Acura is stepping into the competitive compact SUV market with the all-new ADX, positioned just below the RDX in the brand’s lineup. Built on the Integra’s platform and sharing components with Honda’s HR-V, the ADX is priced in the mid-$30,000 range and powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. It comes in three trims, aiming to attract buyers in a segment that’s already full of contenders.
While Acura advertises the ADX as part of a lineup that spans “A to Z,” this claim stretches a bit creatively. Instead, Acura has focused on practicality, opting for a design that’s reminiscent of the MDX rather than a bold, genre-breaking look. The ADX also includes subtle design touches like windshield wipers hidden beneath the hood line.
As for dimensions, the ADX measures 185.8 inches in length, 72.5 inches in width, and 63.8 inches in height, aligning it with its competitors like the Lexus NX and Cadillac XT4. The ADX shares a wheelbase of 104.5 inches with the HR-V but is slightly larger. Comparatively, the Acura RDX and Honda CR-V are both slightly longer and wider.
The ADX features a few aerodynamic enhancements, like an active grille shutter and underbody cover, with standard 18-inch wheels on the base model and 19-inch wheels on the A-Spec variant. Inside, Acura has incorporated elements inspired by the Integra, including new air vents and an updated dashboard design, while using various HR-V components. The A-Spec trim includes a panoramic moonroof, power-adjustable front seats, and rear USB ports, while the A-Spec Advanced Package adds Google and Alexa integration, a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system, a 360-degree camera, and more adjustable seating.
The ADX is powered by the same 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine found in the Integra, expected to deliver approximately 200 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque through a CVT. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available across the lineup to split power up to 50% to the rear wheels. Acura has added selectable drive modes to adjust the vehicle’s response, with enhanced sound in Sport mode.
Pricing for the ADX starts in the mid-$30,000 range, positioning it among top compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V, while remaining more affordable than premium competitors such as the BMW X1. Production is set to begin soon, with deliveries expected early next year, and, as with other Acuras, the ADX will be manufactured in North America.
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