Impressive number of technical and standard equipments; excellent quality of materials and build quality; voluptuous interior; sporty handling with V6 wagon and saloon.

Bad

Underpowered four-cylinder engine; button happy center console; unimpressive braking performance.

Introduction

2011 Acura TSX is a performance oriented vehicle, which provides a satisfying combination of efficiency, performance and style. It boasts great handling and muscular appearance, complemented by enhanced safety, comfort and convenience features. The TSX gets handful of mechanical and styling updates along with a new wagon variant. For 2011 model year, it get slightly raised fuel economy, new hard drive based navigation system with higher resolution screen, exterior design refinements, improved acoustic insulation, new grille, redesigned foglamps and bumpers and new taillamps. The cabin inside receives door trim and dashboard with new finish, rear air conditioning vents between front seats along with additional insulation. The all new xenon lamps provide a whiter light bringing out more details as compared to traditional halogen bulbs.

The Acura TSX is basically a midsize luxury vehicle manufactured and launched by Acura Company in the year 2003 as 2004 model. Originally, it was introduced in Canada and United States only; however from 2009 it was available in Mexico. It is marketed under Acura luxury brand in North America, where it is filled the gap as entry level four-door sedan of Acura, when Integra was discontinued in 2001. The second generation model was introduced in the year 2005 with XM satellite radio, steering column mounted cruise and audio controls, heated door mirrors and power passenger four-way seat along with slightly new rear and front treatment, redesigned wheels, standard side skirts and integral foglamps.

The 2011 Acura TSX offers abundant cargo room as compared to other models with flat load floor and ample storage for accommodating objects nearly 70 inches long. The Wagon model gets welcome versatility with 201 horsepower inline four-cylinder 2.4 liter engine and automatic five-speed transmission. It provides balanced performance in nearly every dynamic category along with superior fuel economy. There are plenty of other models in the market that provide excellent manners in daily driving, state of the art entertainment and navigation systems, pleasing interior and impressive amount of standard features.

Trim Levels, Body Styles and Options

The 2011 Acura TSX is an entry level premium luxury sedan, which is offered in V6, base and wagon trim levels. The TSX Sport Wagon and base TSX come equipped with standard equipments and features, which include 17 inch alloy wheels, 60/40 split folding rear seatback, xenon headlights, rearview auto-dimming mirror, foglights, heated front seats, sunroof, leather upholstery, keyless entry, power passenger four-way seat, automatically controlled dual-zone climate system, power driver eight-way seat with memory and telescoping and tilt steering wheel. Also standard are seven-speaker surround sound audio system with satellite radio, CD player, USB port and auxiliary audio jack along with Bluetooth. In addition to more displacement and horsepower, the V6 gets 18-inch wheels, road noise cancelling feature for sound system and firmer suspension.

Many of the equipments and features of 2011 Acura TSX are combined in different packages such as Technology Package that comes with rearview camera, power liftgate, hard drive based navigation system with weather forecasting, voice recognition and real time traffic, 10 speaker ELS/Acura surround sound audio system with digital music storage and single CD player.

Engines and their Performance

The 2011 Acura TSX is available in two engine choices such as four-cylinder 2.4 liter engine that generates 170 pound feet of torque and 201 horsepower, while the V6 3.5 liter engine is good for cranking out 254 pound feet of torque and 280 horsepower. Both engines are paired with automatic five-speed transmission with paddle shifters and front wheel drive system designed to send power to the front wheels. In performance testing, it accelerated from 0 to 60 miles per hour in the time range of 7.7 seconds and offered the fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 24 mpg in combined driving.

Safety Features

The 2011 Acura TSX comes with standard safety features, which include side curtain full length airbags, antilock brakes with brake assist, front seat side airbags, stability control, active head restraints and traction control.

Special Features and Cabin Design

The 2011 Acura TSX features one of the beautifully designed and best in class interiors slathered with high quality materials, logical and fairly intuitive commands and controls, hard drive based navigation system with voice commands, weather forecasting, huge LCD display and real time traffic and ELS/Acura premium surround sound audio system. The cabin inside is quite spacious and offers plenty of legroom and headroom for both passengers as well as driver. Overall, the all new 2011 TSX rides quietly and calmly on cruiseways with its enhanced acoustic insulation and thicker glass.

On papers the 2011 Acura RL has everything that you expect from a potent and pleasing midsize luxury sedan. The car comes has standard all-wheel drive, comes with an extensive list of features, elegant interiors, a V6 engine generating 300 hp and superior build quality. But when you talk about the real world real-world appeal, there’s something that just don’t make this Acura as desirable as it was on papers.

One of the biggest factors that definitely would have affected the appeal of the Acura RL is its styling. The exteriors of the car looks a tad dated on a whole, especially when you compare them with its more modern and fresher rivals. Overall, you could say that the car is aging and definitely needs a bit of restyling. And Acura has given it some touch0ups for the model year here and there; at least the front grille which was a tad odd looking has been tamed down a tad.

Acura also has replaced the 5 speed automatic transmission of RL with a brand new 6 speed transmission system. As a result of the change in the transmission, the fuel economy for the car became a tad better and even the acceleration should be a tad quicker. One of RL’s praiseworthy attribute, handling still is praiseworthy, and that can be attributed to the advanced Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system of the car that can share out torque to separate wheels of the car for improving the handling balance as well as traction.

But despite all these changes the 2011 Acura RL still finds it hard to be anything more than a bench player in auto market’s luxury sedan segment.

What’s New for 2011 Acura RL?

The 2011 Acura RL enters the market with a 6 speed automatic transmission, which improves the fuel economy and acceleration for the car. Some other noteworthy changes for the car includes small exterior styling enhancement, obtainable rear parking sensors, additional sound insulation to offer a smoother ride and a lot better viewing angle for its optional backing camera.

Body Styling and Features:

The 2011 Acura RL comes in a single body style of a midsize luxury sedan, which further is available in three different trim levels.

The 2011 Acura RL gets 18 in alloy wheels, a sunroof, automatic xenon headlights, heated 10-way power front seats having driver memory functions, keyless entry/ignition, leather upholstery, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, rear-seat climate controls, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power rear sunshade, an auto-dimming mirror and manual rear side sunshades as its standard equipments.

Some other standard equipments for the car includes a Bluetooth audio connectivity and phone, voice controlled climate and audio systems and a 10 speaker Bose surround-sound audio system having a satellite radio, 6 CD changer, a iPod/USB audio interface and an auxiliary audio jack.

The Technology packages for the 2011 Acura TL includes adaptive headlights, rear parking sensors, a back-up camera, ventilated and heated front seats, a wood-grain shift knob and steering wheel, GPS-linked solar-sensing climate control, advanced Bluetooth phone connectivity and a navigation system having real-time weather, real-time traffic, voice activation and Zagat restaurant ratings.

Go for 2011 Acura RL and you can also get an Advance package which adds the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and adaptive cruise control, in addition to the power-folding side mirrors.

Under The Hood:

The power for 2011 Acura RL comes with a 3.7 ltr V6 engine, which generates maximum power of 300 horses and 271 lbs-ft of utmost torque. The all new 6 speed automatic transmission having manual shift paddles is standard transmission for the vehicle. The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the Acura RL in city is around 17 mpg and on highways its 24 mpg, which comes to a combined fuel efficiency of 20 mpg.

Safety Equipments:

The standard safety equipments for the 2011 Acura RL includes antilock disc brakes having brake assist, complete-length side curtain airbags, front-seat side airbags, a stability-control system and active front head restraints.

There also is an optional CMBS, which can help you in minimizing or preventing the frontal accidents by warning the driver or by applying emergency braking in case the collision seems unavoidable.

Verdict:

The 2011 Acura RL definitely is a respectable luxury sedan, but without some impressive changes the car falls a tad faint in comparison to its overall appealing rivals in market.

The 2011 Acura TSX remains the gateway model from Honda from Honda’s premium luxury car brand. The car still is a steady performer when equipped with four-cylinder engine in its sedan trim, while becomes a slight more exciting sport sedan when powered by a V6 engine. But for the model year 2011, the biggest news is the introduction of the wagon model. The Wagon model for the TSX offers a tad more cargo space than most of its rivals, has sufficient storage space and a flat load floor, which easily can carry objects up to 70 inches long. Go for the TSX Sport Wagon and you can get the panache and versatility of a car which honestly has become less appealing every model year.

The Sport Wagon model of the car will be powered with 2.4 ltr inline-4 engine generating power of 201 horses and mated with 5 speed automatic transmission. The auto aficionados might want this Acura Sport wagon rub shoulders with the sportier models from other auto makers such as the A4 Avant from Audi and 328i wagon from BMW, by including a powerful V6 engine, all-wheel drive and manual transmission, but the truth here is the fact that the TSX Sport Wagon delivers balanced performance in almost every dynamic category and also delivers superb fuel economy.

What’s New for 2011 Acura TSX?

The 2011 Acura TSX comes with a brand new wagon body style known as the Sport Wagon. In addition to this, all the 2011 Acura TSX models gets slightly better fuel economy, enhanced acoustic insulation,  fresh hard-drive-based navigation system having a higher-resolution display and external design refinements.

Body Styling and Features:

The 2011 Acura TSX comes in a single body style of a compact entry level luxury sedan, which is available in base, V6 and wagon trim levels.

The standard equipment for the TSX Sport Wagon and base TSX includes equipments like 17 in alloy wheels, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, foglights, an 8-way power driver seat with memory, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, xenon headlights, keyless entry, a sunroof, leather upholstery, a 4-way power passenger seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat.

Some other standard equipments for the car includes a 7-speaker sound system having a CD player, auxiliary audio jack, satellite radio and a USB port and Bluetooth. Other than more displacement and horsepower, the V6 trim of the car gets a stronger suspension, a road noise-canceling feature for its sound system and 18-inch wheels.

There is an optional Technology package available for the TSX, which will add a rearview camera, voice recognition, a hard-drive-based navigation system, weather forecasting, real-time traffic, digital music storage, a 10-speaker Acura/ELS surround-sound system having single-CD player. The Wagon gets a power lift gate.

Under The Hood:

The 2011 Acura TSX is a front-wheel-drive model and comes with two engine choices. The first engine option for the 2011 Acura TSX is a 2.4 ltr 4-cylinder engine which generates maximum power of 201 hp and 170 lbs-ft of maximum torque, if you are getting this model with manual transmission then the maximum power for you will be 172 lb-ft, while the 3.5 ltr V6 trim generates maximum power of 280 hp and 254 pounds-feet of maximum torque. The standard transmission on all the models is a 5-speed automatic transmission having sport shift paddles, though for the four-cylinder sedan’s the only transmission option is a 6-speed manual transmission.
In our performance testing the 2011 Acura TSX sedan having four-cylinder engine mated with manual transmission sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in an impressive 7.7 seconds. Both, the Sport Wagon and the automatic sedan crossed reached their about a second later. The V6 engine on the other hand delivered a spirited 0 to 60 time of 6.4 seconds.

The estimated fuel efficiency for the 2011 Acura TSX sedan having 4-cylinder automatic transmission are 22 mpg for city and 31 mpg on highways, which comes to a combined fuel efficiency of 26 mpg; go for the manual version and you can get 21 mpg for city, 29 mpg for highways and 24 mpg combined.

Safety Equipments:

The list for safety equipments for 2011 Acura TSX includes active head restraints, antilock brakes having brake assist, traction control, stability control, full length side curtain airbags and front seat side airbags.

Verdict:

The 2011 Acura TSX still is a decent performer for Acura and for the model year 2011 the car comes with a brand new wagon model which puts a brand new life into the lineup of Acura.

The auto traders could very well be right, and the reason why we are so sure about the Acura NSX 2011 is because even the original NSX was quite an unexpected turnout in the model year 1990. Apart from this there are other reasons as well. Firstly, the ASCC (Advanced Sports Car Concept) primarily was developed to proclaim Acura’s latest design center in Pasadena, California. The parent company Honda wanted their premium brands to have a separate visual identity; this is what made them open two separate studios and talent demos the weird Advanced Sports Sedan Concept and the ASCC.

Now considering the fact that the Acura said that the design of ASCC is supposed to have a V10 engine mounted on the front and an all-wheel drive, the concept that was shown there was only a “push mobile” and doesn’t had any running gear fitted in there, so there is a great chance that the Acura NSX could very well be completely different from what is expected. One another reason that makes us think that there will be Acura NSX 2011 is the reason that why would Honda build an Advanced Sports Car Concept when they don’t have an intention to do anything with that. You can say that not many of the concept designs actually goes beyond the auto-show turntable, but then Honda definitely is not the one known for indulging in dead-end ego trips.

So considering all these factors we are pretty sure that the rumor mill could very well be right, and at the same time we won’t be surprised is they aren’t true. After all, the original NSX was pretty unexpected, and so can be Acura NSX 2011. Our belief got stringer with the press release from Acura calling the ASCC a “foretaste of the design direction” for an Acura NSX replacement. What do you think? Will there be any Acura NSX 2011, or not.

Styling:

Not many of the people will notice the styling changes in Acura TL 2007, but if you notice the car closely, you’ll find that the car now has a bigger grille along with honeycomb mesh. Also the bumper of the car has been reshaped, and now it makes the lower twin intake vents of TL comparatively less visually prevailing. The reshaped bumper of the TL now has horizontal chrome and fog lights which make it look lower and wider – on a whole a decent touch. Even the rear bumper of the car has been reshaped and the all-red taillight lenses of the car has been replaced by clear lenses with a more complex bunch of lights and with a new LED pattern.

Just as the exterior styling, the internal styling for the car has also been improved and the cabin of the Acura TL 2007 is now a lot modern and classy. The Simulated wooden trim has also been made standard here, while in S-type it gets replaced by a carbon-fiber look, which is fine by us.

Safety:

Apart from the standard safety features that we’ve seen in all the previous TL models, the Acura TL 2007 comes loaded with airbag technology, in addition to side curtain airbags, for protecting rear and front occupants during side impact and side-impact torso bags for front occupants.

Power:

Just as before the power of Acura TL 2007 also comes from a 3.2 liter V 6 engine, which is mated with five speed automatic transmissions. On the other hand the power for the Type-S trim comes from a bigger version of the same 3.5 liter V 6 engine. The power ratings for different models are significantly different from each other and hence you can expect better and enjoyable ride in every model that you pick.

So seeing all this you can say that the best selling model of Acura the TL still is a respectable option to consider. So if you are looking for an impressive sedan to consider, then the Acura TL 2007 surely is a nice option to consider; whether you are looking for a family sedan or a sporty sedan.

The 2001 Acura Integra was available in two body styles: a 4 door sedan and a 2 door hatchback, across all the trim levels, including the performance trim the GS-R. Initially Acura launched two lower trim levels of Acura, the RS and the LS. But as the years passed the lineup was updated and the GS trim was removed in model year 1998, while another RS trim was introduced in 2000. All the trim levels for the 2001 Acura Integra was offered with the same 1.8 liter four cylinder engine generating 142-horsepower of maximum power, except for the GS-R. The standard transmission for the vehicle here was a 5 speed manual transmission, while the optional transmission here was a 4 speed automatic transmission.

The performance oriented GS-R trim of the 2001 Acura Integra was powered by a 1.8-liter 4 cylinder engine equipped with VTEC, and generating maximum power of 170 horsepower. The GS-R trim of the Integra came loaded with a particular close-ratio 5 speed manual transmission.

The 2001 Acura Integra Type R won several accolades all over the world and was one of the Finest Sports Coupe (AWD/FWD) under $30,000. Even today, despite the fact that Integra are not in production, these cars holds great value as used cars and people prefer these cars a lot more than some of the other models of the same era. One of the biggest reasons behind the immense success of these 2001 Acura Integra, then and now, was their high reliability factor and that’s the reason why even now the young automotive fanatics take great interest these cars. But considering the high demand and short availability, getting one Integra, especially the GS-R trim, still is a huge challenge.

The Acura Integra was sold as a Honda in most of the markets around the world and was compact and sporty car which primarily was available as hatchback body style. One of the biggest reasons behind the immense success of the 2001 Acura Integra was its low price and while the car had all the attributes to compete against some of the top end cars like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the Integra was not as expensive as those cars. This is the reason the Integra immediately became a sales success. So if you are looking for a car that is lightweight, sporty in nature and also has high revving engines pumping under its hood, then the 2001 Acura Integra definitely is worth considering.

For the model year 2003, the Acura MDX got a power boost of 20 horses. Apart from the power boost, the other highlights for the Acura MDX includes strengthened chassis, retuned chassis and upgraded brakes. Some other new and upgraded offering for the 2003 Acura MDX includes a navigation option, which for this model year turned into a package and comes rearview camera and voice activation. There also was a DVD entertainment system. The power for the MDX came from a 3.5-liter V6 engine generating 240-hp and an AWD (all-wheel-drive) system which automatically transfers power front and back for best grip. The first generation MDX had three rows seating as is standard seating, and has seating capacity of 7 passengers. Just as all the other Acura vehicles we’ve seen the Acura MDX also comes loaded with plenty of standard equipments. The touring package of the vehicle could get you an improved stereo, dual power front seats and roof racks. The standalone option of the vehicle was a navigation system.

Considering each and every aspect of the vehicle, whether you are getting used 2003 Acura MDX or are going for a brand new one, you gets our recommendations. As far as the comfort, refinement and versatility is concerned the Acura MDX does everything right. And if you are going for a second generation model you will be getting an exciting driver’s SUV, which easily could be placed alongside the Porsche Cayenne or BMW’s all new X5.

Engine Specs:

Available in two variants explained in detail below and compared.

• TL: 280-hp, 3.5-liter, VTEC®, V-6 engine
• TL SH-AWD: 305-hp, 3.7-liter, VTEC®, V-6 engine

Both the engines are paired with the latest trade mark “Super Handling All-Wheel Drive” technology, which allows you to move all the four wheels and makes it “butter on the pan” feeling while you drive. It also gives you better control and mobility on road. Both have a VTEC V6 Engine with different power capacity.

The 3.5-liter, VTEC® V-6 engine generates 280 horsepower and 254 lbs.-ft. of torque as compared to 305 horsepower and 273 lbs.-ft. of torque by the 3.7-liter engine. That’s making the 3.7 high on power.

The 3.5 liter engine gives out fuel economy of 18 mpg on city roads and 26 mpg highway on highways. And the 3.7 give you variant 17 mpg on city and 25 mpg on highways isn’t that good you wont have to make a huge compromise on fuel efficiency as the difference is just 1mpg. Combined with a choice of a 5-speed Sequential Sport Shift automatic or 6-speed manual transmission Now that’s what’s a combination of both power and performance.

Exteriors:

Killer looks making it an Attention Magnet.

Exteriors are similar in both the variants. Both are fitted with Xenon High intensity Discharge (HID), Xenon cast’s a spell of whiter and brighter lights on roads improving clarity. And the HID Lenses allow a precise pattern in beam which accelerated visibility without blinding the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

Hold on yet more to come, Acura TL has a large 8 Inch navigation screen which display a view behind the vehicle below the drivers normal vision thus helping you from obstacles and is of great help for parallel parking. Not to forget the side mirrors perfectly aligned and automatically tilts when u reverse thus increasing ease for the driver. Also Bundled is key remote with a few extra convenience features for the driver.

Interiors:

Interiors are classy with leather surfaces makes u fell the comfort while you drive.

Some unmatched feature:

Two level heating keeping in mind both the front and the rear riders.

TL gives you automatic climate mode and both the first and the rear seat passenger can set their own micro climate according to their needs if that is not all it has a GPS enabled climatic function too WOW!!. The best is the automatic air filtration mode which keeps away pollutants and supply clean air so feel fresh and drive fresh.

Storage is good with 12.5 and 13.1 cu ft of storage available, coupled with 15 versatile cabin storage areas making it easy for the driver to reach to frequently used stuffs soon.

The Bluetooth hands free link system further let you attend those important calls which you can’t miss, and the push button start all together puts you through an experience when you drive. Operated with a hard drive u can use Acura Navigation System10 the centerpiece of the TL Technology Package is Acura’s most advanced navigation system, u can store destination databases and maps.

Audio System:

Amazing Audio system inbuilt with a 276-watt 8-speaker system makes up something for those Music lovers, further it can be connected with an audio source be it CD, Radio, USB etc. Also there is an Aux unit to connect your mp3 player. The car is also smart enough to select the strongest radio station available in the area Zuper isn’t it!

Safety:

Safety is again engineered by TL’s Technology dominance with features like.

Vehicle Stability Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Safety, Airbag System, Seat Belts & Active Front Head Restraints, Child Safety, Body Structure Design makes your driving a safe affair. In case of a break all TL vehicles will do the following: The ignition will be disabled, the horn will sound, and the lights will flash.

In the end its enjoyable machine to live with, the technology, the design, the jap look all makes up the machine to be the most adorable work, it’s a good little power house which you wont mind paying for.

Go ahead guys, pick your favorite cola bottle and put your leg on the throttle…. The new Acura TL is truly a feast to ride on.

With the streets flooding with small luxury crossovers, it’s hard to notice the Acura RDX and even many of the times you would have mistaken it with any other crossover. But if you do it now, then you are missing a lot because the all new 2010 Acura RDX clearly is one of the most entertaining sumptuous crossover in the recent market. Although the 2010 Acura RDX can easily be mistaken with Honda CR-V, as the RDX has got the dimensions similar to it, but the car in actual is a lot different then what it is being mistaken for.

What’s New for 2010 Acura RDX ?

The Acura RDX enters into its fourth production year and the all new 2010 Acura RDX gets plenty of enhancements from its precursors. Among the noticeable changes that we found here was worth watching includes the introduction of a all new base front-wheel-drive version, then there is the revised exterior styling, a squeezed braking system, automatic headlights, Bluetooth streaming audio compatibility, a back-up camera, ambient footwall lighting and a USB jack. All these enhancements are the reason why the 2010 Acura RDX demands our attention and must be given.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Acura RDX is a luxury crossover SUV with five-passenger seating and is available in only one well equipped trim level. The standard features for the 2010 Acura RDX includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, xenon headlights, full power accessories, ambient interior lighting, a tilt-telescoping steering column, heated front seats, a power passenger seat, a power driver seat with memory, Bluetooth audio streaming compatibility and phone, a back-up camera, dual-zone mechanical climate control and leather upholstery. Also standard on the 2010 Acura RDX is satellite radio, for the music fanatics there is a seven-speaker audio system accompanied by a six-disc CD/MP3 changer, a USB connection and steering wheel mounted audio controls.

For the modern high tech consumers the RDX comes in a technology package as well. The technology package of RDX includes a direction-finding system with synchronized traffic, GPS linking, solar-sensing and 10-speaker Panasonic/ELS premium surround sound audio system.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Acura RDX drives its power from a turbocharged 2.3 liter four cylinder engine capable of churning maximum power of 240 hp and maximum torque of 260 lb ft. the engine remains the same for both the front-wheel and all-wheel drive variants of Acura RDX. The power is taken to either the front-wheel or to the all-wheel drive through the only five speed automatic transmission system with manual shift control. The SH-AWD system used here not only distributes the power in between the front and rear axles, but also in between the left and right wheels, this ensures optimal traction in ever condition.

In our acceleration testing the all-wheel-drive RDX sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, which is one of the fastest times taken by the compact luxury crossovers. The estimated fuel economy for 2010 Acura RDX is of 21 mpg average combined both for highway and city while the same for the SH-AWD is of 19 mpg.

Safety Equipments

The safety in 2010 Acura RDX is ensured by antilock brakes with brake assist, front-seat side airbags, stability control, active front head restraints and side curtain airbags.

Verdict

The 2010 Acura RDX clearly is a Japanese rival of BMW’s sporty X3; and the luxurious crossover SUV offers a decent amount of style, sportiness and usefulness.

2010 Acura ZDX with its first look has the capability to influence any potential buyer in the market, but as we’ve said earlier “looks can be deceiving”, the 2010 Acura ZDX is also another deceivingly stylish car. The journey for Acura ZDX started as a MDX crossover, which got our admiration for a long time, and the reason being that it brought three-row crossover functionality and capable handling in one car.

But now the things have changed and have changed weirdly (at least for Acura ZDX), the car now flaunts a rakish exterior, and due to this exterior the car has lost its three-row crossover functionality and hasn’t got anything additional for it. The only thing that comes in the mind with the first look of 2010 Acura ZDX is that “what was the need to make a change in MDX crossover?”

What’s New for 2010 Acura ZDX?

Generally when a car gets revamped, we expect plethora of add-ons and performance and luxury enhancing features from it. But unfortunately that isn’t the case with Acura ZDX, and we didn’t find anything new in it except for its rakish exterior. Though, you can easy that the new exterior has enhanced the style of Acura ZDX and now it is more of a style-driven midsize opulent crossover. The 2010 Acura ZDX is a perfect choice for the buyers who want a car with modicum of practicality and idiosyncratic styling, if these also are your requisites than 2010 Acura ZDX is just the perfect car to get.

Body Styling and Features

The midsize five passenger crossover SUV, the 2010 Acura ZDX comes loaded with plenty of modern equipments to match the requirement of modern consumers. The standard equipment for ZDX includes 19-inch wheels, heated exterior mirrors, mechanical xenon headlights, ambient cabin light, a panoramic sunroof, a leather enfolded multifunctional steering wheel, a back-up camera along with a rearview mirror display, a power tilt and telescoping steering column, dual zone automatic climate control, leather interior trim and seat upholstery, heated eight-way power front seats, Bluetooth a power lift gate and a trip computer. For the music fanatic fans the standard music system is an eight-speaker stereo with in-dash six-CD changer, an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio.

Apart from the basic equipments you can get some optional features by going for the two significant optional packages for the 2010 Acura ZDX. The technology package for ZDX offers keyless entry and ignition, a navigation system offering real time traffic and weather updating, an improved Acura/ELS surround sound stereo system with an incorporated 15 GB hard drive and a multi-view back-up camera. Another Advance package for Acura ZDX apart from these features comes with features like a blind-spot warning system, electronically changeable suspension dampers, heated and aerated front seats, adaptive sail control and a sport steering wheel.

Under The Hood

Just as all the other Acura vehicles the 2010 Acura ZDX also comes with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system and hence the different level of power generated here is transferred to different wheels of the car for enhancing the traction and grip. The power for 2010 ZDX comes from a 3.7 liter V6 engine capable of churning 300 hp of maximum power and 270 lb-ft of maximum torque. The generated power is transmitted through the six-speed automatic transmission to all the wheels of the car with manual shift control. The six-speed automatic transmission that comes with manual shift control is standard for 2010 ZDX. The estimated fuel economy for 2010 ZDX is 16 mpg for city and 23 mpg for highway. The maximum towing capacity for ZDX is of 1500 pounds.

Verdict

Apart from the styling the 2010 Acura ZDX doesn’t have much to offer and this stylish heavy crossover SUV is as compact as hatchback.