The 2018 Acura MDX comes from the third-generation lineup introduced in 2014. This luxury mid-size SUV has two available trims, the standard MDX and MDX with Advance Package, with both featuring a 3.5L V6 engine producing 290 horsepower. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive as an option. Key safety features include a multi-view rear camera, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation, and adaptive cruise control. The infotainment system offers an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The 2018 model introduced the redesigned dual-screen user interface and added two new red exterior colors.