WhatAcura pitches as a four-door sports coupe but we see as yet anothercrossover that attempts to differ from the crowd by blending stylingelements from numerous other segments, the all-new 2010 ZDX, has beenofficially revealed ahead of its US market debut later this year. Asimilar proposal to BMW's X6 crossover
Withthe exception of a few minor cosmetic details such as the head- andtail-light trims, the alloy wheels, the lower bumper designs and theinterior trim, the production ZDX is identical to the NY Show concept.
Notabledesign highlights include the panoramic glass roof, the hidden reardoor handles and the bulgy fender flares. There's also Acura's gaudyshield up front, but that's something we've become accustomed to lately.
Thefive-seater ZDX will be offered with a 3.7-liter V6 engine producing300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque which is paired to an all-new6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle andAcura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. Performance orfuel economy figures have yet to be announced.
Acurasaid that when the ZDX goes on sale in the U.S. this winter it will beoffered with three trim levels: ZDX, ZDX with Technology Package andthe premium, ZDX with Advance Package.
Allmodels will come equipped with a panoramic glass roof with moveablesunshades, hand-stitched leather interior, Bluetooth connectivity,power tailgate, and a high powered audio system with CD player asstandard.
Accordingto the Japanese automaker, the ZDX will be priced and positionedbetween the MDX luxury SUV and the RL luxury sedan, with pricing set tobe released at a later date.
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