Acura in August confirmed the revival of the ZDX identify for the automaker’s upcoming electrical SUV, and now the primary prototype has been noticed.
The trendy ZDX shall be Acura’s first electrical car, although reasonably than use an in-house platform the automaker has brokered a deal to make use of Common Motors’ Ultium platform and batteries. GM can even construct the ZDX for Acura. GM has an identical take care of Honda for its upcoming Prologue electrical SUV. Each electrical SUVs are due for the 2024 mannequin 12 months.
The prototype factors to the ZDX being a mid-size SUV sharing parts with the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, one other Ultium-based mid-size SUV. The designs of the A-, B-, and C-pillars look like frequent throughout each automobiles, although the D-pillars are distinctive.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
Acura previewed the design of the ZDX in August with the reveal of the Precision EV idea throughout 2022 Monterey Automobile Week. Whereas the design of the idea has been toned down considerably for the manufacturing mannequin, parts just like the shark nostril grille, sculpted hood, and distinct D-pillar have been retained.
A glimpse of the inside reveals what seems to be a single panel integrating each a digital instrument cluster and an infotainment display. The identical design was featured within the Precision EV idea.
Acura hasn’t talked about powertrain specs. Whereas the Ultium platform helps batteries as massive as 200 kwh and sufficient electrical motors for 1,000 hp, we must always see the ZDX provide related efficiency to the Lyriq, that means roughly 100 kwh of battery capability and horsepower beginning across the 340-hp mark. Count on extra energy for a deliberate ZDX Sort S mannequin. Vary ought to begin round 300 miles.
Acura Precision EV Idea
Acura Precision EV Idea
Acura Precision EV Idea
Manufacturing of the ZDX is anticipated to happen at GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, the place GM builds the Lyriq.
Honda’s Prologue, which is nearer to the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV in design, is tipped to enter manufacturing at GM’s plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, the place the Blazer EV and a smaller 2024 Chevy Equinox EV shall be constructed.
For his or her future EVs, Honda and Acura will depend on in-house developed expertise. Honda in April introduced a wide-ranging technique that may see the automaker make investments greater than $60 billion in R&D over the subsequent 10 years, with the majority of the funds to be spent on growth of EVs, in addition to software program. The technique will see Honda launch 30 EVs globally by 2030 for its Honda and Acura manufacturers, together with two sporty fashions, one among which is believed to be a redesigned NSX supercar.
