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.

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.

For the second consecutive year, Acura is adding an all-new SUV to its lineup.Last year, it was the ZDX EV, and now the range of Acura utilities will grow to four with the addition of the compact ADX.

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.