
Acura
ZDX
Models
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The Acura ZDX is a luxury electric SUV built on GM's Ultium platform and sold as a badge-engineered sibling to the Cadillac Lyriq, a fact that reviewers at outlets like Car and Driver and InsideEVs were quick to note. It slots into the upper tier of the luxury EV segment, competing with the BMW iX and Genesis GV80 Coupe. Reviewers generally praise its quiet, composed ride and the strong range of the base RWD trim, while flagging that its GM-derived underpinnings make it difficult to justify over the less expensive Lyriq for pragmatic buyers.
Strengths
- Base A-Spec RWD delivers 313 miles of EPA-rated range, competitive with most rivals in its price class and notably higher than the AWD trims
- Dual-motor AWD trims reach 0-60 mph in 4.4-4.5 seconds, offering genuine performance credentials for a two-ton SUV
- Cabin noise isolation is frequently cited by reviewers as excellent, with a hushed, well-damped interior at highway speeds
- Google built-in infotainment with a large curved display is considered one of the more intuitive systems in the segment, praised by Edmunds for responsiveness
- Type S trim adds meaningful differentiation with sportier tuning, upgraded brakes, and Pirelli performance tires at a reasonable $5,800 step over the AWD A-Spec
Considerations
- Shares its Ultium platform and core architecture with the Cadillac Lyriq, which starts around $20,000 less, making the ZDX a hard sell on value grounds
- AWD trims drop to 278 miles of EPA range, a significant 35-mile penalty versus the RWD model for buyers who prioritize range over all-wheel capability
- Rear-seat headroom is limited for a vehicle in this price range, a consequence of the coupe-SUV roofline that reviewers at MotorTrend flagged as a practical drawback
- At $64,500 to $73,500, it faces scrutiny for offering few features or dynamics that meaningfully distinguish it from platform-sharing GM products