Does the 2026 Acura MDX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$327extra a year
- Premium listed for the FWD.
- All 14 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SH-AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Base w/Technology Pkg FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | 3.5L | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | 3.5L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 3.5L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 3.5L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package | 3.5L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 3.0L | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acura MDX | FWD | Premium |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | Premium |
| 2026 INFINITI QX60 | PURE FWD | Premium |
| 2026 BMW X3 | xDrive30 AWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree