Constructing on the success of the Integra, Acura has revealed the brand new ADX SUV, one other compact premium mannequin primarily based on the Eleventh-generation Honda Civic – with pricing set to start out within the mid-US$30,000s (round RM156,300). Should you’re pondering that you just’ve already seen a Civic-based compact crossover, you’d be proper, because the ADX is basically the luxurious model of the ZR-V (recognized to People because the HR-V).
In truth, the Acura shares the Honda’s 2,655 mm wheelbase, 1,841 mm width and even its 1,620 mm top, though it’s 150 mm longer at 4,720 mm. It additionally makes use of the identical petrol engine as its sole powertrain choice – a 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo four-cylinder.
Outputs have but to be launched, however the ZR-V makes 178 PS at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque from 1,700 to 4,500 rpm. Within the US, the turbo mill can be unique to the ADX (the HR-V there makes use of a naturally-aspirated 2.0 litre engine). A CVT with seven digital ratios is customary (no six-speed handbook just like the Integra, regardless of Acura drawing parallels with that automotive), with all-wheel drive supplied as an choice.
As an alternative, the similarities to the Integra – other than the essential platform – are largely beauty, the ADX additionally getting distinctive “Chicane” head- and taillights and Acura’s trademark Diamond Pentagon grille. The model has distanced the design from the ZR-V’s via distinctive sheetmetal, together with a distinguished window line kink, though identical to on the Honda you get copious quantities of gloss black physique cladding right here.
Aerodynamics have been improved via using an lively grille shutter, entrance lip spoiler and air curtains, and an underfloor cowl. A brand new unique color, Adriatic Sea Blue Metallic, has additionally been added.
Inside, the ADX utilises the identical parts discovered incessantly in different new Honda and Acura fashions, together with a easy horizontal dashboard, chunky bodily buttons and dials, and mesh-covered air vents. As with these different fashions, you get a ten.2-inch digital instrument show and a nine-inch infotainment touchscreen with a bodily quantity knob, plus customary wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Weirdly, solely higher-end fashions include Google providers, such Google Maps, the Google Assistant and the Play Retailer for apps, via a three-year free information plan. Different customary options embrace a Qi wi-fi charger, a moonroof, dual-zone local weather management, heated entrance “Physique Stabilising” seats and a powered tailgate with walk-away auto shut.
Unique to the top-of-the-line A-Spec with Advance Bundle is the brand new 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with Acoustic Lens expertise, Beosonic EQ adjustment, a 16-channel amplifier and an 8.8-inch subwoofer. Elsewhere, you’ll be able to select from three inside color schemes, together with a lurid white and blue. Acura can also be boasting concerning the automotive’s 958 mm of rear-seat legroom (among the many finest in its class, it says) and 690 litres of boot house, the latter expandable to 1,560 litres with the rear seats folded.
All fashions include the complete suite of AcuraWatch driver help options, together with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with Low Velocity Observe, lane centring help, Visitors Jam Help, blind spot monitoring, rear cross site visitors alert, site visitors signal recognition, a driver consideration monitor and a rear seat reminder. A complete of ten airbags, together with next-generation entrance airbags, knee airbags and rear aspect airbags, are additionally fitted as customary.
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