Acura launches CDX sport utility vehicle

Executives from joint venture GAC Honda unveil the China-made Acura CDX in Shanghai on July 29, 2016. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The first-ever China-made Acura has been launched in the domestic market. The company says luxury sport utility vehicle CDX is in line with global quality standards and comes in five variants. The suggested retail price ranges from 229,800 yuan ($34,561) to 309,800 yuan.

The new model is powered by a 134 kW 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, matched with an 8-speed dual clutch gearbox for fuel economy and driving pleasure. Fundamental maintenance and road rescue services are provided for free to owners for four years or 100,000 km.

The car is localized to meet Chinese customers' demands and it features all-new design concepts, according to the company.

The automaker expects to realize a sales volume exceeding 10,000 units in the remaining five months of 2016.