This Is Your First Look At The All-Electric Acura ZDX Type S

This summer, Acura announced it wouldrevive the ZDX nameplatefor a new luxury EV that would spawn a performance Type S variant. TheAcura ZDXwon't arrive until 2024, but testing is already underway, so Acura decided to give us an early look at the development prototype. It may be covered in a bespoke "Type S" camouflage wrap, but this is still our best look at Acura's upcoming EV. The vehicle was designed at the Acura Design Studio in Southern California, inspired by thePrecision EV Conceptthat debuted at Monterey Car Week.

Acura didn't publish any additional specifications, but this new ZDX looks much larger than the model that wentout of production in 2013. The original ZDX was short-lived, lasting four models years before being discontinued.

Whereas the first ZDX shared much in common with the Acura MDX and Honda Pilot, this new model is being co-developed with General Motors using the American automaker's Ultium platform and batteries. Judging by these new photos, the ZDX is likely a two-row mid-size crossover that's similar in size to the Chevrolet Blazer EV. This means the ZDX EV should provide a lot more interior space than the out gas-powered model.

We will have to wait for Acura to share more details next year, but the ZDX should include specs that are similar to the Blazer. The flagshipBlazer SS model produces 557 horsepowerand 648 lb-ft of torque from two electric motors, which sounds like a suitable number for the ZDX Type S.