The 2024 Acura ZDX will be the first electric car from the brand. This will start a new era for Honda’s high-end business. It also has new technologies because Google services are built into the information and entertainment system. Automakers have always made their entertainment systems with different degrees of success. But Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have become more prevalent in recent years, and reviews have praised the tech giants for giving users a better experience than automakers could hope for. This won’t happen with the ZDX because it will use Google’s smarts. When Google services are added, the ZDX will get new tools that work well with it. You can find the most convenient charging places for long trips using a customised, up-to-date version of Google Maps. Because the car is so well connected, the software can predict how long it will take and even set up the battery to charge faster at high-speed D.C. charging points. Google Assistant will also be on the ZDX. The voice aid can do simple things like dialing a phone number or sending a text message. It can also change the radio and air conditioning settings and move the current navigation route. The Google Play shop will also have apps from people other than Google. The ZDX’s infotainment system and the Google suite will have standard connectivity choices. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity will be available for people who want to pair phones from either camp. “As Acura moves quickly towards an electric and digital future, we’re happy to give customers a choice of technology partners by combining embedded Google apps and services with our in-vehicle connectivity,” said Raj Manakkal, Assistant Vice President, Digital Services Development for Honda’s U.S. division. Acura’s choice is logical. Google is built on services that work together and on great customer experiences. Google knows how to make an excellent design and keep it fresh year after year, while most car infotainment systems feel old just a few months after they come out. When it comes out in 2024, it should help people who own an Acura ZDX.
