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2025 Acura MDX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Acura MDX gets a mid-cycle refresh led by a new 12.3-inch touchscreen that replaces the old touchpad. It also receives sharper front-end styling, upgraded driver-assistance technology, and revised audio systems.
About the 2025 Acura MDX
4th generation MDX (2022-present), mid-cycle refresh year.
Acura positions the MDX as a premium three-row SUV that mixes family usefulness with a more athletic feel than many rivals. The big draw is roomy seating, strong V6 power, confident handling from its double-wishbone front suspension, and upscale materials without pushing into the pricing of many German competitors. For most shoppers, the MDX is the choice when they want one vehicle that can handle daily family duty, road trips, and a more engaging drive than the average three-row crossover.
The 2025 MDX remains a roomy three-row SUV, with the Technology package serving as the everyday upscale step and the Advance package emphasizing comfort with massaging front seats and a surround-view camera. The new A-Spec Advance combines sportier-looking trim with those comfort features, while the Type S Advance stands apart with a 355-hp turbo V6, adaptive air suspension, and a 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.
What changed, by category
Styling
The grille and front bumper are redesigned across the lineup, and most upper trims receive updated wheel designs.
Tech
A 12.3-inch touchscreen replaces the old touchpad interface, and the center console is redesigned for better storage and easier everyday use. Audio is upgraded to a new 11-speaker base system, with Bang & Olufsen systems on higher trims.
Safety
The driver-assistance system gains a wider-view camera and upgraded radar. Type S Advance also adds lane-change assistance, lane-change collision mitigation, and front cross-traffic warning.
Structural
Higher trims receive additional sound-deadening material for a quieter cabin.
2025 Acura MDX specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 355 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft | 95 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in | 29.1 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| 360 Camera | ||||||||
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| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Acura MDX?
The biggest change is the new 12.3-inch touchscreen, which replaces the previous touchpad-controlled interface. The redesigned center console and refreshed front-end styling are the other major parts of the 2025 update.
Does the 2025 Acura MDX still use a touchpad for its infotainment system?
No. Every 2025 Acura MDX uses a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of the earlier touchpad interface.
Did the 2025 Acura MDX engines change?
No. Regular 2025 MDX models retain the 290-hp 3.5-liter V6, while the Type S Advance keeps its 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Both use a 10-speed automatic transmission.
How did the 2025 Acura MDX trim lineup change?
The SH-AWD model with the A-Spec Advanced package joins the lineup for 2025, combining A-Spec design details with the richer comfort and convenience equipment of the Advance package. The regular Type S is dropped, leaving Type S Advance as the only performance-focused MDX.
Is the 2025 Acura MDX a meaningful update over the 2024 model?
Yes, especially for shoppers who prefer a conventional touchscreen. The 2025 model also brings refreshed front styling, improved driver-assistance hardware, upgraded audio systems, and a more useful center console, while keeping the same engines and basic platform.
2025 Acura MDX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Acura MDX.
4.1
2025 Acura MDX
(167 reviews)
“I bought the Acura MDX Type S Advanced and I love it. The ride is smooth and comfortable. I highly recommend this vehicle.”
“Still some kinks in the info tainment system. I miss the XM RADIO. NOT very user friendly to use the xm app”