So, when I got invited to drive Acura's handsome new subcompact ADX crossover that starts at $36,350 (including $1,350 destination) and saw that my loaded test car topped out at $46,890 ...

Versus the competition: Though the Acura ADX undercuts the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA in price, it carries with it fewer niceties and less overt luxury, making it a closer competitor to the ...

VERDICT The ADX has a confident chassis and undercuts its European competitors on price, but the sluggish powertrain can spoil a good time.