Acura MDX 2025: updates and Google on the menu

In addition to announcing that its next small SUV will be called the ADX, Acura released on Tuesday MDX The modern 2025, which benefits from several technological improvements and will start arriving at the dealership in early June.

On the exterior of the three-row SUV, we see a revised front bumper, a frameless grille and a more aggressive-looking grille with black headlights and taillights. Redesigned 20-inch wheels grace the Tech and A-SPEC trims, the latter receiving an all-black paint treatment. There are also two new colors available: Canyon River Blue Metallic and Urban Gray Pearl.

The performance-oriented MDX Type S Ultra sports redesigned 21-inch wheels with black fenders and offers an Apogee Blue Pearl bodywork that was not available on the outgoing model.

Google makes its raid

Made 10% quieter with better soundproofing on the wings and doors, the 2025 Acura MDX cabin features a new, more practical console, USB-C ports on the inside and rear of the trunk, more storage space and an easy-to-access charger. of a wireless smartphone.

One of the main attractions, however, is the 12.3-inch touchscreen interface with integrated Google (Google Assistant, navigation via Google Maps, apps via Google Play) as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The new Platinum Elite A-SPEC version has 16-way adjustable seats, a head-up display and a side camera system. It also inherits the leather-wrapped massage seats previously reserved for the MDX Type S Ultra.

In terms of entertainment, the Tech, A-SPEC and Platinum Elite A-SPEC versions offer a new 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with 16 channels, tweeters with Acoustic Lens technology and four speakers in the roof wall. For the ultimate in audio, head to the MDX Type S Ultra, which receives a 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system (including 12 in the ceiling), the most powerful in Acura’s history.

Of course, we can’t ignore the MDX Type S Ultra’s redesigned front seats with Ultrasuede side bolsters.

Enhanced security

An upgraded AcuraWatch suite of safety and driver assistance technologies and a rear seat belt reminder system appear as standard equipment on the 2025 Acura MDX. of millimeters installed on the device. grille with a wide field of view of the camera and radar, explains the company.

The MDX Type S Ultra goes even further with the AcuraWatch 360 suite that enables new driver assistance features, including Active Lane Change Assist, Collision Mitigation and Transverse Forward Traffic Alert.

Pricing for the 2025 Acura MDX will be announced closer to its on-sale date in June.