2025 Acura MDX

Price Range: $51,200 - $75,250 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

Luke Huisman | Edmunds

Great

8.1

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2025 Acura MDX has a high-quality look and feel, and every MDX comes with a full complement of standard advanced driving aids. By replacing the frustrating-to-use infotainment interface with a new highly responsive touchscreen, Acura has fixed one of the MDX's biggest issues. We wish acceleration were better, but otherwise the MDX is one of the best luxury midsize three-row SUVs you can buy.

#3 out of 10

Midsize 3-row luxury SUVs

39 Owner Reviews

Pros

Pro:Generous cargo and passenger space
Pro:Fun to drive but still comfortable and quiet
Pro:Lots of features for the money

Cons

Con:Standard engine is a bit down on power for a luxury SUV
Con:Lackluster fuel economy in our real-world testing

What’s new

Touchscreen infotainment system replaces trackpad interface
New Bang & Olufsen audio system
Updated driver assist systems
Part of the fourth MDX generation introduced for 2022

5 Colors
1 Trim

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2025 Acura MDX Review

by Keith Buglewicz^{Managing Editor, CarMax
Keith Buglewicz has worked in the automotive industry since 1994, writing thousands of car-related articles, and he's tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Keith is the managing editor of CarMax at Edmunds, and his byline can be found at KBB, MotorTrend, Autobytel and many others. Keith considers himself exceptionally lucky to be working the dream job he’s had since high school.}

Overview

We've liked the Acura MDX's roomy interior, excellent value and pleasing performance ever since the latest generation debuted for 2022. Now Acura has updated the 2025 MDX with some new technology features to address a few small issues we had to make this very good three-row luxury SUV even better. Best of all, Acura didn't change anything else, so the MDX is still fun to drive and can still seat up to seven passengers with little issue.

Edmunds spotlight: New touchscreen infotainment

One of the biggest issues we had with earlier versions of this fourth-generation MDX was the so-called True Touchpad Interface, or TTI. It seemed like a good idea in theory, but it was complicated to use when driving because it worked differently depending on if you were using the Acura interface or smartphone integration. Luckily, Acura has abandoned it once and for all in the 2025 MDX in favor of a much more straightforward touchscreen. Not only is it a huge improvement over the previous touchpad, it's one of the snappiest touchscreens we've used and has a straightforward, sensible layout.

Competitors to consider

Now in its fourth generation, the MDX has never quite enjoyed the shine of European luxury SUVs such as the Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. Lexus also has a compelling new option with its new three-row TX SUV. But even among this group, the MDX is worth a look, primarily due to its compelling price advantage. Be sure to read our test team's Expert Rating below for a deeper dive into the MDX's strengths and flaws.

What’s it like to live with?

We drove a 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD Advance for about a year as part of Edmunds' long-term test fleet. We liked this latest MDX's comfort, utility and more spacious interior, but the touchscreen interface was a low point; luckily, that's changed. We also struggled to match EPA fuel economy ratings. Read our MDX 20,000-mile long-term test to learn more about what it's like to own and live with this current-generation MDX.

Which MDX does Edmunds recommend?

Acura has reshuffled which trim comes with what, which makes us think the MDX Technology Package is the better buy these days. You get the new Bang & Olufsen audio system, leather seats, the new touchscreen and updated driver assist systems, plus all-wheel drive is optional. The A-Spec has some unique styling tweaks and comes with standard all-wheel drive.

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Acura MDX models

The 2025 Acura MDX is a midsize three-row luxury SUV available in five trim levels, plus a high-performance Type S trim that's reviewed separately. The base-level MDX and Technology Package trims come standard with front-wheel drive, while the A-Spec, Advance Package and A-Spec Advance come standard with all-wheel drive. Keep reading for our editorial breakdown of the MDX's key features and specs.

The MDX comes standard with the following:

3.5-liter V6 (290 horsepower, 267 lb-ft of torque)
10-speed automatic transmission
19-inch wheels
Panoramic sunroof
Power liftgate
Synthetic leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Reclining and sliding second-row seats with removable center seat
12.3-inch touchscreen central display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both with wireless connectivity)
11-speaker audio system
Google built-in
Alexa Built-in
Wireless charging pad
USB ports in the first and second rows

You also get AcuraWatch, a suite of advanced driver assist features that includes:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the MDX back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Adaptive cruise control with curve speed assist (maintains a driver-set distance between the MDX and the car in front, and slows down for curves)

The Technology package adds:

19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
20-inch wheels
Leather upholstery
Navigation system
Customizable interior ambient lighting
Additional sound insulation in fenders and doors
Laminated rear glass
Remote engine start
Passenger seat memory function
Rear sunshades
Power-folding outside mirrors
Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

A-Spec builds on the Tech package with the following:

Unique styling and trim
Unique flat-bottom steering wheel
Standard all-wheel drive
LED foglights

The MDX Advance package adds significant upgrades, including:

Third-row USB ports (2)
Real wood interior trim
16-way power front seats with massage function
Ventilated front seats
Roof rails
Hands-free liftgate
Upgraded leather upholstery
LED door handle lights
Heated second-row outboard seats
Heated steering wheel
Auto-dimming side mirrors
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the MDX and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Topping the MDX lineup is the A-Spec Advance, which includes all of the A-Spec styling tweaks plus the Advance equipment.

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At a Glance:

5 Colors
1 Trim
$51,200starting MSRP

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Acura MDX Reviews

Owner Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Nice car let down by abysmal build quality

Elliott90, 09/19/2024

2024 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)

Pros: The handling, styling, seats, stereo, safety scores, headlights Cons: The touchpad sucks with Apple CarPlay. With the Acura systems it is fine. The Build Quality is SO bad. Acura should be ashamed. I have had to bring it back for misaligned trim pieces right after buying, and every time I drive it there are new squeaks, creaks, and rattles from the interior. It sounds like a 10 …

Sunroof won’t close all the way

Joe N , 02/25/2024

2024 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)

We recently bought the 2024 MDX base advance . The car was used but certified through Acura. We noticed less than 24 hrs after buying the car that the sunroof wasn’t sealed. Air was coming in . Then we noticed water stains on the headliner. We took it back to the dealer and they said it was fixed . On the way home we realized it wasn’t fixed. The dealer is coming Monday to pick the car …

Wire harness/whiney noise/rough shift

Sarah, 06/17/2024

2025 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec and Advance Packages (3.5L 6cyl 10A)

This is our 3rd Acura MDX. We have had the wire harness replaced/“repaired” 3 different times so far. Every warning light on the dash was on and many extra and/or safety features would not work while the lights were on. Since the last replacement we haven’t had any lights on the dash come on. HOWEVER. We have the annoying whiney noise around 45-50 mph, our map is super glitchy and zooms …

So far so good!

Alex, 09/24/2023

2024 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)

Driving and configuring my wife's new MDX… So far so good! Excellent finish and interior quality. The car feels solid and is very quiet inside. No rattles, no squeaks, the only abnormal sound I can hear is the jingling of the metal ring on the key fob laying in the door top pocket. Driving mode is easy to switch using large knob in the center console, no need to stop and drill into the …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Acura MDX, so we've included reviews for other years of the MDX since its last redesign.

2025 Acura MDX