2024 Acura ZDX Revealed with Spicy 500-HP Type S Variant

• The 2024 Acura ZDX debuts as the brand's first EV, and the mid-size SUV is based on GM's Ultium battery platform.

• Along with rear- or all-wheel-drive powertrains, the ZDX will offer up to 325 miles of EPA-estimated range and a performance-oriented 500-hp Type S model.

• With the first deliveries set to arrive early next year, the 2024 ZDX will start around $60,000; the Type S opens around $70K.

The 2024 Acura ZDX remixes the brand's "Precision Crafted Performance" formula. While the new mid-size SUV's electric powertrain is an obvious departure from the decades of internal-combustion engines that came before, the fact a performance-minded Type S variant remains in the mix should interest Acura fans who appreciate fun-to-drive models.

Acura's First EV

For anyone caught off guard by the ZDX's reveal today, here's a quick recap. Not only is the nameplate resurrected from the coupe-like-SUV thingamabob that debuted in 2009, but it's Acura's first EV too. The exterior design of the production-ready 2024 ZDX seen in these photos was also previewed last year by the Precision EV concept.

Oh, and this Acura is built on GM's Ultium scalable battery platform, and it shares a lot with the Cadillac Lyriq. Like the Caddy, the ZDX has an identical 121.8-inch wheelbase. The Acura is slightly taller but slightly slimmer, measuring 64.4 and 77.0 inches, respectively. Plus, it's over an inch longer at 197.7 inches from tip to tail.

Of course, the ZDX's styling stands on its own, with a face featuring the latest rendition of Acura's "Jewel Eye" LED headlights and a pentagonal faux grille with a three-dimensional embossed surface and an illuminated outline. A "floating" roof design sits above mostly smooth bodywork that's especially vivid in the new Double Apex Blue Pearl paint that's exclusive to the Type S (the goldish Tiger Eye Pearl is also offered). While the A-Spec wears 20-inch wheels, the Type S rolls on 22s. A pair of slinky taillights round out the rear styling.

A-Spec and Type S Models

The ZDX is available with a single-motor rear-drive powertrain or a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration. The rear-drive A-Spec is good for 340 horsepower. An all-wheel-drive version is also offered, but Acura isn't yet releasing that setup's output. Meanwhile, the spicy ZDX Type S features specially tuned dual motors that funnel 500 horses to all four wheels. Regardless of their powertrain, both models are rated to tow up to 3500 pounds.