At the moment marks the worldwide debut of Acura’s first all-electric mannequin – the brand new 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Kind S. With an estimated 500 hp within the Kind S mannequin, ZDX delivers on Acura’s dedication to Precision Crafted Efficiency with dynamic styling, class-leading premium know-how and an attractive driving expertise. The ZDX A-Spec single-motor is anticipated to obtain an EPA vary ranking of 325 zero-emission miles.

Making its international debut at a number of premier occasions throughout Monterey Automotive Week, one of many world’s high gatherings of automotive and motorsports fans, the all-electric ZDX marks a crucial step on Acura’s accelerated path to a 100% electrified lineup.

 

“The arrival of the brand new ZDX is an thrilling second for the Acura model,” mentioned Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President of Acura Nationwide Gross sales. “It indicators our transition to a zero-emissions future and demonstrates our dedication to Precision Crafted Efficiency within the electrified period.”

Acura will supply the ZDX A-Spec in each single-motor (rear-wheel-drive) and dual-motor (all-wheel-drive) configurations. The 2024 ZDX A-Spec is anticipated to start out within the $60,000 vary. The ZDX Kind S, probably the most highly effective and greatest performing Acura SUV ever, will characteristic a efficiency tuned dual-motor AWD powertrain and is anticipated to start out within the $70,000 vary. All Acura ZDX gross sales will happen by way of a brand new, omni-channel digital gross sales course of, guaranteeing a easy and intuitive procuring expertise from dwelling or at an Acura dealership. Pre-sale actions for ZDX will begin later this 12 months, with first shopper deliveries slated for early 2024. purchasers are inspired to enroll at https://www.acura.com/EarlyAccessZDX to get early entry to new data and particulars on reserving a brand new Acura ZDX from their chosen vendor.

Design and Know-how

Exterior and inside styling was led by a group on the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, marking the manufacturing debut of the Acura exterior design path launched on the Acura Precision EV Idea at Monterey Automotive Week final 12 months. Low and vast with a glossy silhouette, lengthy wheelbase and excessive distinction surfacing, ZDX expresses Acura’s intense give attention to efficiency from each angle. Distinct design particulars embody the evolution of Acura’s signature entrance fascia, with the model’s iconic Chicane DRLs, Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, and seamless Diamond Pentagon with 3-D embossed diamond sample and illuminated encompass.

 

“As Acura strikes into an exhilarating, electrified future, we’ll proceed to push the forward-thinking design and proportions of our merchandise as we take full benefit of the elevated styling and packaging freedom EVs supply,” mentioned Dave Marek, Acura Govt Inventive Director. “Embracing that inventive liberation, our group was energized designing ZDX, Acura’s new trendy expression of efficiency.”

Additional bridging idea and manufacturing, the ZDX Kind S debuts an all-new Acura colour – Double Apex Blue Pearl, which additionally was previewed on the Acura Precision EV Idea. Moreover, the ZDX will probably be out there within the Kind S signature Tiger Eye Pearl, additionally provided on Acura TLX Kind S, MDX Kind S and Integra Kind S.

ZDX encompasses a mixed 22-inches of high-definition digital display screen actual property with a normal Precision Cockpit Driver Data Cluster (11-inches) and Heart Data Display screen (11.3 inches) with an intuitive touchscreen interface and wi-fi Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility3. Via ZDX’s Google built-in system, Google Maps may be displayed on both display screen offering subtle route planning with beneficial charging stations to optimize journey time. Google Maps can also estimate the charging time4 required to succeed in the vacation spot and might provoke preconditioning of the EV battery when the vacation spot is a DC Quick charging station. Battery preconditioning can scale back cost instances, getting purchasers again on the highway shortly.

ZDX is the primary Acura mannequin to characteristic the immersive, luxurious audio expertise of Bang & Olufsen, an iconic model for audiophiles acknowledged for the creation of modern audio techniques for dwelling and automotive functions alike. Normal on all ZDX fashions, the bespoke system has been engineered solely for the tech-rich cabin of the all-electric SUV with 18 audio system, together with 4 within the headliner, 14-channels of amplification and a subwoofer to ship highly effective and complicated sound. (See Bang & Olufsen part beneath for extra data.)
 

 

ZDX comes commonplace with AcuraWatch™, a collection of security and driver assistive applied sciences, together with Acura’s first functions of Rear Cross Visitors Braking and Blind Zone Steering Help.

With the brand new AcuraWatch™ 360+ system, ZDX Kind S introduces Palms Free Cruise driver help know-how to the Acura lineup, enabling true hands-free driving on as much as 400,000 miles of appropriate roads, serving to to make lengthy drives and commutes extra snug. ZDX Kind S’ AcuraWatch™ 360+ additionally options the primary Automated Parking Help system in an Acura, which helps take the stress out of parallel parking.

All-Electrical Acura Efficiency

Constructed upon a state-of-the-art electrical car platform with a versatile battery structure, a low middle of gravity and close to 50/50 weight distribution, the all-electric ZDX expands Acura’s lineup of premium, efficiency SUVs. ZDX A-Spec is powered by a rear-mounted single-motor producing an estimated 340 horsepower; ZDX A-Spec can also be out there dual-motor, all-wheel drive configuration. Acura engineers have tuned ZDX’s multi-link entrance and rear suspension to ship a premium driving expertise with exhilarating efficiency and class-leading refinement.

The athletic stance and proportions of ZDX are complemented within the Kind S mannequin by 22-inch machine-finished wheels, the biggest ever for an Acura mannequin, and wider 275/40ZR22 self-sealing tires. Obtainable high-performance summer season tires, packaged with a gloss-black wheel, additional enhance Kind S’ efficiency capabilities.

Recharging on the go is fast and handy with DC Quick Charging at charges as much as 190 kW. With DC Quick Charging in roughly 10 minutes, the 102-kWh lithium-ion battery pack in ZDX A-Spec rear-wheel drive can acquire an estimated 81 miles of range5.

Bang & Olufsen Luxurious Audio Expertise

Lengthy acknowledged for its superior audio efficiency, Acura’s new collaboration with Bang & Olufsen, the Danish luxurious audio model, will elevate the in-vehicle audio expertise of the brand new 2024 Acura ZDX and all the Acura lineup within the coming years.

ZDX and ZDX Kind S will characteristic Bang & Olufsen’s newest 3D Sound Management and unique Beosonic characteristic and Acoustic Lens Know-how. Bang & Olufsen’s intuitive Beosonic one-touch sound management interface will permit Acura purchasers to create a private in-car audio expertise with 4 distinct audio moods: Vivid, Energetic, Heat and Relaxed. Bang & Olufsen’s proprietary Acoustic Lens Know-how uniformly disperses excessive frequencies horizontally 180 levels whereas limiting vertical reflections, bettering the general sense of area and realism for all passengers as they hear each word and each nuanced sound.

Brushed aluminum speaker grilles laser etched with the Bang & Olufsen emblem additional improve ZDX’s premium inside design.

Handy Charging Options

Each ZDX presents top-in-class, complete dwelling and public charging options. Acura makes it simple for ZDX purchasers to pick, order and set up an Acura charger of their dwelling and to search out and use out there public chargers on the best way to their subsequent vacation spot.

Acura Residence Electrification (Acura HE) is a web-based market designed to offer purchasers with a simple and seamless dwelling charging resolution. Acura HE connects ZDX purchasers with a community of pre-vetted native installers by way of the assist of devoted Professional Vitality Advisors, who will assist purchasers choose the house charging resolution that most closely fits their wants. Extra data on how purchasers can order and set up Acura dwelling power options is accessible at Acura Residence Electrification.

For these trying to cost on the go, ZDX house owners can use the Acura Smartphone App to simply discover and connect with charging stations nationwide with entry to greater than 90-percent of the present DC Quick Cost networks. Handy fee integration permits for all fee processing to be performed within the Acura App at any of the supported charging networks.

Moreover, as part of an introduced three way partnership between seven main automakers, Acura EV purchasers can have entry to a number one high-speed brand-neutral charging community in america and Canada beginning in 2024. This all-new high-power charging community will ship market main enhanced shopper expertise in all areas, permitting Acura purchasers to cost every time and wherever they want, in handy city and freeway areas. Accessible to all electrical automobiles from any automaker, the community will finally be one of many largest in america and Canada, focusing on at the very least 30,000 high-powered cost factors by 2030. The primary stations are scheduled to open in america in the summertime of 2024, and Canada at a later stage, making long-distance journeys simpler for purchasers.