The last time we drove the Acura MDX, we had so many great things to say about it, but there was one thing that we couldn’t get over – the infotainment system. We were clearly not the only ones that did not like dealing with a touchpad to operate the infotainment system, since it’s been replaced by a touchscreen in the 2025 MDX.
The 2025 Acura MDX has received a midlife facelift and while there are some other smaller updates, the most significant change is the vastly improved touchscreen. The MDX now comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. The new screen looks similar to what you’ll find in the Honda Accord and that’s a good thing, since the system is easy to use and responsive.
Since the old touchpad has been removed from the center console, there’s now easier access to the wireless charger and more storage space.
The other big tech upgrade is the new Bang & Olufsen audio system. There are two available systems, with the 2025 MDX Type S with Advance Package featuring a 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system. The MDX with Technology Package, MDX with Advance Package, and MDX A-Spec models get a new 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.
The updates to the exterior are minimal with a redesigned grille and front bumper cover to give the MDX a slightly more aggressive face. The MDX A-Spec now features the same face as the sportier MDX Type S. Lastly there are new wheel designs and two new available colors: Canyon River Blue Metallic and Urban Gray Pearl.
On the safety front the MDX Type S with Advance Package features a new AcuraWatch 360 system with new and improved hardware, including an updated front long-range millimeter wave radar behind the Acura emblem, an updated front camera at the top of the windshield, new millimeter wave radars at all four corners, and a new steering wheel touch sensor. The new hardware enables new driver assistance features, including Active Lane Change Assist, Lane Change Collision Mitigation8 and Front Cross Traffic Warning.
The other trim levels get the AcuraWatch suite, which has been updated for improved performance, with expanded functions of a new front single-lens sensor camera with higher detection accuracy and new grille-mounted millimeter-wave radar. The updated hardware improves the collision avoidance performance. Lastly a new rear seatbelt reminder system has been added.
Under the hood there aren’t any changes, which means the MDX comes standard with a 290 hp 3.5-liter V6 that’s mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The MDX Type S is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 355 hp and 354 pound-feet of torque, that’s also mated to a 10-speed automatic.
The 2025 Acura MDX will arrive in May.
