The 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec Is a Performance Bargain: Here's How It Compares to the Type S!

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[@SUZSMITH]

I just bought this car. It is amazing. So smooth, fast charging and the sound system is the best I’ve heard in my life (and I’ve worked in recording studios). Really comfortable. I’d wanted the integra s model but felt too boxed in. Would have loved to drive manual again but no more gas is such a wonderful trade off.

[@v12kingV10]

so you will buy a made in the usa gm badged acura but not a gm product. Honda sheep

[@nektarios7029]

I got the 2WD version and loving it. I have had it for 1 month with no issues, so far😉. I only say because of the GM product involved.

[@yissibiiyte]

GM hardware and Honda software seems like a great match in my opinion

[@joeanderson57]

When comparing the A-Spec to the Type S, one feature of the Type S you left out is that it has Super Cruise. I ordered a Type S and Super Cruise was one of the primary drivers.

[@v12kingV10]

You should have gotten the cadillac lyriq you honda sheep

[@OldThomMerton]

Noice! Well, I'd need the AWD for certain. Good video as usual, Kase.

[@cloudyplays5800]

Bought a blue Aspec AWD - love it!!

[@anthonyblack2111]

It seems that people eithe love or hate the car. Especially traditional Acura buyers. I bought my first Acura 4 months ago. A 2023 MDX A spec. Loved a lot of things, especially the handling but hated the lack of power. Went in to upgrader to a Type S and left with a ZDX type S. I really liked the supercruise with the S trim. And my dealership is doing some costom work to help with the esthetics by first doing a chrome trim delete and painting lowere trim body color among other things. Had to get the red interior. Black reminded me of a bland Tesla. The car is heavy and you can feel it, but it cruises reall well and gets up to speed quickly. Great car for my needs. Dont reall care who makes it as long as its reliable, has luxury features, looks good and has a roomy cabin. And it looks much better in person.

[@papi1700]

I actually test drove the AWD ZDX and was very impressed. The interior quality was top notch! I also drove a Cadillac LYRIQ right after and though the Caddy did have a bigger screen, the interior was filled with real wood and aluminum but some cheap plastic parts that creaked. I was much more impressed with the quality of the ZDX. The power was so smooth and quick! Yes a Tesla is more responsive off the line, but lacks the refinement of the Acura. It’s hard to believe the caddy and Acura are built on the same platform. I’m going to purchase the ZDX. $4,000 conquest cash, and $7500 tax rebate plus 0% for 72 months! Great service and warranty from Acura. It was an easy decision.

[@robervin9107]

Absolutely incredible phenomenal spectacular job kase. ❤

[@brownnzenn]

This isn't the first time Honda/Acura partnered with GM. They partnered with GM in 90s with the Honda Passport and Acura SLX

[@DavidSimpsonJr973]

GM owned Isuzu back then?

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥It's Kase🔥

[@markderoller7645]

Great video!

[@thegreeneyej]

This is the car. Can’t wait for the test!

[@toddcline7197]

Oddly I’m picking up hearse vibes with that chrome strip above the side glass.

[@InfiniteMishaps]

I'd much rather have seen a phev or hybrid Acura suv so the tech could trickle down to Honda. Rebadged Chevy is not bad but definitely doesn't feel/look like a Honda or an Acura to me. I don't see buyers going after these at all. If anything its a quick bandaid to offer something...anything electric in Conus.

[@r5LgxTbQ]

I like how they didnt even bother to change the power on chime

[@slyguyaction]

Or the HVAC controls

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

@@slyguyaction Mirrors,steering wheel,screens,shift stalk,and all the things y'all mentioned. This. is nothing more than a glorified Blazer SS really dumb imo.

[@jonlee580]

I liked the older models because it was like a hatchback wagon sedan,kinda like a bigger Honda Accord wagon..but this looks too much like an SUV..might as well just get a RDX imo

[@danno180]

Casey’s looking pretty buff.

[@VishnuKamath]

The best part about GM and Honda's offering is the physical buttons in EV's. it should be mandatory in All vehicles. Touch screen based Climate control is ridiculous.

[@nevco8774]

Maybe Acura ZDX is good looking vehicle equipped with wireless Android Auto and Apple car play. However due to its very low roof in the rear I would prefer Cadillac Lyric.

[@Kimbrough87]

I just cant get the hearse look out my head lol

[@SUZSMITH]

The middle part charges your phone, doesn’t just hold it. Btw.

[@rebusdx8072]

The price is outrageous for a car… that’s a Rivian pricing range

[@DaleWilly]

Worth EVERY penny

[@sri7727]

Rivian is a rip off. Trust me! Acura is so much better than Rivian when it comes to reliability.

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

So a Blazer EV with a higher price tag? Do people even care about creativity anymore? They didn't try at all to make this special or unique. Everything is GM which is fine for a Chevy not an Acura.

[@DrakeRichter]

Not sure I'd call this a performance bargain. Get a Blazer EV SS if you want power, or an RS or LT if you want basically everything to be better than this without quite as much power (RS is still a 6 second 0-60, EVs just always go fast). You can lease a Blazer EV RS for less than half of Acura's lease estimate on their website. They're the same platform. No clue what Honda is doing with this.

[@chm2]

I muat be going the way of the dinosaur. For every new car unveiling that interests me, there are like 10 other big boxes on wheels.

[@Harrythehun]

Are Honda advertising in TFL channels? This video was almost like an advertisement.

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

They all get paid now to review so ya, that's why rarely do you hear anything negative about new cars. Kinda sucks tbh I really miss old KZbin before all the clout chasing.

[@v12kingV10]

yes all these youtubers are honda employees basically. glazing hondas and acuras and reviewing them constantly. it’s embarrassing

[@vaimurthy]

In a dilema, i have ZDX on reservation. This car looks perfect except for GM battery and reliability. I don like Tesla. But the price difference of 15K with Tesla model Y makes me thinking on whether to go with this one or model Y. Anyone in this situation, please chime in.

[@cliffm8846]

Go with 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance, and call it a day.

[@vaimurthy]

@@cliffm8846 Does it make sense to go with Lease for Tesla and wait for Rivian R2. I have reservation for R2 as well.

[@cliffm8846]

@@vaimurthy I don't like leasing at all, but if that's what you want, then yes it's a great car to even lease. With Rivian, I don't know if they will still be there by that time. I even traded in my R1T (Quad Motor) to Cybertruck, and I'm very happy with my decision. Have a great day!

[@michaelrocks1529]

I’d go for the Tesla

[@ibrahimabah3693]

Why is there no gas model that looks like this

[@Azrael8]

I'll pass. I don't want a rebadged GM product dressed up as an Acura.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Me toot

[@DaleWilly]

we don't care, and this is a HONDA

[@jmp622]

Ugly color scheme. Wanna know performance numbers

[@Chrono404]

@@DaleWillyit’s a chevy blazer in an Acura suit. A quick google search will show you that.

[@stupid8911]

I get it, however, the Prologue is getting stellar reviews and Honda’s past ventures with GM weren’t too disastrous

[@off-roadingcars]

I can’t believe you guys still don’t have a Cybertruck. They’ve started delivering the tri-motor and you guys don’t have your dual motor.

[@Phil-fw2ib]

Vehicle needs better rims. Rim styling is boring for an aspec

[@v12kingV10]

GM gave acura its best and fastest car hahaha.

[@COZNA]

Introducing the Chevy Acura. What a joke. I will keep my 2010 OG ZDX! They should have maintained the original shape. That chrome strip across the top makes this car look like a hearse, especially in black. Swing and a miss if you ask me, and Acura seems to have sold out to Chevy, which is a mistake for a luxury brand.

[@v12kingV10]

2010 zdx is the ugliest vehicle made with zero room and was discontienf for being trash. Acura in 2024 makes more trash.

[@pashaga3695]

Your "sweet spot" review did not age well.

[@v12kingV10]

another honda glazing youtuber

[@CarsandTechInfo]

How did it not age well?

[@pashaga3695]

@@CarsandTechInfo These do not sell well. It was a bad price point for Honda at $75k. They now offer them at as low as $53k just to move the inventory. Honda/Acura sold only 1,700 units since launch. TFL failed to give a true and honest review including value part of this vehicle claiming that this ZDX is in the sweet spot.

[@cliffm8846]

It looks "CHEAP'!

[@cmiles97x38]

Rebadged GM for a higher price faking that it is Japanese quality, no thanks.

[@Dhej-ig3xf]

WHY DOES IT LOOK LIKE A HEARSE?😮

[@garyclark6747]

😳$60-$70K for a one off unicorn EV. If it was a solid state battery that charges in five minutes that was a long term platform; maybe. Used in years to come…as a unicorn…nope. I’m not sure there is a sweet spot given the small island it is upon. 11:39

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

Once you find out its really a Blazer SS rebadged makes it even worse.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Mm it looks a little Chinese like the Toyota bZ3C & the bZ3X Toyota reveals 2 new electric cars made by BYD; the Toyota bZ3C & the bZ3X The Electric Viking

[@DaleWilly]

Don;t EVER compare a Japanese vehicle to a JUNK chinese vehicle; thanks

[@rogerj412]

Call me crazy but I'm not a fan of the looks of these. The brushed solver looks out of place and the wat the roof meets the body on the sides and back isn't appealing.

[@DaleWilly]

Will sell like hotcakes

[@matthewliuliu666]

I don’t think so, I like Acura cars, but I don’t trust GM products, so this is a pass for me

[@legionluciano]

What? A car reviewer that's also in shape? LOL

[@tino5271]

A young Tom Cruise!🤔

[@thejake8099]

He's young, he should be in better shape than the older vehicle reviewers...🤷‍♀️

[@la897]

They must be in CA. Looked like a homeless camp behind the Acura wall.

[@donaldbanner2185]

............................................ Always thought thier Badge a sorta "A" however this makes that ugly "A" LQQK even worse.................... NO "HEADS UP Display and even Lexus has a 14" infotainment!

[@davetravels9273]

So I can get 2 Teslas for the same price. 😂 I just picked up my model Y dual motor for $44.6k, $32k after incentives in Colorado, so 2 would be $64k. I do like more competition but it needs to be priced appropriately. Then they will say no one wants to buy EVs because they are priced too high… 🙄

[@DaleWilly]

This is FARR better

[@davetravels9273]

@@DaleWilly That’s subjective. I do like the design of the Acura better, and the interior buttons! But it’s 1500 pounds heavier and 40% less efficient, it charges slower, while being the same size as a Model Y and slower. In that regard, is it worth approximately $35k more in my case in Colorado? No. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

@@davetravels9273 Sorry Teslas ride like bricks, had a Uber ride in one was super excited. Got on the road I felt like was in a 90s Honda, bumpy as all hell and the tire noise was super annoying. Never again I rather walk. Model 3 BTW

[@davetravels9273]

@@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd yes, totally agree that the last gen model 3 is super stiff, I used to own one, but it was super fun to drive. The refreshed model rides much better. I now own a model Y, which is more comparable to this and it has the comfort suspension, which is much more comfortable. Just like other manufacturers, each Tesla rides differently. Overall, Teslas ride stiffer for better handling, similar to a BMW, but I find the model Y quite good.

[@drnick40]

Price is too high for a rebadged GM product. The price should be $20000 less in order to sell. Tesla with the new Model Y is going to kill it as they did the Mach E and the others with the original Y.

[@DaleWilly]

It is NOT rebadged

[@BrooklynBound4]

GM junk hard pass!

[@kennethjinkins8967]

who cares ... electric sucks and you know it

[@tarfeef101]

Then why are you on an EV channel? Really must have nothing going on in your life