2011 Acura ZDX

The 2011 Acura ZDX is a personal sports coupe that defies categorization. With the stunning good looks of a performance coupe and the four-door convenience and comfort of a sedan, the ZDX is an enticing study in contrasts. Flexible cargo utility and multi-surface, all-season capability further broaden the ZDX’s appeal. With its sensuous curves, sharply raked roofline and bold fender flares, the segment-bending ZDX transcends the traditional distinctions between coupe, sedan and sport utility vehicle.

Visually and functionally, the Acura ZDX luxury 4-door sports coupe’s inventive “Passionate Getaway” concept defines this Acura as a completely different type of personal luxury vehicle. As the term suggests, the ZDX is designed primarily to provide a means of freedom and escape for two adults and their cargo— whether cargo is luggage for a weekend, sporting equipment or newfound antiques. As such, the ZDX is the perfect enabler of a “passionate getaway” that is simultaneously renewing and rewarding.

Powering this getaway vehicle is a responsive, efficient and clean 300-hp VTEC® V-6 engine teamed with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) that establishes the ZDX as one of the most innovative luxury vehicles on the market. The ZDX offers a highly personal sports coupe driving experience combined with off-road capability—along with the refinement and quality that Acura customers expect.

As the first start-to-finish design to come from the new Acura Design Studio in Southern California, the ZDX reflects the desires of luxury buyers who want to experience life to the fullest. Developed first and foremost as a driver’s vehicle, the ZDX offers an available Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) that provides a choice between Comfort and Sport suspension settings along with variable steering assist that allows the ZDX to effortlessly morph from a supremely comfortable highway cruiser to a formidable back-road dance partner. Developed and tuned using Germany’s famed Nürburgring road course, the ZDX chassis is more than capable of handling challenging road conditions— while still retaining off-highway capability.

From the signature Acura front grille to the artful use of strong character lines and the industry’s longest continuous glass roof, the ZDX adds a new dimension to the luxury market and sets a new standard for personal expression. This personalized style carries over to the 5-passenger interior, where premium features include a leather-accented instrument panels, sport-oriented leather front seats with heating and available ventilation, available Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™, and an available 10-speaker Acura/ELS Surround® Premium Audio System. Unique features include a multi-view rearview camera system, Collision Mitigating Braking System™ (CMBS™), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and a blind spot information system (BSI).

The ZDX advances the definition of personal style, luxury and performance to the highest level in Acura Division history. Developed by Acura engineers in Ohio and manufactured in Alliston, Ontario, Canada, the ZDX is a significant contributor to North American productivity and jobs. And with its low-impact manufacturing, factory waste recycling programs and a significant reduction in the use of harmful materials, the ZDX is more environmentally friendly.

POWERTRAIN FEATURES

• 3.7-liter SOHC, aluminum V-6 engine
• 300 hp at 6,300 rpm and 270 lbs-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm
• 11.2:1 compression ratio
• Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) for intake valves
• Dual-stage induction system with lightweight magnesium alloy intake manifold
• Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
• Direct ignition system
• Detonation/knock control system
• High-flow, sport-tuned dual exhaust system with dual stainless-steel outlets
• EPA TIER 2—BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV emissions
• 100,000-mile tune-up intervals*
• Estimated 16/23/19 mpg** (city/highway/combined)
• Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission
• Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)

*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions.

**Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

BODY & CHASSIS FEATURES

• Unit body structure with extensive use of high-strength steel
• Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional front headlights
• Acoustic front windshield glass
• Panoramic glass roof
• Power rear tailgate
• Fully independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and coil springs
• Fully independent multi-link rear suspension with trailing arms
• Available Integrated Dynamic System (Active Damper System combined with Electronic Controlled Power Steering)
• Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion steering
• 19×8.5-inch, 7-spoke aluminum wheels
• Michelin Latitude P255/50R19 103H M+S all-season tires
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control
• Hill Start Assist
• 1,500-pound tow rating
• LED illuminated Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
• Heated outside mirrors with Reverse gear tilt-down feature and integrated LED directional turn signals

INTERIOR FEATURES

• 5-passenger leather-trimmed seating
• 10-way adjustable power-activated driver seat (8-way power seat with 2-way power lumbar support)
• 8-way adjustable power-activated front passenger seat
• Heated front seats
• Dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system
• Automatic humidity control system
• Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with LED-illuminated fingertip controls and racing-inspired paddle shifters
• Power tilt and telescoping steering column
• LED backlit gauges with progressive illumination
• High-resolution Multi-Information Display (MID) allows access to multiple electronic functions and customizable feature settings
• Rearview mirror with rear view camera display
• 5-position straight gate transmission shifter
• Electronic cruise control
• 8-speaker audio system with 6-disc CD changer, AM/FM radio, XM® Radio and Bluetooth® Audio
• USB port connectivity (for iPod®, iPhone®, or removable USB mass storage devices)
• Auxiliary jack connectivity (for portable MP3 music players)
• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface
• Panoramic glass roof with tilt, auto-open and key-off operation along with power-operated mesh fabric shades
• 2-position memory function (for seating position, mirror adjustments, radio presets, climate control settings, MID presets and more)
• LED interior illumination and map lights
• Available Technology Package
• Available Advance Package

SAFETY FEATURES

• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
• Impact-absorbing crumple zones (front and rear)
• Driver and front passenger dual-stage, multiple-threshold Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags
• Driver and front passenger knee bolsters
• Driver and front passenger 2-chamber side airbags, with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) for front passenger
• Side curtain airbags (with integrated rollover sensor) for front and second-row outboard seats
• Front seats with active head restraint system
• 3-point adjustable-height front seat belts with automatic tensioning system and load limiters
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat mounting system for the second-row seats

Technology Package

• Upgraded interior trim with perforated full-grain Milano leather seating surfaces
• Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™
• 8-inch, full VGA, high-resolution color display with LED backlighting
• AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™
• AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with weather radar image maps
• Interface dial (provides quick, intuitive access to navigation, audio, climate control and other features)
• Acura/ELS Surround® premium 10-speaker audio system with DVD-Audio, DTS™, CD, AM/FM radio, XM® Radio, Bluetooth® Audio, 15 gigabytes of hard disk drive (HDD) media storage space (with 3,500-song* capacity) and a 435-watt Digital Signal Processing
• AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System (allows interface between the ZDX and Acura, including the ability to make automated appointments for vehicle service)
• Keyless Access System (with Smart Entry and pushbutton ignition)
• Multi-view rear camera

*Approximate capacity based on an average size of 4.2 MB per song at a 128kbps bitrate

Advance Package (includes all items in the Technology Package)

• Integrated Dynamic System (IDS)
• Active Damper System (ADS)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
• Blind spot information system (BSI)
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Premium brushed tricot headliner material
• Sport steering wheel
• LED illumination for door handles

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