Some automobiles, like Ferrari, have names that inspire lust and envy. Others, like Yugo or Cimarron, make you chuckle. Others, like the Honda Accord, inspire adoration. Then there are names that bring blank stares.

The car business is a lot like Hollywood in that in a sea of obligatory sequels and ill-advised remakes, it’s not every day that we get a truly new IP. The 2025 Acura ADX may be a whole new name, but do not be fooled: we’ve seen quite a bit of this movie before.

Acura is filling the long-vacant entry-level compact SUV slot in its lineup with the all-new ADX. Positioned below the RDX, the ADX offers a straightforward three-trim lineup with a single powertrain,

Acura ADX is the automaker's all-new crossover SUV, unveiled in November 2024 and scheduled for release in early 2025. Acura intended the ADX to be an SUV alternative to the Integra, a fact that makes it competitive right out of the box.