Acura's Small Crossover Will Be Called the ADX (motor1.com)

 

Looks like it was delayed. Back in January, ADX was announced as 2024 availability, now announced as early 2025 availability.

Also noticed that it is turbocharged, which likely means a hybrid isn't coming as I had otherwise hoped.

 

It's probably a good thing they pushed it back, could be finalizing the design and electronics. Since there have been no sightings of this model anywhere or even the customary "protoype", we are just going to have to speculate. Given that it's a gateway to the SUV lineup to give a model below the $40K price point, I don't expect it to be far below that. Acura is being coy using the turbocharged hint, it will be a tier above the Integra with the competition for this priced at or slightly above $40K, the ADX is likely to start at $38K. As for the turbocharged hint it's likely the 2.0T, since the ADX will likely build off the nostalgia of the 1st generation RDX. Acura also hinted that this would not be a version of any current Honda production model, so I wouldn't doubt it's something truly unique being the first of its namesake. Acura's tendency to make tweener models will put it in line with the segment top sellers (XT4, GLB, and XC40), the 10AT is definitely going to be in the cards.

 

Seems like to keep it simple for the ADX:
- most likely based off the 2nd gen HR-V
- 1.5T the only engine choice
- CVT and no 6MT option
- prices +/- $38,000 range for base, tech, and maybe an ASpec model (no Adv, hybrid, PHEV, or 2.0T Type-S versions)
- no sh-awd (option for CR-V slip-n-grip system)

Acura will probably save the hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric ADX for the Asian markets.

 

"Acura says this is an entirely new vehicle, and not a version of a product sold in other countries."

https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/acu...v-updates.html

That's just one of the articles that line was pulled from back in January when the model was announced. I said it deliberately in my earlier post, since it seems no one actually looks for other sources. It will be based on the GCP with Civic, Integra, HRV (ZRV in other countries) and CRV but the platform could be modified like they did with the RDX on the old C platform. Besides that brands that are throwing CVTs in premium SUVs is wasting money, UX nor QX50/55 models aren't flying off lots. People who are actually shopping this segment don't need a family hauler but they want similar equipment to similar to the flagship models. If this thing has the 1.5T/CVT under its hood, Acura might as well not even bother. They can barely move CVT equipped Integras and which it will probably be dropped or the transmission replaced in the next year or so if they keep it around. The three top sellers I mentioned carry 9AT, 8DCT, and 8AT tied to 2.0T engines. You're even looking at 2.0Ts as base engines in the Compass, while at $32K Mazda offers the 2.5T, so Acura better not slack thinking it's going to get away with anything less in the US and Canada that are brands major markets. The Integra would have been selling at far greater volume had they not limited it to the choices their product planners came up with.

 

It seems like the small CUV field in the $32,000 to $42,000 range is extremely crowded from luxury, near luxury, and non-luxury from Ford, GM, Dodge, Jeep, Mazda, Lexus, Honda, etc... I'm not sure how Acura will stand out offering "less for more" without having some type of hybrid/PHEV option in the mid-upper $30,000 range? Precision crafted, Acurawatch, Acuralink, and wireless Carplay ain't gonna cut it now days.

 

Pretty much every article on the ADX states it's based on the Integra.

 

Civic, HRV, and Integra are all based on the same Honda global small car platform.

 

What you're referring to is the opinion of writers based on Acura's past and all the articles that say that are look plagiarized. Most are word for word, not direct responses from Acura spokespeople back in January at the dealer meeting for future product.

 

No cares about Acura anymore.

 

^ This.

Every single thing they put out is a total yawn fest. The only ones that are remotely interesting are the new MDX without the stupid touchpad and the ITS.

The TLX-S and MDX-S would be a home run if they actually gave them some balls.

 

 

Here's the entire silhouette. Hopefully someone can brighten it up more.

 

Where did you find this picture? If I get an HD version I can definitely edit it to show details

 

Click on the photos tab below:

https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...he-acura-brand

 

The only picture they have is a close up of the rear.

 

so here’s my take on brightening it. From the looks of it it seems that the ADX will have wider front tacked on fenders.