The Acura ZDX arrives at dealerships this spring and the company has announced pricing will begin at US$ 64,500 before an undisclosed destination fee. This means the electric crossover costs US$ 7,305 more than the Cadillac Lyriq, which begins at US$ 57,195 before a US$ 1,395 destination fee. If that wasn’t bad enough, Cadillac offers a US$ 7,500 incentive to make up for the ‘missing’ tax credit and this lowers the price to US$ 49,695 before destination. As a result, the ZDX costs US$ 14,805 more than the Lyriq despite riding on the same platform and sharing powertrains.
If that wasn’t enough to dissuade you, the 2024 ZDX A-Spec promises to come “exceptionally well-equipped.” Unfortunately, the company hasn’t provided many details at this point. The crossover has a fully enclosed Diamond Pentagon grille that is flanked by Jewel Eye LED headlights. We can also expect 20-inch wheels and a relatively plain interior. The latter houses an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, a 11.3-inch infotainment system with Google built-in, and an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.
Motivation comes from a 102 kWh
lithium-ion battery, which powers a rear-mounted motor producing 340 hp. This setup should give the crossover a range of approximately 523 km. That’s pretty respectable and a 10 minute DC fast charge will
deliver approximately 130 km of range. Customers can also get a
dual-motor all-wheel drive ZDX A-Spec for US$ 68,500. The company hasn’t said
much about this particular variant, but it will be more powerful and have a
range of approximately 507 km.
The ZDX Type S begins at US$ 73,500 and is
notable for having a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with around 500 hp. This enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-96
km/h in less than five seconds, although the range is expected to fall to 463 km. Besides being more powerful, the Type S comes equipped with
adaptive dampers and an adjustable air suspension. They’re joined by 22-inch
wheels that are backed up by Brembo front brakes with six-piston calipers that
are painted yellow. The model also has Hands Free Cruise, which is essentially
a renamed version of GM’s Super Cruise.
