2025 Acura ADX Review : The 2025 Acura ADX brings a fresh balance of style, practicality, and modern features to the luxury compact SUV market. While its turbocharged engine isn’t the most powerful in its class, the ADX makes up for it with impressive fuel economy, spacious interiors, and strong value for money.
Acura ADX Rankings and Ratings
The 2025 Acura ADX ranks #11 in the Luxury Compact SUV segment, earning an overall score of 8.4 out of 10. This rating is based on detailed analysis of performance, safety, reliability, fuel efficiency, and cabin comfort.
- Drive & Performance: 6.7/10
- Fuel Economy: 9.7/10
- Interior: 7.2/10
- Value: 8.5/10
- Predicted Reliability: 81/100
- Critics’ Rating: 7.5/10
Performance: Smooth Ride, Modest Power
Under the hood, the ADX comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. A CVT transmission and front-wheel drive are standard, while all-wheel drive is available for an extra $2,000.
The ADX offers a comfortable and planted ride, with precise steering that makes city driving and highway cruising enjoyable. However, some critics note that flooring the accelerator results in noticeable engine noise, and the CVT could be more refined.
Fuel Efficiency: A Clear Strength
One of the ADX’s biggest highlights is its excellent fuel economy:
- FWD models: 26 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
- AWD models: 25 mpg city / 30 mpg highway
This puts the ADX ahead of many luxury rivals in terms of efficiency.
Interior: Spacious and Well-Appointed
Inside, the ADX delivers a premium cabin with modern styling and a generous amount of passenger and cargo space:
- Seating for five passengers with good head- and legroom in both rows.
- Cargo space: 24.4 cu. ft. behind the second row / 55.1 cu. ft. with seats folded.
- Standard features include a power liftgate, with a hands-free option available.
While some hard plastics are noticeable, overall cabin quality feels upscale for its price point.
Pricing and Trims
The 2025 Acura ADX is offered in three trims, all sharing the same powertrain:
- Base ADX ($35,000): Synthetic leather upholstery, heated seats, 9-inch touchscreen, moonroof, blind-spot monitoring.
- ADX A-Spec ($38,000): Sportier styling, ventilated seats, extra USB-C ports, panoramic moonroof.
- ADX A-Spec Advance ($42,000): Genuine leather, 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio, surround-view camera.
Best Pick: The base model offers the strongest value, with most of the tech and comfort features included at a lower price.
Safety and Reliability
The 2025 ADX hasn’t yet been crash-tested by NHTSA or IIHS, but it comes well-equipped with standard safety technology, including:
- Forward collision warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- LATCH connectors for child seats
Predicted reliability stands at 81/100, which is considered great according to J.D. Power.
Final Verdict
The 2025 Acura ADX may not deliver thrilling performance, but it shines in areas that matter most to buyers: comfort, fuel efficiency, safety, and value. For those seeking a refined yet affordable luxury SUV with strong practicality, the ADX is an excellent choice.
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