The new ADX, Acura’s first premium compact SUV, Honda’s premium brand for North America, made its world debut on November 14, 2024 (local time). Acura’s long-awaited new compact SUV, the ADX, is gradually becoming clearer ahead of its 2025 launch. It shares a platform with the Acura Integra and Honda HR-V (known as the Vezel in Japan) and is equipped with the Integra ‘s powerful 1.5L VTEC turbo engine. With an attractive price tag in the mid-$30,000 range, Acura is making inroads into the fiercely competitive compact SUV market.
The ADX serves as the entry model in Acura’s lineup, positioned below the RDX. With its stylish design, sporty driving, and comprehensive equipment, Acura aims to appeal to a wide range of customers, including younger generations, and further grow the brand.
Key features of the Acura ADX
- Stylish exterior that follows Acura’s latest design language
- A high-quality, comfortable interior that showcases Acura’s signature craftsmanship
- Sporty driving with the same 1.5-liter turbo engine as the Integra
- Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive available
- Attractive pricing in the mid-$30,000 range
Acura ADX Design: Inheriting the Acura identity while showcasing new individuality
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The ADX’s design follows Acura’s latest design language while expressing the agility unique to a compact SUV. Sharp headlights, a diamond pentagon grille, and sculpted body lines all combine to create a powerful and sophisticated impression.
Acura also focused on aerodynamic performance in the ADX’s design. The active grille shutters and underfloor cover reduce air resistance, contributing to improved fuel economy. Also, 18-inch or 19-inch aluminum wheels create a sporty look.
Acura ADX interior: Pursuing the luxury and comfort unique to Acura
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The interior of the ADX is a sophisticated space where Acura’s proud craftsmanship is evident in every detail. The generous use of high-quality materials provides a sense of luxury and comfort to all passengers. The stitching on the dashboard and seats, as well as the carefully finished trim, all reflect Acura’s attention to detail.
For example, the seats are made of soft leather for a comfortable seating experience, while the dashboard effectively features wood-grain panels and metallic accents to create a premium feel.
The interior of the ADX is a culmination of Acura’s high quality standards and attention to detail, creating a space truly worthy of being called a “lounge on wheels.” Acura has used components from the Honda HR-V, such as the infotainment display, steering wheel, and air conditioning control dials, while incorporating unique Acura elements to enhance the luxurious feel.
The ADX is available in three trim levels. The A-Spec comes equipped with a sliding panoramic moonroof, four-way power-adjustable front seats with ventilation, rear-seat USB ports, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. The A-Spec with the Advance package adds an infotainment system with built-in Google and Alexa and a premium BANG & OLUFSEN® sound system with 15 speakers. It also comes with 18-way power seats, front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and a 360-degree camera system.
Acura ADX Powertrain: Equipped with the Integra’s 1.5-liter turbo engine
The ADX is powered by the same 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine as the Integra, which is expected to produce 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a CVT, delivering smooth, powerful acceleration.
Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available as an option. All-wheel drive models provide superior traction by sending up to 50 percent of the drive force to the rear wheels. The driver can also tailor the vehicle’s characteristics to suit the driving situation using the Drive Mode Selector, which adjusts throttle response, transmission mapping, steering feel, gauge color, and more.
Acura ADX Price and Release Date
Pricing for the Acura ADX will start in the mid-$30,000s, a price point that allows Acura to better compete with premium brand rivals like the BMW X1. Production is expected to begin soon, with the car arriving in North American dealerships early next year.
Can the Acura ADX bring a breath of fresh air to the compact SUV market?
The Acura ADX is an attractive compact SUV that combines stylish design, sporty driving, and a full range of features. Through the ADX, Acura aims to appeal to a wide range of customers, including younger generations, and further grow the brand. However, the compact SUV market is a highly competitive and fierce battleground. Will the ADX be able to make its presence felt and succeed in this tough market?
Acura is confident in the success of the ADX. The combination of the Acura brand, the excellent driving performance inherited from the Integra, and a comprehensive range of features will make the ADX a breath of fresh air in the compact SUV market.
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