2023 Acura MDX Review

The 2023 Acura MDX is a top-tier midsize luxury SUV that offers three rows in a well-appointed, spacious cabin. That's not something to take for granted in a category where the third row can be, at best, an afterthought and, at worst, a place adults fear to tread, let alone sit.

Acura fully redesigned the MDX for the 2022 model year, giving it sharper styling and better-quality interior materials. It also introduced the sport-oriented Type S trim, which has a strong turbocharged V6 engine. It's a pleasing complement to the MDX's all-wheel-drive system that, besides enhancing traction in snowy or icy conditions, helps the MDX feel more agile around turns on dry pavement.

Overall, there's a lot to like about the 2023 MDX, especially when you factor in value compared to European SUVs such as the Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full report on the MDX's comfort, utility and more.

What's it like to live with?

We tested an Acura MDX SH-AWD Advance as part of Edmunds' long-term test fleet. We like this generation's more spacious interior, though operating the touchscreen interface is pretty controversial with our editors. Check out our MDX 20,000-mile long-term test to learn more about what it's like to own and live with.

The 2023 Acura MDX is a seven-seat midsize SUV offered in six trim levels (also referred to as packages): MDX, Technology, A-Spec, Advance, Type S and Type S Advance. The base and Technology trims come standard with front-wheel drive and offer all-wheel drive as an option. All other MDX trims come standard with AWD. Standard feature highlights include: