The 2024 Acura ZDX Type S Is The Ultimate EV Collaboration Between Japan & America 

Happy Thursday everyone! The wait to find out how the new Acura ZDX Type S drives is finally over and we’re happy to say it feels noticeably sportier with a different character versus the Lyriq AWD we tested a couple months ago! We should be driving an A-Spec version as well later this summer! Stay tuned 😊

That chrome piece running over the windows and past the C pillar makes the vehicle look like a hearse.

Why does it look like a hearse?

Bro, that "hearse" roof is a complete disaster. I cannot see past it. One misplaced strip of chrome ruined the entire car. It's ridiculous.

Drinking game: take a shot every time he says “GM”

Acura’s Hearse !

Too me the screen looks out of place its so bulky 😂

I would pick the Lyriq over this in any day, specially when this looks like a hearse

My same comment with other posted videos... it looks drop DEAD gorgeous. That chrome piece between the c and d pillar with black panel reminds me of a hearse. Everything else, its an awesome Acura and GM collaboration.

I’m worried about future support for this car. Especially since the GM partnership has ended before the ZDX has even found on sale

One of the points of getting a Honda or a Acura is reliability. Not only is it a GM product, it’s a EV with higher repair costs if and when things break.

Hearse vibes, they killed it!

So this is the Supra of Acura .

I still think this is $5000 more expensive than it should be even though it does come with federal tax credit. I don’t mind GM’s platform sharing with same battery components, but it bothers me that the key fob, door chime, and infotainment screen, switch gears and buttons are all General Motors.

Looks like a hearse from the side view, imo. 😕

Acura premium prices for a rebadged GM. Honda and Acura is heading towards Nissan/Infiniti territory

Glorified GM with acura styling.... damn it Acura tell Honda to build its own infrastructure for EVS

looks like a hearse

Was there a slight lag at the start point while testing 0-60?

I love that it happened to be 11:11 on your iPhone during the initial interior portion.

Fantastic review, thank you!

Loving the quality upgrade in the video department! 60 fps is a very welcome change! thank you for hearing us Sofyan, keep it up!!

This ZDX definitely has funeral car vibes, the first fully electric hearse! I don't know who they have on the drawing board for this one but this is already screaming total redesign.

Looks Amazing the 2/3 of the front and the top looks like a hurtz lol, alive in the front and dead in the back, and Scarry it might be as reliable as a GM? 1/3 dead might be appropriate 😮 ( I’m not a GM hater, I’ve owned 4 )

You’re so articulate in your reviews you are the best The fiesta flash

The only major luxury feature I feel that is missing is the Front Massaging seat function. Being around the cost of the Gas-powered MDX type-S you would have expected the same luxury, not just air ride suspension LOL. Maybe next year,

Today I learned that EVs do not all come with Frunks.

01:49! “it’s a little bit disgu… disappointing “😂😂😂😂

I kinda like.. but the D pillar makes the car look like a hearse..

The Audi Q4 Efron also has a powered panoramic roof. Would they be considered similar class?

The exterior looks pretty good, the interior design screams chevy

Thanks for the review. Definitely ordering a Lyriq now.

The GM colab killed it for me

Amazing job Sofyan & I will buy this beauty.

Ngl the Zdx Type S has one of the best performances of all acura models

what kind of camera does he use? The video Quality is amazing.

The black roof hearse is such a turn off .. and it stands out

It’s funny how some people choose to bash some rebranded vehicles, and ignore some others. I’ve yet to see a Lamborghini or Rolls Royce review where someone points out the cheaper brand underpinnings. Yes, you too can open a RR hood or Lamborghini hood and see plenty of part sharing with BMW and Audi.

9:18 That angle makes it look a little like a hearse 😂

It doesnt have that coupe shape to compete with the X6 Thats what the original ZDX was...an X6 competitor in terms of styling It just looks like a Honda Passport with an MDX bodykit Nothing at all like the original ZDX...THAT is what needs to come back

You would think Acura would have been did a electric structure from Honda

Unfortunately the building quality shows it was down at GM. @13:14 the panel gap is large and it’s not lining up well where the dash board meets the door panel

With the length of the vehicle, the two tone finish and the chrome trim above the windows extending through the back side panel, it immediately made me think of a hearse!

Imagine how much more sales you are going to have if the car doesn't look like a hearse.

I was considering this. My wife drives an RDX and I recently got a 4Runner which I like, but is a little lackluster. Was thinking about the new 4Runner hybrid, then was leaning towards this. This video killed it for me though. The badging under the hood is one thing, but the key fob, GM sounds, etc. would always be there as a reminder.

The biggest problem with the Acura ZDX is that the MDX exists. The ZDX is a 2 row EV with less cargo space and fewer seats than the MDX, but being sold at a price higher than the MDX A-spec. It's like a larger RDX made into an EV. Granted, I am more comfortable driving the ZDX than the RDX or MDX, but the target audience doesn't want to be hassled with recharging at public charging stations and would just as quickly take an RDX A-spec or MDX A-spec and pocket the difference. I own the Cadillac Lyriq AWD Luxury 3. In every way it's better than the ZDX. It looks better, has better materials inside and is more likely to turn heads. I also have massage seats. The ZDX A-spec lacks massage seats and GM Supercruise. You'll need the S-type to get the autonomous driving. You're spending $75k and not getting an interior as nice as the Lyriq's. The 490HP AWD helps make this a fun vehicle and the available air suspension makes the ride smoother on the 22" wheels, but the interior buttons, switches and display screens look sadly cheap. Maybe even cheaper than what you find in the Chevy Blazer EV (another Ultium sister). You're basically getting a guzzied up Honda Prologue. I think these cars are going to need considerable discounts to sell, but in their defense, they are more comfortable and livable products than the Tesla Model X, Model S or many other Luxury EV that cost way more. MDX is going to outsell ZDX with ease.

Interesting looking vehicle. The rear roof line reminds me a bit of a hearse. Hope this car sells well for Acura.

No thumbs up on this review. $90K for an Acura badged Chevy Blazer EV? Keep doing these types of reviews and you won't have any viewers.

I’d get it in all back looks great 👍🏽

OMG I love your videos :) I wish I could have seen a profile shoot with the windows up. Maybe that would be a more "attractive" view than what I'm, and what it seems a lot of people see, as an unfortunate blunder.

I agree, the Cadillac did have a quality issue on the lower dash, but that looked one off. You can’t praise the interior quality of the Acura and harp on the Cadillac when the two vehicles are built in the same building by the same employees. Also, the stitching on the passenger side of Acura’s center console lid to the center console itself doesn’t line up at all 18:15. I’m very excited for both vehicles, but I don’t think it’s fair to only point out the flaws on one vehicle and not the other. However, no vehicle is ever perfect

The front and rear look ok, but why the hell does the side profile remind me of a Hearse???

The front is giving me PTSD flashbacks of the dreaded Acura beak

Acura this is so lame what were you thinking you lost me with the gm interior parts and internals love the exterior but that’s it. Sadly I can’t wait for the tlx or integra EV since the Tesla model 3 performance is such a good deal right now got a delivery date for June can’t wait.

Guess I'll wait until there is a true Acura version on an Acura platform with no GM-ness at all.

I'm ok that Acura shared the platform with GM because EV doesn't have Transmission and engine like the Gasoline vehicle.

Much rather get the Lyriq if I was shopping in this segment. Acura failed on the styling, which is a shocker considering the rest of their lineup is good looking

I like it. I do think it could cost a little less and needs a bit more range. Interesting to see where Acura takes it as they develop their own EV's moving forward.

Tempted to do a drinking game every time Sofyan made a GM reference but I’d have been passed-out drunk in 90 seconds. This design is compellingly handsome (as is the Prologue). They REALLY nailed this design. That said, can we talking about the recently updated 2025 MDX (MMC)? I mean, that must keep other manufacturers up at night how well-sorted and appealing that vehicle is. Acura dealers have to be thrilled - the MDX & ZDX are segment-leading good.

I love the look. I actually own 23' MDX. What kills me is the partnership with GM. GM vehicles loses value it leaves the factory.

I like the accurate styling that I wish they had more to differentiate themselves from GM. Using their platform is one thing, but to use their key, switchgear, gearshift, infotainment, that all makes me feel like I’m not in a Acura. Other than that I love what they did. If I were to buy an Acura EV, I’d wait until they make one more of their own bc it’s missing some of that Acura character.

Handsome vehicle

Finally, they are upgrading the Hearse.

Minus it’s hearse like side profile lol and typical GM interior (Which is better than their old one) overall I think the second gen ZDX is very attractive and it’s a great place for Acura to start with EV’s

Once you buy the vehicle, who will service it, GM or Acura?

Looks like a aspec integra in the front

Does this compare to the macan ev

I see it's future as a dealers lot dust collector.

Why don’t they do the same phone charger for MDX? It’s seems to be much more practical and allows to use internal space more efficiently. Gear selector on tge steering wheel is also great. No piano black is also great

As much as I’m not a fan of crossover “coupes” this would have looked better with a more slopes rear hatch. All the black painted bodywork above the chrome trim makes the rear look bulky, not to mention the hearse effect. This is one area the Aspec will look bette than the Type-S.

Would look cool if that fake chrome roofline qas the real roofline. The way it is now, hearse.

I kinda like it but why does the back look like a hearse?

22:06 good day, Mr Lamond

Looks like a modern day hearse

HondaPro Jason would be salivating over this, saying that this is the best car “Acura” has ever made, a real Honda enthusiast would be against this Cadillac Lyriq in Acura clothing

It looks great

So its basically like 1/4 of all other EVs. Acura is always late to the party and once Acura shows up it brings non-alcoholic beer.

I actually think the GM bong sound is way less annoying than the Acura one. Maybe I’m crazy.

I think Acura could have chosen a better collab other than GM, but hopefully it will work out well for them!

I hope i win the lottery because i really want the honda prologue lol.

Imagine if Acura made the front turn signals sequential...missed opportunity there

My problem is the bottom grill area makes it look like a Lexus.

I love Acura and drive a 2016 RDX Advance with the 3.5 V6. I'd take the original ZDX over this thing any day. That "hearse" look is just killing me. Pun intended.

Does the switch gears and software matter if you never owned a GM or Acura vehicle? Some people wouldn't even know if you didn't tell them.

Electrified gv 70 also has panoramic roof that could open-up too

At least it’s a step in the right direction.Acura has done nothing to provide eco-friendly vehicles in the lineup. But, the design cues are off and looks like little effort put. It looks like a hearse in this color with the C pillar, the front is so uninspired. I predict middle of the road sales for this car.

I would pay at most 40 for it. Car prices are crazy !

This car costs +20k to the price of MDX. I just imagine how people line up to get it…😂

The ZDX sheet metal has alot of what makes me love Honda & Acura.. I'd say this is the first Coupe SUV cars that is worth looking at, with the exception of Infiniti's offering, everything else is so ungainly with the worst offenders being BMW & Mercedes Benz

Sofyan, I am rolling out the welcome wagon for this new Acura wagon. 😁

That’s a very nice EV baby shoe.

I don’t care that this is a GM; it’s stunning and looks much better than EVs from Lexus, Mercedes Benz, and BMW.

No one told the designers that it looks like a hearse from the side??

I don't understand why no other manufacturers package a car with cargo space that beats model Y. What I like about model Y is, first the decent frunk, second the huge under cargo storage. Three, the reliable charging network. . sorry to say, unless you are in China. Tesla is still unbeatable in terms of their infrastructure

Yeah Honda had the opportunity to bring the ZDX back and make it amazing and they really missed the mark. The first generation ZDX was bold and very stylish

I don’t mind the chimes, but at least they aren’t the annoying ones from Ford.

The way he lied about this looking good. It looks like a mini hearse.

I don’t like that chrome trim around the window trim. Looks like a hearse design and if had it gloss black or something, I don’t mind it

Side profile looks like a Hearst 😮 designers didn't see this?

In black it’s going to look a little creepy with that rear end except during Halloween but the rest of the car I like.