Acura ADX Sole Generation

Verdict

BHP

190 bhp

0–60

8.4 s

Top speed

120 mph

MPG

28.0 mpg

Used

$32,000-$45,000

L15CA 1.5L VTEC turbo making 190 hp and 179 lb-ft, paired with a CVT (no manual option). Front-wheel drive standard, AWD optional. Built on Honda's compact global platform shared with the Civic and HR-V. Standard kit includes AcuraWatch driver assistance, 9-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 12-way power driver's seat, leatherette upholstery. A-Spec trim adds 19-inch wheels, sport-styled bumpers, red interior accents, and ELS Studio audio. Acura targets younger first-time luxury buyers — the price ($35k base, ~$45k loaded A-Spec Advance) puts it below a base Lexus NX or BMW X1. Too new for meaningful long-term reliability data, but the underlying Civic platform is strong.

Strengths

Honda Civic mechanical reliability underneath
Reasonable starting price (~$35k base)
Standard AcuraWatch driver assistance suite
Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto standard
AWD available on A-Spec and Advance trims

Weaknesses

Hard to differentiate from cheaper Honda HR-V
190 hp 1.5T can feel underpowered fully loaded
CVT has the usual CVT drone
Acura's history of Civic-based luxury cars hasn't been kind (ILX)
Too new to have long-term reliability data

Notable tech

L15CA 1.5L VTEC turbo (190 hp)
CVT transmission
Standard AcuraWatch driver assistance
9-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
ELS Studio audio on A-Spec
AWD optional on higher trims

Common issues

Too new to have meaningful issue data
Some early units reported infotainment software bugs

Used-market budget

$38,000

Most still trade close to MSRP. A-Spec Advance examples around $42-45k, base trims $32-38k. Limited used supply given age.