Acura ZDX (2010) Car Picture Gallery

stands out a part of today’s action account vehicles. It’s the best searching car in Acura’s lineup. The abnormally styled ZDX brings affluence of technology to the table, as able-bodied as an accomplished Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system.

Acura ZDX (2010) Car Picture Gallery

The Acura ZDX congenital on the MDX platform, comes in a 5-door configuration. The rear doors accessible up into a analytic sized basement area, and a ample bear allows for simple admission to the burden area. Storage amplitude is acutely compromised compared to the MDX.

Acura's ZDX launching in China

Acura's brand performance in China lately have been more than dismal, in fact it's downright disappointing. Honda's CEO is looking to change things however by launching the ZDX.

Rumors have it that the ZDX is currently undergoing heavy testing on the local streets in Southern China. Some rumors claim the ZDX will be launched by the end of this year but launch date could be pushed to 2012.

It is believed that the majority of the US version of the ZDX will be retained including the 3.7 V6 engine. Trim levels could be altered.

Acura News - December 21, 2010

2011 Acura RL US Pricing Announced 

Acura's full-size sedan got a slew of upgrades for 2011 and it is now on sale, pricing starts at $48 060 for the base model, $52 210 for the Technology Package and $56 010 for the Advance Package. Prices include shipping.

2011 Acura ZDX US Pricing Announced

 Acura's flagship model is also now on sale for 2011, with pricing starting from $46 505 for the base model, the Technology Package is priced at $51 005 and the Advance Package is priced at $57 055. Pricing includes shipping. 

Half of Prospective Acura Buyers are turned off from styling

Acura has been definitely harshly criticized for its styling choices, since the debut of the "beak" on the 2009 Acura TL, but now a J.D. Power Avoidance Study cites that more than half of possible Acura buyers were turned off from the brand because of the styling elements. Interior styling was the second reason why they did not choose an Acura. Lately, it looks like Acura is listening with a massive redesign of its beaks starting from the 2011 TL/TSX models. However, damage has already been done to the overall sales and the current transaction prices sitting at an average price of $37 665, more than $5 000 less than its rivals. Initial quality and residual value remain strong despite the poor showings in styling. Acura/Honda would be wise to carefully pick out the styling direction of future Acura models.

Future of Acura

At the debut of the RL, the press asked questions on the future of the RL as well as what will come down the pipe for Acura. They most certainly said that the RL will remain as a conservative model no matter what kind of redesign will come (new model expected in about 12-18 months) and will most certainly not include a V8. They believed that the RL customer is conservative so the car most definitely has to be conservative as well. It looks like the next RL will continue to build upon and hopefully spur some momentum and excitement into the current vehicle's dying and sputtering image, expect a horsepower bump to around 350hp to make it competitive. The press was also told that something very Acura unconventional-like was to be introduced as well, in about 12-18 months when the new RL is introduced. Much of the technology already developed in previous NSX mules we're told, will be used in this new car. So whatever it is ... cross your fingers? Will it be an NSX? Will it be a compact sports car? What do you want it to be? Comment below! 

What's up with Acura come 2012+?

• Expect a more diluted TL version coming 2012 with a less aggressive front and rear ends. A new Advance Package with blind spot information system and other new technological features will be introduced. 
• The TSX is getting a slightly revised front end and other tweaks along with the new TSX wagon.
• A entry level compact luxury vehicle smaller than the TSX will be shown next year, being edgy and affordable (think Lexus IS). 
• Rumors are calling that the next RL will be somewhat in the form of a Mercedes CLS (4-door sports coupe) but with sufficient room and hybrid/advanced engine fuel efficiency technology being introduced.
• RDX may be losing its turbo engine. 
• ZDX will remain as the top flagship model pushing Acura forward for now. 
• For Canadians, the CSX will no longer be sold come the new entry level compact vehicle. 

Acura Canada SUV Deals

December 2010 Canada Honda Deal-breakers

The 2010 Honda Accord is a bargain if you can find any left in Canada. 

Acura's holding a $12000 cash incentive on the 2010 Acura ZDX in Canada right now, reducing the price to around $45900 for a premium crossover. Irresisting isn't it? 

A big deal is also available for remaining models of the 2010 Honda Odyssey, with a $6000 factory to dealer cash incentive and 1.9% lease rates and low purchase financing rates are certainly sweetening the deal. These deals are to push the 3rd generation Odyssey off the lot as the 4th generation 2011 models arrive.

Along with that comes the 2010 Honda Accord which is being offered similar discounts to the Odyssey on the V6 models and the 4 cylinder models receive more modest but still substantial discounts. These deals are to push the previous models off the lot to make way for the 2011 freshened models. Visit your dealer to find out how much you can knock off! 

Recall : 2010 Acura ZDX

FROM TORONTO - Honda Canada Inc. is recalling several hundred 2010 Acura ZDX vehicles to inspect for possible problems with passenger-side airbags. No incidents have been reported. But Honda says a quality check has disclosed that some of the vehicles do not have the necessary laser-cut scoring on the underside of the dashboard surface material. Without proper scoring, the passenger-side frontal airbag will not deploy properly.

Owners of 605 vehicles in Canada will be informed by mail later this month of the recall and asked to have their vehicles inspected.

Honda says any dashboards found to be without the proper scoring will be replaced.

FROM WASHINGTON - Honda is recalling 1850 Acura ZDX crossovers due to a potential issue that could lead to improper deployment of the front passenger-side airbag. The issue was discovered during manufacturing quality checks and found that some ZDXs did not have necessary laser-cut scoring on the dashboard’s underside. The scoring is needed to ensure clean airbag deployment and only a proper inspection can determine whether the dashboard will need to be replaced. ZDX owners will be notified by mail later this month.

For now, owners may visit owners.acura.com/recalls or call Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238 for more information.

Preview - 2010 US Acura ZDX

Today Acura has officially announced that its latest vehicle, the 4-door coupe ZDX will be hitting dealerships this winter, full of firsts for Acura. The ZDX features the 3.7L V6 producing 300hp found in the MDX and RL and contains Acura's first 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Acura's SH-AWD. As well, the ZDX will feature an Integrated Dynamics System, which tailors the fully independent suspension's Active Damper System and speed-sensitive steering together to suit either ‘Comfort’ or ‘Sport’ settings. The ZDX will receive Acura's largest wheels, 19-inchers with 7-spokes trimmed in alloy. Inside, the ZDX receives hand-stitched leather dash elements, LED interior lighting, a panoramic glass roof that has dual automatic sunshades and a number of other premium treatments unique to the ZDX only. The ZDX can seat 5, with the second row seats up, there are 26.3 cubic feet of space, with the second row seats down, there are 55.8 cubic feet of space. As well as the trunk, there is also an integrated under floor storage area that adds an additional 2.2 cubic feet of storage space.

There will be 3 trim levels on the ZDX, the base model (ZDX), mid-range ZDX (ZDX Technology Package) and the top-level ZDX (ZDX Advance Package). Standard features across the lineup include Bluetooth handsfree connectivity, XM satellite radio with iPod integration, panoramic glass roof and a power tailgate. The Technology Package adds a navigation system with voice recognition, a premium audio system and a backup camera. The Advance Package adds a blind spot information system, adaptive cruise control and the collision mitigation braking system featured in the RL and MDX.

The ZDX goes on sale this winter, positioned between the MDX SUV and the RL sedan, giving it a price range of around $40000-$46000 window. Mileage is EPA estimated at 16 mpg for the city and 22 mpg for the highway with a fuel capacity of 21 gallons.

Future - 2010 Acura/Honda Model Changes

Acura -
2010 Acura TSX - New V6 model, revised EPS programming and revised pedal ratio, improved navigation system and improved MID. Available Now.
2010 Acura TL - No changes expected.
2010 Acura RL - No changes, available now.
2010 Acura RDX - MMC, new front and rear ends, slight interior revision, new FWD model, available now.
2010 Acura MDX - MMC, redesigned front end, slight revisions on the rear end and interior, new 3.7 V6 engine with 6-speed auto, additional technology originally exclusively featured on the RL now passed onto the MDX.
2010 Acura ZDX - New model, BMW X6-type vehicle (CUV), glass roof expected, expect SH-AWD with 3.7 V6 engine and a 6-speed auto, to be priced above the MDX.

Honda -
2010 Honda Accord - Redesigned HVAC controls and an improved look to the interior trim on all models. EX gets more trunk lining, and finally, rear air vents are added to the EX sedan. EX-L models now receive Bluetooth on non-nav and nav-equipped models. There are two new colors, Bali Blue Pearl and Dark Cherry Pearl.
2010 Honda Civic - There are no changes, including no colour changes.
2010 Honda Crosstour - New model, based on Accord platform, a mix of hatchback and wagon styles, expect arrival in November 2009.
2010 Honda CR-V - The CR-V will receive it's MMC for 2010, expect a more "Honda" look for the front end, minimal rear end revisions and a slight freshening of the interior look along with new colors.
2010 Honda Element - Will it survive till the 2010 year? If it does, expect little to no changes.
2010 Honda Fit - Expect no changes with the exception of a few color changes.
2010 Honda Insight - Available now.
2010 Honda Odyssey - A new cloth rear entertainment trim and PAX tires are gone from the Touring model. Available now.
2010 Honda Pilot - No changes, available now.
2010 Honda Ridgeline - The RTX model is gone, FMC arrives in 2011.