The 2022 Acura MDX Type S Is One Pricey SUV, Starts at $67,745

• The 2022 Acura MDX Type S starts at $67,745.
• It's the first SUV to ever wear a Type S badge.
• With 355 horsepower and Acura’s SH-AWD on board, does it justify the extra cash?

The suspension is handled by adaptive dampers at all four corners that are controlled by a mode switch in the center console. In total, there are seven drive modes, including Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and an individual setting that allows you to tailor the drive experience exactly the way you'd like it. Other enhancements include quad exhaust, sportier front and rear fascias, Type S-exclusive 21-inch wheels and 14.3-inch Brembo brakes up front.

That's all standard stuff for the Type S, but if you find yourself with an extra $5,350 burning a hole in your pocket, you might step up to the Type S Advance. The Advance package adds a head-up display, 25-speaker premium audio system, 12-way adjustable front seats with a nine-way massage function, and other luxury goodies such as lush floor mats. At more than $70,000, though, there are plenty of luxury alternatives, and the Type S is going to have to deliver more than just tons of equipment to justify its hefty price tag.

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So does how the MDX Type S drives justify its lofty asking price? We don't know yet. Stay tuned for our first drive of the Type S.