Acura’s First EV Sports Bang & Olufsen Audio
The ZDX crossover is Acura's first electric vehicle and will feature immersive, premium audio from Bang & Olufsen.
Slated to arrive in 2024, Acura's first all-electric vehicle series, the ZDX crossover featuring the range-topping high-performance ZDX Type S, will also be the first for the marque to feature in-car audio from the highly respected Danish brand Bang & Olufsen.
Designed by Harman specifically for Acura, we're told that the bespoke system is "tuned for a powerful, sophisticated and immersive listening experience". We can also expect this partnership with Bang & Olufsen to expand across the entire Acura lineup in the coming years.
Like Acura's commitment to "Precision Crafted Performance", Bang & Olufsen has been a beacon for immersive sound experiences for nearly a century, with a reputation built around creating products that push the boundaries of audio technology, design and craftsmanship. Designed and built expressly for Acura by Harman, the Bang & Olufsen Sound System in the Acura ZDX promises to harness "the latest technologies to deliver a supremely elevated audio experience for Acura drivers".
Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President, Acura National Sales, told StereoNET:
As we take the Acura brand and our products to the next level, we wanted to make sure the audio experience also delivered on our concept of being a 'destination brand'. This new collaboration with Harman and the Bang & Olufsen brand will achieve exactly that, further exciting our clients as Acura enters the electrified era starting with ZDX.
Tom Rivers, VP of Global Marketing at Harman, added:
Acura and Harman are equally driven to deliver unparalleled performance and memorable experiences, and we're excited to kick off our new long-term partnership that will set a new precedent for in-vehicle audio and technology for years to come as we collaborate on future Acura products.
The all-new 2024 ZDX will also feature the first integration of Google built-in for Acura, providing a connected and personalised driving experience. An enhanced version of Google Maps for EV drivers will optimise route plans for recharging, find charging stations along the route and estimate charging times required to reach your destination. The all-electric ZDX will also feature other intuitive technologies, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Visit Bang & Olufsen and Acura for more information
Jay Garrett
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