Acura currently adopts an SUV-focused approach in the U.S., positioning itself as a high-value luxury alternative to key European brands. The Japanese brand achieves this by leaning into its Precision Crafted Performance ethos across a versatile SUV and crossover-dominated lineup. Acura launches strategy with its subcompact ADX, designed to attract younger, first-time luxury buyers.
The established RDX and flagship MDX cater to families and professionals who appreciate athletic handling without compromising daily utility. This focus has yielded strong results for Acura, according to its 2025 sales performance. The premium Japanese brand reports a five percent year-on-year sales increase for its SUVs, with the ADX being a critical driver of this growth. The interior design ethos of the Acura SUV models is a cornerstone of its market appeal, focusing on a human-centric cockpit that prioritizes tactile engagement and long-term durability.
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2026 Acura ADX
Best Interior Feature: 10.2-inch Acura Precision Cockpit
The 2026 Acura ADX interior focuses on practical luxury and high-end refinement across its three main trims. The $35,000 base model includes heated front seats and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with premium leatherette upholstery. The mid-tier $38,000 A-Spec includes ventilated front sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and microsuede-trimmed seating surfaces. Upgrading to the Advance Package costs $42,000, adding genuine leather-trimmed seats with contrast stitching, a 12-way power driver’s seat with memory settings and four-way power lumbar support, and a heated steering wheel.
As standard, all trim levels include a power sunroof, which is upgraded to an expansive panoramic design on A-Spec trims. The ADX provides a spacious environment for a compact SUV, offering 38.4 inches of front headroom and 41.9 inches of front legroom, while rear occupants receive 38 inches of headroom and 37.7 inches of legroom. Cargo utility measures in at 24.4 cubic feet of storage behind the second row and expands to a maximum of 55.1 cubic feet with the 60/40-split-folding rear seats stowed.
From a technical standpoint, the 2026 Acura ADX features the brand’s 10.2-inch Acura Precision Cockpit digital instrument cluster paired with a 9.0-inch color touchscreen. Across all trim levels, the infotainment system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, complemented by a standard 15-Watt Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charger and multiple 60-Watt USB-C charging ports.
The base and A-Spec trims include an eight-speaker in-house-developed Acura Premium Sound System. The A-Spec Advance Package upgrades the suite to a bespoke 15-speaker Bang and Olufsen premium audio system and integrated Google built-in functionality, including Google Assistant, Maps, and Play. For cabin comfort, every ADX comes standard with a dual-zone automatic climate control system featuring humidity control and air filtration.
Acura ADX Interior Dimensions
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Front |
Rear |
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Headroom |
38.4 Inches |
38 Inches |
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Shoulder Room |
56.6 Inches |
55.2 Inches |
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Hip Room |
54 Inches |
47.4 Inches |
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Legroom |
41.9 Inches |
37.7 Inches |
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Maximum Cargo Space |
55.1 Cubic-Feet |
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2026 Acura RDX
Best Interior Feature: 16-way Power-Adjustable Front Seats
The 2026 Acura RDX range, starting with the $44,700 base model, includes 12-way power-adjustable heated front sport seats upholstered in leatherette. The $47,300 Technology Package upgrades upholstery to perforated Milano premium leather, while the $50,300 A-Spec and $52,450 Advance and $54,450 A-Spec Advance trims introduce a more aggressive look with a combination of Milano leather and Ultrasuede inserts, alongside ventilated front seats and a flat-bottom steering wheel. The Advance Package also adds 16-way power-adjustable front seats and side bolsters with thigh extensions, authentic open-pore wood trim, and heated rear outboard seats.
Across all trims, the RDX shows off brushed aluminum and soft-touch surfaces, complementing a standard panoramic sunroof. In terms of space, the RDX offers 40 inches of front headroom and 42 inches of front legroom, while rear passengers enjoy 38 inches of both headroom and legroom. Cargo capacity measures 29.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats, which is expandable to 31.1 cubic-feet when you move the seats forward. A maximum space of 79.8 cubic-feet becomes available when folding the 60/40-split rear seats down.
The 2026 Acura RDX‘s standard digital suite consists of a 10.2-inch HD dual-content center display, employing Acura’s True Touchpad Interface for navigation and media control. All trims also include a 7.0-inch color Multi-Information Display in the gauge cluster, a wireless charging pad, and wireless integration for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa Built-In.
As standard, the range includes a nine-speaker Acura Premium system, but the Technology Package upgrades this to a 12-speaker ELS Studio system. A-Spec and Advance trims take this one level further with an immersive 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D system. The Acura SUV includes a standard dual-zone automatic system, enhanced with a GPS-linked functionality that uses a solar sensor to adjust cabin temperatures based on the sun’s position in the Technology Package. Advance or A-Spec Advance Packages add a 10.5-inch head-up display, a surround-view camera system, and a remote engine start feature with vehicle feedback integrated into the key fob. This model earns an 85/100 quality and reliability score from J.D. Power.
Acura RDX Interior Dimensions
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Front |
Rear |
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Headroom |
40 Inches |
38 Inches |
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Shoulder Room |
60 Inches |
57 Inches |
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Hip Room |
55 Inches |
50 Inches |
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Legroom |
42 Inches |
38 Inches |
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Maximum Cargo Space |
79.8 Cubic-Feet |
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2026 Acura MDX
Best Interior Feature: 31-Speaker Bang And Olufsen System
Subtly Changed from the Acura MDX 2024, the 2026 Acura MDX serves as the brand’s flagship SUV option, including 12-way power-adjustable heated front sport seats upholstered in premium leatherette on $51,800 base trims. The $57,200 Technology Package adds perforated Milano premium leather, while the $62,400 A-Spec and $66,900 Advance Package trims feature a Milano leather and Ultrasuede combination upholstery, with ventilated front seats and a flat-bottom steering wheel. The Advance Package also adds 16-way power front seats with a nine-way massage function, open-pore wood trim, and heated second-row outboard seats.
The second row is uniquely flexible across the brand’s SUV range, featuring a multi-functional removable center seat that allows for quick conversion between a three-person bench and captain’s chairs. The MDX offers 38.5 inches of front headroom and 41.6 inches of front legroom, with the second row providing 38.1 inches of headroom and 38.5 inches of legroom, and the third row offering a more compact 36.2 inches and 29.1 inches, respectively. Cargo capacity includes 18.1 cubic-feet worth of space behind the third row, including a hidden under-floor storage area. This expands to 48.4 cubic feet with the third row folded, and reaches 95.0 cubic-feet of total flat-load space with both rear rows stowed.
The 2026 Acura MDX’s display configuration consists of a standard 12.3-inch HD color touchscreen and a matching 12.3-inch Precision Cockpit digital instrument cluster. The system comes standard with Google built-in, including access to Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play Store. Additional features include standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 15-Watt wireless smartphone charger, and USB-C ports in the first two rows. Specifying the Advance Package adds ports to the third row.
Base models come standard with an 11-speaker Acura Premium system, but the Technology and A-Spec packages upgrade to a 19-speaker Bang and Olufsen premium sound system. The top-tier Advance and A-Spec Advance trims can be equipped with an even more powerful 31-speaker layout at an added fee. All models get tri-zone automatic climate control with humidity control and air filtration as standard. This becomes GPS-linked on all trims from the Technology Package upward. Higher trims further enhance the driver’s experience with a 10.5-inch head-up display. This model earns a 77/100 quality and reliability score from J.D. Power.
Acura MDX Interior Dimensions
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Front |
Middle |
Rear |
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Headroom |
38.5 Inches |
38.1 Inches |
36.2 Inches |
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Shoulder Room |
61.9 Inches |
60.3 Inches |
55.2 Inches |
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Hip Room |
59.3 Inches |
57.8 Inches |
40.6 Inches |
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Legroom |
41.6 Inches |
38.5 Inches |
29.1 Inches |
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Maximum Cargo Space |
95 Cubic-Feet |
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2026 Acura MDX Type S
Best Interior Feature: Electrically Adjustable Front Sports Seats
Like the Acura MDX 2025, the 2026 Acura MDX Type S is the best that the premium Japanese brand has to offer in terms of performance and specification. All models include sport front seats upholstered in a combination of perforated Milano premium leather and Ultrasuede inserts, detailed with curvilinear quilting and contrast piping. The driver and front passenger get to enjoy 16-way power-adjustable seats, including power-adjustable side bolsters, thigh extensions, and a nine-way massage function.
The cabin is further elevated by authentic materials such as open-pore Black Silver wood and brushed aluminum accents, alongside a flat-bottom sport steering wheel and an Ebony headliner. In terms of space, the Type S matches the aforementioned dimensions quoted for the standard MDX.
On the technological front, the 2026 Acura MDX Type S mimics the rest of the MDX Technology range, but it also comes standard with the 31-speaker Bang and Olufsen Ultra Sound System. Additionally, the interior is marked by the Type S logo embossed on the headrests and illuminated on the door sills, along with a specialized Ebony headliner.
Sources: J.D. Power