Overview of the 2025 Acura MDX
The 2025 Acura MDX competes in the luxury midsize 3-row SUV segment, where comfort, family-friendly practicality, premium materials, safety, and the latest technology are paramount. It stands alongside competitors like the Audi Q7, BMW X5, and Lexus RX, threading the needle between size and cost. Priced to compete with the RX, the MDX offers about double the maximum cargo space, similar luxury features, and updated technology in the cabin.
Key Features and Updates
With 3-row seating and premium materials, the 2025 MDX is a flexible choice for various lifestyles. It’s suitable for professionals seeking spacious and sporty transport or families looking for a great road-tripper and daily driver. The MDX has a rich history, being one of the first 3-row luxury SUVs, debuting in 2001 and now in its fourth generation. The current generation was launched in 2022, and for 2025, it receives a mid-cycle update.
Updates for 2025
The 2025 updates include:
- A refreshed exterior look
- New Google-based infotainment system
- Redesigned interior
- Choice of two Bang & Olufsen audio upgrades
The MDX is highly configurable with Technology, Advance, and A-Spec packages available on most trims, along with Acura’s optional Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). The Type S Advance, with its higher-output turbo V6, represents the performance variant of the MDX.
Specifications and Pricing
- Vehicle segment: Luxury midsize SUV
- Passenger capacity: 7
- Available trims: MDX, SH-AWD, Base w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec and Advanced Packages, Type S w/Advance Package
- NHTSA rating: 5-Star
- Combined MPG: 22 mpg
- Top competitors: Audi Q7, BMW X5, Cadillac XT6, Genesis GV80, Lexus RX
Pricing starts in the low $50,000s, making the Acura MDX a strong value proposition in the luxury SUV space. The various trims are priced as follows:
- Base Style: $52,550
- SH-AWD: $54,750
- Base w/Technology Pkg: $57,950
- SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg: $60,150
- SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg: $63,150
- SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg: $67,650
- SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advanced Pkg: $69,650
- Type S w/Advance Pkg: $76,600
