The refreshed 2025 Acura MDX seats up to seven in its spacious, sophisticated cabin. This impressive midsize luxury SUV also received new standard tech and driver assistance features for the new model year.
Introducing the Updated 2025 Acura MDX Midsize Luxury SUV
Power and Performance
The MDX comes with a 290-horsepower V6 that gets 267 pound-feet of torque, a 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, and standard front-wheel or optional all-wheel drive. The FWD powertrain provides up to 26 highway miles per gallon.
You can also step up to the Type S model for a 355-hp turbo V6 that gets 354 pound-feet of torque and standard AWD. This powertrain incorporates adaptive air suspension with auto leveling, an active exhaust valve, and upgraded Brembo brakes. The base engine can tow up to 3,500 pounds with FWD and 5,000 with AWD. This SUV is available with 19-inch, 20-inch, or 21-inch wheels, and offers up to 7.2 inches of standard ground clearance.
Interior Design and Amenities
The MDX has 16 cubic feet of space in the rear, which grows to 39 cubic feet when you fold the third row and more than 71 cubic feet behind the first row. Enjoy the convenience of the standard power or hands-free power liftgate as well as a smart-entry system with a walk-away lock. This SUV has a smart-slide one-touch third row and a removable seat in the second row for ultimate flexibility. You can also add roof rails for even more space.
Every MDX trim features a panoramic moonroof, power-adjustable heated front sport seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The base model has synthetic leather upholstery while higher trims incorporate perforated Milano leather with Ultrasuede panels. Additional upgrades include open-pore wood or brushed aluminum trim, massaging ventilated front seats, adjustable ambient lighting with 27 colors, and a GPS-linked climate system.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The dash of the MDX combines a 12.3-inch driver display with a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The generous standard tech package comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, voice recognition, Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa, Google apps, and an 11-speaker stereo system.
Driver Assistance
The MDX is packed with standard high-tech safety features. You’ll have traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, road departure mitigation, rear cross-traffic alert, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, and more. This SUV earned a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2025.
The wide range of standard equipment in the MDX makes it one of the best luxury SUV values. It comes in seven attractive exterior finishes and six well-appointed trims. Visit Open Road Acura of Wayne, NJ today to test drive this versatile, high-quality family crossover.

