2011 Acura MDX: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

The 2011 Acura MDX has a towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs and towing capacity is the weight that can be towed behind the vehicle. The vehicle has a torque of 270 lb-ft and torque is the turning power that a car has. The payload is anywhere from 1,325 to 1,402 lbs and payload is the weight that can be carried in the vehicle. The tongue weight is set at 500 pounds, tongue weight is the force that the trailer puts on the hitch. You should always be safe when towing such as doing safety checks before driving. Always check the tires, the brake lights and that the trailer and that anything that is on the trailer is secured correctly.