2024 Acura ZDX Type S

The initial impression of the new 2024 ZDX made it obvious the Acura Design Studio put a successful emphasis on perfecting the exterior to prepare passengers for performance in style. Justly categorized as an all-electric, luxury SUV, it is presented in two trims—A-Spec and Type S—and we happily reviewed the latter, Acura’s most powerful of the segment to date.& The body of the ZDX is more curvaceous, yet muscular in all the right places. The grill greets the eyes with the attractive combination of Acura’s signature “Chicane” daytime running lights, 3-D embossed design, and jewel-eye headlights. Dressed in Scarlet Red Metallic paint, our version sat on 22-inch wheels adorned by six-piston Brembo brakes, plus roof rails, a hands-free power liftgate, and panoramic moonroof for optimal stargazing.Photos courtesy of AcuraThe boasting of the “Type-S” designation is based on this SUV’s performance. Utilizing two motors, ZDX Type S is the best-performing Acura SUV ever, thanks to a dual-motor, all-wheel drive system, 499 horsepower, and 544 max torque resulting in a respectable 278-mile driving range. Other perks include the AcuraWatch 360+ suite with hands-free driver assistance technology, automatic park assist, a surround-view camera views, and four drive modes—Normal, Sport, Individual, and Snow—adaptive suspension,...