2024 Acura ZDX

Most Acuras are more luxurious and higher-priced versions of vehicles made by Honda, its parent company, similar to Lexus and Toyota or Infiniti and Nissan. In Acura’s case, the formula usually works well. Its sedans and SUVs have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendations for cabin comfort, handling, above-average reliability, and engines with smooth power delivery. Like Honda, Acura’s lineup is mainly SUVs, but includes some sedans. The Integra is an upgraded version of the Honda Civic, and competes with the most affordable vehicles from manufacturers like Audi and BMW. The TLX is similar, but slightly larger and more expensive. Acura’s SUVs range from midsized and three-row down to compact and two-row. Across the lineup, fuel economy is usually average. Despite Honda’s success with the technology, Acura sells no hybrids. For both new and used, reliability can vary between models, but the better options often near the top of our rankings.

The ZDX, a sister vehicle to the Honda Prologue, is Acura's first EV and a product of an alliance with General Motors. We found the ZDX to be quick, quiet, and roomy, while also having a relatively long driving range and competitively-quick charging. The A-Spec version we tested is available with single or dual electric motors, the latter giving it all-wheel drive. We got a robust 313 miles with the dual-motor version in our 70-mph highway-range test. The large 102-kWh battery is able to take in about 30 miles of range per hour during home charging. At public DC fast-charging stations, the ZDX has a competitive 190 kW max acceptance rate. The ZDX rides smoothly, but handling is short on agility. The front seats are comfortable and the rear seat is generous. Many of the controls, including the gear selector and steering-wheel stalks, reflect the current GM format, but the ZDX's infotainment system is easier to use.