Is the 2025 Acura MDX Type S a BETTER performance luxury SUV than a BMW X5?

FIRST Drive: The MDX gets some big changes from Acura for 2025. On the outside you will discover a new grill, front fascia and wheels. On the inside there is an updated interior with a new 12.3in touchscreen infotainment system. Under the hood is a 3.0L turbocharged V6 that pumps out 355HP & is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Acura MDX Type S a BETTER performance luxury SUV than a BMW X5?
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[RaitisRides]

Good morning to the whole Raiti’s Rides family! Has Acura done enough to elevate the MDX TYPE S?

[twinklets]

I’ve had my 2025 mdx type s for 2 weeks now. Absolutely love the drive. It’s a day and night in term of getting up and go quickly, compared to my last 2022 aspec

[jonboll]

78k for that is absolutely ridiculous.. I like the updates but this sporty suv luxury segment is getting crazy expensive

[ThePomskysPalace]

Honda/Acura really know how to make good seats. I have an odyssey elite..and everyone’s always impressed with how comfortable my 2nd row is. I remember being a kid and seeing 1 of my father’s friends MDX interior and being amazed at how beefy his seats were compared to every other manufacturer. I will forever praise Honda/Acura for the added attention to detail with their comfort levels.

[kickstand]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Any vehicle draped in some type of grey finish, absolutely warms Joe's heart😂😂😂

[suzanneflowers]

While the price is high, this is a vehicle worth buying that will last for many years to come. The fantastic ICE, gorgeous exhaust, hood airflow design, interior quality, panoramic sunroof, great storage- it's just so well thought out that I can overlook the gloss black. It's even attractive under the hood for us women to enjoy looking at! While I don't care for SUVs because most look like bubbles or marshmallows, this is a fine vehicle. JMO.

[mickeybrumfield]

It seems to me that auto manufacturers need to come to the realization that at some point, cars are not big enough to add a 3rd row. You simply can't put a 3rd row in Fiat 500 no matter how much you may want a 3rd row. If you're going to have that many people in a car, they need to sit on each others laps, I've seen it many times.

[joshuacooke]

I’ve owned the mdx type s now for a month and love it! I’ve owned x5’s, x6’s, and Range Rover/rover sport and it’s a blend of the soft air suspension ride of the rovers but when you put it into sport or sport plus the suspension lowers the car, steering tightens up, and it drives like a sports sedan. And the massaging seats are better than rover ones. It’s a steal for 76k when compared to similar optioned x5 at 90k or rover over 100k with Honda reliability! Highly recommend!!!sound system is superb!

[georgiafan]

Type S better than stock. Hard to choose, the MDX Type S ($76k) vs. the X5 40i ($80k) Lexus RX hybrid is best deal at like $65-70k. Acura has No hybrid option, no bump in power for ‘25. Acura updates and remodels are glacially slow. Finally a 12” touch screen. Don’t need a 3rd row. (X5 doesn’t have it.) The only AC for back of MDX is the small vents in back of front console? That’s bad. Need an AC return in the cargo ceiling. Good performing SUV, well crafted at decent price.

[rickjames]

There isn't much to complain about with this vehicle. It looks phenomenal. It has plenty of power. It has excellent reliability and build quality. Of course I would choose the TLX Type S but if you are in the market for an SUV. I would recommend this over a lot of other brands. ✌️

[doggedlydetermined]

Desperately needs a louder exhaust setup

[eg]

Joe, you’re the best auto reviewer on the tube. Great review! If I could afford I’d buy this; been a Honda guy for a long time. Maybe after it’s been out a few years. Thanks for all you do!

[aggiequack]

Blows my mind there is no rear A/C for the back seats

[rodneysquire]

I drove all of them, the MDX is by far the best driving experience.

[davonne]

The interior is spot on, that blue stands out and yes gloss black heavy. Aluminum dead pedals is nice also. Mazda needs to take a page out of Acura playbook and have a touch screen infotainment setup

[MarkRichman-ky]

Comfort and reliability 2025 MDX Advance Trim beats everyone and better pricing too! A slam dunk trifecta!😃👏

[Car_conversatinz]

9:02 I came back to watch this video again, and I just realized that somebody was screaming when you were taking off in the car 😂

[trieunguyen]

Easy tuned to 400+ Hp and still more reliable than a BMW. Only downside this engine burned gas like a V8.

[ledebuhr]

Its amazing how Joe had the camera positioned so you couldn't see the MPH reading. :) I really like this interior but I'm awaiting the refreshed Pilot. I don't think it will be this nice, but it will be close(at lease the Elite).

[EdWoodson.]

Joe!! Rati's is the #☝️ review channel! 😎 Urban grey pearl metallic 😉