And that's especially true if gas prices spike again. The BMW X6 might have been first to that particular party, but as consumers look beyond the more traditional SUVs or crossovers‹sleeker, more aerodynamic wagons like the ZDX make sense. The luxury coupe-like crossover is a new SUV trend. Montclair, New Jersey, area motorists searching for an athletic and versatile new crossover can count. The production ZDX will likely offer a blind spot warning system and a new multi-view rear camera system too. Acura MDX design lead details the crossover from beginning to today The same guy led both the 2001 MDX design and the new MDX Prototype design Zac Palmer Nov 19th 2020 at 12:10PM 0 Comments. Uncover Acuras Versatile & Premium Sport Crossover. So judging by the dimensions and powertrain, it's likely that the ZDX is essentially a coupe-like wagon version of the TL. Coming on the heels of a redesigned RDX compact SUV, both the midsize TLX. The 2019 Acura RDX has a pretty big shoes to fill is replacing the second-generation RDX which was one of the best-selling premium compact crossovers available so acura always knew that the RDX. The ZDX is 192.4 inches long, rides on a 108.2-inch wheelbase and is 78.5-inches wide. Acuras RDX crossover gets styling and tech updates alongside a new PMC Edition. Inspired by its flagship NSX supercar, Acura is all about its 'precision-crafted performance' roots. Acura says the 5 passenger ZDX uses V6 power, a six-speed automatic and the company's SH-AWD all-wheel drive system. On this prototype version of the production model, there's an additional under floor storage along with 20-inch wheels and a panoramic glass roof. But thanks to the hatchback, it functions like a wagon, offering more cargo flexibility than a sedan. Acura says this is a four-door sports coupe. Acura's new ZDX, due this fall, attempts to walk the line between car and SUV even more closely than either its RDX or MDX crossovers. Automotive categories seem to splinter more every year.