The Acura CDX
Acura CDX Brief Overview
The Acura CDX is a sub‑compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Acura, Honda’s premium division, specifically for the Chinese market. The model made its debut at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show and went on sale later that year as Acura’s first vehicle assembled in China. Under the skin the CDX is derived from the Honda HR‑V platform, but it wears unique sheet‑metal and features a more upscale interior befitting its premium positioning.
Every CDX was powered by a turbocharged 1.5‑litre four‑cylinder engine producing about 182 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. The engine was paired with an eight‑speed dual‑clutch transmission driving the front wheels, while an all‑wheel‑drive system was optional. Acura offered only one generation of the CDX, and the model remained exclusive to China throughout its production run; it was never officially sold in North America or Europe. In 2022 Acura withdrew from the Chinese market and ended production of the CDX.
Acura CDX China Sales Data & Trends
The CDX’s sales volumes in China were modest. Deliveries peaked in 2017 at around 14 thousand units as the model found early adopters, but volumes declined in subsequent years as competition in the sub‑compact luxury crossover segment intensified. With Acura’s decision to exit the Chinese market after the 2022 model year, the CDX’s production and sales concluded.
Acura CDX China Annual Sales Data
Acura CDX China Annual Growth
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