1,500-Pound Capacity
1. Acura ZDX
No doubt that Acura's new ZDX is one of the most unique vehicles on the road. Not your typical tow vehicle, the ZDX is a four-door hatchback with Acura's super-handling all-wheel drive, a system that was tuned for real-world driving conditions on the famous-or infamous-Nurburgring road course in Nurburg, Germany.
The ZDX features a panoramic glass roof, hidden rear door handles, and aggressive fender flares as part of a bold styling package created by Acura's first female designer, Michelle Christensen.
Inside, the ZDX comes fitted with a hand-stitched leather dashboard, door panels, and a richly contoured center console. The cabin also gets a full complement of LED lighting, which creates an elegant atmosphere at night.
More than a mere styling exercise, the ZDX is rated to tow 1,500 pounds and comes with a bevy of storage options. For example, Acura designers integrated 2.2 cubic feet of storage under the floor, which is as handy as it is secure. They also tucked more storage behind removable side panels on each side of the cargo compartment.
For passenger safety, the ZDX includes multiple-threshold front airbags and dual-chamber side airbags. The front seats feature active head restraints to prevent whiplash and knee bolsters on the dash. There are also side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor and automatic tensioning front seat belts.
The ZDX also comes with another unique attribute: There is practically nothing else like it on the road.
| SPECIFICATIONS |
| ACURA ZDX |
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| Seating Capacity: |
5 |
| Cargo Area: |
26.3 cu. ft.; |
|
55.8 with rear seats folded |
| Towing Capacity: |
1,500 lbs |
| GVWR: |
5,534 lbs |
| Towing Options: |
N/A |
| Flat-towable: |
No |
| EPA Mileage Estimates: |
16/23 (city/highway) |
| Base Price: |
$45,495 |