Acura will most likely include hybrid versions of the TSX and TL Sedans with the first appearing for the 2011 model year. It was stated that Honda’s focus is on being the first in the area of environmentally and energy efficient technologies. They have taken the challenge to reduce CO2 emissions though technology and research and that the most important approach right now to cut the emissions is by expanding usage of hybrid vehicles.

At the moment, Honda has three hybrid vehicles, the Civic, the Insight, and the CR-Z; and it is unknown whether or not Acura’s models will use power trains like Honda’s three hybrid cars, but in the interest of costs, this seems very likely.  Honda also said that they were working on new hybrid systems for the larger vehicles but we don’t know if the systems will be full hybrid, like the one in the Insight, or if it will be a mild hybrid system, like the one in the Civic.

Source: http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100118/OEM04/301189931

Acura is billing the ZDX as a 4-door sports coupe.  This may be confusing since the ZDX has more than 2 doors, and looks and feels like an SUV.  In fact the all new 2010 Acura ZDX is more of a cross-over than anything else.  We are at age where cars, SUV’s, trucks, and luxury sedans are all mixed into one vehicle.  And the Acura ZDX is a sleek and functional automobile that Acura is hoping will appeal to the world.

Under the hood the 2010 Acura ZDX is powered by a 3.7-Liter V-6 engine that has Honda’s DOHC Variable Valve timing or VTEC.  The result is a strong 300-hp and 270lb-ft of torque.  A 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters put the power to the ground without too much drivetrain loss.  The ZDX is also equipped with Honda’s very own SH-AWD; which is an all-wheel drive safety system that sends torque to the wheels that need it.  And the best part is that the ZDX will get 16 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway, making this Crossover the leader in its segment.

The interior will feature the amenities that Acura has become known for:  luxury seats wrapped in leather, power everything, a huge glass moonroof, Bluetooth, navigation, and more.  Opt. for the Advanced Package and the ZDX will benefit from a myriad of safety features such as: blind spot warning, roll over mitigation, side impact airbags, and an active suspension.

The 2010 Acura ZDX has just recently hit showroom floors, so stop by Acura Atlanta for a test drive.