kind S essentially the most highly effective manufacturing Acura SUV ever.

The Kind S will get a sport-tuned model of the 10-speed computerized transmission utilized in different MDX fashions, together with Acura’s Tremendous Dealing with All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. Distinctive to the Kind S is air suspension—a primary for Acura—with adaptive damping. Acura’s Built-in Dynamics System affords seven drive modes—Regular, Consolation, Particular person, Snow, Sport, and Sport+—plus a Carry function that provides two inches of floor clearance.

Acura additionally gave the MDX Kind S Brembo entrance brakes with 14.3-inch rotors (0.5 inch bigger than the usual MDX rotors), and tuned the usual MDX;s electro-servo brake system with expertise from the NSX.

Visible modifications begin with a entrance splitter and a big grille opening that directs about 10% extra air into the engine bay. The grille is flanked by new facet vents that ship air to a sub-radiator on both facet of the engine compartment. On the again, the Kind S will get a rear diffuser and 4 massive exhaust shops. The MDX Kind S rolls on 21-inch wheels with 275/40ZR21 Continental ContiSeal tires. They’re the primary self-sealing tires ever fitted to an Acura.

The inside will get Milano leather-based seats with artificial suede inserts, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, distinction stitching, metallic pedals, and a metal-plated glovebox deal with. Like the usual MDX, the Kind S can seat seven throughout three rows.

A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch show display with Acura’s touchpad Interface are normal. An non-obligatory Advance Bundle provides extra leather-based, massaging entrance seats, and a 25-speaker ELS audio system.

The Kind S will get the identical normal AcuraWatch driver-assist options as different MDX fashions, together with Street Departure Mitigation, a driver-attention monitor, computerized emergency braking, visitors signal recognition, and Site visitors Jam Help.

Like different MDX fashions, the Kind S will likely be assembled at Acura’s East Liberty, Ohio, manufacturing facility.