A turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 is situated under the Type S's hood as an upgrade over the standard MDX's naturally ... open-pore-wood trim that Acura reserves for the dash and doors.

Acura’s 2025 MDX Type S isn’t all-new. It’s a mid-cycle product refresh; new sprinkles atop the same cupcake. And that’s ok, because the MDX has long been, a big, burly, and brainy cupcake.