The Acura ADX is a modern nameplate introduced for the 2025 model year as Acura’s first-ever ADX and a new gateway model for the brand. Positioned as a premium compact SUV, it was created to broaden Acura’s reach with buyers who wanted a smaller, more accessible crossover without giving up the brand’s emphasis on design, technology, and driver-focused character. Acura describes the ADX as an all-new model rather than a continuation of an earlier vehicle, and there is no prior production era for the nameplate.
From the start, the ADX was aimed at the entry point of Acura’s SUV lineup. It arrived in a market segment that has become increasingly important for premium brands, giving Acura a compact SUV to sit alongside its larger utility vehicles while appealing to younger and first-time luxury customers. The model was launched with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain and available all-wheel drive, reflecting Acura’s long-standing approach of pairing practical packaging with a sporty driving character.
The ADX’s significance is less about long history and more about what it represents for Acura now. It marks the brand’s expansion into the premium compact SUV class under a fresh nameplate, and it was introduced as part of Acura’s broader effort to refresh its image with a more youthful, contemporary product line. As of the 2026 model year, the ADX remains in production, making it a current Acura model rather than a discontinued or revived badge.