Acura Refreshed The MDX For 2025, Did They Do Enough? 2025 Acura MDX Quick Take

[@LiHao8377]

The MDX needs to adopt a hybrid system, boost MPG to approximately 26-28, achieve 0-60 mph in around 5 seconds, and increase the screen size to 14.6 inches

[@TMS5100]

in other words, acura needs to start being competetive. it's crazy the acura type-s is slower than a base bmw x5, yet is more expensive.

[@billshoe22191]

Craptastic piano black plastic interior and fwd biased 355hp for $76k before destination and taxes. Just no. Hideous wheels that remind me of the dash. Only for brainwashed Honda fanboys

[@GlitterGuru]

I want to see a graph comparing the ELS to B&O. That ELS was second to only Volvos B&W system, have a hard time believing this is significantly better than

[@caesarjulis7077]

I don’t believe the new B&O is better than ELS signature neither. Even my BMW B&O is not as good as ELS signature

[@garrettw99]

I’m 90% sure it’ll be worse. There was no reason to change the audio system except for them to save money and for the ill-informed customer to say “ooh, it has Bang & Olufsen”

[@KillaninjaFC]

Wait for the SavageGeese review!

[@stevenfarley4738]

Just came out of an XC90 T6 with the B&W. The ELS, to my untrained ears at least, is on par. I believe the B&O may have more appeal from a marketing & recognition standpoint, but doubt it’s any better sonically. I’ve had B&O before, there’re good, but certainly no better than the ELS.

[@garrettw99]

@@stevenfarley4738the B&W in Volvos is one of the few that are on par with (or better than) the ELS

[@sergiysaliyev9023]

It's idiotic to pay 76k for this kind of an acura..

[@naveenthemachine]

You think? Because you’re wrong. I’ve seen much worse

[@lockheedload]

Yikes

[@bikingmoments]

It’s hilarious to recall how Acura claimed their ‘touchpad’ is the best back in 2019

[@DavidSimpsonJr973]

If you don't use AA or CarPlay it's quite intuitive. Since those too options aren't compatible (neither did either company help with said compatibility) TTI had to go.

[@kennethawesome]

All car makers will say the current offering is the best available. The trackpad was very small to begin with.

[@bikingmoments]

@@DavidSimpsonJr973 I think the lack of options is the problem - others like BMW, Audi would give you BOTH touchpad/rotary dial AND touch screen; Acura, Lexus, and Mazda were the three that gave you only 1 option.

[@DavidSimpsonJr973]

@@bikingmoments Your right. I didn't think of that option.

[@justabrokeredneck]

@@bikingmomentsi don’t get the issue with the touch screen. i will never understand why people want a dial/touch pad

[@gosman949]

The piano black is a no go for me! Come on Honda!

[@faheemabbas3965]

Literally the biggest problem with Acura interiors for me.

[@johnmcguire9831]

Agree, I'd prefer Faux 88 Buick Regal "Walnut"

[@cablebrain9691]

They’re killing me……Arghh!

[@TMS5100]

vote with your wallet and go elsewhere, acura won't learn any other way.

[@CU08]

Save $20k and get a CX 90. It has 95% of the performance of this (which it more than makes up for with substantially better gas mileage), nicer interior and exterior and built in Japan, rather than Ohio. The panels don't even line up on this $75k vehicle. Pathetic. My 2020 Acura rattles worse than any other car I've ever owned. Never again ... Acura will never get another cent from me.

[@KingKong-]

AWD of Honda is far superior than competition if you live in snow. Get the base model Acura ....best bang for buck👌👌👌👌👌 Mazda has lost its glory & does not excel in any aspect...competition is stiff!

[@CarsandTechInfo]

They should've replaced that gloss black plastic with open pore matte wood & they should've added ventilated second row seats as well as third row air vents for the third row passengers. The Pilot has third row air vents & the MDX doesn't which doesn't make sense

[@cbotten106]

It's $76,000+ already. Add all of that stuff and you might be talking some real money. 🙄 Somebody on another video said some of the Bang & Olufson speaker consumed the 3rd seat air vents space.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

@@cbotten106 Ok but the MDX didn't even have third row air vents before it got the Bang & Olufsen audio system, so now would've been the perfect time to add it in

[@jackwong64]

Not enough air vent for the 2nd row and none for 3rd row… what a luxury brand, all the $ go to the A logo.

[@stevenfarley4738]

the third row has vents under the second row seats for conditioned air. The center vents work more than fine for the second row.

[@jackwong64]

@@stevenfarley4738 I have a Tiguan with under the front seats for 2nd row but that is not enough with just that, I am in NY and good to know they have vents under the seats for 3rd row from 2nd row seats.

[@skexzies3673]

No Spare Tire. No Thanks.

[@Ellocoyyopodcast]

Agree

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Looks nice. Don’t like the rims tho

[@lsmocyclist]

They nailed the exterior style...but the interior..not cohesive at all..PLEASE find a interior engineer that can incorporate a screen into the dashboard not a stuck on TABLET !! btw..lose the piano 🎹 black trim ughhh !!

[@alifarsani2469]

or do NOT get this AMERICAN made SUV which does NOT have reliability and quality of actual Japanese cars and get BMW X5, Audi Q7 for even GLE for the same price!!!!!!!

[@tubasweb]

Hybrid is a must. Acura is waaaay behind in this department.

[@gestebu]

Manufacturers apparently don't think we consumers would be willing to fork out a little more to get less or no gloss black plastic in the interior. I would also pay more to get one without Google "spy" software.

[@fantomtuba]

Id love for Acura/Honda to develop some sort of rear wheel hybrid assist system. They have so many Front wheel drive platforms, simply electrify the rear. Basicly the old MDX/RLX hybrid without the front motor. Should be much much cheaper to develop than the old models.

[@Gladiator1972]

Still loads of shiny plastic in the interior

[@TMS5100]

consumers need to vote "no" on piano black and take their wallets elsewhere, or acura will never change.

[@Gladiator1972]

@@TMS5100 I did, after two decades with Acura/Honda, I went with the 2025 BMW X5.

[@TMS5100]

@@Gladiator1972 i never thought i would consider bmw before but i looked at an x5 recently and i was very impressed. bmw has come a long way in the last 10 years.

[@mike9588]

Very surprised they didn’t update it to the pilot engine, styling looks better than pre refresh, B&O is probably marginally better than the ELS (outside of Type S B&O) but it’s nice to see it’s on every trim but the base, less usable than TX but better driving

[@Fabulousprofound168]

I’m glad that the air suspension is not on the lower models… expensive and unreliable over time to fix and replace. As for the lack of a spare, from what I read on mdx forums type s owners are just buying the emergency tire kits from the non type s models and putting that in the back?

[@TMS5100]

there's absolutely zero reason why acura can't provide a reduced size temporary spare, they're just cheaping out. for the price they're asking, it's pathetic they don't include one.

[@ruturaj47]

I think they made type s uglier and regular one much better looking. Those shinny black fenders, fake big vents etc.

[@robertt8654]

The vents are not beautiful but they are functional you can see the heat exchangers behind them

[@ruturaj47]

​@@robertt8654 ohh yes, I wish they could have made it better looking. I still don't understand black fender and other shiny black bits.

[@cbotten106]

What about the black rub stripes on the doors. Nothing says base model like that detail. Not a look I'd covet.

[@lockheedload]

Uhhh they’re not fake. Hope this helps.

[@CU08]

@@robertt8654 ... expect 2/3 of the vent IS fake. They're disproportionately large. They should have shrank them down a bit and reduced the size of the bezel around the vents. This looks like some ricer aftermarket bodykit stuck onto a regular MDX. The new front end of the Type-S/A-Spec looks terrible. The Advance actually looks quite good.

[@springertube]

You don't need the same size tire for the spare..... yes you want to have the same exact size (width) for extended driving, certainly high-speed etcetera.... but in terms of getting you down the road and to a more proper replacement, it just needs to be the same overall diameter (what most laypeople think of as "height," top to bottom)... other companies have recognized and done that... lame excuse on Acura's part. You don't even need to have the same diameter wheel, as long as the brakes clear on whatever your spare wheel is. I wonder if there are still securement points under there (like the Non type S) that are just blank, where you could put a spare from the regular Non Type-S model? Edit: Comparative rubber-band 21s seem a bit much on this. Just on principle, I would put the 255-width 20s from the Advanced, Technology Etc, trims, or even 19s from the base, all around and give up 3% in the handling to get a more compliant ride running on regular (non-run flat) tires, and of course as a bonus put a spare from the regular set up in there if there are fitment points that work.

[@mitchellshareratleast100su7]

I wish all of the midsize 3 row suvs offered a v6 engine as an option as an high output motor

[@AndreasCain]

"Lot's of storage in the center console area" two lines later "but oddly enough there is not a lot of storage going on in this center console."

[@cbotten106]

It's a really competitive segment premium/luxury three-rows. Personally, I find the gas mileage to be unacceptable for a Honda/Acura vehicle in 2025. Honda used to rule the fuel efficiency game roost and, I'll bet that this one won't even get that not so good EPA number. I like the plug in TX 550h+ and a usable third row (I'm not driving Munchkins around) and the 29mpg across the board. For me, that is the winner in three rows currently. Sure it's about $6K more than MDX type S but it seems like more for more to me. Oh, if you are planning to track your three row SUV then this might be your ride.

[@beb1527]

We have the regular V6. I’ve gotten the advertised 25 MPG on the highway one time, and it was on break-in so I was babying it. I’ve had no problem matching EPA MPG #’s in all my prior vehicles driving “normally”. If the 25 highway was achievable without babying it, though, it would be good enough for me.

[@alwaysiyi272]

I think the refresh looks amazing. Something about the font end just looks way more muscular. Unfortunatley with the arrival of the Lexus TX, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave, the MDX is just a little too small in my opinion, people looking for accommodating third rows will gravitate towards the bigger competition.

[@cbotten106]

This model is a real gas hog too. Unless you are driving like granny going to church this thing will guzzle premium fuel. Honda usually is so good on fuel economy too.

[@TMS5100]

MDX type-s is not nearly spicy enough for the price. the type-s is slower than a base x5. the base mdx is unbelievably slow. the type-s pricing gets you into mid spec x5.

[@dwb468]

Great review Alex! While I will wait and buy used, this vehicle ticks a lot of boxes for me. Good HP from what should be a reliable powertrain, 3rd row (we know it's for kids on 95% of the vehicles in this segment, while subjective, more aesthetically pleasing, and a bias toward driving performance. I admire the Toyota/Lexus/Kia/Hyundai variants in this segment but, IMHO they're biased to the appliance side of transportation. Cheers.

[@kennethawesome]

The middle seat/armrest on the second row irks me if somebody is sitting and the people on the third row will see the cup holders and bin.

[@chibbyylol]

Strange they didn’t put the new v6 from the pilot in, maybe it’ll be for the big redesign few years from now

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Torque happens at lower RPMs with the Y5 engine and the Bain benefit to the Y8 is lower emissions power profile and fuel economy are fairly similar

[@tingokuman]

V6 is hush quiet and more linear. An Acura owner looks for different features than a Pilot owner. I've owned 3 MDXs. Test drove a Pilot and it felt cheap. Their both great SUVs but the refinements are quite different.

[@chibbyylol]

@@tingokuman they’re both v6s

[@frankie.d1127]

Is Acura in trouble?? Seems that sales are down

[@davewilson7602]

Not really, they’re retooling a lot of the plants for EVs so there’s less capacity to make gas cars temporarily

[@frankie.d1127]

Is that why production on TLX type s basically stopped? There’s none around. So I guess next one will be EV if they decide to keep a flagship sedan?

[@typesredline]

@@frankie.d1127not stopped. They make about 60 every couple of weeks.

[@CU08]

Yep, just look at their sales numbers. They're dropping off across the board. The Acura loyalists can't lean on the "supply chain issue" excuse anymore. Acura is a failing brand. They're following Infiniti to the grave. I'll buy another Honda for my kid when they're old enough to drive, but I'll never own another Acura. The money spent over a Honda isn't worth it. They're still built with little care in Ohio with terrible panel gaps and rattling interiors.

[@TMS5100]

@@CU08all the japanese automakers besides toyota aren't even trying anymore.

[@KingKong-]

Overly priced for 55hp more than base!!!! Good AWD than competition. Bad on inside Space & 3rd row. Center TV sticks out of dash😂😂😂😂. Bad storage space cubby in front. $76K😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@peterleone4800]

I've owned an MDX since they first arrived on the scene that's around 9. I waited for the 2024 due to ridiculous covid pricing Wonderful drive but worst ergonomics. The touch pad is going to cause an accident.

[@weirdshibainu]

I wish Acura would make a truck version of this like Honda did with the Ridgeline

[@uome2k7]

Honda doesn't sell enough Ridgelines for there to be a direct competing Acura version.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@uome2k7 They sold 52,000 in the u.s last year

[@garrettw99]

⁠@@weirdshibainu Ford sells more F-150s than that in a typical month. 52k is not that many, and the sales of a luxury version would probably be 1/4 of that

[@weirdshibainu]

@@garrettw99 So? More variety is better

[@garrettw99]

@@weirdshibainu of course variety is better for the consumer. It isn't always better for the manufacturer. Honda/Acura would never break even on the production and R&D costs to justify bringing an Acura truck to market

[@cablebox]

Honda seems to really be dropping the ball on the electrification game. No hybrid option seems ridiculous if you're trying to compete with Lexus.

[@rileyjones750]

Glad they have new infotainment

[@jiaweichen9296]

The Kia ev9 gt line is my area have dropped to around 65k new now. I’m currently driving a 2020 explorer st, eyeing on the new explorer st, mdx type s and the ev 9 gt line. Anyone can give me some insight? I think the mdx is more refine, but it seems like the slowest among the three,and Kia are definitely have some up market designs. The explorer drives great, with 400hp and now with blue cruise.

[@TMS5100]

your insight is that the mdx type s is silly overpriced for what it is.

[@jiaweichen9296]

@@TMS5100 Honestly I kinda think so. I think Japanese brand get extra credit for simplify being a Japanese brand.

[@matthewliuliu666]

Why do anyone needs more than 30 speakers in a car like this?

[@cbotten106]

Because the number of speaker and total watts (and the brand name) are the way that a typical car buyer evaluates the audio systems using the Internet. To quote: "Additionally, the 2025 MDX Type S with Advance Package introduces Acura's most impressive audio system yet, an all-new 31-speaker, 1,760-watt Bang & Olufsen luxury audio system featuring 24 channels with Acoustic Lens Tweeters and 12 speakers in the headliner, elevating MDX's already class-leading audio experience." The first time you need to drop the headliner to replace a stereo component all the charm kind of evaporates.

[@Ellocoyyopodcast]

Who the heck thinks that not giving me a tire makes me wanna buy more vehicles a spare tire is a must I cannot have a vehicle that does not have a spare tire. It’s just gonna leave me stranded.

[@t3h8ar0n]

Hey, my wife and I had our wedding at the Sun Dial overlook right up those stairs behind you! Great location to have the drive event too!

[@dropagem7563]

😲 😱 😲 Dealers will not charge u the price you quoted. Add extra 10k to that pa pa 🙏

[@theMLBfan]

That new lower front fascia on the sport trims looks bad. It looks like they just ripped it right off of the previous gen model.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Definitely prefer pre-refreshed styling, both Type S and Regular.

[@TheKingkingg]

I love my 2023, but would be awesome power output increase or with hybrid systems and on both 3.5L and 3.0L in my type S, so I'll keep mine a bit longer to trade in, I also prefer track pad especially on uneven roads and most occasions

[@naveenthemachine]

Probably the best Japanese suv on sale along side the cx90

[@weirdshibainu]

CX is tough to beat.

[@daweed980]

Nah Toyota is better 😄

[@naveenthemachine]

@@daweed980 Toyotas better!? 😆😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deanschoenrock7689]

You discussed hybrid systems, but that comes at a cost of extra weight.

[@Sklounst_Actual]

No hybrid? My extended family won't be interested then. At least it has amber turn signals!

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

They should just use the last gen sport hybrid engine or make slight changes to it, keep the 10 speed auto and call it a day

[@wuming9151]

you can’t afford it anyway

[@DavidSimpsonJr973]

​@@blackwhirlwind1245ppl had their chance to buy it.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Acura keeps saying that they are going straight to EVs and skipping hybrids. I think they’re going to regret it thanks to how the market is now. But then again the Pilot doesn’t have a hybrid option either

[@KUROSHURA]

Hybrid for what ? All of that electrification nonsense is just a scam.

[@dgreer5537]

Wish they’d lengthen it a little or offer an MDX-L, allowing me to transport a sheet of plywood and larger items

[@gosman949]

get a truck

[@cbotten106]

Yeah, they might get that mpg down to 15mpg with that addition.

[@stayhumble3104]

It's kinda confusing when you keep going through different specs of the MDX. Should focus more on the vehicle you're review

[@georgekalathoor]

Giving a hybrid option will kill the sales of Type S

[@TMS5100]

type S is silly overpriced for what you get. the competition destroys it for less $$.

[@StarShippCaptain]

Really important improvement to move the Touch Screen closer forward to the Driver. Big Deal!!

[@bodegadiescast305]

I love Acura but MDX is so tight inside, very little space

[@Novilicious]

Does the Type S still have lights 💡 in the speakers 🔊 Thanks!

[@CarsandTechInfo]

No it seems to have unfortunately lost that but that's still TBD based on future videos

[@Novilicious]

@@CarsandTechInfo thanks! No one mentions this so please keep this in mind while doing car reviews! ❤️

[@CarsandTechInfo]

@@Novilicious I think Sofyan from Redline Reviews or another car reviewer mentioned it in their video of the 2025 MDX when it was announced

[@Novilicious]

@@CarsandTechInfo thanks! 🙏🏼

[@alucarus6]

Front end looks terrible.

[@calvintran8691]

Hate the front design

[@sociopathmercenary]

+100 for the naturally aspirated version. I'm just not looking for the extra heat of the turbo.

[@AnonymousAnonymous-ks1bg]

Curious if it’s actually much quieter

[@cablebrain9691]

Not impressed at all. There are too many issues at this price for me to consider this.

[@naveenthemachine]

Nah. I’ve seen much worse vehicles than this.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Stop releasing these pointless videos.

[@kevinW826]

I found a 2012 MDX for $10,000 with only 175,000 kms. Same 3.5 V6, all buttons and a shifter. I would so get that one if I needed a three row suv.

[@crodrig411]

Cx 90 better Disign 20 less

[@crodrig411]

Overpriced 😂😂😂

[@CyberTankMan]

👍

[@Slim1986]

Still one of the best!!

[@tomparker189]

Have they fixed the weather mats that slide around and jam the rear hatch, and the keyless entry that fails while still under warranty and they refuse to fix, but will happily replace the fob battery for $38. I also love the thin plastic feeling steering wheel right out of an Impala. Also battery drain while parked and the pressed steel wheels for the winter tire package on a “luxury”vehicle?

[@ajgb556]

I like the quick take. These 20-30 min reviews are getting ridiculous

[@alphabeta8403]

1:00 Cheap looking grills, terrible color and wheels for a $70k+ crossover 3:00 Terrible MPG relative to competition; LATE to touchscreen game 4:55 Should’ve kept the ELS 9:20 3rd row is a joke 10:10 Cargo is a joke Lexus TX will eat into MDX sales for sure. Much better buy.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Why should they have kept the ELS? Acura says the new system has better accuracy, improved surround sound and better range than the ELS it replaces.

[@naveenthemachine]

Wrong on all of them The Lexus RX and Tx are the biggest jokes in this srgment also if you care so much about mpg you shouldn’t even be shopping in this category.

[@KuyaArbee]

TX! lol 😂 they have a stop sale 😊, I own the RX500h F sport level 3 and find it hilarious what's happening with the TX recall/ stop sale and the v6 twin turbo recall... WTF IS TOYOTA DOING!

[@naveenthemachine]

@@KuyaArbee because of the airbag recall and the fact that the tx is just bad. Like really really bad

[@alphabeta8403]

There’s going to be a price hike due to B&O, and 30 speakers means higher probably of one or more of the speakers going bad, as opposed to say a 20 speaker system. ELS was awesome, tuned just right with enough speakers. Acura stopped innovating, (no hybrid, no RWD based architecture, pairing with GM for EV lol) unlike Lexus and Genesis. So smart consumers will look at Lexus or even Toyota (Grand Highlander) for their 3-row needs. They don’t care about B&O and 15+ way power seats and abysmal MPG due to “high performance” like some of the dumb soccer dads lol.

[@Prxyshj]

Cars with touchpads or touchscreen are garbage. Dial based navigation is the only safe option

[@reserva120]

Do those kids - “ feel the Pea under five mattress “????

[@cbotten106]

Not if you've got a mattress cover.

[@reserva120]

@@cbotten106 are you missing the Reference?? Ask your wife or daughter! They’ll know