2017 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID: FULL REVIEW

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This detailed review of the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance SH-AWD highlights its sophisticated powertrain, which borrows technology from the NSX supercar. The hybrid system, featuring a 3.0L V-6 engine and three electric motors, delivers a combined 321 horsepower and offers improved fuel economy (26 City/27 Highway/27 Combined) over the standard MDX. The reviewer praises Acura for maintaining the MDX's luxurious and unchanged exterior and interior styling, avoiding overt hybrid design cues. Key interior features include premium Milano leather, a dual-screen infotainment system, and advanced safety features now standard. However, a significant drawback is the "no towing" recommendation for the sport hybrid variant, a departure from the standard MDX. The reviewer finds the second and third-row seating spacious, though foot space in the second row can be tight. Overall, the MDX Sport Hybrid is presented as a comfortable, luxurious, and efficient family vehicle, with the Advance trim offering ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera as key upgrades.