2011 Acura ZDX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Acura ZDX returns with few changes for its second go-round in 2011 and again offers up a midsize luxury crossover that is a stylish, coupe-like eye-catcher with a sloping roofline and huge sunroof. The downside is it’s a vehicle many feel stresses style over substance.
Most reviewers like the looks of the 2011 Acura ZDX as it rolls down the road, compliment its all-wheel-drive ride and handling and rave about a cabin they label topnotch in most every way. They also find fault, though, with much to do with the car Acura pushes as the flagship of its sports utility fleet. To be sure, the ZDX is sporty enough, but it comes up short on the utility side of the equation.
Compounding the issue, the ZDX, based on the MDX platform, has a difficult time competing in its own family. The popular MDX gets very good feedback as a luxury seven-seat SUV and ranks with the very best in its class. The 2011 Acura ZDX struggles to keep up. It seats five, but riders may come to blows over who gets the front passenger seat: The unlucky adult relegated to the back must deal with tight quarters.
The 2011 Acura ZDX lacks not only space for people, but also space for cargo, and its niche market appears to be affluent couples, young or old, who appreciate the good looks and a luxurious interior and don’t mind a vehicle that will comfortably carry not many folks nor much cargo. That neither bad terrain nor iffy weather will slow it down ranks as another plus.
A 300-hp, 3.7-liter V6 engine with 270 lb-ft of torque that requires premium gas powers the 2011 Acura ZDX. The engine teams with a 6-speed automatic transmission that allows for manual shifting from paddles on the steering wheel. The ZDX comes with Acura’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive, which is designed to maximize grip and traction through turns in any weather. Reviewers generally feel that it drives like a luxury car. EPA estimates come in at 16 mpg city/23 highway.
The 2011 Acura ZDX offers a couple of option packages that serve as its trims. A Technology package and an Advance package add classy goodies to an already-impressive list of features for the Base trim. The ZDX cabin may not be as roomy as others in its class, but reviewers like the design of it, and Acura loads what it does have with features, from heated, leather power front seats to a dramatic center stack of controls. Leather touches adorn the dashboard and steering wheel. A backup camera comes standard.
Upgraded leather upholstery, a navigation system with weather and real-time traffic information, keyless entry and start, and a premium stereo are among the highlights of the Technology package. Ventilated front seats, a sport steering wheel and ambient lighting are among the extras in the Advance setup.
The 2011 Acura ZDX features stability and traction control, antilock disc brakes with brake assist, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags among its standard safety components. The Advance package adds blind-spot monitoring and a Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) that works in conjunction with the radar on the adaptive cruise control. The system warns the driver, visibly and audibly, of an impending collision and has the ability to engage the brakes and tighten seatbelts.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 253 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: Intelligent Key · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.25 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: illuminated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Profile: 40 · Type: all season · Width: 275
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · 15GB hard drive · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 435 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: Intelligent Key · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.25 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: illuminated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: perforated
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Profile: 40 · Type: all season · Width: 275
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 15GB hard drive · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 435 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: Intelligent Key · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.25 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: illuminated
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: retractable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: perforated
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Profile: 40 · Type: all season · Width: 275
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation