2012 Acura ZDX

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Rating8.4

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Midsize SUV
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$46,120 - $56,670
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Plush interiors

Cramped rear row

No major changes

Cutting edge technology

Average cargo room

Impressive handling

Lackluster performance from the V6 engine

Specs & Features

$46,120

price

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Acura ZDX Crossover is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X5, the Porsche Cayenne, and the Acura MDX. Spread across 3 trims, the ZDX starts off at a base price of MSRP $46,120. Its 3.7L V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 7.3 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the ZDX Crossover manages to get a combined EPA rating of 19 MPG, a number that is great for the class and highly improves the ZDX Crossover's practicality. It also has a ground clearance of 7.9 inches.

Buying Advice

The ZDX is available in only one trim, but you can choose between two packages. Our recommendation is the Technology package, which adds keyless ignition/entry, perforated premium leather seats, a navigation system with real-time traffic and weather, and multi-view backup cameras.

Trims

    Base
    $46,120 onwards
    • 19-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/Satellite
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Technology Package
    $50,620 onwards
    • 10-Speakers premium sound system
    • Bluetooth hands-free
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Multi-View camera system
    Advance Package
    $56,670 onwards
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Blind spot collision warning
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    • Sport steering wheel

Compare to similar cars

Price

$46,120- $56,670

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.36

Horsepower

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

7

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$43,030- $54,555

Gasoline

7.68

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$46,250- $59,950

Gasoline

7.9

280 hp @ 4920 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

7

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$59,600- $70,200

Gasoline

8.29

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

4

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$47,500- $64,200

Gasoline

8.17

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$35,985- $49,585

Gasoline

7.99

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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$59,800

Gasoline

7.3

390 hp @ 6500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$43,700- $52,000

Gasoline

8.01

303 hp @6800 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$60,045- $86,795

Gasoline

6.78

375 hp @ 6500 rpm

375 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$41,145- $52,045

Gasoline

8.02

240 hp

380 lb.-ft.

5

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2012 Acura ZDX vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2012 Acura ZDX

    Ranked #10

    7.1 sec14.6 sec124 mph
    5.3 sec13.7 sec-
    5.9 sec14.5 sec-
    6.2 sec14.9 sec132 mph
    6.46 sec14.6 sec92 mph
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-

    2012 Acura ZDX vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg21 gal.336/483 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.-
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg18 gal.342/468 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/462.5 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19.2 gal.345.6/480 mi.
      17 mpg22 mpg19 mpg27.7 gal.418.2/541.2 mi.

      2012 Acura ZDX vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        192.4 in.78.5 in.62.8 in.7.9 in.108.3 in.
        2012 Audi Q7

        Ranked #1

        200.3 in.78.1 in.68.4 in.8.1 in.118.2 in.
        2012 BMW X6

        Ranked #3

        192.1 in.78.1 in.66.5 in.8 in.115.5 in.
        191.6 in.78.5 in.68.2 in.8.2 in.108.3 in.
        191.3 in.75.9 in.66.1 in.7.1 in.113.6 in.
        191.3 in.75.9 in.66.1 in.7.08 in.113.6 in.

        2012 Acura ZDX vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2012 Acura ZDX

          Ranked #12

          26.3 cu.ft.91.2 cu.ft.55.8 cu.ft.
          32.3 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          8.8 cu.ft.-93.2 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.141.4 cu.ft.91.9 cu.ft.
          40 cu.ft.100.9 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          45.2 cu.ft.124 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.

          2012 Acura ZDX vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            49.5 cu.ft.26.3 cu.ft.55.8 cu.ft.-
            10.8 cu.ft.33.8 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi Q7

            Ranked #3

            44.6 cu.ft.10.9 cu.ft.72.5 cu.ft.-
            2012 BMW X5

            Ranked #4

            63.4 cu.ft.23.2 cu.ft.75.2 cu.ft.-
            80.3 cu.ft.40 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            2012 BMW X6

            Ranked #6

            15.3 cu.ft.25.6 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.-

            2012 Acura ZDX vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2012 Acura ZDX

              Ranked #11

              1500 lbs.830 lbs.4424 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1219 lbs.5540 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1698 lbs.4398 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1532 lbs.4753 lbs.
              2012 Audi Q7

              Ranked #3

              6600 lbs.1279 lbs.5291 lbs.
              6500 lbs.1295 lbs.5128 lbs.

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