Topic: Long-Term Test: 2010 Acura ZDX - Driving Impressions

[Autos_Editor]

Though poor rear visibility makes the Acura ZDX an intimidating vehicle to drive at first, Managing Editor Grant Yoxon found many other things about the ZDX that he likes, and over time, the pluses have outweighed the minuses.

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[Mart]

The ZDX is big and has very little utility. What a waste of time and money on Honda's part.

[Mozeby]

Why anyone would buy this over a MDX is beyond me.  They should have just made it a 2 door since the back seats in this are only child and Gary Coleman friendly.

[Julie]

It may drive great, etc. (what the review said), but I wouldn't even consider it because of its poor visibility out the back and sides.  Not to mention its asthetics, which I don't like, but that's another story. 

Why did they have to do that?  Can't design a sleeky looking vehicle without compromising safety?

At least, they should make the rear view camera standard.  Which they didn't.

Acura sent me a survey about this vehicle (perhaps because I am an Acura owner).  I really gave it a

[Canuck G35]

Like mentioned by the editor and Julie, rear visibility is horrendous in this vehicle.  I haven't driven the new CR-Z but I a guessing it is about the same.   Not that great from a safety perspective!!  

Like Mozeby, I would take the MDX over this any day of the week........and I am not particularly fond of the MDX either.  As a current Honda owner, I love Honda/Acura interiors and their driving dynamics........too bad that can't make a decent looking vehicle anymore.  

[rrocket]

Like mentioned by the editor and Julie, rear visibility is horrendous in this vehicle.  I haven't driven the new CR-Z but I a guessing it is about the same.   Not that great from a safety perspective!!  

Like Mozeby, I would take the MDX over this any day of the week........and I am not particularly fond of the MDX either.  As a current Honda owner, I love Honda/Acura interiors and their driving dynamics........too bad that can't make a decent looking vehicle anymore.  

It would be similar to my Insight...and I never had an issue....

[CanuckS2K]

Like mentioned by the editor and Julie, rear visibility is horrendous in this vehicle.  I haven't driven the new CR-Z but I a guessing it is about the same.   Not that great from a safety perspective!!  

Like Mozeby, I would take the MDX over this any day of the week........and I am not particularly fond of the MDX either.  As a current Honda owner, I love Honda/Acura interiors and their driving dynamics........too bad that can't make a decent looking vehicle anymore.  

It would be similar to my Insight...and I never had an issue....

Ron, that was me that posted above......guess I wasn't properly logged in. 

Anyways, you honestly think the rear visibility in the CR-Z is much different than the ZDX?  With the wide C pillars and extreme sloping roof line, I seriously have my doubts.  I am guessing an average driver (one that doesn't use their side mirrors) will have a very hard time with these vehicles........and hence a safety concern IMO. 

[rrocket]

My Insight was similar to the CR-Z.  It's not that bad at all.  Sideview mirrors anybody?   

[CanuckS2K]

The roofline on your Insight isn't anywhere near the slope the ZDX and CR-Z has though.  Actually, it's not even close. 

Anyways, my point is that rear visibility on these vehicles is extremely poor, and hence unsafe with the average driver behind the wheel. 

[rrocket]

The roofline on your Insight isn't anywhere near the slope the ZDX and CR-Z has though.  Actually, it's not even close. 

Anyways, my point is that rear visibility on these vehicles is extremely poor, and hence unsafe with the average driver behind the wheel. 

Well hell....most car are unsafe with average drivers.  Minivans with soccer moms driving are death machines...  

[Ex-airbalancer]

Why do you want to see where you have been   

I hope a lot of you never have drive a panel van rear visibility on these vehicles is extremely poor 

[Mozeby]

Like mentioned by the editor and Julie, rear visibility is horrendous in this vehicle.  I haven't driven the new CR-Z but I a guessing it is about the same.   Not that great from a safety perspective!!  

Like Mozeby, I would take the MDX over this any day of the week........and I am not particularly fond of the MDX either.  As a current Honda owner, I love Honda/Acura interiors and their driving dynamics........too bad that can't make a decent looking vehicle anymore.  

It would be similar to my Insight...and I never had an issue....

Ron, that was me that posted above......guess I wasn't properly logged in. 

Anyways, you honestly think the rear visibility in the CR-Z is much different than the ZDX?  With the wide C pillars and extreme sloping roof line, I seriously have my doubts.  I am guessing an average driver (one that doesn't use their side mirrors) will have a very hard time with these vehicles........and hence a safety concern IMO. 

Please don't post any more pics of the ZDX.  I just threw up a little in my mouth.

[CanuckS2K]

^  LOL, a thousand apologies!  Won't happen again!   

[Ice]

Looks like a solution to those idiots who drive on the 401 with their high beams on

[SJP]

It doesn't matter how is works, If I can't stand the sight of it, it won't be in my driveway. Too many compromises. If I need a utility vehicle, I will drive one, if I want a sports sedan, I will drive one.

[Angry Chicken]

The CR-Z's roofline is the same fastback profile as my CRX.  No problem seeing out the back with the extra vertical pane of glass.  It's the easiest car in my "fleet" to park.

[Shnak]

It doesn't matter how is works, If I can't stand the sight of it, it won't be in my driveway. Too many compromises. If I need a utility vehicle, I will drive one, if I want a sports sedan, I will drive one.

What if you want a little of both, but can't afford, or don't want, to buy two cars?

Personally, other than the subjective styling, I don't see why this ZDX (and the Honda Crosstour) get as much flack as they do in respect to their formula when something very similar in the CTS Wagon gets praised by virtually everyone. Make no mistake, the ZDX and Crosstour are just that, wagons.

[aknutson]

It doesn't matter how is works, If I can't stand the sight of it, it won't be in my driveway. Too many compromises. If I need a utility vehicle, I will drive one, if I want a sports sedan, I will drive one.

What if you want a little of both, but can't afford, or don't want, to buy two cars?

Personally, other than the subjective styling, I don't see why this ZDX (and the Honda Crosstour) get as much flack as they do in respect to their formula when something very similar in the CTS Wagon gets praised by virtually everyone. Make no mistake, the ZDX and Crosstour are just that, wagons.

This isn't a wagon - if you're going to compare it, at least compare it to the right thing, aka Cadillac SRX. The CTS wagon is 500lbs lighter, at least 15-20% more efficient, faster, nimbler, and actually has more cargo room with seats folded. And you don't know why people see the ZDX as a rolling oxymoron? It's a handbag car.

[Mozeby]

It doesn't matter how is works, If I can't stand the sight of it, it won't be in my driveway. Too many compromises. If I need a utility vehicle, I will drive one, if I want a sports sedan, I will drive one.

What if you want a little of both, but can't afford, or don't want, to buy two cars?

Personally, other than the subjective styling, I don't see why this ZDX (and the Honda Crosstour) get as much flack as they do in respect to their formula when something very similar in the CTS Wagon gets praised by virtually everyone. Make no mistake, the ZDX and Crosstour are just that, wagons.

This isn't a wagon - if you're going to compare it, at least compare it to the right thing, aka Cadillac SRX. The CTS wagon is 500lbs lighter, at least 15-20% more efficient, faster, nimbler, and actually has more cargo room with seats folded. And you don't know why people see the ZDX as a rolling oxymoron? It's a handbag car.

I just don't understand why Honda is willing to spend all that money in designing cars like the ZDX and Crosstour which will likely only sell in small numbers, but won't develop or spend the money to build something like a small wagon like the Mazda 5 or upcoming Chevy Orlando, which is where more people are looking and starting to buy.  Even a Civic wagon would be a much better car, cheaper to design and develop since it would basically be the same as the sedan.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

I just don't understand why Honda is willing to spend all that money in designing cars like the ZDX and Crosstour which will likely only sell in small numbers, but won't develop or spend the money to build something like a small wagon like the Mazda 5 or upcoming Chevy Orlando, which is where more people are looking and starting to buy.  Even a Civic wagon would be a much better car, cheaper to design and develop since it would basically be the same as the sedan.

Don't be ridiculous!