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Second generation
Second generation
	2024 Acura ZDX Type S
Overview
Production	March 2024 – present
Assembly	United States: Spring Hill, Tennessee (Spring Hill Manufacturing)
Body and chassis
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive; Dual-motors, all-wheel-drive;
Platform	GM BEV3
Related	Cadillac Lyriq; Honda Prologue; Chevrolet Blazer EV;
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent magnet motor
Power output	358 hp (363 PS; 267 kW) (A-Spec RWD); 490 hp (497 PS; 365 kW) (A-Spec AWD); 500 hp (507 PS; 373 kW) (Type S AWD);
Battery	102 kWh Ultium lithium-ion
Electric range	Up to 278–313 mi (447–504 km) EPA
Plug-in charging	190 kW (DC);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	121.8 in (3,094 mm)
Length	197.7 in (5,022 mm)
Width	77.0 in (1,956 mm)
Height	64.4 in (1,636 mm)
Curb weight	5,421–6,052 lb (2,459–2,745 kg)

First generation
First generation
Overview
Model code	YB1
Production	2009–2013
Model years	2010–2013
Assembly	Alliston, Ontario, Canada (HCM)
Designer	Michelle Christensen
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Acura MDX; Honda Pilot
Powertrain
Engine	3.7 L J37A5 V6 (gasoline)
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.3 in (2,751 mm)
Length	192.4 in (4,887 mm)
Width	78.5 in (1,994 mm)
Height	62.8 in (1,595 mm)
Curb weight	4,452 lb (2,019 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Acura RDX; Acura MDX

Acura ZDX
Acura ZDX
	2011 Acura ZDX Advance
Overview
Manufacturer	Acura (Honda, first generation); General Motors (second generation)
Production	2009–2013 ; 2024–present
Model years	2010–2013; 2024–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door coupé SUV (2009–2013); 5-door SUV (2024–present);

The Acura ZDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with a sloping rear roofline developed by Honda for its upmarket brand Acura. The car was originally planned to be called the "MSX".^[1] The ZDX debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show on April 8, 2009, as a 2010 model. The vehicle was also the first to be completely designed at Acura's southern California design studio in Torrance.

The original ZDX concept was penned by Michelle Christensen who labeled it a "4-door luxury sports coupe" and which Acura says "blurs the distinction between coupe, sedan and sport utility vehicle."^[2]

The ZDX features Acura's first six speed automatic transmission, advanced ventilated seats, as well as other luxury appointments. Although the ZDX shares a similar profile with the Honda Crosstour,^[3] the two vehicles are not mechanically related: the latter is based on the Honda Accord, while the ZDX is based on the Honda Pilot/Acura MDX.^[4]

The ZDX nameplate returned to Acura's lineup in 2024 as the brand's first electric vehicle. The new ZDX was co-developed with General Motors.^[5]

Concept version

Teaser shots released by Acura in March 2009 indicated a coupe-like sloping roofline akin to that of the BMW X6. After naming the vehicle ZDX, Acura added the words "Luxury Four-Door Sports Coupe" to the caption for each picture. Moreover, it did not state the vehicle as a crossover or an SUV.^[6] The automaker translated the designers renderings closely into production form.

First generation (YB1; 2009)

The production version of the Acura ZDX includes a 3,664 cc (3.664 L; 223.6 cu in) SOHC VTEC V6 all-aluminum engine rated 300 bhp (220 kW) at 6300 rpm and 270 lb⋅ft (366 N⋅m) at 4500 rpm, 6-speed automatic transmission, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), 19-inch, 7-spoke alloy wheels, panoramic glass roof with movable sunshades, hand-stitched leather interior, HandsFreeLink Bluetooth connectivity, power tailgate, and a high-powered audio system with CD player, AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio and USB audio interface with iPod integration. Sales began in winter 2009.^[8]^[9]^[10]

The Technology Package adds the Navigation System with voice recognition, an Acura/ELS Surround premium audio system and a new multi-view rear camera. Advance Package adds blind spot monitoring system, Collision Mitigating Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Integrated Dynamics System (IDS), which brought multiple modes of suspension firmness and response using electronically controlled Magneto-Rheological shock absorbers.

For 2013, Acura sold the ZDX in only one trim level. Acura cut costs by eliminating CMBS, ACC and IDS and replaced them with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), redesigned front grille, integrated parking sensors, power-folding auto-dimming side mirrors, and new dark accents for the wheels. This resulted in a lower retail price than the previous year's Advance model.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel consumption estimates for all models are 16 mpg_‑US (15 L/100 km; 19 mpg_‑imp) in the city, 22 mpg_‑US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg_‑imp) on the highway and 19 mpg_‑US (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg_‑imp) combined.

Discontinuation

The ZDX was discontinued after the 2013 model year due to poor sales, and in a statement from Honda, "as the Acura brand sharpens its focus on new models and core products."^[11] The ZDX was the rarest of US-manufactured Acura offerings, with a total of 7,191 vehicles produced and sold in North America.

Safety

NHTSA 2012 Acura ZDX:^[12]
Overall:
Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Passenger:
Side Pole Driver:
Rollover:	/ 13.0%

Sales

Calendar year	US Sales
2009	79^[13]
2010	3,259
2011	1,564
2012	775^[14]
2013	362
2014	78
2015	2

Second generation (2024)

Acura unveiled the all-electric ZDX in August 2023. The first EV in Acura's lineup, the new ZDX is co-developed using General Motors' Ultium vehicle architecture that currently underpins the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and the Honda Prologue, itself slated for a 2024 release. Similar to the Prologue, it shares many components with the Blazer EV, including the steering wheel, climate setting controls, and door handles. Additionally, it shares its powertrain with the Cadillac Lyriq.

Compared to the original ZDX, the 2nd generation ZDX has a more traditional roofline. The ZDX gains an A-Spec single-motor configuration, and a Type S performance variant, the latter of which is estimated to give 500hp, making it the most powerful SUV ever produced by Acura.

It is the first Acura to implement several technologies and features. The standard 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system marks the debut of Acura's partnership with the company. The infotainment system has Google Built-in, which is the first implementation of Android Automotive in an Acura, though it is a reskin of GM's version rather than the Honda developed version seen in the Accord. Additionally, the ZDX will debut a new hands-free highway driving assistance system called AcuraWatch 360+ with Hands Free Cruise.

Production of the ZDX began in early 2024 with sales starting in May 2024. Through November 2024, ZDX sales totaled 5,543. ^[15]

Rear view

Powertrain

The ZDX has three different powertrain options. First is the base single-motor, rear-wheel drive A-Spec which outputs 358 hp (267 kW; 363 PS) and 324 lb⋅ft (439 N⋅m) of torque. The all-wheel drive A-Spec has an additional motor powering the front wheels and makes 490 hp (370 kW; 500 PS) and 437 lb⋅ft (592 N⋅m) of torque. A higher output version of this setup is used in the Type S, where it produces a slightly increased 500 hp (370 kW; 510 PS) and a significantly higher 544 lb⋅ft (738 N⋅m) of torque.

All versions use GM's 102 kWh lithium-ion modular Ultium battery, which is also used in the Cadillac Lyriq. It allows the single-motor A-Spec model an EPA range of 313 miles (504 km), while the dual-motor version achieves 304 miles (489 km). The Type S, which has larger 22-inch wheels, achieves a lower 278 miles (447 km) of range. The ZDX can DC fast charge at up to 190kW, which Acura claims allows single motor models to add 81 miles (130 km) of range in 10 minutes, and can charge the battery from 20-80% in 42 minutes. An onboard AC charger allows for a claimed charging rate of 29.4 miles (47.3 km) per hour.

All versions have a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lb (1,600 kg).

References

^ Hellwig, Ed (March 30, 2009). "2009 New York Auto Show: 2010 Acura ZDX Now Official". Blogs.edmunds.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
^ "Acura ZDX prototype". Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2009. Acura ZDX prototype: The dynamic ZDX is the first car styled start-to-finish at Acura's new design studio in Torrance. Not a bad first effort.
^ Edmunds, Dan (May 2010). "2010 Acura ZDX: Suspension Walkaround". Archived from the original on May 29, 2010. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
^ Alterman, Eddie (August 2009). "2010 Acura ZDX". Car and Driver. Retrieved September 2, 2016. ... seats two to three fewer occupants than the MDX and Honda Pilot SUVs on which it's based.
^ Posky, Matt (August 19, 2022). "Acura ZDX Returning As Brand's First EV". The Truth About Cars. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
^ "Acura ZDX | Future Vehicles". Acura.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
^ "Acura ZDX prototype". Roadandtrack.com. April 8, 2009. Retrieved April 8, 2009.
^ Abuelsamid, Sam (July 20, 2009). "Officially Official: Acura unveils 2010 ZDX crossover". Autoblog.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
^ Abuelsamid, Sam (August 17, 2009). "Acura drops more details and pics aplenty of the new ZDX". Autoblog.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
^ "First Look: 2010 Acura ZDX, On Sale This Winter". Blogs.cars.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
^ "2013 Acura ZDX Luxury Crossover To Get Numerous Enhancements in its Final Model Year". Retrieved October 10, 2012. The innovative and stylish Acura ZDX crossover vehicle, introduced in 2009, will receive numerous styling and technology enhancements for the 2013 model year, which will be the final year on the market for ZDX as the Acura brand sharpens its focus on new models and core products, the company announced today.
^ "Ratings". NHTSA. June 10, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
^ "Honda Media Newsroom - Headlines - American Honda December Sales Up 25.5 Percent". Hondanews.com. Archived from the original on November 11, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
^ "Honda Media Newsroom - Headlines - American Honda Posts Best Annual Sales Result Since 2008". Hondanews.com. January 3, 2013. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
^ AcuraConnected (November 1, 2024). "Acura November 2024 Sales Report". Acura Connected. Retrieved December 9, 2024.