In our quartet, the Acura MDX Type S stands out as the sportiest. With 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, the MDX sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, decent but not jaw-dropping.

Acura and Lexus have been longtime rivals, and although the MDX Type S and RX500h F Sport represent different avenues to deliver their performance, they share the same goal.