2024 ACURA ZDX A-SPEC: HOW GOOD IS ACURA'S NEW MID-SIZE SUV?

EV Channels Review

The 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec AWD marks Acura's ambitious entry into the all-electric SUV market, sharing its platform with GM's Ultium-based vehicles. While it boasts a handsome exterior design with familiar Acura cues and a premium interior featuring a standard 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system and a spacious cabin, the reviewer notes a material quality that doesn't quite match the similarly priced MDX. The ZDX offers strong performance, with the A-Spec AWD variant delivering 490 horsepower, making it impressively quick, though the power delivery is noted to be slightly delayed in normal drive mode for easier daily use. Key advantages over the MDX include its all-electric powertrain and a significant amount of interior storage. However, it lacks a third row, has slightly less headroom than the MDX, and its EPA-estimated range is less than some platform-sharing counterparts. The reviewer highlights the potential $7,500 tax credit as a significant factor for potential buyers. Overall, the ZDX is presented as a capable, albeit slightly compromised, first step for Acura into the EV space, with the Type S variant offering even higher performance.