2026 Acura MDX AWD Type-S

The CarCody take

The 2026 Acura MDX AWD Type-S is a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder, and an automatic S10 transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 19 MPG, with 17 MPG city and 21 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,350, and tailpipe CO2 is 474 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive Buyers whose driving includes substantial highway miles Shoppers comfortable with a $4,350 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate

What it is

The 2026 Acura MDX AWD Type-S is a standard sport utility vehicle with four-wheel-drive classification and all-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic S10 transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 19 MPG combined. That combines the 17 MPG city rating and 21 MPG highway rating. See other Acura cars if you are comparing models from the same maker.

The numbers

Use 17 MPG for city driving and 21 MPG for highway driving. The combined 19 MPG figure is the single number for mixed driving.

The MDX AWD Type-S produces 474 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile under its EPA rating.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $4,350. That gives you a yearly gasoline-cost reference for this SUV's 19 MPG combined rating.

Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and how much of that driving is in town or on the highway.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping, start with the 19 MPG combined number, then check whether your driving is closer to its 17 MPG city or 21 MPG highway rating.

Other SUVs may use a different fuel type or drivetrain, so their figures are not directly interchangeable. Browse fuel-efficient SUVs using the same combined-MPG measure.

Who it suits

This MDX fits a buyer who wants a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive and accepts a 19 MPG combined EPA rating.

It also suits drivers who spend enough time on the highway to use the 21 MPG highway figure, while recognizing that city driving is rated at 17 MPG.

Trade-offs

The 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder and all-wheel-drive setup come with a 19 MPG combined rating and a $4,350 EPA annual fuel-cost figure.

Highway use is rated at 21 MPG, but city use drops to 17 MPG. Tailpipe CO2 is 474 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose the 2026 Acura MDX AWD Type-S if an all-wheel-drive gasoline SUV matches your needs and its running cost fits your budget.

Its main ownership numbers are clear: 19 MPG combined, 17 city, 21 highway, and $4,350 in annual EPA fuel cost. Those figures favor buyers who value this powertrain and can accept higher gasoline spending than a more efficient SUV.