Acura has opened reservations for its first all-electric vehicle (EV). Starting today, you can order the Acura ZDX for around $60,000 for a base model with a single-motor (rear-wheel drive) powertrain. The first deliveries of the “high-performance SUV” are expected in early 2024.
The automaker said earlier this year that it would move to online sales of Acura electric vehicles starting in 2024, and pre-orders for the ZDX appear to reflect that. The company said the electric vehicle is available through “a new omnichannel digital sales process,” which buyers can use themselves at home or receive assistance in using it at Acura dealerships (although the electric vehicles will not be available in the dealer himself). )
The ZDX comes in two models. The standard A-Spec variant ($60,000 and up) comes with a 325-mile range, 340 horsepower, a single rear-drive engine, and 20-inch wheels. Meanwhile, the all-wheel-drive ZDX Type S has a shorter range of 288 miles but 500 more powerful horsepower, 22-inch wheels, and a starting price of around $70,000. Parent company Honda describes the more expensive Type S as “the most powerful and best-performing Acura SUV ever.”
The electric vehicle has Android Auto, built-in Google apps and Apple CarPlay integration. It includes an 11-inch driver's side touchscreen, an 11.3-inch center display, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system, which is standard. Its safety features include a rear pedestrian alert and blind zone steering assist. It even features hands-free cruise driver assistance.
The ZDX supports DC fast charging (and can add 81 miles with a 10-minute recharge). Additionally, Honda has partnered with six other automakers in a project to build a network of 30,000 stations across North America. That initiative is expected to begin in the United States by the summer of 2024.
You can order your ZDX in any of the models at Acura Online Reservation Portal. Honda notes that pre-orders will include an additional Acura Energy Key card, which can unlock “exclusive benefits,” including “discounts for Acura entertainment partners and special events.”
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