2025 Acura MDX vs 2025 Acura RDX: Find the Acura That Fits You
The 2025 Acura MDX and 2025 Acura RDX are both great choices, but they are made for different needs. The MDX is a mid-size SUV with three rows, built to carry up to seven passengers. It offers lots of space for bigger families, longer trips, and more cargo. The RDX is a compact SUV with two rows, best for smaller families or individuals who want something easier to handle around the city. If you need more seats and storage, the MDX will feel like a better match. If you want something more nimble and easier to park, the RDX might fit better.
Power That Matches the Drive
Both SUVs bring strong engines that feel good on the road. The MDX comes with a 3.5-litre V6 making 290 horsepower, or a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 in the Type S that gives 355 horsepower. The RDX uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 272 horsepower. In daily driving, the RDX feels light and quick, while the MDX gives a more powerful, smooth ride, especially when fully loaded. The RDX also feels sportier thanks to its smaller size, while the MDX feels more relaxed and steady over long distances.
Cabin Comfort in Every Model
Inside, both the MDX and RDX offer a premium experience. The MDX steps it up with more high-end features like available massaging seats, laminated rear glass, and a quieter cabin on higher trims. The RDX has a refreshed interior too, with a new centre console design and easier access to wireless charging. It feels a bit sportier inside, with a focus on sharp styling and a clean, modern look. Both SUVs come with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and smart connectivity options, so you stay connected wherever you drive.
Safety That Looks After You
Both the MDX and RDX come with Acura’s advanced safety suites. The MDX offers AcuraWatch across the board, and the Type S Ultra trim adds AcuraWatch 360 with extra features like Active Lane Change Assist and Front Cross Traffic Warning. The RDX has the standard AcuraWatch system with collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and more. Both have strong safety ratings and are built to keep you and your passengers protected on Edmonton’s busy roads and highways.
Which One Feels Right for You?
Choosing between the MDX and the RDX comes down to your life and your needs. If you want a bigger SUV with room for more people and longer trips, the MDX offers a lot of comfort and power. If you prefer something a little smaller, lighter, and easier for daily driving, the RDX brings style, fun, and plenty of luxury. Both are great choices. It is just about which one feels like home when you get behind the wheel.
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