*TESTED* The new 2024 Acura ZDX is basically an electric MDX Type S Wagon...but faster!

#Acura #zdx #types #mdx #ev #tesla
Acura invited me to Santa Barbara, CA to test drive the brand's first-ever EV. Tested in the #zdxtypes trim, how impressive is Acura's very first attempt at a mass-market ev?
All-new, all-electric Acura ZDX Type S produces 544 lb.-ft. of max torque and up to 500 hp1
Every 2024 ZDX anticipated to qualify for the full federal $7,500 tax credit
Clients can order their ZDX beginning today; first client deliveries begin in coming months
Acura today released the power ratings for the 2024 ZDX, its highly-anticipated all-electric SUV, and the high-performance ZDX Type S - the most powerful Acura ever. With a performance-tuned dual-motor AWD powertrain, ZDX Type S delivers an exhilarating 500 maximum horsepower and 544 lb.-ft. of maximum torque1 - more than the Acura NSX Type S supercar. ZDX A-Spec buyers can choose between a rear-wheel drive single-motor powertrain with 358 hp and 324 lb.-ft. of max torque1 or a more powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration with 490 hp and 437 lb.-ft. of maximum torque1.
Further improving the competitive position of the ZDX, both the ZDX A-Spec and high-performance ZDX Type S are anticipated to qualify for the Federal $7,500 EV Tax Credit2 (30D) which is applied at the time of purchase. Post-credit, the ZDX A-Spec (RWD) has a starting MSRP3 of $57,000.
Beginning today, interested clients can configure, submit an order and obtain an estimated delivery date of their ZDX through a new, omni-channel digital sales process at acura.com. This custom EV purchase experience ensures a simple, consistent, and intuitive process from home or at an Acura dealership. The highly anticipated ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S is expected to arrive at Acura dealerships in the coming months.
Additionally, a new intuitive Acura EV® mobile app, enables Acura ZDX clients to purchase their all-electric ZDX online, track their vehicle’s delivery status and connect with the Acura Concierge on ZDX-related questions via live chat, email or phone.
00:00 - Exterior
07:25 - Cargo
08:21 - Interior
15:59 - Hands-Free Driving
18:00 - Highway Driving
20:35 - 0-60
21:38 - Final Driving Impressions
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[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, It is good to see another wagon hit the market. 😁

[@mrgurulittle7000]

It actually looks very much like a wagon. In fact, more so than the Crown Sport.

[@chrisgravel7157]

I own a MDX Type S. Its a phenominal car. The attention to detail and effort to make it a true Type S is soo impressive. In Comfort it is the most cofortable car I have owned and in Sport+ it its a canyon carving rocket. I would prefer a mild hybrid MDX Type S over this just to boost milage and fill the turbo lag gap. That would be perfect and get you 5K towing and better dynamics than a blazer based chassis.

[@Dano-MX5]

100% agree!

[@ryanfraley7113]

Acura missed on hybrids as a logical transition point between ICE and EV.

[@scottmccollum]

Thanks for focusing on the Acura ZDX’s ride quality along with sound levels in the cockpit,Kirk. Long-time Honda/Acura owners know the road noise/wind noise can be a problem and it sounds (HA!) like they are addressing these issues. Good to have your honest opinion on it!

[@paulhenry913]

I will wait for Honda's/Acura in house design ev's. This is no more than a glorified blazer

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Sharp looking car. I wish the interior was a bit fancier, but at least the exterior is very sharp looking.

[@williammaddox3339]

It looks like a hearse.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@williammaddox3339No it doesn’t. You’re just saying that because a dozen other people said the same thing on this channel. Look again.

[@williammaddox3339]

@@mrgurulittle7000 I am one of the first who posted this on YT. It was my initial impression of the ZDX. I admit in this garish, tacky golden color, it looks less like a hearse than in white but it still looks like a hearse.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@williammaddox3339Yeah…still don’t see it. What kind of bland hearses do you have in your country? Hearses aren’t normal station wagons you know.

[@williammaddox3339]

@@mrgurulittle7000 This does not look like a standard station wagon; it resmbles a hearse.

[@kevinbarry71]

That's what I want; a Honda that's made by General Motors.

[@ytsux9259]

There's nothing wrong with GM. Some of its vehicles are great, and this comes from a JDM fan.

[@GaryKetchum808]

Chevys best car in a while is the Bolt, so GM's EV's seem to be decent.

[@Carfan678]

@@GaryKetchum808 The Lyriq is the best looking cadillac in a long time too so gm puts out some decent evs imo the Hummer EV also looks sick but ik its not very efficient and ridiculously expensive

[@lytatroan]

Lowering this thing really turns it into a great wagon I love how wagons are being subtly revived

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I'm in my 40s and have liowered basically all my cars in my earlier years. I can tell the whole I was ok with it my girlfriends at the time and wife now hated them.. listing a car makes it ride very stiff to the point where my wife thought it was broken. I want the regular wagons back. Crossovers still look too tall to me

[@lytatroan]

​@@JamaicanMeCrazy Crossovers are lifted hatchbacks/wagons Lowering them makes them feel better, easier to handle, and overall makes them safer as they aren't as tall

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

@@lytatroan that's a gross oversimplification though subjectively true. Have you ever lowered a car before?

[@Chorizomicks]

you mean basically a chevy blazer lol

[@mofayer]

Basically. The blazer is basically a car, and "car" is basically a shortened word for "carriage", and the carriage is basically anything that can carry a person. So basically the zdx is a wheelbarrow. Basically.

[@cbotten106]

@@mofayer Utiumately.

[@nirvanwa]

With the newly refined ‘25 MDX and this ZDX, Acura dealers have to be thrilled. Really handsome & well designed vehicles. Don’t really get all the GM bashing. You ask automotive industry people what are the Top 4 car companies for engineering - GM and Honda are on everyone’s list. This ZDX is a very compelling product … especially in a sea of poorly manufactured Teslas shaped like jellybeans.

[@KingOfSmoothness]

Agree with everything you said, good sir 🙂

[@NoypiJim]

Does it allow audio input through a USB connection? What audio format(s) are supported? FLAC, WAV, MP3, etc.?

[@ytsux9259]

This is a nice Honda/GM vehicle, but I'd rather have a hybrid. Charging is a pita.

[@brad8354]

Should have developed a MDX hybrid first instead of rebadging a GM product

[@FeLiX13sLaVe]

"you have to get the driver's spec to get the feature where you dont have to drive".... my reaction to supercruise being tied to the "Type-S" trim

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Nice

[@xXVibrantSnowXx]

Looks good, i am just not fan of that white painting at the bottom

[@phild8602]

I figured with everyone pumping the brakes on full electrics, Acura would backtrack into hybrids. They know buyers are willing to pay the premium on performance mild hybrids, they could easily take the lessons they learned from the NSX and apply them to Acura models. I heard rumblings that Mr. Ikeda was moving on from the brand, so could Acura finally be pushed into the luxury category instead? I thought they were going to ditch FWD models, but it wasn't mentioned with 25MY MDX announcement. Also with the Civic being leaving the 1.5T in the rearview (CRV probably not far behind), where does that leave the Integra? The ADX is still a complete mystery, along with the facelift or redesign of the RDX (which im praying for the redesign), Acura SUVs are going to be the bread and butter for the brand. As for the ZDX, it's nice enough but I'm not expecting it to be a sales giant, luckily they are sharing cost with GM. Honestly, I think Acura would have been better served creating a larger 3-row SUV and creating a hybrid version of the 3.0T. With the crazy emissions standards being relaxed world wide, we maybe looking at a rethink for the brand versus the jump to all electric.

[@briangasser973]

The infotainment screen looks like the same size unit you find on a Civic. Couldnt they at least put the 12.3" unit from the Accord and tried to integrate it into the dash. Their isnt a cohesive design to the dash for a $70k auto.

[@shawnastrom]

Cool price

[@tomfinger3620]

Nice looking wagon... still waiting for my Crown Signia

[@nigee_219]

Something about the silver/aluminum trim cheapens the design bit IMO

[@Nandito-Greatness]

Ahh I love hybrid setup on Honda cr-v smooth driving I'm trade my 2016 cr-v.

[@peepinR]

To my eyes, it is good looking but it being a GM in a different shell makes me wonder if it'll be reliable.

[@findyourfocus]

Looks like a mini hearse

[@iLikeTigerz101]

so this is just the Honda prologue made by GM with Acura badging? Whatever happened to just a car made in one country by one manufacture? this car is a mutt.

[@ytsux9259]

Bro did a whole video review and forgot to charge the acceleration measuring device. 😆

[@TeXasDadBod]

Redline reviews got a 0-60 of 4.5

[@naveenthemachine]

For the type S? That’s a bit disappointing

[@KirkKreifels]

I'll test it when I get it here in FL :)

[@GaryKetchum808]

​@naveenthemachine fr tho. Type S should be sub 4sec at least since its an EV. But 4.5 wouldn't be so bad for just the A-Spec.

[@MikeForsythe]

he’s a honda fanboy. He lied that the tlx type s did the same thing. Acura not posting 0-60 times officially lets you know this isn’t fast.

[@Dano-MX5]

I believe like the last ZDX this one will flame out. First of all the chrome trim along the roofline makes it look like a hearse. What the heck was Acura thinking. For my money I’d take the ICE MDX Type S all day over this oddball offering from the “Precision Crafted” brand….and I don’t mean Cadillac.

[@ryanfraley7113]

This is more of a fit between the RDX and MDX. I hope down the line Acura makes their own. If lease deals get ridiculous I might replace my Camry with this. I will probably get the ICE MDX while it lasts. It’s going to be interesting to see if there’s a run on ICE MDX’s in 2027 when that product reaches the end of the line before EV conversion.

[@briangasser973]

$70k for a GM built blazer? Thought the tax credit stops for autos above $50k, how does a $70k Type S qualify? This isnt going to keep buyers who want an EV from going to Tesla. You can get a Model 3 performance that moves quicker for close to $50k.

[@badbaddolemike]

Yeah, but teslas are super sh*tty. My bros model s burned down his whole garage(including a bmw and benz) and part of his kitchen. Teslas are fast, but sh*t.

[@Iridescentshard]

This is beautiful but the infotainment on my Honda Accord is nicer .. that screen is criminal on such a high end car

[@ryanfraley7113]

GM infotainment is a miss for me

[@michaelvella8511]

I don't agree with Acura using GM to design and build a car for them....seems like a very careless and casual interior and probably substanderad quality......not good for Acura reputation and then asking $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ???

[@electrikoptik]

It’s supposed to only be a temporarily solution till Honda’s own EV platform is ready. Kirk says this in the video also.

[@pd-ou1tg]

Same reason why Toyota used BMW's B58 in the Supra as opposed to making a ground-up inline-6.

[@joskjj3625]

@@pd-ou1tgexcept the supra is meant to be a low volume sports car not a mass produced crossover plus the b58 inline 6 in the supra is a proven engine with excellent reliability.yes i actually said it a bmw engine that is reliable

[@ytsux9259]

​​@@electrikoptik This is correct. Honda doesn't have an EV production plant in the US nor a platform for this vehicle yet. It aims to produce its own starting 2026 from what I've heard. Honda has produced smaller EVs in the past for Japan and Europe though, but never for the US.

[@MikeForsythe]

Honda has deals with gm, sony and nissan to make ev’s.

[@mike168168]

Maybe it’s a good lease vehicle. Lease for 3 yrs and replace it with the next Honda / Acura EV.

[@anydaynow01]

I like it, true it's a blazer EV but I like the looks of this one better. That price is interesting though, for the price I think I would get a Volvo PHEV instead.

[@veitjacob9764]

It's a good looking lifted station wagon. Not as nice as the crown but tastes may differ. A bit if a let down is that it's not a honda/Acura development. I hope early buyers are not beta testers for an unfinished product.

[@sylvainlaurin1012]

What's the use of having a copy while you can get the original : Cadillac Lyriq. Will Acura support this car for many year considering they will have their own EV line in 2 ou 3 years ? If you like this ZDX anyway, don't buy it. Leasing would be a better idea.

[@garyclark6747]

I wouldn’t take it over my IONIQ 5 simply because of the cost. It’s more expensive and mine is even overpriced. I’m not sure when reality of residual value will register with manufacturers and they realize that we literally don’t have money to burn. 34:23

[@briangasser973]

Why brembos with regenerative breaking on an EV. You dont even get a Tesla supercharging compatible port. Yikes

[@thepkism]

The cheap plastic looking two tone colour bits on the outside of the vehicle makes it look cheap as heck. Yikes. It’s giving GM…..

[@burnsumden]

Hate it. Prologue has a more luxurious cabin with simple and honest style. That window trim and silver paint along the side skirts are vile. The old ZDX was a flop, but unique and rare. This is nothing but a cash grab attempt from 4 different brands, and 3 countries

[@thg1914]

It's the no frunk for me 😂 👎🏾

[@pan4632]

sick panel gaps bro

[@gohanson8846]

The coffin ⚰️ fell off that car

[@fomfom9779]

I suspect that thing's value will fall like a rock.

[@GaryKetchum808]

The graphics look fine, but the profile looks so weak. The last ZDX somehow looks more modern.

[@luisaguilar9865]

Not good same thing as chevy.

[@AlexDogwood]

This vehicle is NOT appealing to me. They stretched it out to add more batteries I am guessing? Side view is squat and odd looking. Interior is not so bad. That is my review! lol

[@jjaacckkyy]

can't believe this is an acura products....😅

[@pan4632]

22 inch wheels with All Seasons on a Type S is such a joke

[@bobbyclary9662]

That gray at the bottom is hideous

[@cmiles97x38]

Rebadged Chevy to feel like it has Japanese quality? No thanks.

[@naveenthemachine]

Just like the Supras a rebadged bmw to feel like it has Japanese quality

[@burnsumden]

@naveenthemachine wrong

[@brinderpanesar7761]

Wouldn't buy this crap

[@witsendcottage595]

Looks like a hearse...pass

[@tommydong8070]

Junk

[@rickdick1069]

too expensive. Junk!