2011 Acura ZDX,Reviews

The 2011 Acura ZDX carries over unchanged from its inaugural year.
First impressions of the 2011 Acura ZDX hint at muscular performance and sharp handling. On the plus side, the 2011 Acura ZDX features an interior that artfully blends luxury and modernity. The ZDX's dramatically sloping roof line shaves off more than 3 inches of rear-seat headroom, challenging even average-sized adults to find comfort.

The 2011 Acura ZDX is a midsize five-passenger crossover SUV. Standard equipment includes 19-inch wheels, automatic xenon headlights, foglights, heated outside mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, ambient cabin lighting, a back-up camera with a rearview mirror display, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, power heated front seats (10-way-adjustable driver seat with memory, eight-way for the front passenger), leather upholstery and interior trim, a trip computer, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth and a power liftgate. There are two significant option packages for the ZDX. The Advance package includes these features plus electronically adjustable suspension dampers, a blind-spot warning system, adaptive cruise control, a collision warning and mitigation system, heated and ventilated front seats and a sport steering wheel.

Powering the 2011 Acura ZDX is a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 300 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. The ZDX's maximum towing capacity is an underwhelming 1,500 pounds.

Safety
Standard safety equipment for the 2011 Acura ZDX includes antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability control, traction control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. The Acura ZDX has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedures. The 2011 Acura ZDX features an appealing cockpit, notable for its intriguing design and liberal use of leather. The ZDX also comes up short in useful cargo space.