{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The New SUVs Are Here: Acura ADX, Toyota Corolla Cross Take Fresh Bites Out of SUV Apple","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-new-suvs-are-here-acura-adx-toyota-corolla-cross-take-fresh-bites-out-of-suv-apple","audioUrl":"https://media.blubrry.com/america_on_the_road/mc.blubrry.com/america_on_the_road/AOTR_Episode_287_Airs_10-4-2025.mp3?awCollectionId=1236214&awEpisodeId=11766269&aw_0_azn.pgenre=Leisure&aw_0_1st.ri=blubrry&aw_0_azn.pcountry=US&aw_0_azn.planguage=en&cat_exclude=IAB1-8%2CIAB1-9%2CIAB7-41%2CIAB8-5%2CIAB8-18%2CIAB11-4%2CIAB23%2CIAB24%2CIAB25%2CIAB26&aw_0_cnt.rss=https%3A%2F%2Fdrivingtoday.com%2Ffeed%2Fpodcast%2F","description":"On this week’s episode of America on the Road, Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host and auto industry veteran Matt DeLorenzo to test two new compact SUVs from opposite sides of the market. Matt gets behind the wheel of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, a value-packed crossover assembled in Alabama with gas and hybrid options, updated tech, and standout safety features. Jack takes a closer look at the 2026 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance Package, Acura’s new entry-level premium SUV designed to bring top-shelf features to a more affordable segment.\n\n🚙 Road Test: 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance Package\nPositioned below the RDX, the all-new ADX brings Acura styling and premium features into the compact crossover segment. Powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine making 190 horsepower and paired with a CVT, the AWD-equipped A-Spec test vehicle topped out at $46,890. It includes sharp exterior touches like gloss black accents and 19-inch wheels, plus a premium interior with suede-like upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The infotainment setup features a 9-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In, wireless Apple CarPlay®Android Auto, and a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. But with all this goodness, is there an area where the ADX doesn’t measure up to its competitors? Matt and Jack will explore that question.\n\n🚗 Road Test: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross\nMatt just returned from the Corolla Cross driving event in Northern California. He learned the refreshed Corolla Cross continues to offer a compelling blend of affordability, utility, and fuel economy. Gas models start at $24,635 and deliver up to 32 MPG, while the hybrid lineup starts at $28,995 and offers a robust 196 horsepower with standard all-wheel drive and 42 MPG combined. A redesigned center console, available 10.5-inch touchscreen, and new 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster modernize the interior. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and options like a power liftgate, JBL audio, and heated seats add further appeal. New styling, including redesigned alloy wheels, give the likeable small SUV a new lilt. See what Matt and Jack have to add in this episode.\n🎧 Special Guest Interview\nMatt DeLorenzo, author of How to Buy an Affordable Electric Car: A Tightwad’s Guide to EV Ownership, not only guest hosts but he alsoi joins Jack to unpack what’s really happening with EV tax credits now that federal incentives have disappeared. Can automakers like GM and Ford keep the momentum going or will sales stall?\n🗞️ In the News\n• Lexus sends off the LS with the ultra-limited 2026 LS 500 Heritage Edition\n• Jeep recalls over 123,000 Wagoneers for loose window trim\n• Ford and GM offer creative leasing programs to extend EV incentives\n• Tesla faces new scrutiny over its Full Self-Driving system\n📬 Listener Question\nWilliam from Stowe, VT asks: “My Subaru Outback is nearing 100,000 miles. Should I replace the timing belt preventatively?” Jack and Matt offer real-world advice.\n🎙️ Hosts: Jack Nerad & guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo\n📢 Presented by: DrivingToday.com & Mercury Insurance\n📚 Book Plug: Only One Thing Stays the Same — Jack Nerad’s new crime novel, available now on Amazon\n📺 Watch: Subscribe to our YouTube and Rumble channels for videos, reviews, and more\n📨 Email us your questions: editor@drivingtoday.com\nCheck Out Matt’s Book:\nPick up a copy of co-host Matt DeLorenzo’s terrific new book How to Buy an Affordable Electric Car: A Tightwad’s Guide to EV Ownership.\nLook for Jack’s Newest Crime Novel:\nJack is now offering his newest crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, at a 67%-off price of just $4.99. 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