Got in a new ZDX
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Got in a new ZDX
My dealer had an intro party for the new ZDX. First impression, it's beautiful! After that my opinion is that it is really just a smaller RDX for about $15,000 more dollars. It actually has lower mpg too. After going over the entire car it makes me feel that my RDX was truly a bargain. While it will be a limited edition the first year out, I wonder who will be the buyers for this at around $50,000? There are some great estalished nameplates at that price range. Should I put up the pictures?
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2010 TL AWD 6MT: New King
My dealer had an intro party for the new ZDX. First impression, it's beautiful! After that my opinion is that it is really just a smaller RDX for about $15,000 more dollars. It actually has lower mpg too. After going over the entire car it makes me feel that my RDX was truly a bargain. While it will be a limited edition the first year out, I wonder who will be the buyers for this at around $50,000? There are some great estalished nameplates at that price range. Should I put up the pictures?
I have yet to be able to sit inside of a ZDX. "Just a smaller RDX?"
I would be curious to see what other RDX owners think of the ZDX.
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Dealership by me got it in the showcase. Looks sleek and powerful. Same engine as the MDX. Prob should turbo that, it'd be awesome. Eventhough it can hold 5, it's really build for the two seater mindset.
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Three Wheelin'
Sat in one at the SJ auto show. It's very nice. Obviously not very practical, but then, the target demographic probably doesn't care. Much higher quality materials inside than the RDX, but that is expected given the price. Very cool how all the buttons "black out" when car is turned off.
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I know it's not, but the thing does have about the same dimensions as the RDX. It has SH-AWD,2 fold down rear seats. The dash , steering wheel and center stack are almost identical. I realize all the magic is underneath the cabin and in the engine. Wait till you get in one and you'll see what I mean.
BTW, I for the life of me can't find any hint as to how to attach a picture to a post
BTW, I for the life of me can't find any hint as to how to attach a picture to a post
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Carbon Bronze Pearl 2008
I know it's not, but the thing does have about the same dimensions as the RDX. It has SH-AWD,2 fold down rear seats. The dash , steering wheel and center stack are almost identical. I realize all the magic is underneath the cabin and in the engine. Wait till you get in one and you'll see what I mean.
BTW, I for the life of me can't find any hint as to how to attach a picture to a post
BTW, I for the life of me can't find any hint as to how to attach a picture to a post
SPECS RDX ZDX
Length 180.7 192.4
Height 65.2 62.8
Width 73.6 78.5
Ground Clearance 6.3 7.9
Curb Weight 3935 4452
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I know it's not, but the thing does have about the same dimensions as the RDX. It has SH-AWD,2 fold down rear seats. The dash , steering wheel and center stack are almost identical. I realize all the magic is underneath the cabin and in the engine. Wait till you get in one and you'll see what I mean.
BTW, I for the life of me can't find any hint as to how to attach a picture to a post
BTW, I for the life of me can't find any hint as to how to attach a picture to a post
#11
Burning Brakes
I know it's not, but the thing does have about the same dimensions as the RDX. It has SH-AWD,2 fold down rear seats. The dash , steering wheel and center stack are almost identical. I realize all the magic is underneath the cabin and in the engine. Wait till you get in one and you'll see what I mean.
BTW, I for the life of me can't find any hint as to how to attach a picture to a post
BTW, I for the life of me can't find any hint as to how to attach a picture to a post
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BTW, MMike the steering wheels are identical except for maybe one button or 2.
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Loaner ZDX Today
Had a nice surprise this morning when I went out to get in the service loaner. It was a ZDX!! So, just a few observations/opinions. Tried to take a long as I could for my 6 mile ride from dealer to work. Sat for a few minutes getting situated. Really comfortable seat. Nice sound system (once I got music I wanted on). First difference I noticed from my '09 RDX upon driving was the quiet. Only heard muted engine noise and stereo. No road noise. 2nd was the weight. Much heavier and not as nimble as RDX to the seat of my pants. It really does accelerate nice for it size though. Speaking of size. I consider myself a really good parallel parker. Well, took me 2 shots to get it parked!! The width is really what got me more so than the length.
Is it nice--yes. Would I trade my RDX for it?? Nah!!!
Is it nice--yes. Would I trade my RDX for it?? Nah!!!
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The ZDX is NOT even close to the RDX in dimension and weight. Granted, the ZDX is a little bit lower in height than the RDX but it is MUCH BIGGER in length and width and weight.
SPECS RDX ZDX
Length 180.7 192.4
Height 65.2 62.8
Width 73.6 78.5
Ground Clearance 6.3 7.9
Curb Weight 3935 4452
SPECS RDX ZDX
Length 180.7 192.4
Height 65.2 62.8
Width 73.6 78.5
Ground Clearance 6.3 7.9
Curb Weight 3935 4452
Wow, the ZDX is a pig with all that weight.
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Carbon Bronze Pearl 2008
I've only seen one ZDX in real life so far and it was several months ago. It was at the supermarket lot I frequent weekly. Some older gent was driving it with a smug look on his face. The car does look pretty cool, but...
Thing is, it's too heavy (MDX weight), too wide, too long. If Acura made just a slightly, ever so slightly, smaller version of the ZDX I would be seriously interested.
Better yet, just vamp up the next iteration of the RDX!!
Thing is, it's too heavy (MDX weight), too wide, too long. If Acura made just a slightly, ever so slightly, smaller version of the ZDX I would be seriously interested.
Better yet, just vamp up the next iteration of the RDX!!
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Carbon Bronze Pearl 2008
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The ZDX is NOT even close to the RDX in dimension and weight. Granted, the ZDX is a little bit lower in height than the RDX but it is MUCH BIGGER in length and width and weight.
SPECS RDX ZDX
Length 180.7 192.4
Height 65.2 62.8
Width 73.6 78.5
Ground Clearance 6.3 7.9
Curb Weight 3935 4452
SPECS RDX ZDX
Length 180.7 192.4
Height 65.2 62.8
Width 73.6 78.5
Ground Clearance 6.3 7.9
Curb Weight 3935 4452
Liked the sound system and the power plant would be awesome in a vehicle of the RDX's weight.
Take RDX every time over ZDX. Probably could get almost 2 for the price!!
#20
Add another vote for the RDX over the ZDX. My dealer has had a ZDX in the showroom for a while, and I've seen a few on the road. In a word, FUGLY. Somehow they managed to make the beak even uglier. As far as tech goes, it still bugs me how primitive Acura media systems are compared to even the most basic iPod or MP3 player. Even the American car makers are now starting to advertise more advanced systems. If the harddrive fixes that for Acura (I haven't played with one) then I'm all for it.
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