The refreshed 2025 Acura MDX crossover SUV arrives in showrooms with a revised interior and more standard equipment, as well as a reasonable price increase that swells up the trim walk, Acura disclosed Tuesday.
The three-row SUV starts at $52,250, including a $1,350 destination fee. That’s only a $750 increase over the base 2024 Acura MDX, and Acura loads it with premium features. But the price increases climb quickly, with the Technology Package costing $1,450 more, and the Advance costing $1,900 more than last year’s model.
Rivals include the refreshed 2025 Lincoln Aviator (pricing TBA) and the 2025 Genesis GV80 ($59,050 starting price).
The addition of all-wheel drive on base and Technology Package models adds $2,200, which is the same as last year; A-Spec and above models have AWD standard.
Acura dusted off the front fascia of its bestseller, but the significant changes arrive inside with the standard features. A 12.3-inch touchscreen replaces the outgoing touchpad interface that was one of the few missteps on the MDX. It features split-screen capability, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Google built-in along with over-the-air software updates. Acura moved the screen forward on the dash to make it easier to reach, and the new real estate in the console allows for a standard wireless smartphone charging pad with active cooling.
Additional standard convenience features include five USB-C ports and one USB-A port, an 11-speaker sound system, three-zone climate control, synthetic leather upholstery, keyless start, 12-way power front seats that are heated, pushbutton second-row seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
Standard safety features include automatic emergency braking, active lane control, blind-spot monitors, and adaptive cruise control. LED headlights and taillights are standard, and most MDXs use a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The $57,650 MDX with Technology Package upgrades the alloy wheel size from 19 inches to 20 inches, and adds parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, sport seats with perforated leather, power-folding side mirrors, and ambient lighting.
The $62,850 A-Spec model comes standard with all-wheel drive and shares styling cues with the performance-leaning Type S model. It has a frameless grille and black trim accents on the exterior. The front seats sport feature synthetic suede inserts in the perforated leather and red piping, and they have cooling. It also has a flat-bottomed steering wheel, like the Type S.
The Advance Package costs $67,350 and adds a surround-view camera system, a 10.5-inch head-up display, three more charge ports for the third row, quilted leather upholstery, heated second-row seats, and massaging front seats. Adding the A-Spec cosmetics to the Advance costs another $2,000.
The MDX Type S tops the lineup with a 355-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6. It rolls on 21-inch split-=spoke wheels, has red brembo 4-piston calipers, quad exhaust outlets, and it costs $76,300. It also features a limited hands-free driver-assist system that can automatically execute a lane change with the tap of a turn signal.
A hybrid model is not offered. The 2025 Acura MDX is on sale now.