2025 Acura ADX vs 2025 Lexus NX

Feel like you can’t be frivolous in today’s economy? Don’t let that stop you from getting the performance you want. Some automakers know how to play it smart for an SUV that delivers exceptionally, and others have less regard for their target audience. Find your next ride with confidence with this comprehensive guide comparing the new 2025 Acura ADX and the 2025 Lexus NX. Hop into your next car at Maus Acura of North Tampa, where we carry new Acura SUVs near you!

2025 Acura ADX vs 2025 Lexus NX

Acura wants to cater to as many people as possible. They listen to their drivers to find a balance between price and quality. The result? The all-new 2025 Acura ADX. This will be a brand-new car entering this model year. It might be a little shy on horsepower, but it’s still built with all of the Acura-centric features you crave and more. Going with the new Lexus NX is a guaranteed way to feel like you’ve overpaid for your new car for little compensation.

• 2025 Acura ADX – Starting at $35,000
• 2025 Lexus NX – Starting at $42,140

Performance

Acura made the deliberate choice of including a 1.5L VC turbo in the latest 2025 ADX. This engine might be borrowed from the iconic Integra, but it’s been altered accordingly to work flawlessly with the ADX. The reason behind this was to give new Acura drivers in North Tampa a gateway into affordable luxury using an already successful powertrain. We say they succeeded. Whether you’re new to Acura or have been enjoying their lineup for years, the ADX is a great value for including a fully independent suspension system, lightweight materials, tuned electronic power steering, and the brand’s Integrated Dynamics System.

The new 2025 Lexus NX comes with 203 HP standard, 275 HP available on the 2.4L turbocharged engine. That’s great. What else? There really isn’t much else to talk about. You can add a sport-tuned suspension system as an available feature if you want to, but that’s about it. With a promise of up to 275 horsepower, the rest feels pretty underwhelming. This is exactly what we mean when we say that Acura knows how to do more despite working with a bit less horsepower.

Safety Features

AcuraWatch just keeps getting better every year. Since the all-new ADX is meant to be a welcoming first impression for new Acura owners, it’s a strategic move on the company’s part to include the best version of this driver safety package yet.

Here’s what’s included in AcuraWatch in the new 2025 Acura ADX in North Tampa:

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Blind Spot Information System
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
• Road Departure Mitigation
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Traffic Jam Assist

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The Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 package in the new Lexus NX comes with a couple of features fewer than its competitor. Examples of a couple of these features include a blind-spot information system and a rear cross-traffic monitor, both of which are missing in the NX. Some other features that feel as though they should come standard (but come as paid) include Lane Change Assist, Front Cross-Traffic Alert, and Safe Exit Assist. Would you want to invest any more into this already expensive car for any of these features?

Interior

What takes precedence in a new SUV in your eyes? Everyone has their own answer, and that’s perfectly fine because Acura has thought of everybody. The new 2025 ADX excels in every department with a complete interior layout that has anything you could want at just the right price in North Tampa. Go ahead and get that new gaming chair with up to 55.1 cubic feet of cargo space to fit it in the back. Go out for a relaxing drive, destination optional, when you pop open the panoramic moonroof. Let everyone on the road know how you’re feeling when you crank up the B&O sound system with 15 speakers. When you upgrade to the 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec, satisfy your love for sport with a performance-inspired flat-bottomed steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals, and authentic style everywhere you look.

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The new 2025 Lexus NX can be upgraded with heated seats, leather trim, and ambient lighting. There is a lack of effort in creating something unique, making the NX just another SUV with a luxury badge. Is this really something you want to pay more for? We at least encourage you to see the ADX in person before making your final call.

Bottom Line

This will mark the first year for the new Acura ADX, and it’s already staying true to its promise of offering performance and luxury at an affordable price as a gateway into the Acura brand in North Tampa. The Lexus NX might have more horsepower, but that’s the only thing it has going for it.

Take the 2025 Acura ADX for a Test Drive!

We’re celebrating the 2025 Acura ADX grand debut here at Maus Acura of North Tampa! Call us today at (813) 535-6287 to schedule your test drive or swing by today to get a closer look at new Acura SUVs in the area.