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Acura unveiled its first all-electric model: the new 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S. The ZDX was co-developed by Acura with GM. Acura will offer the ZDX A-Spec in both single-motor (rear-wheel-drive) and dual-motor (all-wheel-drive) configurations. Earlier post.)
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2013 Acura RLX Concept. Acura held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The concept provides a first look at the design and engineering direction for its all-new Acura RLX flagship sedan, slated for launch at the beginning of 2013. Click to enlarge. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L
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The results echo an earlier IIHS study involving Acura, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru and Volvo vehicles, which found that the combination of forward collision warning and autobrake reduced front-to-rear crash rates by 50% for crashes of all severities and 56% for front-to-rear crashes with injuries.
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Honda would also develop an upmarket Acura ZDX crossover on the same platform—that one would be built by GM at the Lyriq assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Finally, the Prologue offers both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. The Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX are presentable, competent and competitive.
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