The 2025 Acura MDX Advance / Type S Gets A Revised Look With Much Improved Tech

As the best-selling 3-row luxury midsize SUV in the segment, the latest #AcuraMDX gets its first refresh since this current #MDX was introduced about 3 years ago. Both the #MDXAdvance and #MDXTypeS finally ditch the True TouchPad interface for an actual touch-screen, while all models get new wheel designs and an updated front fascia. It goes on sale in May 2024.
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[@curtistaylor1311]

Shout out to Rob🙌🏽

[@hellkitty1014]

Rut Oh, Sofyan...Rob gonna take your job!!😂😂😂 Great job, Rob!!!

[@myemailiscool]

Rob's title in the intro as "Editor/ The help" 😂😂😂

[@9trf690]

😂😂

[@sotelo1919]

hahahaha great catch 😂

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

Catchy. 😂😂 refreshing to see him.

[@dorianvick8932]

😂😂😂

[@patrickptmonk8673]

A touchscreen! THANK GOD!!!!

[@JTMoodie2]

The true touch will be missed 🤧

[@slamdunk118]

really ? that's all you care for a car ?

[@MixedG80]

@@slamdunk118 try to see the bigger picture; the pad was probably the single most agreed-upon gripe in reviews of the 22-24'. Between that and early mention of the drivetrain getting tweaked, it's a good sign Acura was paying attention to feedback.

[@SE-kf7pe]

It’s the Mary J. Blige on the touchscreen for me 😂

[@kyle223cat]

So glad they’re getting rid of the touchpad. That alone prevented me from ever considering Acura. Genesis does a much better job having a touchscreen and a rotary dial.

[@rick8125]

Wish they got rid of the push button transmission too!!

[@shahvatsal2391986]

I end up buying different suv for one of this reason. 😢

[@roberteyckmans5094]

You are absolutely correct. The finger scroll is even worse on the MDX. So I visited genesis and they have a rotary dial.

[@sosimpleandrew]

Myself, I am opposite. Now I need to get 2024 leftovers, because I love touchpad which superiorly easy to use. I have 2023 RDX and fully enjoy it

[@scottriley9398]

We’re on our 4th MDX. We didn’t care for the touch pad at first but we’ve come to love it. Never any prints on the screen and my wife is short and she never has to reach for the screen.

[@carljohnson7]

Acura styling is top notch!

[@ccassler3]

Rob, good job with the review. You should do more. Make Sofyan hold the camera and be quiet more often.

[@hellokyle_]

"The Help" you guys have jokes😂. Great job Rob!

[@9trf690]

Okay Rob! You did a great job. I see we’re getting all kinds of changes on this channel this year. I’m here for it! I was missing Sofyans snarky review style though 😂 He has a way of throwing subtle shade at these carmakers while still staying professional 😂❤

[@autotherapy6525]

Good to see Rob give his take 👍🏾👍🏾

[@matthewchau2481]

Great job Rob! I see they got you doing double duty this time. Filming and presenting. Love how you zing Sofyans' height every chance you got lol. Was also wondering why Alex wasn't there to step in like usual but there he was.

[@chadmark88]

The best compliment any of us can give you is, there is very little difference between this video ( my first with Rob as the "presenter" ) and another one with Sofyan. I've enjoyed watching you get better and better while filming for him. I knew you would do a good job if you ever got in front of the camera.

[@markc9949]

Whoa, Rob?! He did a great job!

[@excape_artist]

“the help” 😂

[@conradc9700]

Cool to see Rob doing a review! Keep it up!

[@Tinrs80]

Rob u did great.. hope u do more videos man. Good job!

[@Ryan-cp4rh]

As someone that bought one last year for the family, a sigh of relief that I’m not missing out on any crazy new refresh. 😅 The touchpad isn’t bad at all especially when you get used to it.

[@ffac789]

My wife has a ‘22 TLX A-Spec and I agree it’s really not bad once you adapt to it. In Apple CarPlay it’s a bit awkward initially cuz it’s not the 1:1 positioning, but moving the selector around isn’t terribly unintuitive either. I think a lot of reviewers complain about it for the sake of people agreeing with them but I’m able to navigate it without looking because I’m used to wear everything is at.

[@Chiroman527]

I have a 22 MDX Advance, and despite almost 3 years of use, I still don't Like the TTIP. It's Terrible in AA or CP mode. I ususally use the HUD selector and /or steering wheel selectors [and once you learn the Short Cuts Icon = that helps too] to select variuos things I need. And anybody who should use the car (like a family memeber on occassion), can't stand it. Ideally , Acura should have included Both.

[@checkdilevels1180]

​@@Chiroman527...if you don't mind, what are you referencing by TTIP mode, AA & TP ?

[@mrcrxsi69]

Great Job Rob!!!! Sofian, watch out!

[@commonduck10]

The help…nice touch

[@MH-xy3ii]

The touch screen is nice, but the better option would have been to allow touch screen and touch pad at the same time. All of the UI updates seem less elegant, and i’m not a big fan of the alacantra patches on the type-s seats. They must be getting rid of the base type S for 25. They only sell the base type s through special order right now.

[@ChazR25]

Nice work on the video! The SUV looks good, inside and out, however, it is too expensive IMO. Type S with the same engine for $75K. If they could increase the power to 400HP/450T with electric assist it would be more appealing for me personally. Them selling only 10% of the type s makes sense because the engine isn't beefy enough. A X5 50e is in the same neighborhood and will smoke this thing.

[@MixedG80]

Yeah, 0-60 in 5.5 for a big chunky SUV is plenty fast... Given I've never seen SUVs race, and can speak from personal experience that mashing the gas pedal has very limited appeal over time, that last line is probably a non sequitur for most. This thing is for hauling gear and/or the fam while still allowing for some fun, and a similarly optioned 50e will definitely be more expensive while also less reliable overall. If I want thrills, I'll add a Vette or Porsche to the garage.

[@georgekoukourouzis3309]

That center console is the most outdated thing in the galaxy. Even if its the best car in the segment ( its not) i wonder why so much people buy this thing! It makes my eyes "bleed" every time i see it!

[@PsychicMedium4747]

Rob you did an excellent job….you need to substitute more often ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brybrysofly4093]

"The help" 😂😂😂 Great review, Rob!! And the car ain't bad either!

[@ticklemedaly]

At 6:15, I believe that is just a "walk away close button" for the power tailgate, not a self leveling feature to lower vehicle. Unless that's a new feature for 2025...

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

It’s still the same icon for walk away close button. He made a mistake there.

[@ticklemedaly]

Yes, there is a setting for putting into park to retain or set default ride height. But that doesn’t have anything to do with the walk away button for closing the hatch.

[@NiwatiX]

"We will address the elephant in the room I'm not Sofyan" my friend you're not that big.. chill you look great hahahaha

[@all4wanf]

ROB!!! Now, If you do another review in which Sofyan is in the passenger seat and you're reviewing and doing 0-60, you can now say he's the fat one slowing you down! :D Good job here.

[@ojingaj30]

Great job Rob👊🏽👊🏽

[@romonebuchanan8707]

I could be wrong but the levelling suspension button you showed was actually the walkaway tailgate feature.

[@Jumperman12mac]

Mannnnn Rob is awesome as an good substitute

[@eiremerald]

They do make a purple MDX, it's just that no dealers have them.

[@greenteafrap1200]

How tall is Rob? We know Sofyan is 5ft7.

[@theredline]

Rob is 6'1"

[@LvATLCeCe]

Where is the damn RDX!? That’s what you should’ve asked!!???

[@vaby100]

Awesome job Rob!!!🫡

[@2527cordero]

Good relief for new buyers to have touch screen for me as 2024 Aspec owner I don’t really care about touch screen rather use the touch pad and have a clean screen

[@jonathanrodriguez6376]

That touchpad is a huge upgrade for this 2025 MDX. Which is heavens from Acura, and also Acura will be unveiling an HR-V variant called the ADX or CDX also for 2025.💯🙌🏻

[@limitedreach4446]

Nice job, Rob! You made a great Sofyan replacement for this video. Glad they ditched the horrid trackpad on the MDX!

[@bornelevation007]

Great job with the review.

[@Levelupandheal]

That touchpad was a hard stop for me when I test drove the 2024 last week. Seeing that new touch screen is a huge sigh of relief! It'll definitely be worth it to wait for the 2025 :)

[@lawlzownage1844]

How does the B&O sound versus the old ELS? Huge ELS fan.

[@JonJonMiles]

Happy to see Rob on the review side for this one, rather than in the passenger seat! Haha

[@francysantos1916]

Only about 10% in sales for the MDX TYPE S makes sense. People really think anyone just has $75k to purchase a vehicle. Absolutely it’s a gorgeous looking truck but it’s very expensive and during these times, it’s just not the kind of money people are spending. At least the average person. Just because you can afford it, doesn’t mean everyone else can. That said, I expect at least the advance or A-SPEC to outsell this trim. THIS is exactly how the type s should’ve looked like from the beginning. Is it worth $75k? It’s always subjective especially when you have German rivals in that dollar amount. To each their own.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

I am pretty sure if they introduce hybrid, it will outsell the Type S. Too bad, they aren’t doing hybrids anymore.

[@southerland12]

Rob great job mate keep it up

[@davidwyman4833]

screen straight out of the new accord smh

[@apbags6564]

Does the advance package for Type S means it has the saddle brown seats instead of the standard red and black ones offered on Type S as the only options today? I know you mentioned HUD and 9 way massage seats as part of the advance package on Type S

[@jaytharpe3247]

To everyone that cried about the touchpad …it’s gone. I wished they would’ve gave the option to use both. I hate seeing fingerprints everywhere. I’m interested to see how the new B&O audio compares to the old system.

[@leroy5202]

I completely agree, I don't mind the touch pad and I hate finger prints!

[@MixedG80]

I'm with you on that last item... All the reviews were in agreement that the ELS 3D Sig was awesome. The pad and drivetrain seemed to be the biggest gripes, so I hope they didn't redirect resources for improving the latter just to put in an even spiffier sound system...

[@cablebrain9691]

Now they just need to eliminate the gaudy/glaring gloss-black plastic. And maybe the push-button drive controls. Everything else looks pretty good. Pricey though.

[@mikezupancic2182]

It would figure they completely made the front end worse looking with those side vents. The A-Spec front end looked so great. I really hope that the phone chargers are fast charge now, because the ones up to this point charge way too slow given the technology.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Wow it’s nice to see Rob in front of the camera ~~ usually we see him behind the camera but seeing his take on this refreshed MDX is very nice to see ~~ Good job Rob 👏👏👏 I actually quite like this refreshed MDX, especially this Type S. The styling is definitely different and I don’t think that Acura really needed to change much, so very nice Acura with this slight changes.

[@aidonis98]

That touchpad is the reason we bought a Lexus and not an Acura. LoL

[@michaels7984]

Only big miss in my opinion is that they kept that huge piece of piano black on the dash. Piano black looks good for about 2 hours before it starts getting scratched and dirty. It's not practical and wish they would stop using so much of it.

[@Ryan-cp4rh]

Try not cleaning your dash with paper towel and you’ll see how long you can go without getting scratched up

[@KhrissyDaDon]

Alex has taste in music!!! Love MJB!

[@MartyMotoring]

Great job on this Rob 👏

[@rick8125]

I hear the RDX is getting similar updated tech, new screen, console area. I hope Acura takes it further and gets rid of the push button trans!!

[@angl8317]

You killed it rob… great job!

[@natecurrier]

Awesome job Rob! I hate to say it, but you’re smoother and more articulate than Sofyan! 🤫 well keep that between us 😂

[@Ma89644]

We want to see more of Rob

[@shanewilfon6860]

U look just like the guy who played Terminator 2.

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

Besides the grill shape, this is really nice. maybe they could do a trapezoid grill in the future.

[@drivescene6747]

I like how the design for the front fascia for the Integra Type S and now the MDX Type S, is influenced by AMG 63 models. That’s a good thing.

[@q-tez1559]

Hopefully they follow suit and change the 25' TLX to touchscreen

[@gr8vivin]

Your husband's review was cool Sofyan.

[@theredline]

Rob is not Sofyan's husband, his name is Keith. 😬

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

It's Rob 😊

[@tayemchsband2]

Great Job Rob!!!!

[@gohanson8846]

Many people complained about the touchscreen but never getting the car 😂

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

If people complained about not having touch screen and don’t like it, why would they buy the car in the first place 😂

[@jr1885]

Nobody: Acura: Let’s do a press release of the MDX in gray, indoors. I’m sure that’ll stand out, right, guys? 🤡

[@VG22.]

@redline Reviews. you guys need to start your own podcast discussing cars , life etc.... both rob and sofyan . Also this acura mdx type s looks better than every modern Bmw on sale today lol

[@ACURACALABAR11]

Whats up with some of u guys hating on bmws. Its crazy😂 i always say if people have time to hate then really its them who are the haters. I never heard someone say my new bmw looks better than every acura out there😂😂

[@VG22.]

@@ACURACALABAR11 you dont make sense. Ask A.I to help you form articulate sentences...

[@JayJay-he9bk]

I will get a tlx once they remove the touch pad

[@dainolson7184]

It's nice to see Rob on this side of the camera

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

Rob!!!! Please more of you in the camera!

[@evanarcadipane]

Ok but what about the RDX that's super dated???

[@tyleralexander4297]

Shout out to Rob.. 🎉

[@JJB-1]

Great review…thanks! Sooo many upgrades/changes to look forward to!!

[@metolcay]

Type S does not justify the price gap from A Spec...That's why the selling ratio is small.

[@MH-xy3ii]

i wouldn’t have considered anything but the larger engine. The smaller engine is way underpowered for the weight of the vehicle, regardless of trim.

[@Chiroman527]

Good overall synopsis review of this terrific SUV. I have a 22 MDX Advance - and truly "LIKE" it - (I use the term love for people) . My lease exoires in August 2024. This New Type S is very enticing. You should have pointed out that the Type S is $10K more than the Advance Model. It is good to see that Acura included the massaging seats in the 25 Advance (I am jelaous!!), The inclusion of a true Touch Screen is very Welcome. Although I have become somewhat accustomed to the TTIP (touch pad), which BTW still forces me to take my eyes off the road despite what Acura says, and is downright AWFUL when using AA or CP. When using AA or CP, the Touch Pad becomes a very S L O W moving mouse pad, and in that mode, it Cuts Off the Center Console USB port for playing music form Flash Drives??? I'm presuming with this new Touch Screen that issue is eliminated !! The demo shows it to b e a fast reacting system. So, my dliemna is threefold: Do I buy out my 22 MDX Advance at a set buyout price of $385K (only will have about 21K Miles !) ; either Buy or Lease a New 25 Advance ; or buy or lease a 25 MDX Type S Advance !! If the 24 Type S (which I think are Advance Top of The Line Models) is circa $75 K , the 25 will be up from there- circa $78K ? I just saw that Acura is now offering 1.9% Financing on the 24s!! 3 Years I Think . IMHO, I am not as fond of the new chnages on the front end on the 25 compared to my 22 .... Finally, I feel that thr 2018-2020 Sport Hybrid would have been a fantastic Comeback in 2025,. Slightly less HP / Torque of the Type S , but better than the non Type S AND at least 20% better MPGs ! A Sport Hybrid would have been a Grand Slam.

[@9lifes979]

That price is building my house from start to finish in my country. I already have the land.

[@JohnHVACR]

That MPG is very misleading! I had the 2023 MDX Type S Advance and loved the massage feature as well as the performance BUT … the MPG’s were plain Garbage! . I had it for like 8 months, couldn’t wait to get rid of it. Sometimes I got 13 - 14 mpg combined, just as bad as my Tundra TRD PRO but my tank has 38 gallons, this vehicle had a tiny reservoir, I had to take it to the gas station every 3 days, that’s very unpleasant for anybody. Just my two cents. ✌🏼

[@dwnshft]

Hell yeah nice work Rob!!👊

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Not surprised to see only 10% Type S sale of all the MDX, because gas mileage is horrible, plus you have to fill it with premium gas which is now more expensive than few years ago. Give us powerful hybrids.

[@MixedG80]

Agreed that MPG could/should be better, but if gas prices are a real concern, a $75k vehicle shouldn't even be under consideration. The new TX looks pretty sweet and has a nice hybrid option, but the MDX has a more appealing set of features to me.

[@alexandermaliy3515]

Great changes, but I wish it had hybrid version, smth like RLX SPORT HYBRID had to improve acceleration and efficiency. Also would be great if phone charger would have the vertical shape, so that phone doesn’t slide and leave the hand support that MDX had

[@johnsontoloyo5531]

2025 Acura MDX still not hot selling SUV because not adult friendly in the 3rd Rows and horsepower is too low. These days people prefer to buy bigger SUV more legrooms, spaces interior, cargo area and the last one need higher performance. They need totally redesign to get bigger SUV and more horsepower.

[@jessechen627]

Alex helped😂 Thanks

[@phillipmartin180]

Hope the abandonment of that awful touch pad trickles down into the TLX Type S. By the way Rob you should grace the reviews more often it’s nice to see you doing reviews 🥰

[@ledebuhr1]

I have a feeling that the refreshed Kia/Hyundai out for 2026 will be nicer than this and 10k cheaper. A question about the new Acura Watch 360. Why would you want automatic Lane change, if it doesn't have hands free driving? What convince is it for you when your hands are already on the wheel? Do you think this system is upgradable to be hands-free with just a software update, and Acura isn't ready to do that yet?

[@alexandermaliy3515]

Are they going to produce hybrid model? The same or improved hybrid system that RLX had would be great. I’d definitely buy one as it would be faster and more efficient

[@MAAtx]

Good job Rob 🤙 !

[@S.Alonzo]

Omg Rob is sexy asf! I need to jump into hox dm's asap. Rob aka " The help " lol did a great job with the review... I love how he transformed into sofian doen to wearing the smae clothes and those damn cheap sneakers. 😂 I loved the review Rob needs to do more of them of start his own channel.

[@jaschana2220]

best looking suv on the market period.

[@alexmassengale433]

I liked the touchpad. No finger prints on the screen and you barely had to move your hand to use it. Just like I like the click wheels Audis used to use and Mazdas still do. My ideal would be touchpad and touchscreen combo.

[@NileshR12]

The pre-refresh front end looks better than three refreshed version with the air intakes in the lower half of the front bumper

[@hipsilantro27]

does anyone know if Rob is taller than Sofyan??? i didn’t hear it come up 😂

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Yes

[@krane15]

The only true negative of his reviews. He fit is just about any size car.

[@Kuhladestkyicky]

Purple? Who would buy a purple car? Unless it’s a Plum Crazy Mopar! Acura has a really, really beautiful blue.

[@TheWealthAccount]

Only 16.3 cubic inches behind the back row???? lol I’m kidding i know it was a mistake

[@lytesout2007]

Good job Rob. Great preview

[@toddkim7990]

The Advance MDX V6 is VTEC yo!

[@richscott2483]

Still appears to be an Infotainment Screen to me. Did someone say goodbye to the Infotainment system? They were mistaken I suppose.

[@AubreyBeauford]

Yay Rob is in front of the camera a must see👏👏👏

[@ryanmurphy234]

Excellent work, Rob!

[@jonwear9791]

Looks and underpower are just about the same as 2022.