Acura CDX in the US?

3 May 2017

Acura is planning conclusion a compact premium crossover CDX to the American market

At the moment in the US and Canada are two crossover from Acura is the RDX and MDX. Now the company is thinking about bringing to the American market a more compact model Acura CDX. Statistics shows that the segment of compact crossovers (including premium brands) is gaining unprecedented momentum, and given that the US has a huge potential in the premium division of Honda decided to close the gap by the withdrawal of CDX outside of China. But, as representatives of the Japanese brand, final decision is still pending.

It is understandable, because to get into the premium segment of crossovers is need considerable capacity and strong nerves, because at the moment this class "staked out" models such as the Infiniti QX30, Mercedes GLA and Audi Q3. Needless to say, company not agreeable.

This problem can occur even with one hand – engine, proposed for CDX. The fact that at the moment the premium "SUV" is only available with one 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine Turbo 182 HP and maximum torque of 240 nm. In the standard configuration this engine works with 8-step "robot" with two clutches.

At the same time competitors can boast 2.0-litre engines. Perhaps Acura will review the types of trim levels and engines, but it takes a relatively long time.

Recall that the basis of the Acura CDX lies stretched at 50 mm (wheelbase 2660 mm) platform crossover Honda Vezel, also known as Honda HR-V and XR-V, depending on the market. Dimensions CDX are 4495х1840х1600 mm, which is close to the parameters of the CR-V.

What are ready to go Japanese for a tasty morsel of the U.S. market, we learn in a short time. It may happen that they will refuse from this venture, after all competitors – even those "bullies". Recall that the Acura CDX for a year is going to Guangzhou on the joint venture GAC-Honda and sold throughout China.

In addition, next year, Acura plans to introduce a new generation RDX. It is already known that, like the updated CDX and MDX, the RDX is the same "radiant" grille. It is also possible and the presentation and the 2.0-litre turbo engine.