What is an ADX? The ADX is a subcompact luxury SUV built in the Celaya, Guanajuato assembly plant in Mexico and sold in North America by Acura. The ADX sits below the compact RDX and the midsize MDX in Acura’s SUV lineup. It’s designed to be an entry level SUV, sharing the platform with the Honda HR-V and has a more powerful turbocharged engine, with a focus on performance, comfort and luxury features.
The AWD designation indicates that it offers all wheel drive and the A-Spec signifies a sportier, more stylish interior trim level. The ADV stands for ADvanced Vehicle, with a package of upscale features and high tech. The base price for the 2025 Acura ADX is only $36,350 for the front wheel drive (FWD) model and the all wheel drive (AWD) version of the base ADX starts at $38,350. The ADX is Acura’s most affordable SUV.
To showcase the ADX SUV Acura sent me a 2025 model to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this AWD A-Spec ADV edition is $44,000. The only option on the test SUV is the special paint for $600. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $1,350 destination charge, is: $45,950.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $51,694. At just $306 bucks under $52 Grand, you get a highly optioned, fuel efficient, subcompact SUV that has the style and grace you would expect from Acura, with high luxury and tech features included.
The new 2025 Acura ADX is a great entry level SUV that offers a blend of practicality, performance, and luxury. It’s priced aggressively, providing a more affordable entry point into the Acura brand compared to other models. The ADX also has a refined interior, a surprisingly spacious cabin for its size, and a comfortable and composed ride, even on challenging roads. Here are 5 reasons as to why you should buy an Acura ADX.
Affordability: The ADX costs less than all of its rivals in the luxury subcompact SUV segment, offering a more budget friendly path to Acura ownership.
Performance: The ADX features a 1.5 liter turbocharged VTEC 4 cylinder gas engine, with 190 horsepower that delivers smooth power and quick responsiveness.
Interior: The ADX provides a surprisingly roomy cabin, especially in the rear, and offers a premium interior with features like Ultra suede trim, heated and ventilated seats, and ambient lighting. Plus the ADX offers good cargo space, even with the rear seats up, and has a power tailgate with Walk Away Close.
Safety: The ADX comes standard with the Acura Watch safety suite, including features like blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking.
Efficiency: The ADX offers a good combination of power and fuel economy, with an estimated 25 MPG in city driving, 30 MPG on the highway and 27 MPG in combined every day driving.
The 2025 Acura ADX is designed to attract younger, luxury SUV buyers who are looking for a stylish and feature rich subcompact SUV at an accessible price. Acura is slotting the ADX as a gateway vehicle to the Acura SUV lineup, offering a blend of power, luxury, and tech to appeal to a new generation of buyers. Here’s who the ADX is for.
Younger buyers: The ADX is specifically designed to attract younger buyers, who are often seeking a more youthful and stylish SUV, with a focus on technology and premium features.
Luxury buyers: The ADX offers a luxury experience with its refined interior, advanced technology, and high-end features like a panoramic moonroof, and a Bang & Olufsen premium audio sound system with 15 perfectly placed speakers.
Compact SUV buyers: The ADX is a subcompact SUV, making it a good choice for those who prefer a slightly smaller, more maneuverable SUV, without sacrificing luxury, performance, or comfort.
Sport oriented buyers: The ADX is equipped with a turbocharged gas engine, offering a sporty driving experience, with agile handling, and a fun to drive experience.
In essence, the ADX is designed to appeal to a demographic that wants the luxury and performance of an Acura SUV, but at a price point that’s more accessible, and with a focus on youthful styling and advanced technology.
So, call, click or visit your local Acura dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2025 ADX AWD A-Spec ADV SUV. And remember that the base price for a new ADX starts at only $36,350. Acura – Precision Crafted Performance with a True Definition of Luxury – Yours.
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This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net