Acura CDX Trademarked: Small Luxury Crossover Based On Honda HR-V To Come?

The 2016 Honda HR-V subcompact crossover hasn't quite made it to U.S. showrooms, but there is already speculation that it could spawn a related model.

Specifically, that Fit-based crossover could trade its "H" grille badge for an "A."

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Honda leverages many of its vehicle platforms for luxury Acura models, so could it do the same with the HR-V?

A seeming indication of that plan is Honda's recent trademark of the name "CDX," reported by AutoGuide.

The trademark was filed February 11 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, covering "automobiles and their structural parts."

CDX seems to indicate a crossover, since it matches the naming scheme used for the current RDX and MDX.

There has already been speculation that Honda is considering a subcompact Acura crossover.

One of the chief engineers for the HR-V--known as the Vezel in other markets--discussed that possibility early last year, even before the HR-V name and North American specifications were confirmed.

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