Acura unveils 2024 ZDX, its most powerful luxury electric SUV
The initial impression of the new 2024 ZDX made it obvious the Acura Design Studio put a successful emphasis on perfecting the exterior to prepare passengers for performance in style. Justly categorized as an all-electric, luxury SUV, it is presented in two trims—A-Spec and Type S—and we happily reviewed the latter, Acura’s most powerful of the segment to date.
The body of the ZDX is more curvaceous, yet muscular in all the right places. The grill greets the eyes with the attractive combination of Acura’s signature “Chicane” daytime running lights, 3-D embossed design, and jewel-eye headlights. Dressed in Scarlet Red Metallic paint, our version sat on 22-inch wheels adorned by six-piston Brembo brakes, plus roof rails, a hands-free power liftgate, and panoramic moonroof for optimal stargazing.
The boasting of the “Type-S” designation is based on this SUV’s performance. Utilizing two motors, ZDX Type S is the best-performing Acura SUV ever, thanks to a dual-motor, all-wheel drive system, 499 horsepower, and 544 max torque resulting in a respectable 278-mile driving range. Other perks include the AcuraWatch 360+ suite with hands-free driver assistance technology, automatic park assist, a surround-view camera views, and four drive modes—Normal, Sport, Individual, and Snow—adaptive suspension, and the one-pedal driving option in case drivers appreciate regenerative braking (which is ideal in particularly Atlanta’s traffic). To ease the mind, Acura is generous in the safety department, including the Anti-Lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control, and Adaptive Cruise Control, alongside multiple driver-assistance amenities. (We welcome you to visit the website below to get the full list of high-tech features.)
The five-passenger interior sports perforated Milano leather with microsuede accents; temperature-controlled, ventilated seats; tri-zone climate control; an 11.3-inch color touchscreen with Google built-in; and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility. The driver’s comfort behind the wheels gets addressed with the 11-inch digital instrument cluster, digital rearview mirror, and beloved head-up display projecting essential information directly onto the windshield, while all ears get a premium listening experience through an 18-speaker ELS Studio 3D audio system courtesy of Bang & Olufsen.
Altogether, Acura’s burgeoning line of all-electric vehicles is right on time. Considering the full federal $7,500 tax credit, faster charging times (using DC Fast Charging), and now access to the IONNA charging network providing up to 30,000 high-powered charging stations across the US, going the luxury SUV route with the performance of the ZDX Type S becomes a sound investment.
Fuel Economy (MPGe): 83 city/74 highway/78 combined/278-mile driving range
Price: $74,500 MSRP
For more information, visit Acura.com.
