Acura's brand new model, the ZDX, is referred to as a "four-door sports coupe," by Acura. The "four-door coupe" trend has quickly spread throughout the luxury sedan segment following the launch of the Mercedes CLS and BMW X6 - and it looks as though the 'CUV coupe' segment is the next frontier for luxury automakers.

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Obviously some of the ZDX concept vehicle's details have been toned-down, but the production ZDX is, for the most part, staying true to the show car. The radically sloping roofline is the most obvious concept feature to make production, giving the ZDX more of a car look than the BMW X6.

When first inspecting a ZDX one will be facing Acura's new signature front grille. Despite that sloping roofline, the ZDX offers an adequate amount of cargo storage. With the rear seat up, the ZDX offers 26.3 cubic feet of rear cargo space. That figure expands to 55.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.

The ZDX's interior is very similar to that found in the TL sedan. A navigation screen is mounted high atop the center stack, with plenty of hooding to protect it from outside light. The center stack has the same overall layout as the TL, although it is a bit more sculpted. The ZDX also features Acura's quad-pack gauge cluster.

Power for the ZDX will come from Honda's 3.7-liter V6, tuned to produce 300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Power will be routed through a six-speed automatic, eventually meeting the pavement at all four corners via Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. Fuel economy for the ZDX is rated at 16/22 mpg city/highway.

The ZDX is available in three trim levels -- ZDX, ZDX with Technology Package and ZDX with Advance Package. The base model ZDX will come very well equipped -- sporting a panoramic glass roof, hand stitched leather, Bluetooth, power tailgate and CD stereo with USB and iPod connectivity. The Technology Package trim level will add voice activated navigation, upgrade stereo and rear-view camera while the Advance Package will up the ante to include a blind spot information system, Collision Mitigating Braking System and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Buyers with towing needs will be forced to skip over the ZDX as it is only rated to tow a car-like 1,500 pounds.