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

Making its international debut at a number of premier occasions throughout Monterey Automobile Week, one of many world’s prime gatherings of automotive and motorsports lovers, the all-electric ZDX marks a essential 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,” stated Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President of Acura Nationwide Gross sales. “It alerts our transition to a zero-emissions future and demonstrates our dedication to Precision Crafted Efficiency within the electrified period.”

Acura will provide 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 begin within the $60,000 vary. The ZDX Sort 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 begin within the $70,000 vary. All Acura ZDX gross sales will happen by a brand new, omni-channel digital gross sales course of, making certain a easy and intuitive purchasing expertise from residence or at an Acura dealership. Pre-sale actions for ZDX will begin later this 12 months, with first consumer deliveries slated for early 2024. purchasers are inspired to enroll at https://www.acura.com/EarlyAccessZDX to get early entry to new info 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 crew 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 Automobile Week final 12 months. Low and extensive 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 embrace 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 are going to 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 provide,” stated Dave Marek, Acura Govt Inventive Director. “Embracing that artistic liberation, our crew was energized designing ZDX, Acura’s new fashionable expression of efficiency.”

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

ZDX contains a mixed 22-inches of high-definition digital display 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. By means of ZDX’s Google built-in system, Google Maps may be displayed on both display offering subtle route planning with really useful charging stations to optimize journey time. Google Maps can also estimate the charging time4 required to achieve the vacation spot and might provoke preconditioning of the EV battery when the vacation spot is a DC Quick charging station. Battery preconditioning can cut back cost instances, getting purchasers again on the street rapidly.

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 revolutionary audio methods for residence and automotive purposes alike. Customary 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 under for extra info.)
 

 

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

With the brand new AcuraWatch™ 360+ system, ZDX Sort S introduces Palms Free Cruise driver help expertise 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 comfy. ZDX Sort 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 automobile 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 be obtainable 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 Sort S mannequin by 22-inch machine-finished wheels, the biggest ever for an Acura mannequin, and wider 275/40ZR22 self-sealing tires. Out there high-performance summer time tires, packaged with a gloss-black wheel, additional improve Sort 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 Sort 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 enable 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 brand additional improve ZDX’s premium inside design.

Handy Charging Options

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

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

For these seeking 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 carried out 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 may 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 consumer expertise in all areas, permitting Acura purchasers to cost at any time when and wherever they want, in handy city and freeway areas. Accessible to all electrical autos from any automaker, the community will finally be one of many largest in america and Canada, focusing on not less than 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.