2026 Acura MDX towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: MDX (SH-AWD), 3.5 liter Aluminum Alloy V6, AWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 3,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2026 Acura MDX towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2026 Acura MDX towing capacity chart
All 8 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX (SH-AWD)10-Speed Automatic Transmissionhitch type not stated; engine and drive rows are on page 1 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| Technology (SH-AWD)10-Speed Automatic Transmissioncell prints '<<' (same as the column to its left); the figure is printed once, in the first (MDX) column; hitch type not stated; engine and drive rows are on page 1 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| A-Spec (SH-AWD)10-Speed Automatic Transmissioncell prints '<<' (same as the column to its left); the figure is printed once, in the first (MDX) column; hitch type not stated; engine and drive rows are on page 1 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| Advance (SH-AWD)10-Speed Automatic Transmissioncell prints '<<' (same as the column to its left); the figure is printed once, in the first (MDX) column; hitch type not stated; engine and drive rows are on page 1 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| A-Spec Advance (SH-AWD)10-Speed Automatic Transmissioncell prints '<<' (same as the column to its left); the figure is printed once, in the first (MDX) column; hitch type not stated; engine and drive rows are on page 1 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| MDX (2WD)10-Speed Automatic Transmissionhitch type not stated; engine and drive rows are on page 1 | FWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| Technology (2WD)10-Speed Automatic Transmissioncell prints '<<' (same as the column to its left); the figure is printed once, in the first (MDX) column; hitch type not stated; engine and drive rows are on page 1 | FWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type S Advance (SH-AWD)10-Speed Automatic Transmissioncell prints '<<' (same as the column to its left); the figure is printed once, in the first (MDX) column; hitch type not stated; engine and drive rows are on page 1; this column has a different engine from the MDX column the '<<' chain points back to | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 2 |
Common questions
Which 2026 Acura MDX engine tows the most?
3.5 liter Aluminum Alloy V6, at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is 3.0 liter Turbo Aluminum-alloy V6 at up to 5,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2026 Acura MDX Press Specs. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2026 Acura MDX
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2026 Acura MDX. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 Acura MDX. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2026 Acura MDX Press Specs, Acura. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.