2025 Acura MDX review
Acura MDX highlights
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Pros
- Third-row seating
- Responsive, easy-to-use touchscreen
- Nimble steering and handling
Cons
- Lacks third-row climate vents
- Cramped third-row seats are best suited to children
- Sluggish acceleration
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 21 highway, 19 combined
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RepairPal gave the Acura MDX an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Acura MDX 7th out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.
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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Heated Mirrors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
290
Torque (ft-lbs)
267
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
113.8"
Overall length
198.4"
Width
78.7"
Height
67.9"
Leg room
F 41.6"/M 38.5"/R 29.1"
Head room
F 38.5"/M 38.1"/R 36.2"
Front tires
P255/55HR19
Rear tires
P255/55HR19
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
350/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2025 Acura MDX FAQ
The 2025 Acura MDX is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SH-AWD A-Spec: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SH-AWD A-Spec Advance: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Base: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Technology: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- SH-AWD: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SH-AWD Technology: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SH-AWD Advance: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SH-AWD Type S Advance: 17 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
The Acura MDX received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Acura MDX as 6 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUV
The 2025 Acura MDX has a maximum towing capacity of between 3500 and 5000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2025 Acura MDX:
- SH-AWD A-Spec Advance
- Adjustable Suspension
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- Leather Seats
- Power Locks
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