The 2025 Acura MDX gets a touchscreen and a facelift

The last time we drove the Acura MDX, we had a lot of good things to say about it, but there was one thing we couldn’t get over – the infotainment system. We certainly weren’t the only ones who didn’t like dealing with the touchpad to use the infotainment system, as it’s been replaced by a touchscreen in the 2025 MDX.

The 2025 Acura MDX has received a major facelift and while there are other minor updates, the most significant change is the vastly improved touchscreen. The MDX now comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen with built-in Google Play, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new screen looks similar to what you’ll find in the Honda Accord and that’s a good thing, as the system is easy to use and intuitive.

With the old touchpad removed from the center console, there is now easy access to the wireless charger and more storage space.

Another big tech upgrade is the new Bang & Olufsen sound system. There are two models available, with the 2025 MDX Type S with Advance Package featuring a 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The MDX with Technology Package, MDX with Advance Package, and MDX A-Spec models get a new 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.

Exterior updates are limited with a redesigned grille and front fascia to give the MDX a sharper face. The MDX A-Spec now has the same look as the sportier MDX Type S. The latter has new wheel designs and two new colors available: Canyon River Blue Metallic and Urban Gray Pearl.

In terms of safety, the MDX Type S with the Advance Package features a new AcuraWatch 360 system with new and improved hardware, including an updated front millimeter-wave long-range radar behind the Acura logo, an updated front-facing camera above the windshield front, new. millimeter wave radars on all four corners, and a new touch sensor on the steering wheel. The new device enables new driver assistance features, including Active Lane Change Assist, Lane Change Mitigation⁸ and Forward Traffic Alert.

Other trim levels get the AcuraWatch Suite, which has been updated for improved performance, with the expanded functionality of a new single-lens front camera with high detection accuracy and a new millimeter-wave radar mounted on the grille. Updated hardware improves collision avoidance performance. Finally a new rear seat belt reminder system has been added.

Under the hood there are no changes, which means the MDX comes standard with a 290 hp 3.5-liter V6 that is connected 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, which is also mated to a 10-speed automatic.

The 2025 Acura MDX will arrive in May.