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Acura today unveiled the Acura ADX, an all-new premium compact SUV. It’s targeting young buyers to the performance brand with ”an engaging driving experience, a feature-rich interior and top-class cabin and cargo space that supports their active lifestyles.” The new ADX will begin arriving at Acura dealers in early 2025 with a price range starting in the mid-$30,000 range at a time when performance is losing its appeal to younger shoppers, who are viewing car buying as a mathematical equation with lower prices winning.
“The all-new Acura ADX is an exciting new gateway model for the Acura brand expanding our performance SUV lineup to four exceptional models in the most popular segments,” said Mike Langel, assistant vice president, Acura National Sales. “ADX will hit the heart of the premium compact SUV segment, which has grown significantly over the past few years.”
ADX will be offered in three trim levels: ADX, A-Spec and A-Spec with Advance Package, which are for buyers who desire a sportier appearance with LED fog lamps, gloss black lower exterior trim, Gun Metallic skid garnishes front and rear, larger 19-inch wheels and A-Spec badges. Both A-Spec trims also include a panoramic moonroof and ventilated front seats. At the top of the lineup, ADX A-Spec with Advance Package receives gloss black mirrors, Berlina Black 19-inch wheels and a class-leading abundance of premium features that include Google built in, heated steering wheel, surround-view camera system, and a powerful Bang & Olufsen premium sound system.
The new Acura ADX is built on the same architecture as Integra, with an advanced body structure said to be fundamental to its outstanding ride, handling and refinement. For superior driving dynamics, ADX uses a lightweight aluminum front subframe with an efficient truss and rib structure that provides rigidity and stability. (read AutoInformed.com on: Acura 2024 Integra Type S – $12,999 per Cylinder)
Acura said “its dynamics engineers have optimized the dual-pinion assist electronic power steering (EPS) and fully independent sport-tuned suspension of ADX to deliver a premium driving experience with fun-to-drive dynamics and class-leading refinement.”
ADX has a turbocharged 1.5-liter VTEC engine. Similar to the DOHC 1.5T used in Integra, the direct-injected turbocharged 4-cylinder engine has a high-efficiency, high-response turbocharger; low pressure-loss turbocharger piping; and 4-2 exhaust port cylinder head to help maintain peak power over a broad range of rpm . VTEC variable valve timing is used on the exhaust side of the twin-cam head. This helps improve exhaust efficiency and optimize valve overlap, efforts that contribute to improved fuel efficiency and lower the engine speed for peak torque.
A sport-tuned continuously variable transmission (CVT) has paddle shifters, early downshift during braking and Step Shift programming that simulates gear changes under hard acceleration. Available on all grades, an advanced all-wheel drive system can send up to 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels, improving handling performance as well as traction management in slippery conditions.
A standard Integrated Dynamics System enables the ADX driver to choose between four driving modes – Snow, Comfort, Normal and Sport—that adjust the throttle response, transmission mapping, steering feel, in-cabin sound and gauge coloration. A-Spec with Advance Package adds an “Individual” mode that allows the driver to customize the Integrated Dynamics System setting combinations to their liking.
Every ADX receives additional acoustical spray foam insulation, sound-absorbing fender liners, wheel resonators (19-inch wheels), sound-insulating carpet, Active Noise Control and other sound absorbing technologies to reduce wind, road and powertrain noise inside the cabin, for a more refined driving experience.
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- LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions
- CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
- ACC with Low-Speed Follow cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather, or on winding roads. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
- Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle’s departure from a detected lane. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remaining responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
First Look New 2025 Acura ADX Compact SUV
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Acura today unveiled the Acura ADX, an all-new premium compact SUV. It’s targeting young buyers to the performance brand with ”an engaging driving experience, a feature-rich interior and top-class cabin and cargo space that supports their active lifestyles.” The new ADX will begin arriving at Acura dealers in early 2025 with a price range starting in the mid-$30,000 range at a time when performance is losing its appeal to younger shoppers, who are viewing car buying as a mathematical equation with lower prices winning.
“The all-new Acura ADX is an exciting new gateway model for the Acura brand expanding our performance SUV lineup to four exceptional models in the most popular segments,” said Mike Langel, assistant vice president, Acura National Sales. “ADX will hit the heart of the premium compact SUV segment, which has grown significantly over the past few years.”
ADX will be offered in three trim levels: ADX, A-Spec and A-Spec with Advance Package, which are for buyers who desire a sportier appearance with LED fog lamps, gloss black lower exterior trim, Gun Metallic skid garnishes front and rear, larger 19-inch wheels and A-Spec badges. Both A-Spec trims also include a panoramic moonroof and ventilated front seats. At the top of the lineup, ADX A-Spec with Advance Package receives gloss black mirrors, Berlina Black 19-inch wheels and a class-leading abundance of premium features that include Google built in, heated steering wheel, surround-view camera system, and a powerful Bang & Olufsen premium sound system.
The new Acura ADX is built on the same architecture as Integra, with an advanced body structure said to be fundamental to its outstanding ride, handling and refinement. For superior driving dynamics, ADX uses a lightweight aluminum front subframe with an efficient truss and rib structure that provides rigidity and stability. (read AutoInformed.com on: Acura 2024 Integra Type S – $12,999 per Cylinder)
Acura said “its dynamics engineers have optimized the dual-pinion assist electronic power steering (EPS) and fully independent sport-tuned suspension of ADX to deliver a premium driving experience with fun-to-drive dynamics and class-leading refinement.”
ADX has a turbocharged 1.5-liter VTEC engine. Similar to the DOHC 1.5T used in Integra, the direct-injected turbocharged 4-cylinder engine has a high-efficiency, high-response turbocharger; low pressure-loss turbocharger piping; and 4-2 exhaust port cylinder head to help maintain peak power over a broad range of rpm . VTEC variable valve timing is used on the exhaust side of the twin-cam head. This helps improve exhaust efficiency and optimize valve overlap, efforts that contribute to improved fuel efficiency and lower the engine speed for peak torque.
A sport-tuned continuously variable transmission (CVT) has paddle shifters, early downshift during braking and Step Shift programming that simulates gear changes under hard acceleration. Available on all grades, an advanced all-wheel drive system can send up to 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels, improving handling performance as well as traction management in slippery conditions.
A standard Integrated Dynamics System enables the ADX driver to choose between four driving modes – Snow, Comfort, Normal and Sport—that adjust the throttle response, transmission mapping, steering feel, in-cabin sound and gauge coloration. A-Spec with Advance Package adds an “Individual” mode that allows the driver to customize the Integrated Dynamics System setting combinations to their liking.
Every ADX receives additional acoustical spray foam insulation, sound-absorbing fender liners, wheel resonators (19-inch wheels), sound-insulating carpet, Active Noise Control and other sound absorbing technologies to reduce wind, road and powertrain noise inside the cabin, for a more refined driving experience.
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