Acura Will Drop the MDX’s Type S Performance Trim After 2026Car and DriverJoey CapparellaThu, September 17, 2026 at 5:13 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAcura MDX Type S Will Be Dropped After 2026AcuraAcura has confirmed that production of the MDX Type S will be paused after the 2026 model year.The regular MDX will live on, and an Acura spokesperson told Car and Driver that it will adopt Type S "features and styling."The MDX Type S is the most recent Acura model to be dropped, following the manual-transmission Integra, ZDX EV, and TLX sedan.After Acura recently discontinued the TLX sedan, the ZDX electric SUV, and the manual-transmission version of the Integra, the brand's lineup continues to shrink, as the MDX SUV's top Type S trim level will disappear following the 2026 model year. An Acura spokesperson confirmed to Car and Driver that production of this higher-performance version of the mid-size luxury crossover will go on hiatus.As reported by Automotive News, the decision was made due to uncertainty around the U.S. EPA's new emissions regulations, which are set to take effect in 2027. The MDX Type S uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that's not currently found anywhere else in Honda or Acura's lineup, while the standard MDX uses a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6.AcuraIn a statement, Acura said that it would offer some of the Type S model's "features and styling" to the rest of the MDX lineup, which suggests that some changes are in store for the MDX soon. Acura has not yet released details on the 2027 MDX, but it says that more information is coming later this year. The current-generation MDX has been on the market since the 2022 model year, and the Type S variant was added when this generation debuted.AdvertisementAdvertisementIf you have your eye on an MDX Type S, there's probably still time, as Acura says it expects to have inventory of 2026 MDX models for sale for a while. We searched our marketplace and found several hundred new Acura MDX Type S models in stock. Stay tuned for more news on the MDX as Acura prepares for the next model year, sans Type S, of course.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029