The 2025 Acura ADX is set to be the luxury brand’s smallest and least expensive SUV, positioned below the compact RDX and midsize three-row MDX. Based on the same platform that underpins the Honda HR-V, it will be motivated by the turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in the Acura Integra compact sedan. The ADX should appeal to luxury SUV shoppers who appreciate a commanding view of the road and available all-wheel drive, but something that’s also agile, easy to park, and good on gas.
2025 Acura ADX Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Acura ADX
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Acura ADX
The ADX is brand new to the Acura lineup, though it uses the latest generation of the Honda HR-V (first introduced for the 2023 model year) as its base. Unlike the relatively pedestrian 158-horsepower 4-cylinder in its Honda sibling, the ADX houses the Integra’s turbocharged 4-cylinder. There will be three available trims: base ADX, ADX A-Spec, and ADX A-Spec with Advance Package.
Design
Stretching 185.8 inches in length, the ADX is around 6 inches longer than the HR-V. At the front, a frameless black mesh grille is flanked by aggressive-looking air intakes and LED headlights that echo the Integra sedan. Standard 18-inch alloy wheels are upgraded to 19-inch options in Shark Gray Metallic or Gloss Black on upper trims. Six color choices, including an ADX-exclusive Adriatic Sea Blue Metallic, and three interior color options (Ebony, Red/Ebony, Orchid/Blue) round out the aesthetics. The ADX’s styling remains fresh and modern, fitting well within its class, which includes competitors like the BMW X1, Lexus UX, and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
Powertrain
Every ADX trim is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder paired with a CVT (continuously variable transmission). Acura has yet to confirm exact output but it's expected to match the Integra's 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard, while all-wheel drive (AWD) is available on all trims. Notably absent are the Integra Type S’s 320-hp turbo 4-cylinder and its optional six-speed manual transmission. However, a four-mode driver-selectable system (Snow, Comfort, Normal, Sport) is available on the base and A-Spec trims, while the A-Spec Advance Package adds a fifth “Individual” mode.
Interior
Acura provides a high level of standard equipment on the ADX, including dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a moonroof, and rear ventilation vents. The A-Spec trim upgrades include ultrasuede upholstery, a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic moonroof, red gauge needles, and ambient LED lighting. At the top, the A-Spec with Advance Package adds leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The ADX offers 37.7 inches of rear legroom, competitive with the BMW X1 (37.0 inches) and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (38.0 inches). Cargo capacity stands at 24.4 cubic feet behind the split-folding second row.
Technology
The ADX comes with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen. Standard tech includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, and an eight-speaker stereo. The A-Spec Advance Package upgrades to a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen system and includes a three-year free trial of Google built-in, which provides Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play.
Safety
The ADX is equipped with the AcuraWatch suite of driver-assistance features, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, traffic-jam assist, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, and a rear-seat reminder. Given the Honda HR-V's recent Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS, the ADX is expected to achieve strong safety ratings.
Pricing and Release Date
At the time of writing, Acura’s press release stated the ADX will go on sale in early 2025 with a starting price in the mid-$30,000s. This places it roughly $2,000 above the base Integra and around $7,000 to $10,000 less than the RDX, which is currently Acura's entry-level SUV.