What if the Acura ZDX heralds the next electric Honda?

Acura, the American Premium branch of Honda, begins deliveries of its first 100% electric model, the ZDX SUV.

Starting this May, American customers of Acura are beginning to take possession of their new ZDX vehicles. All ZDX sales will be conducted through a new omnichannel digital process, ensuring a simple and intuitive experience from home or at an Acura dealership.

The ZDX A-Spec is priced at $64,500 with a single motor powertrain producing 360 horsepower and a rear-wheel drive architecture. A Dual Motor all-wheel drive version with 490 horsepower is also available starting at $68,500.

A more powerful all-wheel drive two-motor setup is also offered. The high-performance ZDX Type S is the most powerful Acura SUV of all time. It is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain tuned for performance, producing an estimated 500 horsepower. The magic of electric vehicles means its price is only slightly higher than the base version at $73,500. A fairly similar scheme to the MG4 with its XPOWER version.

It remains to be seen whether this attractive SUV will cross the Atlantic, under the Acura badge… or perhaps Honda! After all, why bother to develop a new model when you have one on hand? The question of its positioning in the lineup arises, however, as such pricing needs to be justified. In the United States, Acura is recognized as a luxury brand and offers much more than just cars. Owners of a ZDX, for example, receive an Acura Energy key card that provides exclusive benefits, including discounts from brand partners like Bang & Olufsen and invitations to special events such as the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and the 2024 Long Beach Indycar Grand Prix in VIP hospitality. A model difficult to transpose to France.

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