# Sport-Focused Hybrid Cars The Honda Acura MDX Features a Top-Notch Hybrid Powertrain By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-acura References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/acura-mdx-sport-hybrid-nyias/42538/) & [hondanews](http://hondanews.com/releases/refreshed-2017-acura-mdx-makes-world-debut-in-new-york-with-bold-new-styling-upgraded-features-and-sport-hybrid-powertrain) The brand new [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-zrv) Acura MDX is a well-designed [luxury vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv) that stands out from the crowd due to its [sport-centric hybrid powertrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1) as well as its distinctive appearance. This vehicle comes powered by a 325-horsepower engine that makes use of a trio of electric motors -- one at the front and two at the rear. This hybrid setup is expected to enable this vehicle to cruise along at powerful speeds, while torque vectoring and all-wheel drive enable the driver to exercise maximum control over the car at all times. As far as appearances are concerned, the new Honda Acura MDX is most noteworthy for its eye-catching new grille, something that eagle-eyed auto enthusiasts will know was first seen in the Honda Precision Concept Acura. The Honda Acura MDX is truly a complete vehicular offering that seamlessly blends distinctive appearance and noticeably boosted performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sport-centric Hybrid Powertrains:** As more luxury vehicle manufacturers create hybrid powertrains for high-performance cars, opportunities for further innovation in this area will continue to arise. - **Torque Vectoring and All-wheel Drive:** As these technologies become more common in hybrid cars, manufacturers can continue to improve upon them for better control and handling. - **Eye-catching Grille Designs:** As the Honda Precision Concept Acura grille becomes more popular, other luxury car manufacturers may begin incorporating similar, distinctive designs into their own car designs. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Automotive:** Automakers can continue to innovate in the luxury car space, particularly with high-performance hybrid powertrains that offer drivers power and control. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** As more automation becomes standard in car manufacturing, particularly in electric car manufacturing, opportunities arise for more rapid innovations in design and performance. - **Automotive Design:** As car manufacturers seek to differentiate their designs, new trends and innovations in car grille designs may arise, showcasing a distinctive 'face' for cars inspired by Honda Acura MDX's grille design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Practical Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-zrv.md) - [Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-acura-zdx.md) - [Efficient Dual-Motor Hybrid Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-civic-ehev.md) - [Ultra-Efficient SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-suv.md) - [Powerful Performance Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-xm.md) - [Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Electric All-Wheel-Drive SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-450e.md) - [Sleek Google-Enabled EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-zdx.md)