2011 Acura ZDX prices start at $45,645

2010 Acura ZDX

2010 Acura ZDX

The 2011 Acura ZDX crossover pricing has been release. The 2011 model year of the ZDX went on sale today at dealerships nationwide with prices starting at $45,645 (does not include destination and handling (D&H) charge of $860).

2010 Acura ZDX Details and Pricing

The all-new 2010 Acura ZDX four-door sports coupe will arrive this winter at Acura dealerships with dramatic styling, outstanding performance and the latest in advanced technology. The segment bending Acura ZDX features stunning coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility. Staying true to the prototype model that debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show in April, the production Acura ZDX will feature the key design highlights of a panoramic glass roof, hidden rear door handles and bold fender flares.

"The Acura ZDX is like nothing you have ever seen before from Acura," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "It combines the best attributes of a coupe, a sedan and a sport utility - all wrapped in a beautifully sculpted package - that will attract an entirely new luxury customer to the Acura brand."

Designed, developed and manufactured entirely in North America, the Acura ZDX breaks new ground for Acura in many ways. The Acura ZDX is the first vehicle to be styled from start to finish in the new, dedicated Acura Design Studio in Torrance, CA, allowing exterior and interior designers to work closely together throughout the entire design process. Staying true to the original sketch from Acura's first female designer, Michelle Christensen, the Acura ZDX features sensuous curves, deeply sculpted shoulders and strong character lines.

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2010 Acura ZDX Suspension and all-wheel-drive technology give the 2010 Acura ZDX excellent cornering ability. The powerful audio system produces very good sound, and iPod integration lets you request specific songs by voice command.
The 2010 Acura ZDX cuts a distinct figure, and a solid suite of cabin and driver aid technology proves quite useful, especially as a road trip car.

2010 Acura ZDX price and details

2010 Acura ZDX
Needless to say, the 2010 Acura ZDX is a peculiar beast. And after a week's worth of testing, we're still not sure what to make of it.

But just for some context, let's begin with the fact that despite a similar fastback, five-door body style, the ZDX is not related to the Honda Accord Crosstour. Honda's jacked-up hatch is substantially larger than the ZDX and far more useful. Instead, it's best to think of the ZDX as a rake-roofed version of the MDX – a high-riding four-door coupe (assuming you buy into the marketing spiel) akin to its closest competitor, the BMW X6. Both models share similar designs and purposes – although the ZDX maxes out in price and performance where the German starts off – and both possess some of the attributes of a two-door layout – compromises and all.

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Honda has issued a recall of about 1,850 Acura ZDX vehicles from the 2010 model year, according to the automaker.

The recall is to inspect the dashboard surface material, which may prevent the passenger-side airbag from deploying during an accident. There have been no reported incidents of this, but a manufacturing quality check found that some vehicles don’t have the proper laser-cut scoring on the underside of the material. Without this scoring, the airbag might not deploy.

After the inspection, the dealer will replace the dashboard if it doesn’t have this scoring.

Acura Takes Wraps Off New ZDX

2010 Acura ZDX Next stop, the W Hotel in Hollywood. The Acura ZDX coupe (prototype pictured, above) will be featured at the event, the third stop on a seven-city tour.

2010 Acura ZDX The vehicle was the first to be designed start-to-finish at Acura Design Studio in Torrance, but engineers turned to San Francisco's St. Regis Hotel for some inpiration. The distinctive panoramic glass roof slides down the back of the car, then swings out to the sides near the tail lights.

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drive the ZDX, and I enjoyed my entire experience. I was, let me say, up around Monterey and Carmel in California, enjoying a fabulous couple of days of sightseeing, dining, and staying at the wonderful Post Ranch Inn. It was a luxurious vacation experience in the lavishly appointed and trimmed ZDX, a car that follows in the design shadow of the ungainly BMW GTs, cars I find grotesquely unattractive. The second I set eyes on the ZDX, I gasped audibly. But on second glance (when I opened my scrunched eyes), the ZDX was definitely more shapely and better proportioned. And I quickly got used to driving it on the twisty narrow roads around Carmel Valley and south on Highway 1.

Now the ZDX is in our garage. It looks tall, narrow, and ungainly. Inside, it is narrow, high-cowled, and the roof feels confining. At night, the console lights are too numerous and difficult to sort in usable groups, although I know that any owner would become quickly familiar with everything. We'll find that out for sure when we take delivery of a Four Seasons test ZDX shortly. It was snowing and cold, and the ZDX became my immediate boon companion on the highway. By day, the interior becomes less confusing, and the materials are as sumptuous as I remember from last year's drive.

2010 Acura ZDX

2010 Acura ZDX

Review – 2010 Acura ZDX

The Acura ZDX is a sporty crossover designed to mimic the styling of a sports coupé. It is based on the same platform employed by Acura’s largest vehicle, the MDX. In the ZDX, the roofline sits a half feet lower than the MDX, and it sports five seats as opposed to the MDX, which can seat seven. It is longer than the MDX by a couple of inches. The ZDX falls into the newly created segment of cars, which was created by BMW with the X6. More and more manufacturers have started to venture into this previously unknown segment, with cars that offer the practicality and high driving position of an SUV while wearing a sporty design similar to a sports coupé.

Pros

• Excellent standard safety features
• Fresh and bold design
• Powerful engine
• Advance Package includes cutting edge features
• Fun to drive

Cons

• Unimpressive gas mileage
• Runs only on premium fuel
• Difficult ingress/egress
• Cramped back seats
• Lack of cargo space

Styling

The ZDX wears the familiar Acura chrome grille at the front, which now looks more aggressive than any other models made by the company. The Acura looks handsome from which ever angle it is viewed from, but looks especially brilliant in profile. The slopping roofline, blackened B-pillar, and the neatly hidden rear door handles make it look more like a large sports coupé. The 19 inch seven spoke wheels match the size of the car and add to the sporty appeal of the car.

Even though the car can seat five people comfortably, the rear seats are not as spacious as one would expect from a car of its size. The ZDX has by and far, the best interiors even seen in an Acura. The leather lined cabin and the elegant carpets gives rich aura to the interiors. The passengers are pampered with a long list of standard equipments. The list gets even longer with the addition of the optional packages.

Standard features include

• Panoramic glass roof
• 19 inch wheels
• Leather clad seats and dashboard
• Heated and power adjust front seats with memory for the driver’s seat
• 6-CD changer with Satellite Radio
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
• Reversing camera

The Technology Package includes

• Upgraded Milano leather upholstery
• Advanced satellite navigation system
• 8 inch LCD screen
• Premium stereo
• Keyless entry and start

The Advance Package includes

• LED ambient lighting
• Sports steering
• Ventilated front seats
• Adaptive cruise control
• Integrated Dynamics System
• Collision Mitigating Braking System

Performance

The car is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.7 liter engine that runs only on premium quality gasoline. The V6 that generates a healthy 300 horsepower is mated to a six speed automatic gearbox with sequential paddle shifters. The gearbox can be set to either drive or sports mode depending on the response that is required. The car features a permanent all wheel drive system. The ZDX can accelerate from zero to sixty mph in 6.5 seconds

• 300 hp V6 engine
• Runs only on premium fuel
• Six speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters

  

Drive

Despite the huge size of this car, it handles more like a sporty sedan. The all wheel drive system aids the car’s handling, while the Integrated Dynamics System allows the damper and the power steering settings to be altered to be sporty or comfortable, depending on the mode selected. The IDS and the brilliant all wheel drive system makes this car amazingly fun to drive. The optional adaptive cruise control allows relaxed cruising though the motorways.

• IDS works brilliantly delivering best of both worlds
• Handles like a sporty sedan
• All Wheel Drive system aids handling

Safety

The ZDX leaves no stones unturned when it comes to safety. The car has a total of six airbags to protect its occupants in the event of a crash. ABS, brake assist, traction control and ESP are standards in the car. It has active head restraints for the front seat to reduce injury to the neck in the even of a rear end collision. The advance package includes a collision mitigation system that uses radar to prevent collision. The system warns the driver, and then prepares the seat belts and finally brakes automatically in order to prevent the car from crashing into the one in front.

• Six airbags
• Optional collision mitigation system is a potential life saver
• ABS, brake assist, ESP, traction control standard

Overall

The Acura ZDX is a brilliant car that is fun to drive, good looking and extremely safe. However, the fun is limited only to the front two seats as the rear seats lack in both legroom and headroom.

2010 Acura ZDX Pictures

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Acura sets price of 2010 ZDX at $45,495; On sale Dec. 15

Acura’s all-new 4-door sports coupe, the 2010 ZDX, has an official on sale date of Dec. 15 with an MSRP of $45,495, which does not include another $81o for handling and delivery.

Since it debuted at this past April’s New York Auto Show, the American designed and American-manufactured stands out with its styling and performance numbers.

“Acura dealers are seeing strong interest from customers for the ZDX well before its official on-sale date,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales in a press release. “The ZDX is like nothing you have ever seen before from Acura.”

The run down:

ZDX will be sold in 3 trim packages:

a well-equipped ZDX

a ZDX with Technology Package;

a ZDX with Advance Package.

Power for each package is generated from a 3.7-liter, 300 hp, V-6 VTEC(R) with 270 lb-fr of toque while producing EPA numbers of 16/23.

Also standard on each ZDX is Acura’s SH-AWD (R) or Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive that boosts handling and ensures heightened all-weather and all-season road-holding capabilities.

Standard fare includes what Acura bills as the world’s longest panoramic glass roof, concealed rear door handles, and a hand-stithced leather dash, center console and door panels.

The Technology Package adds an Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps, a full VGA display screen and an innovative new multi-view rear camera. It also includes an upgraded Acura/ELS Surround® 415-watt Premium Audio System with a built-in 15-gig media storage system, which Acura says could hold up to 3,500 songs; a GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system and Keyless Access System (with Smart Entry and push button ignition).

The Advance Package adds the following to the Technology Package list, including: a new blind spot information system (BSI), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigating Braking System™ (CMBS™), an Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) active damper system, heated and ventilated front seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather seating surfaces, premium brushed tricot headliner material and a sport steering wheel.

2010 Acura ZDX

The ZDX's ultra-rakish coupe profile is limned in a dark-tinted glass canopy that stretches from the hood all the way to the taillamp assembly. The sides of the greenhouse taper inward dramatically to the rear, creating outrageous rear haunches that might as well have been lifted from a Paris-Dakar Porsche. (Acura)

Birds and bats both have wings, for example, but they evolved from very different lineages. Like humans and other primates, Wall Street bankers have 10 fingers and toes, even though they evolved from disgusting, invertebrate slugs.

In the last couple of years, BMW, Porsche, Honda and VW/Audi have all separately arrived at a wagon/coupe/crossover solution because they are all dealing with the same retail ecology. For one thing, many buyers are maturing out of their cretinous SUVs and crossovers. They want something sporty and coupe-like but they still want the commanding outward view and some modicum of utility.

For another: Product development systems are now so streamlined that carmakers are able to cheaply riff off established chassis, offering subspecies of vehicles to make sure they have something in the showroom for everybody. BMW, for instance, has grafted a fastback rear end to its 5-series sedan to make the 5-series GT. To me it looks like the car has developed an egg sac.

The latest and, I assert, the greatest of these efforts is the Acura ZDX, a ferociously dynamic, red-in-tooth-and-claw styling exercise from Acura's Torrance design studio.

If only this major-league body didn't have a minor-league chassis to go with it.

This is the first Acura designed, engineered and being built in North America (Alliston, Ontario. That's Canada. Can you smell the bacon?).

The ZDX's Yankee designers -- all trained at Art Center in Pasadena -- have managed to transcend the dictates of the marketing weenies to make what I think is a lasting contribution to the designed world. Forget the modernism of the Tokyo skyline. The more you look at this thing the more you expect it to have a license plate from Alpha Centauri.

2010 Acura ZDX

The 2010 Acura ZDX will join the coupe-like crossover later this year. Staying true to the Acura ZDX prototype model that debuted at the 2009 New York Auto Show in April, the production ZDX will feature the key design highlights of a panoramic glass roof, hidden rear door handles and bold fender flares.

Along with head-turning styling, the ZDX will boast outstanding performance from its 3.7-liter V-6 engine mated to an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission. The 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 all-aluminum engine will generate 300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque for immediate acceleration response, outstanding low- and mid-range torque and superior high-rpm power. The 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters gives the ZDX excellent acceleration while also enhancing fuel economy.

[Source: Acura]

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Production 2010 Acura ZDX

2010 Acura ZDX Official Production Reveal

the ZDX is the first truly American Acura vehicle. From the first sketches by lead designer Michele Christensen at the Torrance Design Studio to the final production model, unveiled at the Orange County Auto Show today, the ZDX promises utility wrapped in coupe-like curves.

Though new information on the vehicle is not yet forthcoming, the photography previews what we'll all be able to see on Acura lots starting this winter.

First unveiled at the New York Auto Show this March, the ZDX's unconventional form factor has met mixed reception from critics and car shoppers alike, though Acura has forged ahead, determined that this is the car Americans truly want.

Filling out Acura's range between the MDX suv and RL sedan, the ZDX should start somewhere around $40,000-$46,000. The EPA estimates the ZDX's fuel economy at a rather un-frugal 16/22 mpg, but with a 3.7-liter, 300-horsepower V-6 under the hood and Acura's Super-Handling all-wheel drive (SH-AWD) layout, it's likely to pack an entertaining punch.

For the inside scoop on the 2010 ZDX, read our Executive Editor Marty Padgett's take on the vehicle in his first drive review.

The production 2010 Acura ZDX will be on display at the Orange County Auto Show through October 18.

2010 Acura ZDX Makes Official Production

The Orange County Auto Show may not be on your radar--it may not be on anyone's radar--but that's where Acura chose to officially release the production version of the 2010 ZDX coupe/sedan/crossover.

Not much new info accompanies the car's production debut, though the photography gives us an incredibly detailed look at all its nooks and crannies as they'll be when the ZDX hits showroom floors this winter. The ZDX was initially unveiled at the New York Auto Show back in March, but the design wasn't officially production-ready at that point.

The ZDX will be positioned between the MDX SUV and RL sedan according to Acura, putting it's likely retail price somewhere between $40,000 and $46,000 to start. EPA estimated fuel economy is tipped to hit 16/22 mpg.

For the full run-down on the all-wheel drive, 3.7-liter, 300-horsepower segment-bender, check out our preview of the 2010 ZDX here. And if you're in the area, you can head over to the Orange County Auto Show to see the car in person today through October 18.

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Provocative Four-Door Sports Coupe Goes On-Sale Fall of 2009

A prototype of the provocative 2010 Acura ZDX luxury four-door sports coupemade its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. The production version of the dramatically styled prototype goes on-sale in the fall of 2009. The segment bending ZDX features stunning coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility.

2010 Acura ZDX: Debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS)

"The ZDX is truly a luxury performance coupe - plus," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "The emotional coupe styling coupled with a luxurious and dramatic interior and surprising versatility, allows the ZDX to define its own segment and attract an entirely new customer."

The ZDX is designed to break new ground for Acura in the areas of provocative styling, contemporary luxury and meticulous refinement. With its sensuous curves, sharply raked roofline and bold fender flares, the ZDX blurs the distinction between coupe, sedan and sport utility vehicle. Clean, flowing lines start from the headlights and run the length of the car, accentuating the cars presence and grace. In keeping with the coupe-inspired styling, the rear door handles are cleverly concealed in the C-pillar. The all-glass tailgate opens wide to reveal a highly functional cargo space with integrated under-floor storage. The prototype is finished off with stylish dual chrome exhaust outlets and 9-spoke machined wheels fitted with 20-inch Michelin tires.

"From the very first sketch of the ZDX, I wanted to create an emotional vehicle that challenged conventional thinking of what a sports coupe should be," said Michelle Christensen, ZDX exterior designer. "My goal was to create a strikingly beautiful exterior, and use that attraction to help draw you into the rich interior."

2010 Acura ZDX

Inside, the ZDX exudes modern luxury while focusing on pampering the front passengers. The cabin is enveloped in leather, which gives the interior a luxurious and inviting feel. The hand-stitched leather dash and instrument panel sweep down to form a dual cockpit layout, creating a personal and intimate experience for the front seat occupants. The premium leather seats are highly bolstered to support the passengers during sporty driving and at the same time provide comfort during a long getaway. A black monochromatic center stack leads to the textured metallic center console, which complements the black and pearl white leather trim. The thick leather wrapped steering wheel provides ample grip and is framed by racing-inspired paddle shifters for the ultimate in driver control. The cabin is enclosed by a panoramic glass roof which runs the entire length of the vehicle, providing occupants with a breathtaking view of the world around them.

The production ZDX will bring a new level of prestige and sophistication when it arrives at Acura dealerships in the fall, offering the latest advancements in performance, technology and safety. The ZDX will deliver sports sedan performance on the road with its powerful V-6 engine mated to an all-new, smooth shifting 6-speed automatic transmission. The potent powertrain will be coupled with Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, giving the ZDX outstanding handling and cornering capabilities in all-weather conditions.

2010 Acura ZDX Review

2010 Acura ZDX, another of the recent rash of coupelike crossover vehicles. On sale this winter for about $42,500 base, the new ZDX slots between the Acura RL sedan and its big seven-passenger MDX crossover.

The 2010 ZDX shares some mechanicals with the big MDX crossover, but gets a coupelike body more suited to its seductive mission. The rear end has a muscular appeal, and the side view does all it can to convince you it's a coupe. Up front, the big, controversial Acura shield grille gets its most attractive installation yet. But there's something about this class of vehicles that just doesn't work in TheCarConnection.com's eyes. Some reviewers have moderate praise for the ZDX's styling. CNET calls Acura's latest MDX derivative "a mash-up of sedan, SUV, and sports coupe," while USA Today points out "a tucked and tailored roof covered in black glass panels and...rear-wheel bulges that would be striking even if the roof's taper did not accentuate them." Car and Driver considers the Acura "endearingly weird, the sort of vehicle you might expect Citroen to produce," though whether you find that charming or off-putting is a matter of personal preference. On the positive side, most reviewers agree with CNET's assessment that "the grille, which stands out like a beak on the smaller Acura sedans, seems to have found its medium" on the 2010 Acura ZDX.

2010 Acura ZDX Preview

Acura ZDX

Acura says its new Canadian-built (in Alliston, Ont.) ZDX crossover is a four-door sports coupe. A coupe, by definition, has only two doors. That said, the ZDX has an athletic form that mimics the swept-back style of a Grand Tourer - the rear door handles are blended into the black trim at the roofline and so they are more or less invisible. In the end, the ZDX is destined to be a love it or hate it affair. Regardless, the ZDX has the sort of road presence that's impossible to ignore. In trendy Los Angeles, it was definitely a love thing.

The sharp exterior style flows into the cabin. It starts with the generous swaths of leather that wrap all major surfaces and run through to the level of equipment. Standard stuff includes a 10-way power driver seat, eight-way power passenger seat, a huge panoramic glass roof, which opens up the cabin enormously even when the glass panel is closed, and a 253-watt audio system that includes the needed auxiliary inputs. It comes together such that the only available option is the technology package. It upgrades the leather to perforated Milano and adds a navigation system, backup camera, push-button start and a much sweeter 435-watt sound system with 10 well-placed speakers and a 15-gigabyte hard drive for music storage. This option will not likely be cheap, but it is money well spent.

The nit to pick is the busy nature of the driver's environment. There are 12 buttons on the steering wheel, many of which serve two functions, plus a pair of column-mounted stalks, the horn pad and paddle shifters. Then there's the centre stack. The technology package squeezes no fewer than 36 buttons, a volume knob, rotary ring and enter button in the cascading facade. The good news is that it is nowhere near as intimidating to use as it seems at first blush.

As for the rest of it, the heated outboard rear seats will accommodate two adults in comfort - three is a squeeze best left for emergencies - and it does so with surprising headroom. Aft of that, the ZDX brings the needed versatility. Raising the power liftgate reveals 26.3 cubic feet of cargo space; dropping the 60/40-split/folding rear seats bumps the capacity to 55.8 cu. ft. There's also a handy under-floor storage bin and two storage pockets in the cargo area sidewalls.

The extensive use of sound-deadening materials and an acoustic windshield makes the ZDX a quiet ride. What does filter back into the cabin is dealt with by an active noise cancellation system. It sets up a white noise wave that counters the obnoxious noise pattern, bringing the desired peace.

Beauty, however, must be more than skin deep. A brawny 3.7-litre V6 engine powers the ZDX. The use of Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) on the intake delivers 300 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque at 4,700 rpm. As the power is available over a broad range, there is never a lack of oomph, even when climbing some of the steep canyon roads around Malibu.

A big part of the reason for the alacrity is down to the new six-speed automatic transmission. The broader ratio span keeps the engine operating at its optimum for more of its working life. It also comes with paddle shifters. The advantage is that they work regardless of whether the shifter is in the drive or sport mode. When in drive, pulling back on the downshift paddle drops a gear quickly, which brings the necessary engine braking. If the driver leaves the paddles alone, the box reverts to its automatic mode. The rest of the operational logic also means the box doesn't downshift mid-corner, nor does it hunt on a long climb. The sport mode holds each gear a little longer, which accentuates the sporty nature of the ZDX.

From the transmission, the drive is directed to the road through large P255/50R19 tires and Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). The system not only splits the power front to rear, it has the ability to overspeed the outside rear wheel in a corner. This action turns the ZDX into the corner, which reduces the amount of steering input required and reduces the likelihood of the stability control system stepping up to bat.

In the twisty bits through the canyons, the ZDX put on a fine show, feeling more like a larger version of the TL than a derivative of the MDX, with which it shares its platform. The suspension (front struts and multiple rear links) dials out unwanted body roll without feeling harsh when the pavement deteriorates. Likewise, the response to steering input is crisp and precise, although a faster ratio would not go amiss. Even when flirting with the limits of adhesion, the ZDX retains its balanced driving feel.