In recent times, coupes are gaining more popularity than sedans and therefore Honda is trying all their new technologies on their upcoming coupes. The 2012 Acura ZDX is among the best coupes that Acura has been developing and many buyers thought that Acura will make some major changes to the 2012 model, but nothing much has been upgraded in the new model.
Acura ZDX
Let’s find out more about the 2012 Acura ZDX in the 2012 Acura ZDX review where we will take a quick look at some of the aspects of the car which could have done better.
Acura ZDX Styling
Acura has always paid attention to the style factor of the car because their cars look different from the rest and they did the same for the earlier version of Acura ZDX, but this time there is not much change visible. The 2012 Acura ZDX looks very much like the earlier version. However, the car has a good style factor to it. The front side of the car is taken by the Acura signature grille and front headlights which have a mysterious blue lights to it. Now, this blue light factor might not impress all the buyers. However, the fog lights are great and they add extra style factor to the overall design of the car. The glass roof and flush handle also adds to the beauty of the car design. This four door coupe is available in six different metallic effect colors.
Acura ZDX Performance
The Acura ZDX 2012 is good at performance as well and it is equipped with 3.7 liter VTEC V6 engine which can produce 300 horsepower and 270 lb feet of torque. This coupe also comes with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control. The Drive by Wire throttle system provides better throttle response and makes driving comfortable in all weather conditions. The car also has lightweight magnesium alloy cylinder head covers with hardened aluminum cylinder which balances the vehicle well. The EPA ratings for this coupe is 16 mpg in the city, 23 on the highway and 19 combined ratings.
Acura ZDX Interior
The 2012 Acura ZDX is a pleasure car for the driver and therefore most people would like to be in the driver’s seat when they are in Acura ZDX 2012. The driver seat is a 10 way adjustable power seat which also includes power lumbar support. The front passenger also gets some comfort with 8 way adjustable power seat. The Advance Package allows front passenger seats to get cooling and heating as per the requirements. The 2 driver automatic memory system records the preferences of the driver’ seat, steering wheel and side mirror positions and also keeps note about climate control and audio presets. The coupe comes with advanced seat frames to make seating in 2012 Acura ZDX pleasurable. The tailgate provides 27 cubic feet of cargo space, but when you lower the rear seats the cargo spaces increases by 57 cubic feet.
Acura ZDX Safety
The 2012 Acura ZDX is definitely better than any other coupe when it comes to safety. This coupe has disc brakes that have electronic systems to control it. The ABS or antilock braking system makes sure that the steering is in control when driver applies emergency brakes which prevents the wheels from locking up. Acura has introduced EBD or Electronic Brake Distribution to 2012 Acura ZDX which distributes the braking power to four different wheels evenly to optimize braking performance. The Brake Assist technology keeps note of the emergency braking by the driver at the speed which then activates ABS. This coupe also comes with ACE body structure, seat belts, active front head restraints and child safety features.
To conclude, 2012 Acura ZDX is definitely impressive at looks and even when it comes to performance and safety. Although, the style factor remains the same, Acura has updated certain features to provide optimum performance from this four door coupe.
