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First Acura electric SUV to be named ZDX; co-developed with GM

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Acura announced that its first all-new full-electric SUV coming to market in 2024 will be named the Acura ZDX. Acura will also launch with a ZDX Type S variant, as the brand continues to focus on putting the driver experience first. —Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” GM underneath, but Acura throughout The ZDX comes in a base A-Spec and a performance model called Type S.

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HONDA-ACURA: Gross sales increase in June, Q2 as stock recovers

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posted second-quarter gross sales of 347,025, a forty five p.c The automaker, dogged through provide chain problems for almost all of 2022 make happen a 17-month gross sales droop, is after all optic some manufacturing momentum because it builds again dealership conserve. Blended Honda and Acura gross sales rose 57 p.c

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2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid on sale in April; 3-motor sport hybrid system

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The MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain delivers a total system output of 321 horsepower and 289 lb-ft (392 N·m) of torque, up 31 horsepower over the non-hybrid MDX, making it the most powerful Acura production SUV ever built. The MDX Sport Hybrid employs technology offered in the Acura NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid sedan.

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Honda Anna Engine Plant produces 30-millionth engine; retooling to add battery module casings production

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liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, which is part of the two-motor hybrid-electric system that powers Honda Accord and CR-V hybrid-electric models. As part of the new EV Hub, the Anna Engine Plant will produce the cases for the Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) that houses the EV battery module and its controlling hardware.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology.

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Acura RLX Concept makes world debut in New York; first application of Acura Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

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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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