10 Acura MDX Competitors to Consider

2023 Acura MDX ・ Photo by Acura

The 2024 Acura MDX is a luxury SUV with three rows of seating and room for seven people. It has sporty exterior styling with a premium interior that includes standard synthetic leather seating surfaces, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and tri-zone automatic climate control.

There’s a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive along with two engines. The base engine is a 290-horsepower V6 while the sporty Type S trim gets a 355-horsepower turbocharged V6. There’s good cargo room, too, with 16.3 cubic feet behind the third row and 71.4 cubic feet behind the first row. This luxury SUV has plenty of appeal, but let’s take a look at 10 Acura MDX competitors to consider.

2024 Genesis GV80

The 2024 Genesis GV80 is a luxury SUV with seating for up to seven people. It has a beautiful and elegant interior with premium trims and eye-catching details. Standard features include a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, 12-speaker audio, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and a handsfree power liftgate.

Power comes from either a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 300 horsepower or a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 375 horsepower for a more spirited drive. There’s 11.6 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row, 34.9 cubic feet behind the second row, and 84 cubic feet behind the third row with a tow rating of 6,000 pounds. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a panoramic sunroof are available.

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2024 Mazda CX-90

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is an all-new three-row SUV with seating for up to eight people and a surprisingly upscale interior, especially in top trims. All-wheel drive is standard with a choice of two responsive turbocharged 6-cylinder engines with up to 340 horsepower. The CX-90 has excellent driving dynamics and is an engaging drive.

The interior has a premium look and feel, even in base trims, while the top of the lineup has materials on par with luxury brands. This is a premium SUV with a price that’s more affordable than much of the competition. A wide range of standard features includes a large 10.25-inch infotainment screen, four USB ports, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster.

2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV ・ Photo by Mazda

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class offers a luxurious driving experience with premium materials and numerous standard features. These include power-adjustable heated front seats with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power liftgate, synthetic leather seating surfaces, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a power tilt and slide sunroof. Infotainment includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, USB-C ports, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Multiple engines offer something for every kind of driver. The base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 255 horsepower. At the top of the range is the ultra-luxurious and high-performance AMG lineup which boasts up to 603 horsepower from a 4-liter biturbo V8. There’s also good room for cargo with 33.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 74.9 cubic feet behind the first row.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e ・ Photo by Mercedes-Benz

2024 BMX X5

The 2024 BMW X5 is a performance-focused luxury SUV with seating for five people. It’s available in a wide range of trims with multiple configurations. Base trims get a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 375 horsepower. There’s also a hybrid with 483 horsepower and performance trims with up to 617 horsepower from a 4.4-lliter twin-turbocharged V8 engine.

Inside, the X5 has synthetic leather seating surfaces, high-gloss wood trims, power front seats with two-way side bolsters, a panoramic moonroof, multi-zone automatic climate control, multi-color ambient lighting, and three-stage heated front seats. There’s a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless device charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 10-speaker premium audio system.

2024 BMW X5 PHEV ・ Photo by BMW

2024 Lincoln Nautilus

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is a luxury SUV with seating for five people and a stunning interior. It’s available with standard all-wheel drive and either a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that delivers 250 horsepower or a hybrid 2.0-liter with 310 horsepower. Premium features include an available 24-way power driver’s seat for truly personalized comfort.

The Nautilus delivers a unique digital experience with a massive screen that spans the entire length of the dashboard. This includes a 48-inch display for navigation and is a stand-out element of the interior design. In addition, the Nautilus offers a 28-speaker Revel audio system, three available scent cartridges to set the mood, leather trims, and ambient lighting.

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label ・ Photo by Lincoln

2024 Volvo XC90

The 2024 Volvo XC90 is a premium SUV with three rows of seating and plenty of space to comfortably accommodate seven people. It features standard all-wheel drive with a choice of three engines. There’s either a 247-horsepower or 295 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, with the option for a plug-in hybrid that delivers 455 horsepower for a more responsive drive experience. 

Standard features include synthetic leather seating surfaces, power front seats, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 10-speaker audio system. There are also two USB ports, a panoramic moonroof, and quad-zone climate control to ensure everyone is comfortable no matter where they choose to sit.

2020 Volvo XC90 ・ Photo by Volvo

2024 Infiniti QX60

The 2024 Infiniti QX60 is a three-row luxury SUV with seating for up to seven people. It’s available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 295 horsepower. The roomy interior includes plenty of space for cargo with 14.5 cubic feet behind the third row, 41.6 cubic feet behind the second row, and 75.4 cubic feet behind the first row. There’s also a tow rating of 6,000 pounds.

Standard features on the QX60 include leather seating surfaces, an 8-way power driver’s seat with memory, heated front seats and steering wheel, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless device charging, wired Android Auto, and wireless Apple CarPlay. There’s also a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 9-speaker audio system.

2023 Infiniti QX60 ・ Photo by Infiniti

2024 Porsche Cayenne

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne delivers true sports car power and handling in SUV form along with a luxurious interior. There are two rows of seating, standard all-wheel drive, and a choice of three powerful engines. You can select a 6-cylinder with 348 horsepower, a twin turbocharged V8 with 468 horsepower, or a twin turbocharged V8 with 650 horsepower.

Cargo room includes 27.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 60.3 cubic feet behind the front seats and a tow rating of 7,500 pounds. Standard features include partial leather seating surfaces, an 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, a 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster,a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless device charging, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe ・ Photo by Porsche

2024 Land Rover Defender

The 2024 Land Rover Defender offers seating for up to eight people with a comfortable, spacious interior and serious off-road chops. Four-wheel drive is standard with a Terrain Response system that offers a choice of drive modes for snow, sand, rocks, or whatever you plan to tackle. There is a maximum ground clearance of 11.5 inches, and the Defender can even ford up to 3 feet of water.

Four engines run the gamut from a 296-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder base engine up to a 518-horsepower V8 for strong acceleration. Inside, there are leather seating trims, power-adjustable front seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 11.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10-speaker Meridian audio, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a panoramic roof.

2021 Land Rover Defender ・ Photo by Ron Sessions

2024 Audi Q7

The 2024 Audi Q7 has three rows of seating with room for up to seven people and luxurious trims. All-wheel drive is standard and you have three engine choices: a 261-horsepower 2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine; a 3-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder with 335 horsepower; or a 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 500 horsepower.

Standard features include leather seating surfaces, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a power-folding third row, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker audio, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and tri-zone climate control. There’s also good cargo capacity with 14.2 cubic feet behind the third row, 35.7 cubic feet behind the second row, and 69.6 cubic feet behind the first row. The Audi Q7 also has a tow rating of up to 7,700 pounds.

2021 Audi Q7 ・ Photo by Audi