ACURA’S DIRTY SECRET | 2024 ACURA ZDX TYPE S

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The 2025 Acura ZDX Type S marks Acura's inaugural full EV, built on GM's Ultium platform and manufactured in Tennessee. While it boasts impressive power figures (499 hp, 544 lb-ft) and a comfortable ride thanks to standard air suspension, the reviewer expresses significant reservations. The primary critique centers on the vehicle's identity; it feels overwhelmingly like a GM product, with shared switchgear, infotainment, and even door chimes, detracting from the expected Acura experience. Ergonomics are also a point of contention, with an unusual driving position and distant pedals noted. Despite its performance capabilities, the ZDX Type S weighs a substantial 6,000 lbs, resulting in a power-to-weight ratio that, while adequate, doesn't deliver the exhilarating acceleration one might expect from a Type S badge. Real-world range is also a concern, with the Type S trim rated at approximately 280 miles, which is considered below par for the segment. The reviewer highlights the competent GM Super Cruise as a positive, but ultimately feels the ZDX struggles to embody the sporty luxury expected of an Acura, especially compared to other Type S models. Acura's own ground-up EV is anticipated in late 2026.