Some automobiles, like Ferrari, have names that inspire lust and envy. Others, like Yugo or Cimarron, make you chuckle. Others, like the Honda Accord, inspire adoration. Then there are names that bring blank stares.

The 2025 Acura MDX gets a handful of significant upgrades, adding appealing new audio systems and other features to what’s already one of the most popular three-row luxury SUVs. The MDX is Acura’s bestselling and most profitable vehicle. Honda’s luxury brand has sold more than 1.2 million MDXs since sales began in 2000.