2025 Acura ADX Confirmed For Forced Entry, But What Could It Be?

2025 Acura ADX Confirmed For Forced Entry, But What Could It Be?


Honda-owned Acura will launch a new sport utility vehicle in 2025, the fourth in the brand’s lineup after the RDX, MDX, and zero-emission ZDX. The question is where does it fit in the lineup?

Before answering that question, let’s take a look at the press release attached below. First of all, Acura says that the ADX sits alongside the Integra. An entry-level crossover, perhaps? Another line makes it clear that it’s the brand’s gateway to younger shoppers, but not your typical teenagers. Acura defines its target demographic as young premium buyers.

Premium obviously refers to Acura making better cars than Honda, but it mostly refers to a higher price compared to the same Honda model. This, however, is the big secret about ADX. Unfortunately, we don’t know if the guest is based on the HR-V or the CR-V.

While it can be difficult to price a premium-oriented compact, remember that Lexus offers two smaller crossovers in the form of the UX and even smaller LBX. There’s a case for a CR-V twin as well, with the current gen measuring 106.3 inches (2,701 mm) in wheelbase compared to 108.3 inches (2,751 mm) for the RDX.

Acura further confirmed turbocharging for the very first ADX, which is an interesting detail in and of itself. The RDX comes with a 2.0-liter K-series engine, while the CR-V features a 1.5-liter turbo. The Honda CR-V could be a hybrid as well, sporting a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine.

Photo: Honda / edited

Unless Acura is talking about an all-new powerplant, the most likely option for the ADX is the CR-V’s standard 1.5-liter turbo. In other words, our guess is that Acura built the RDX subcompact crossover on the CR-V’s HA architecture. In many respects, it is obvious to look out.

For starters, $44,350 before the target price is a lot of money for potential customers in the market for a breakout. The ADX could shave $4,000 off the starting price of the RDX, thus bringing new customers to the brand. By comparison, the CR-V starts at $29,500 for the 2024 model year.

Designed for occasional bullet-proof pickup, the 1.5-liter engine in the CR-V develops 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet (243 Nm) at full torque. The RDX, by comparison, delivers 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) from its 2.0-liter engine.

Since it’s related to the Integra, the ADX can be similarly gifted with 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet (260 Nm) of torque. It is not known if Acura is also developing a sports version. If so, then expect 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) from the ADX S Type.