2023 Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX: Which is Best?

The Acura MDX and Lexus RX are among the finest and most reliable luxury midsize SUVs money can buy. But which of these vehicles is suitable for your McMurray adventures? We’ve compared the 2023 Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX below to help you see how they match up. Read on to learn, then take a free test drive of the 2023 Acura MDX at Spitzer Acura McMurray in McMurray, PA.

Refined Performance

MDX: The 2023 Acura MDX comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 making 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque.

Acura also offers the MDX with a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 (MDX Type S) that develops 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Each engine is coupled with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard in the base engine; all-wheel drive is available. The MDX Type S comes standard with all-wheel drive.

RX: The 2023 Lexus RX is powered by an array of engines, starting with a base turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit that develops 275 horsepower. Lexus also offers a hybrid engine consisting of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with electric motors for a combined 246 horsepower. Also, there’s a high output hybrid engine configuration that combines a turbocharged 2.5-liter and electric motors for 367 total horsepower.

If you want something else, Lexus has a plug-in hybrid powertrain setup that makes 302 horses. An eight-speed and continuously variable automatic transmissions are available. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is available.

Exciting Interior Features

MDX: The 2023 MDX has a well-appointed interior with a wide range of features ranging from an available heated steering wheel to power heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, etc. In terms of cargo space, the seven-seater has 16.3 cubic feet of space behind its third-row seats, 39.1 cubic feet behind its second-row seats, and 71.4 cubes with the third and second rows folded down.

RX: Lexus hasn’t released full details about the RX’s interior. However, we expect it to be premium and well-equipped. Also, the only available model so far is a two-row, five-seater RX configuration, which Lexus says offers more room and cargo space than the outgoing model that provides 18.4 cubic feet of room behind its second-row seats and 56.3 cubic feet with the second row folded down.

Intuitive Technology

MDX: The 2023 MDX has an intuitive infotainment system with a 12.3-inch display, a touchpad controller, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, Amazon Alexa, satellite radio, HD radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, wireless device charging, and a nine-speaker sound system. Acura also offers optional extras such as navigation, additional USB ports, as well as a 12-, 16-, or 25-speaker ELS audio system.

RX: The 2023 Lexus RX will be offered with a 14.0-inch infotainment touchscreen alongside Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. A navigation system and a Mark Levinson stereo system will be optional.

Advanced Safety Systems

MDX: The 2023 MDX is equipped as standard with the AcuraWatch safety suite. It includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, road sign recognition, and traffic jam assist. A head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, as well as a surround-view parking camera system are available.

RX: The 2023 RX features the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite. It consists of automatic emergency braking, full-speed adaptive cruise control with curve speed management, steering assist, a pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert, steering assist, an emergency driving stop system, as well as intersection support, and motorcycle detection.

Explore the 2023 Acura MDX at Spitzer Acura McMurray

Are you interested in learning more about how the 2023 Acura MDX compares to the Lexus RX? If so, please feel free to arrange a test drive of the 2023 MDX at Spitzer Acura McMurray in McMurray, PA, where we offer the entire MDX range for sale.

Our Acura dealership in McMurray is renowned for providing superb automotive service, and we carry a large selection of new, used, and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles for elevated rides.

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