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2012 Acura ZDX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Acura ZDX now enters its third year in almost exactly the same form as its first, with just a few new paint colors on the list for 2012. Although it is quite sexy with all those sleek lines and tight little rear end, the ZDX only appeals to a rather particular subset of drivers who have no need for silly things like hauling more than 1,500 pounds, adult backseat comfort, rip-roaring performance or any real sense of practicality.
Love it or hate it - the ZDX is not a crossover SUV for the masses. Instead, the ZDX makes a statement and takes a stand. Acura has broken the "conventional" midsize crossover mold and shaped the RDX in the image of something completely new - an image of nimble, luxurious technology for the unfettered soul.
Based on the larger MDX, the ZDX is not the thoroughbred sports car it looks to be on the outside. Sure the 3.7-liter V6 puts out 300 horses, but the imbalance of being accompanied by 270 lb-ft of torque means get-up-and-go is often a game of hide and seek - especially with a 6-speed paddle-shifting automatic that doesn't like to downshift quickly to get those higher revs. That said, the "Super Handling" SH-AWD adds a great deal of zip to the ZDX's step, distributing power to the outside wheels on curves for a poised and speedy exit. Unfortunately, all that comes at the cost of high-test fuel only going so far as 16 mpg city/23 highway.
Inside the cabin is almost another story altogether. Although its storage capacity is somewhat compromised - maxing out at 56 cubic feet with the seats folded down and 26 cubes otherwise - absolutely everything else is awe-inspiring. From the blissful silence and liberal use of leather to the legion of buttons and gizmos, the ZDX affords a level of luxury most only dream of experiencing for themselves - but for less than $50,000.
Highlights of the standard list include automatic xenon headlights, heated outside mirrors, panoramic sunroof, back-up camera with rear-view mirror display, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, powered heated front seats with driver memory, power liftgate and an 8-speaker stereo with in-dash 6-CD changer and the usual connectivity with portable devices. Major options of the two significant packages include keyless ignition and entry, multiview back-up camera, navigation with real-time traffic and weather, the best stereo in its class, electronically adjustable suspension dampers, a blind-spot warning system, adaptive cruise control, collision warning and mitigation system and so much more.
However, future drivers should note that despite its smaller size, the ZDX does not perform any better than the MDX - and paying a lot more for the suspension dampers does little to make it into a similar performance machine. Otherwise any ZDX on the lot is exactly as advertised - at the very least.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
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by kathleen h
Mar 25, 2022
The only thing that I can think of that is missing is back seat leg room for passengers. Which doesnt matter to me. I just love this car.Mar 25, 2022
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2012 Acura ZDX Pricing
Original MSRP
$46,120 to $56,670Price range
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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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 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: 13.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · 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: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · 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
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · 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: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · 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: reclining · 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): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · 15GB hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · 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: 13.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: Intelligent Key · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · 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
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · 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: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · 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: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium 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
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · 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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 15GB hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · 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: 13.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: Intelligent Key · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · 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
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · 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: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic · 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: audible 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): rear · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation