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The automotive industry has taken a remarkable leap forward with the upcoming launch of the 2024 Acura ZDX, which proudly claims the title of Acura's first-ever electric vehicle. This cutting-edge EV promises an incredible array of features and innovations that are set to redefine the driving experience. One of the most exciting aspects of the 2024 Acura ZDX is its integration of the world-renowned Google technology. With built-in Google Assistant and Google Maps, this EV offers seamless on-the-go connectivity that ensures drivers stay connected and informed at all times. Whether it's finding the best routes, locating charging stations along the way, or estimating the charging time required to reach their destination, Acura ZDX drivers can rely on the enhanced version of Google Maps to optimize their journey and minimize travel time. Additionally, Google Assistant empowers users to stay productive and in control without compromising their focus on the road, enabling tasks such as making calls, sending messages, adjusting the temperature, and even setting destinations using voice commands. The entertainment features of the 2024 Acura ZDX are equally impressive. With Google Play, users can download various third-party apps for music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. The integration of favorite media apps with Google Assistant allows drivers to effortlessly control their audio experience, skipping to the next track or rewinding a podcast with simple voice commands. Furthermore, the Acura ZDX boasts a large center touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoTM3 compatibility, making it easy to stay connected and entertained throughout the journey. Acura has spared no effort in crafting a truly sophisticated and technologically advanced cabin for the ZDX. The inclusion of a digital driver instrumentation display provides drivers with essential information at a glance, while the first-ever pocket type wireless smartphone charger ensures that devices stay powered up on the go. Moreover, the ZDX offers fast and secure Over the Air (OTA) software updates, allowing key vehicle computer modules to receive enhancements and updates, continuously improving the functionality and capability of the vehicle. As part of Acura's commitment to digitalization, the purchase process for the ZDX will take place entirely online, solidifying Acura's position at the forefront of automotive innovation. Beginning in early 2024, customers will have the convenience of exploring and purchasing the ZDX from the comfort of their homes, embracing the future of automotive retail. The 2024 Acura ZDX is set to revolutionize the EV market with its impressive features, smart integration of Google technology, and commitment to digital transformation. Stay tuned for the release of this groundbreaking electric vehicle, as Acura propels us into a new era of automotive excellence.

Acura will bring back its well-loved Type S performance brand, launch a new turbo-charged V-6 engine and expand A-Spec sports styling to all its core models. Acura made the announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Jan. 15, in conjunction with the unveiling of the all-new 2019 Acura RDX. The experts at Speedcraft Acura in West Warwick can answer any of your questions. “We have made a major commitment to Acura to bring each element of Precision Crafted Performance to life through a new generation of products,” said Toshiaki Mikoshiba, president & CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Acura will pursue a unique powertrain strategy that underscores the brand’s rightful place as the performance division of Honda.” The new Acura Turbo V6 will make its way into multiple models in the years ahead, and only with the company’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. Lease and Finance Offers on New Acura Models Likewise, Acura Type S performance will become part of many models in the future. The Acura Type S badge last appeared on the 2008 Acura TL, which has been called a “genuine delight to drive.” Type S featured a track-tuned chassis, more powerful engine and brakes, high-performance tires and a sporty exterior. Acura Type S is the counterpart to Honda’s Type R. Schedule a Test Drive Today Additionally, Acura will introduce the A-Spec sport trim package for every new core model in development, including a new 2.4-liter TLX A-Spec this spring and an A-Spec variant of the 2019 RDX, which will launch with the rest of the RDX lineup in mid-2018. Acura’s A-Spec badge first appeared on the 2004 TL sedan and now appears on the Acura TLX and ILX sedans. The New York Daily News calls the A-Spec’s sporty enhancements “the perfect middle ground for those yearning for a little extra gusto.”

Answering customer demand for third-row seats, Lexus has responded with its new RX 350L, but the 2018 Acura MDX has 7.4 inches more leg room and twice the cargo capacity. Plus, it costs thousands of dollars less. Our friends at Edmunds have given the MDX a 4-star review: “Great value and an available hybrid* version help the MDX stand out among three-row luxury SUVs.” The team of automotive specialists at Speedcraft Acura in West Warwick can answer any of your questions. Roomy, Comfortable for Passengers The basic frame structure and wheel base of the RX350 remain unchanged. Lexus added 4.3 inches to the rear overhang to accommodate the third row while making the rear windshield more vertical to provide headroom. Here are the specs: leg room is 23.5, shoulder room is 45.7 and overall passenger volume is 114.9 cubic feet. Compare those to the 2018 Acura MDX: leg room is 30.9 inches, shoulder room is 54.7 inches and overall passenger volume is 132.7 cubic feet. Search Speedcraft Acura Inventory The third row seat is raised in the RX 350L, making it more difficult to get in and out of the vehicle. Clearance is narrow and passengers must step up to get inside. Even reasonably dexterous people find it challenging. According to an Edmunds review: “Lexus admits that the third-row seat is meant primarily for children up to junior-high age. We’ve tried sitting in the way back, and indeed adults are going to find it uncomfortable. Step-through access to the third row is a little tight, too. “ The 2018 Acura MDX offers one-touch buttons to move the second seat forward to provide access for third-row passengers. Ample Space for Luggage Cargo room behind the third row in the RX 350L, at 6.21 cubic feet, is paltry compared to the 2018 Acura MDX, at 14.9 cubic feet. While the external dimensions are very similar in the two vehicles the cargo volume and passenger space are must smaller. The MDX offers more than double the cargo space, no matter how the seats are configured. Edmunds noted its “… easy-to-use fold-flat seats make loading long items a breeze. Storage space for small items is another win.” The Lexus RX 350L is simply a smaller vehicle in nearly every way. If you plan to travel with passengers and their luggage, the 2018 Acura MDX is your best bet. Schedule a Test Drive Today The two vehicles can’t compare on price either. The base price of the 2018 Acura MDX is $44,200 for front-wheel drive and $46,200 for all-wheel drive. The base prices are $47,670 and $49,070, respectively, for the 2018 Lexus RX 350L. *Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid models only) and other factors.*Prices shown are Acura suggested retail prices only and do not include taxes, license or destination and handling charge. Destination & Handling charge is $965 for sedans and $995 for SUVs. Acura vehicle accessory costs, labor and installation vary. Dealers set their own prices. Please consult your selected dealer. *Hybrid model coming soon.

The best time to buy a new Acura is now. Dozens of lease and finance offers are available at Speedcraft Acura on RT2 West Warwick. It seems “end of year” timing for new car purchases is the only area of agreement on the much-debated topic. Edmunds, which offers auto information, reviews and advice, says there are “as many theories on this topic as there are days in the year.” Some say the end of the month is best; others say buy at the end of the day; some say bad weather days are best. Edmunds says there’s a grain of truth in all of those ideas, but if your main goal is to buy or lease at the best price, December will give you a “perfect storm” of savings. Search Speedcraft Acura Inventory At Speedcraft Acura, you will find an incredible selection of vehicles, including ILX, MDX, RDX, RLX and TLX, and a team of experts to help you at every step of the way. From paperwork to the financing, everything is simple and seamless. Customers love our no-nonsense approach. Schedule a Test Drive Today After all is said and done, Edmunds advises buyers to think about your needs, not your timing. “Car buying can be stressful, and it can take more than a month to go from deciding what to buy to actually closing the deal.” Why pressure yourself? Do your research and buy when you’re ready, but if you’re ready now you’ll save big.

New Design, New Driving Experience: 2018 Acura RLX The 2018 Acura RLX, Acura’s top-of-the-line luxury sports sedan that was unveiled in August, boasts a new “transformational” design that is considered to be the most substantial and sophisticated yet. The new 2018 Acura RLX will go on sale in November at Speedcraft Acura in West Warwick. One of the many features on the 2018 Acura RLX, called “the best-performing Acura sedan ever,” is S 310-HP Precision All-Wheel Steer™ paired with an all-new 10-Speed Automatic Transmission. The AcuraWatch™ technologies, also standard equipment, and has been improved through the addition of Traffic Jam Assist, a first for Acura. On congested highways, Traffic Jam Assist helps keep the vehicle in its lane and a set interval behind a car detected ahead. This is done through Adaptive Cruise Control and Low-Speed Follow working together. Browse Acura RLX Inventory AcuraWatch™ can actually prevent or lessen the severity of a collision with its Collision Mitigation Braking System with automatic emergency braking, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Road Departure Mitigation. The system, using millimeter wave radar and monocular camera sensing technology, can detect other vehicles and lane markings. 2018 Acura RLX Exterior One of the first things you’ll notice about the 2018 Acura RLX is the diamond pentagon grill – it’s the second Acura sedan to adopt it. It has a more sculpted hood, new wheel designs, newly designed, bold-looking LED taillights, dual exhaust finishers and a gloss black rear diffuser. The 2018 Acura RLX is the first Acura sedan to offer premium paint in Brilliant Red Metallic and Majestic Black Pearl. Schedule a Test Drive Today 2018 Acura RLX Interior No surprise that the sport seats in the 2018 RLX also have been redesigned with high-contrast piping and stitching. A new, sophisticated color option is also available in Espresso. Acura included a Milano leather interior and seats as standard. The seats themselves are designed with four distinct levels of softness and firmness. Both front seats in the Acura RLX are also 12-way adjustable so every driver and passenger can find their ideal seating position for the journey .