The Acura CDX has been updated for 2020 in
China, although you’d be hard-pressed to notice the differences. Visually,
there are no obvious exterior design alterations that have been made to the SUV
since it was first unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show back in 2016. The front end continues to sport sharp headlights, a pointed
grille, and fog lights and DRLs neatly incorporated into the lower air intakes.
What is new for 2020 is the Acura CDX
A-Spec variant. This sporty and more aggressive version of the CDX includes a
blacked-out front grille and grille surround while also adopting unique lower
intakes and plastic trim.
Elsewhere, the A-Spec model includes
two-tone wing mirrors, distinctive 18-inch wheels with Michelin Primacy 3ST
tires, and unique badging. The styling modifications are particularly obvious
from the rear and include a spoiler stretching off from the roof, dual circular
tailpipes, an aggressive diffuser, and a bespoke rear bumper. It all looks
rather mean.
Inside, the CDX A-Spec model, as well as
lesser variants, feature a handful of updates over the outgoing model. Most
notably, some subtle tweaks have been made to the center console and the gear
selector buttons. Among the key features found within the SUV is a Head-Up
display, paddle shifters, and an 8.0-inch central touchscreen infotainment
system.
A host of safety systems come standard
across the range. These include forward-collision warning, a collision
mitigation braking system, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane
offset suppression, active cruise control, and intelligent traffic sign
recognition.
Autohome reports that a total of eight
different variants will be offered although a look at the Chinese website for
the Acura CDX only shows four trim levels, excluding the A-Spec. All are
powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch
transmission. Order books for the new Acura CDX opened on June 5 in China with
prices starting at 230,000 yuan (US$ 32,465).
