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2025 Acura ADX

The 2025 Acura ADX is the brand's first-ever gateway SUV, with a standard moonroof, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, a power tailgate, 18-inch wheels, a 9-inch touchscreen with a volume knob and a 10.2-inch digital gauge display. It starts at $36,350 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists no recalls and 5 complaints.

Configurations2
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency27–28 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers5

What the 2025 Acura ADX is

Honda (opens in a new tab) announced the first-ever ADX as a new gateway to the Acura brand at a $35,000 MSRP excluding destination, standard with a moonroof, heated front seats, dual-zone climate controls, rear air conditioning vents, a power tailgate with Walk Away Close and 18-inch alloy wheels, with a 10.2-inch digital instrument display and a 9-inch touchscreen with a physical volume knob. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the interior is more upscale than standard Honda fare.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists a starting sticker price of $36,350 and a Fair Purchase Price of $33,600 for the Base. EPA rates the 2025 ADX at 27 to 28 mpg combined and $2,750 to $2,850 a year in fuel.

Recalls and problems owners report

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 ADX. Owners have filed 5 complaints: unknown or other with 3, and visibility, latches and locks, structure and parking brake with 1 each.

ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) and CarFactBase (opens in a new tab) list the record, and Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page.

2025 ADX against the X1, Q3, UX and XC40

The BMW X1 lists 26 to 28 mpg combined at $2,750 to $3,000, the Audi Q3 23 to 25 at $3,100 to $3,350, the Lexus UX 42 to 43 at $1,450 to $1,500, and the Volvo XC40 26 at $3,000. The ADX matches the X1 and beats the Q3 and XC40.

Trim-by-trim specifications

The 2025 Acura ADX: 3 trims compared.

Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.

2025 Acura ADX powertrain, performance and efficiency by trim
TrimEngineTransmissionDriveHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)EPA city / hwy / combSeatsBasic warranty
Base1.5-liter 4-cylinder (VTEC, Turbo)Automatic, CVTAWD19017925 / 30 / 27 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
A-Spec1.5-liter 4-cylinder (VTEC, Turbo)Automatic, CVTAWD19017925 / 30 / 27 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
A-Spec w/Advance Pkg1.5-liter 4-cylinder (VTEC, Turbo)Automatic, CVTAWD19017925 / 30 / 27 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
2025 Acura ADX dimensions, weights and capacities by trim
TrimCurb weightLengthHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circleFuel tankFront headroomFront legroomTires
Base3,514 lb185.8 in63.8 in104.5 in7.3 in37 ft14 gal38.4 in41.9 inP225/55R18
A-Spec3,578 lb185.8 in63.8 in104.5 in7.3 in37 ft14 gal38.5 in41.9 inP235/45R19
A-Spec w/Advance Pkg3,611 lb185.8 in63.8 in104.5 in7.3 in37 ft14 gal38.5 in41.9 inP235/45R19

Equipment by trim

Which 2025 Acura ADX trim has what.

Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.

2025 Acura ADX standard and optional equipment by trim
EquipmentBaseA-SpecA-Spec w/Advance Pkg
Safety
Anti-theft alarmStdStdStd
Blind-spot alertStdStdStd
Child door locksStdStdStd
Child-seat anchorsStdStdStd
Forward collision warningStdStdStd
Driver-attention monitorStdStdStd
Hill-descent controlStdStdStd
Hill-start assistStdStdStd
Pedestrian detectionStdStdStd
Rearview camera––Std
Top-view camera––Std
Front and rear parking sensors––Std
Rear parking sensors––Std
Electronic stability controlStdStdStd
Traction controlStdStdStd
Technology
Bluetooth audio streamingStdStdStd
BluetoothStdStdStd
Hands-free callingStdStdStd
Built-in internet accessStdStdStd
Premium audio system––Std
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoStdStdStd
Steering-wheel audio controlsStdStdStd
TouchscreenStdStdStd
Comfort
Heated front seatsStdStdStd
Heated steering wheel––Std
Heated mirrorsStdStdStd
Power front seats for driver and passenger–StdStd
Power driver's seatStdStdStd
Leather-wrapped steering wheelStdStdStd
Panoramic moonroof–StdStd
Tilt steering wheelStdStdStd
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheelStdStdStd
Folding rear seatStdStdStd
Exterior and convenience
Alloy wheelsStdStdStd
Fog lights–StdStd
Privacy glassStdStdStd
Rear spoilerOptOptOpt
Roof railsOptOptOpt
Power-folding mirrors––Std
Power liftgate or trunkStdStdStd
12-volt power outletStdStdStd
Power windowsStdStdStd
Remote keyless entryStdStdStd
Remote engine start––Std
Proximity keyless entryStdStdStd
Cruise controlStdStdStd
Rear-window defrosterStdStdStd
Rain-sensing wipers––Std

Complete certification table

2 configuration records.

EPA ID / labelEngine / technologyDrive / transmissionFuelCityHwyCombinedRange
49044ADX AWD1.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventionalAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)Premium253027N/A
49045ADX FWD1.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventionalFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)Premium263128N/A

Model-specific answer center

5 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01Which current models share the 2025 Acura ADX's EPA class?
Comparison

Class peers of the 2025 Acura ADX in the current EPA data include 2026 Acura ADX, 2025 Audi A4, 2026 Buick Envista, 2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2027 Chevrolet BOLT, 2026 Chevrolet Trax, and 8 more.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q02Is scheduled maintenance included with the 2025 Acura ADX?
Ownership cost

Yes. Kelley Blue Book lists 2 years or 24,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance with the 2025 Acura ADX. Source: Kelley Blue Book review of the 2025 Acura ADX, read 2026-09-21.

Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q03What size wheels does the 2025 Acura ADX have?
Wheels and tires

The 2025 Acura ADX's wheel diameter is 18 inches on the Base and 19 inches on the A-Spec and A-Spec w/Advance Pkg. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04How do the 2025 Acura ADX trims differ from one another?
Trims

All 3 trims share the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (VTEC, Turbo) making 190 hp. The A-Spec has power front seats for driver and passenger, fog lights and a panoramic moonroof as standard equipment over the Base. The A-Spec w/Advance Pkg has front and rear parking sensors, a heated steering wheel, power-folding mirrors and 6 more as standard equipment over the A-Spec.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05What does the 2025 Acura ADX cost across its trims?
Pricing

Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2025 Acura ADX run from $36,350 for the Base Style to $45,350 for the A-Spec w/Advance Pkg, across 3 trims.

Source: Kelley Blue Book

Live NHTSA evidence

Current federal safety records for 2025 Acura ADX.

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