Canadian model reference
Acura
Acura's subcompact luxury SUV, with a 1.5-litre turbo, a CVT and standard all-wheel drive in Canada, in ADX, A-Spec and Platinum Elite A-Spec trims from $49,827 including freight, PDI and fees, according to MotorMouth's review notes. A research reference built around the questions small SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The ADX is Acura's smallest SUV, launched for 2025. Every Canadian ADX has all-wheel drive, a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and a CVT with paddle shifters, making 190 hp and 179 lb-ft, according to MotorMouth's notes, and Acura recommends premium fuel. A panoramic moonroof and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster are standard, according to Acura Canada. Trims are the ADX, A-Spec and Platinum Elite A-Spec. Acura Canada says ADX sales passed 3,000 in the first nine months of 2026. Prices come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes from September 2026 and include freight, PDI and fees. Measurements published in inches and cubic feet are converted to metric.
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Their review of the 2026 ADX.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, September 19, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
Prices include freight, PDI and fees, from MotorMouth's September 2026 review notes, before taxes and licensing. Fuel figures from MotorMouth's notes.
Data reference, October 31, 2026
| Question | ADXAWD$49,827 | A-SpecAWD$51,827 | Platinum Elite A-SpecAWD$56,327 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PricePrice with freight, PDI and fees | $49,827 | $51,827 | $56,327 |
| PowertrainEngine and drive | 1.5L turbo four-cylinder, 190 hp, 179 lb-ft, CVT with paddle shifters, all-wheel drive; premium fuel recommended | ||
| Fuel consumption | 9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US) city, 7.7 L/100 km (31 mpg US) highway | ||
| PracticalitySpaceOverall cargo figure matches Acura Canada's up to 1,560 L. | Legroom 1,064 mm (41.9 in) front, 958 mm (37.7 in) rear; cargo up to 691 L (24.4 cu ft) behind the rear seat, up to 1,560 L (55.1 cu ft) overall; 60/40 split-folding rear seats | ||
| Ground clearance | 185 mm (7.3 in) | ||
| Towing | Not rated for towing | ||
| Wheels | 18-inch, tire repair kit | 19-inch on A-Spec models, tire repair kit | 19-inch, tire repair kit |
| TechnologyStandard on all | 9-inch touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charger, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof with power shade, power tailgate, AcuraWatch driver assistance | ||
| Highlights | Leatherette seats | Sportier A-Spec exterior and interior, flat-bottom steering wheel | Available ventilated front seats, Google built-in, 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio, surround view camera |
| Warranty | 4 years or 80,000 km (49,710 mi) | ||
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 1,195 comments on MotorMouth's ADX videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value come up in 177 comments on MotorMouth's ADX videos. MotorMouth's September 2026 notes list the 2026 ADX at $49,827, the A-Spec at $51,827 and the Platinum Elite A-Spec at $56,327, all including freight, PDI and fees. Taxes and licensing are extra.
Ask for the all-in price in writing and compare the A-Spec with the base ADX: the gap is $2,000.
Styling comes up in 165 comments. All three trims share the same engine and all-wheel drive. The A-Spec adds a sportier look inside and out, with a flat-bottom steering wheel, sport pedals and red gauge needles. The top trim brings the most features; available equipment includes a 12-way power driver's seat with memory, a power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, Google built-in, a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen system and a surround view camera, according to MotorMouth's notes.
Check which trim includes the features you want on the 2026 build sheet before you test drive.
Engine and power come up in 265 comments and the CVT in 183, the two biggest themes, and many viewers ask for a hybrid. The 1.5-litre turbo makes 190 hp and 179 lb-ft through a CVT. MotorMouth's notes call the power sufficient rather than strong, with a quiet cabin at a steady pace that gets louder under hard acceleration. Acura recommends premium fuel. The most-liked comment reads: "I like everything about this ADX - except I would have greatly preferred Honda's newest hybrid system, rather than the turbocharged 1.5 liter engine, for both fuel economy and likely better long-term reliability."
Try a highway merge and a pass on your test drive, and judge the CVT for yourself.
Fuel economy comes up in 37 comments. MotorMouth's notes give the ADX AWD 9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US) city and 7.7 L/100 km (31 mpg US) highway, on premium fuel as recommended. One owner wrote: "I do like my ADX that I bought comfy and gas saver and nice looking."
Factor the price of premium fuel into your running costs.
Space and rear seats come up in 22 comments. Front legroom is 1,064 mm (41.9 in) and rear legroom 958 mm (37.7 in). Cargo space is up to 691 L (24.4 cu ft) behind the rear seat and up to 1,560 L (55.1 cu ft) overall, according to MotorMouth's notes, matching Acura Canada's figure of up to 1,560 litres. The centre console has room for a tablet, and the door pockets take large water bottles.
Load what you usually carry, and sit behind your own driving position.
Winter and all-wheel drive come up in 30 comments. All-wheel drive is standard in Canada, with a Snow drive mode, hill descent control, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Ground clearance is 185 mm (7.3 in). There are no heated rear seats, according to MotorMouth's notes.
If rear passengers matter in winter, note there are no heated rear seats, and ask about winter tires on the wheel size you choose.
MotorMouth's notes point out that the ADX has no heated rear seats and no height adjustment for the front passenger seat on any trim.
Have your usual front passenger sit in it during the test drive.
The ADX is not rated for towing. The warranty is 4 years or 80,000 km (49,710 mi), according to MotorMouth's notes.
If you need a hitch for a bike rack, ask what Acura approves for the ADX.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 31, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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