Acura Concept SUV-X Displayed at Shanghai Auto Show 2013

Acura, fully owned subsidiary of Japanese auto-giant Honda has globally debut its design concept model, the Acura Concept SUV-X, at Shanghai Auto Show 2013. The Acura Concept SUV-X is a global concept vehicle for a small SUV developing specifically for the Chinese market.

This is the first time for Acura to introduce the world premiere of a concept model outside of North America. Emotional and sharp styling and driving performance, together with the environmental performance of a small vehicle and excellent utility of an SUV are all fused together at a high level in this vehicle. Acura is planning to begin local production and sales in China of a mass-production model based on this concept vehicle for its market in about next three years.

Takanobu Ito, president & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. said that, "We are planning to produce the mass-production model of the Acura Concept SUV-X locally in China. With the hope that our Chinese customers will more closely feel the values offered from Acura, we will begin preparing for the start of the local production. In China, where dynamic growth continues, both Acura and Honda will keep up our efforts to enhance products and technologies that will offer new joys of mobility to our customers."