Acura ZDX Discontinued After Just a Year in Production

After just over a year on the market, Acura has already taken the decision to end production the all-electric ZDX. The crossover was yet another victim of the market’s slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

“To better align our product portfolio with the needs of our customers and market conditions, as well as our long-term strategic goals, the Acura ZDX has ended production,” Acura spokesperson, John Bordignon, told AutoTrader in an email.

Production of the ZDX will end effective immediately, Bordignon confirmed, adding that Canadian availability of the crossover will be affected by the decision.

Acura’s decision comes shortly after its parent company, Honda, announced that it would slash its planned investment in electrification by 30 per cent. It also said that it now expects EVs to account for just 30 per cent of its global sales by 2030.

Designed in collaboration with General Motors and based on the American automaker’s Ultium electric vehicle platform, the ZDX was built alongside the closely-related Cadillac Lyriq in Springhill, Tennessee. Production began in May 2024.

Although it was well reviewed — earning accolades from our own Kunal D’souza for its compelling design, ample power, and comfortable ride — the ZDX was criticized for its high price, and it languished on the sales charts.

Those who did buy a ZDX will continue to receive full factory support from Acura, through its dealer network. They’ll still be able to get parts, service, and warranty coverage for their vehicle, despite its discontinuation.

Meanwhile, Acura has shifted its focus to the upcoming RSX, a smaller all-electric crossover based on Honda’s own EV platform. A prototype for the new vehicle made its debut at Monterey Car Week in August. Details remain scant, but the automaker has revealed that the EV will be built at Honda’s plant in Ohio.