Acura ZDX
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The Acura ZDX is a mid-size luxury crossover developed by Honda
for its upmarket brand Acura
. The car was originally scheduled to be called the Acura MSX. The ZDX debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show
on April 8, 2009. The vehicle was also the first to be completely designed at Acura's southern California
design studio.
The car has been said to be a "new level of prestige for Acura." It 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 Accord Crosstour, the two vehicles are not mechanically related; the latter being based on the Honda Accord while the ZDX is based on the Honda Pilot
/Acura MDX
.
, which led many observers to believe that is its direct competitor. After the announcement about 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.
V6 all-aluminum engine rated 300 bhp at 6300 rpm and 270 lbft 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.
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), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) fuel consumption estimates for all models are 16 miles per US gallon in the city, 22 miles per US gallon on the highway and 19 miles per US gallon combined.
All ZDX models are subject to a $860 destination and handling fee (U.S.).
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
for its upmarket brand Acura
Acura
Acura is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. The brand has been available in the United States and Canada since March 1986, marketing luxury, performance, and near-performance vehicles. It was introduced to Hong Kong in 1991, Mexico in 2004, and China in 2006...
. The car was originally scheduled to be called the Acura MSX. The ZDX debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show
New York International Auto Show
The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in New York City in late March or early April. It is usually held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. It usually opens on or just before Easter weekend and closes on the first Sunday after Easter...
on April 8, 2009. The vehicle was also the first to be completely designed at Acura's southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
design studio.
The car has been said to be a "new level of prestige for Acura." It features Acura's first six speed automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
, advanced ventilated seats, as well as other luxury appointments. Although the ZDX shares a similar profile with the Honda Accord Crosstour, the two vehicles are not mechanically related; the latter being based on the Honda Accord while the ZDX is based on the Honda Pilot
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV. The Honda Pilot is built in Lincoln, Alabama, and was also produced in Alliston, Ontario, Canada up until April 2007. The first generation Pilot was released in the summer of 2002 as a 2003 model, and in 2006 it received new front and rear fascias, a...
/Acura MDX
Acura MDX
The Acura MDX, or Honda MDX as known in Japan and Australia , is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Acura since the 2001 model year. The MDX was the first crossover SUV to have third-row seating. It is related to the Honda Pilot. The alphanumeric moniker stands for...
.
Concept version
Five teaser shots, released by Acura between March 16 and 20, 2009, indicated a coupe-like sloping roofline akin to that of the BMW X6BMW X6
The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover released for sale in the second quarter of 2008 by German automaker BMW. The X6 was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupé by BMW...
, which led many observers to believe that is its direct competitor. After the announcement about 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.
Production version
The announced version includes the 3664 cc SOHC VTECVTEC
VTEC is a valvetrain system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine. The VTEC system uses two camshaft profiles and electronically selects between the profiles. It was invented by Honda R&D engineer Ikuo Kajitani, and was the first system...
V6 all-aluminum engine rated 300 bhp at 6300 rpm and 270 lbft at 4500 rpm, 6-speed automatic transmission, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
SH-AWD
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive or SH-AWD is a full-time, fully automatic all-wheel drive traction and handling system designed and engineered by Honda Motor Company. The system was announced in April 2004, and first introduced in the North American market in the second generation 2005 model year...
(SH-AWD), 19-inch, 7-spoke alloy wheels, panoramic glass roof with movable sunshades, hand-stitched leather
Leather
Leather is a durable and flexible material created via the tanning of putrescible animal rawhide and skin, primarily cattlehide. It can be produced through different manufacturing processes, ranging from cottage industry to heavy industry.-Forms:...
interior, HandsFreeLink Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
connectivity, power tailgate, and a high-powered audio system with CD player, AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is one of two satellite radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Radio. It provides pay-for-service radio, analogous to cable television. Its service includes 73 different music channels, 39 news, sports, talk and entertainment channels, 21 regional...
and USB audio interface with iPod
IPod
iPod is a line of portable media players created and marketed by Apple Inc. The product line-up currently consists of the hard drive-based iPod Classic, the touchscreen iPod Touch, the compact iPod Nano, and the ultra-compact iPod Shuffle...
integration. Sales began in winter 2009.
Technology Package adds the Navigation System
Automotive navigation system
An automotive navigation system is a satellite navigation system designed for use in automobiles. It typically uses a GPS navigation device to acquire position data to locate the user on a road in the unit's map database. Using the road database, the unit can give directions to other locations...
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
Precrash system
A precrash system is an automobile safety system designed to reduce the severity of an accident. Also known as forward collision warning systems they use radar and sometimes laser sensors to detect an imminent crash...
(CMBS), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
(EPA) fuel consumption estimates for all models are 16 miles per US gallon in the city, 22 miles per US gallon on the highway and 19 miles per US gallon combined.
Colors and pricing
| 2010 ZDX Color | ZDX Base Package | ZDX Technology Package | ZDX Advance Package |
| Aspen White Pearl | Taupe | Taupe, Sumatra | Taupe, Sumatra |
| Palladium Metallic | Ebony, Taupe | Ebony, Taupe | Ebony, Taupe |
| Crystal Black Pearl | Ebony, Taupe | Ebony, Taupe, Umber | Ebony, Taupe, Umber |
| Dark Cherry Pearl | N/A in Base | Ebony, Taupe | Ebony, Taupe |
| Grigio Metallic | Ebony, Taupe | Taupe, Sumatra, Umber | Taupe, Sumatra, Umber |
| Ionized Bronze Metallic | N/A in Base | Ebony, Umber | Ebony, Umber |
| 2010 MSRP | US$ 45,495 / C$ 45,995 | US$ 49,995 / C$ 51,995 | US$ 56,045 / C$ 57,995 |
All ZDX models are subject to a $860 destination and handling fee (U.S.).
External links
- Acura ZDX - official site