10/24/10

2010 Acura ZDX CUV

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Auto Car | 2010 Acura ZDX CUV | The provocative new 2010 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 sens uous 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 new "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 that`s luggage for a weekend, sporting equipment or newfound antiques. As such, the ZDX is the perfect enabler of a "passionate getaway" that is simultaneously both renewing and rewarding. Powering this getaway is a responsive, flexible, efficient and clean 300-hp VTEC® V-6 engine and Super Handling All-Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD®) system 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 very first "complete" 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 new Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) that provides a choice between Comfort and Sport suspension and special steering tuning 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 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 largest continuous glass panel, 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 RecognitionTM, AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and WeatherTM, and an available 10-speaker Acura/ELS Surround® Premium Audio System. Unique features include a new rearview camera system, Collision Mitigating Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM), Active Cruise Control (ACC) and a blind spot information system.

The 2010 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 also a top environmental citizen.

POWERTRAIN FEATURES

SH-AWD® drivetrain for performance handling and all-season capability
3.7-liter SOHC V-6 aluminum alloy 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
High-flow, sport-tuned dual exhaust system with dual stainless-steel outlets
Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Direct ignition system
Detonation/knock control system
Maintenance MinderTM system
100,000-mile tune-up intervals*
EPA TIER 2-BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV emissions
Estimated 16/22/18 mpg** (city/highway/combined)

BODY & CHASSIS FEATURES

Unit body structure with extensive use of high-strength steel
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional high and low beam front headlights
Acoustic 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
Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) - Active Damper System (ADS) combined with Electronic Controlled Power Steering (ECPS)
Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion steering
19x8.5-inch, 7-spoke aluminum wheels
Michelin Latitude P255/50R19 103H M+S high-performance all-season tires
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with traction control
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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

Source : www.auto-power-girl.com

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