Not long ago we Road Tested the 2024 Acura MDX Type S; and despite already being such a robust yet refined package, we knew Acura wouldn’t let America’s best-selling three-row luxury utility of all-time rest on its laurels.

While performance has remained at its impressive threshold, a mid-cycle refresh is sanding down the MDX’s few rough edges for 2025.

The most welcomed change is inside, where the redesigned center console has eliminated the finicky touchpad interface, now relying on simple touchscreen inputs through the center screen, something we truly appreciated during our California First Drive.

STEPHANIE HART: “You may notice that the infotainment screen has been moved over about 4 inches, which is really nice. It’s easier for the driver to access. Also, the screen this time around is larger; it’s 12.3 inches, with Google built in.”

And while the entry-level MDX is plenty premium, those springing for the higher trims can crank up the new 19- or 31-speaker sound system, courtesy of Bang and Olufsen.

Of course, you may prefer the hum of the MDX’s returning powertrain, a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 powering the front wheels, upgradable to all-wheel drive. The Type S stars a 3.0-liter turbo V6 and standard AWD, putting down 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Both options make for a smooth, sporty ute with an enjoyable driver/vehicle feedback loop. The on-road experience has improved, though, thanks to an enhanced safety and assistance suite with more available features, like Active Lane Change Assist.

A mild styling update rounds out the MDX’s middle-of-the-decade shakeup, with a new fascia and grille defining the front end; new wheel designs and available paint options are also up for grabs.

And prospective buyers can grab a 2025 Acura MDX of their own for a very competitive starting price around $52,000 with delivery. A-Spec models start near $63,000, with the top-trim Type S commanding roughly $76K. It’s available now, and still remains, in our books, a premiere choice in luxury utility hauling.

And we’ll have more Quick Spins… soon!