Acura on Thursday used 2023 Monterey Automotive Week in California because the backdrop for the debut of its first electrical automobile, the 2024 ZDX.

Deliveries are slated to start out in early 2024 and Acura mentioned to count on a beginning value within the $60,000 bracket for a base A-Spec grade, rising to a determine within the $70,000 bracket for a sporty Sort S grade.

The ZDX relies on Normal Motors’ Ultium platform and battery expertise set and is most intently associated to the Ultium-based Cadillac Lyriq. A comparability of the 2 reveals related parts, just like the proportions and design and place of the greenhouse pillars.

GM may also construct the ZDX for Acura on the similar Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant the place the Lyriq is constructed.

2024 Cadillac Lyriq

The 2 automobiles’ specs are additionally a match. The ZDX A-Spec contains a single motor on the rear as customary however might be upgraded with dual-motor all-wheel drive. In each circumstances, peak output is 340 hp. The vary estimate for the rear-wheel-drive setup is 325 miles, whereas the dual-motor setup will get a 315-mile estimate.

The ZDX Sort S may also be out there at launch. This grade will come customary with dual-motor all-wheel drive and an output of 500 hp. The vary estimate for the Sort S is 288 miles. Different efficiency upgrades for the Sort S embody 6-piston Brembo calipers and 15.6-inch rotors up entrance, plus adjustable air suspension, adaptive dampers, and 22-inch wheels.

2024 Acura ZDX Sort S

A 102-kwh battery is widespread to each grades and might be charged at as much as 190 kw utilizing a DC quick charger.

The design of the ZDX was previewed by the Precision EV idea unveiled final 12 months. Whereas it does not break new floor for Acura, regardless of being an EV, it does function the out there colour Double Apex Blue Pearl, which was beforehand solely used on the Precision EV idea. The Sort S grade might be ordered within the Tiger Eye Pearl burnt orange colour that’s provided on different Sort S automobiles within the Acura fleet.

2024 Acura ZDX Sort S

The ZDX measures 197.7 inches lengthy and options 5 seats cut up over two rows. Inside, there are digital screens for each the instrument cluster (11.0 inches) and infotainment hub (11.3 inches). Acura has confirmed built-in Google apps and companies, Bang & Olufsen audio, and an automatic driver-assist function often called Arms Free Cruise. This final function, which is analogous to GM’s Tremendous Cruise, allows hands-free journey on as much as 400,000 miles of roads throughout the U.S. and Canada, although fixed monitoring continues to be required by the motive force.

The reservation course of for the ZDX will begin later this 12 months and the plan is to promote the automobile solely on-line. It is one thing Acura may also do for all future EVs. The shift to EVs has led different automakers to reevaluate how they promote automobiles, though most plan to retool present franchised dealerships as an alternative of shifting to on-line gross sales.