The 2025 Acura MDX: Who Is This Car For?

The 2025 Acura MDX competes in the luxury midsize 3-row SUV segment, where the key attributes are comfort, family-friendly practicality, premium materials, safety, and the latest technology. Competing with the likes of the Audi Q7, BMW X5, and Lexus RX, the MDX threads the needle of size and cost. It is priced to compete with the RX but offers about double the maximum cargo space, similar luxury features, and freshly updated technology in the cabin. With 3-row seating, premium materials, a reputation for reliability, and an extensive array of packages and trims, the 2025 MDX is a flexible choice for a wide range of lifestyles. Whether you’re a professional seeking spacious and sporty transport or a family looking for a great road-tripper and daily driver, the MDX has the bandwidth to cover it all.

Little-known fact: The Acura MDX was one of the first 3-row luxury SUVs to hit the market. It originally debuted for the 2001 model year and is now in its fourth generation. The current generation was launched three years ago in 2022, and for 2025, the MDX gets a mid-cycle update. The 2025 updates include a refreshed look, new Google-based infotainment, a redesigned interior, and your choice of two Bang & Olufsen audio upgrades. The MDX is also very configurable, with your choice of Technology, Advance, and A-Spec packages on most trims, and 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. With pricing starting in the low $50,000s, the Acura MDX remains a strong value proposition in the luxury SUV space.

 2025 Acura MDX

• 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

Learn more about the 2025 Acura MDX in our Expert Review