Introducing Google Gemini: A Smarter Voice Assistant for the Acura ADX, MDX and ZDX

In-car voice assistants have long felt like a list of memorized commands rather than a real conversation. Acura is changing that by bringing Google Gemini to select ADX, MDX and ZDX models equipped with Google built-in, replacing the traditional Google Assistant experience with something that understands context and responds more naturally. For drivers, that shift means less time rephrasing requests and more time simply talking to the car.

Voice Commands Get More Conversational

With Google Gemini, drivers no longer need to phrase every request perfectly. The assistant can understand context across multiple exchanges, respond to more nuanced questions and ask for clarification when needed. You could ask for a restaurant, then add that you're travelling with a toddler, without starting the whole request over again. It is designed to make hands-free assistance feel more intuitive while keeping your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

Gemini Live Goes Beyond Navigation

The addition of Gemini Live takes the experience further than finding destinations or handling everyday vehicle requests. Drivers can start a free-flowing conversation by saying, “Hey Google, let’s talk.” From there, Gemini Live can help brainstorm an upcoming meeting, plan a weekend getaway, find family-friendly activities or summarize recent news.

Three Acura Models Join the Upgrade

Availability covers all 2025 and newer Acura MDX models, 2026 and newer Acura ADX Platinum Elite A-Spec models, and all 2024 Acura ZDX models. Drivers need to be signed into their Google Account to use Gemini's conversational capabilities, and compatibility for some connected apps can vary.

North Shore Acura Is Betting the Future Looks Like the ADX, MDX, and ZDX

Built-in AI isn't a distant concept anymore, it's sitting in the driver's seat of Acura's current lineup, ready to answer, assist, and adapt as you go. The ADX, MDX, and ZDX are proof that Acura isn't waiting around for the industry to catch up. Visit North Shore Acura and experience what driving alongside Google Gemini actually feels like, not just what it sounds like on paper.