Yahoo Autos 2025 Acura ADX Is an SUV Alternative to the Attainable Integra
The 2025 Acura ADX shares its turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with the Integra sedan, which has 200 horsepower.
The cabin features a standard 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster and a 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The ADX will go on sale early next year, and it will have a starting price of around $35,000.
While Acura has sated enthusiasts with cars such as the manual-transmission Integra Type S and the recently departed NSX sports car, it has survived the past 10 years thanks to its bread and butter—the RDX and MDX SUVs. Now, the 2025 Acura ADX arrives to further expand the brand's SUV lineup and give young car shoppers a more affordable entry point.
Sharp Styling and a Familiar Powertrain
The new subcompact crossover stretches 185.8 inches from nose to tail, just 1.6 inches shy of the RDX and a full six inches longer than the Honda HR-V, with which the ADX shares a platform and a 104.5-inch wheelbase. The styling sports quintessential Acura design cues, from the pentagonal grille with an intricate mesh pattern to piercing LED elements in the angular headlights. The taillights echo the same LED "chicane" motif, and the bumper sports dual exhaust pipes.
Under the hood lives the same turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine found in the regular Integra. Acura hasn't released official power figures, but we expect the ADX to have around 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. The continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) simulates gearchanges and offers phony operation via paddle shifters. Front-wheel drive is standard but all-wheel drive is available across the lineup. The latter system can send up to 50 percent of torque to the rear wheels. All ADXs feature four drive modes—Snow, Comfort, Normal, and Sport—while the Advance package introduces a customizable Individual setting.
The ADX is built on the same platform as the Integra and uses a MacPherson strut design for the front suspension and a multilink rear setup. Acura says the ADX has been aerodynamically optimized for efficiency's sake, with an active grille shutter and front lip spoiler. Among the six paint colors is a new hue called Adriatic Sea Blue Metallic that is exclusive to the ADX. The base model rolls on 18-inch wheels, while the fancier A-Spec models feature 19-inch wheels.
A Feature-Filled Cabin
The interior shares parts with the Honda HR-V, evidenced by an upright 9.0-inch touchscreen protruding from the dashboard. There's also a trapezoidal panel below with three dials for the climate controls. The air vents have been restyled, however, ditching the full-width look of the Honda for separated units linked by chrome trim. The standard digital gauge cluster measures 10.2 inches, and the cabin maintains physical controls for key functions such as adjusting the stereo's volume.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as is a wireless charging pad. Acura will also offer the ADX's cabin in vibrant colors, with upholstery choices in red and black or white and blue. Those seeking a subtler look can opt for all-black upholstery with red stitching. Every ADX has an array of sound-deadening materials to keep the cabin isolated from the outside world.
The ADX packs plenty of standard features, including dual-zone climate control, rear HVAC vents, a sunroof, and heated front seats with a "body stabilizing" feature to minimize fatigue. Acura says the 37.7 inches of rear-seat legroom puts the ADX among the top of its class and makes the same claim about the 24 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. That rear bench folds in a 60/40 split, and the cargo hold's floor can be lowered to increase space.
The pricier A-Spec model gains a larger panoramic sunroof, faux-suede trim for the seats, and ambient interior lighting. The A-Spec also has ventilated front seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel in perforated leather, pedals with a stainless metal finish, a chrome shift knob, and red accents for the digital gauge needles. While all ADXs come with two USB-C ports up front, the A-Spec adds a pair of ports for the rear passengers too.
The Advance package adds leather upholstery with faux-suede inserts on the seats, a heated steering wheel, a surround-view camera, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system. This system includes 15 speakers, a 16-channel amplifier, and an 8.8-inch subwoofer. Also included with the Advance package is a three-year unlimited data plan powering a suite of Google applications, including Google Maps and Assistant; the latter can control functions like navigation and media.
The ADX arrives with a range of driver-assistance technology, including blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automated emergency braking. Every ADX also features a driver-attention monitor that will flash a warning on the dashboard if it believes the driver isn't focusing on the road ahead.
The 2025 Acura ADX will reach dealerships early next year, with pricing starting in the mid-$30,000 range. More specific details on pricing should arrive in the coming months.
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