Honda and Acura have been slower than most automakers to the punch when it comes to EVs, but the Japanese companies are working to accelerate their efforts. Partnering with General Motors is part of the process, and the first vehicles to come out of that pairing are the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. Today, Acura gave more detail on its electric SUV, which will land in 2024.
The ZDX will come in two configurations: A-Spec and Type S. The base A-Spec is available in single- and dual-motor setups, with 340 horsepower for single-motor variants. Its range will extend to an impressive 325 miles with one motor and 315 with two, and energy comes from the 102-kWh battery pack. The range-topping Type S gets a massive 500 horsepower and a still-reasonable 288 miles of range, along with the same battery pack. It’s only available with two motors, however.
Acura will work with customers to help find home charging installation services, and owners can use the Acura app to locate charging stations in the wild. Starting next year, ZDX customers will have access to a network of high-speed chargers across the U.S. and Canada, the first of which Acura said will open soon.
Acura designed the ZDX at its studio in Los Angeles and said that it sports several well-known styling elements, including its signature “Jewel Eye” headlights, “chicane” daytime running lights, and sharp lines. The SUV’s cabin gets top-shelf materials and plenty of new tech. It’s the first Acura model with Google built-in, which brings Maps, Google Assistant, and other convenience tech. Both ZDX variants get a Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound Control system that more effectively disperses sound throughout the cabin.
All ZDX models come standard with AcuraWatch safety tech, which includes the brand’s first rear cross-traffic braking and blind spot steering assist systems. It also gets a new hands-free cruise system – another Acura first – that works on up to 400,000 miles of highway, and a new automatic parking system lets drivers easily squeeze into tight spaces without worry.
[Images: Acura]
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