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If they would have just badged it as the CR-Z or Civic Hybrid Coupe, I think it would be far better received. (Feel the same way about the Integra, which is just a 2G ILX.)
If they would have just badged it as the CR-Z or Civic Hybrid Coupe, I think it would be far better received. (Feel the same way about the Integra, which is just a 2G ILX.)
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Acura is reviving the RSX to kick off its new generation of electric vehicles. The sporty electric SUV was caught at a Tesla Supercharger with an NACS port ahead of its official launch.
The new Acura RSX EV is coming in 2026
We got our first look at the new RSX Prototype after Acura unveiled it during Monterey Car Week in August. It will be the first model built on Honda’s new in-house Zero EV platform.
The new Acura RSX will also be the first electric vehicle Honda builds at its new EV hub in Ohio. It will be built on the same production line as the Acura Integra.
Although it’s called the RSX, the new model drops the sedan style for a sporty crossover SUV-like design. Based on Honda’s EV platform, Acura’s designers took full advantage of its flexibility, creating a bold, wide stance and a coupe-like silhouette.
The long wheelbase pushes the wheels out while short overhangs give it a sharp, modern-day look. An added ducktail-style rear spoiler, flush door handles, and big front Brembo brakes add to the sporty feel.
The Acura RSX Prototype (Source: Acura)Up front, the new RSX features a revamped Diamond Pentagon grille design and a new separated headlight design. Meanwhile, the rear has a full-length light bar and a new ACURA logo across the tailgate.
Ahead of its official launch, the new Acura RSX EV was caught charging at a Tesla Supercharger with a built-in NACS port.
Although it’s still covered in camouflage, photos from Shubham Gajjar (via
) reveal the new coupe SUV-like design, with a rear spoiler and a full-length LED lightbar.
The new Acura RSX EV will also debut with Honda’s new in-house ASIMO OS operating system. Honda said the system will offer a more smartphone-like experience, offering new advanced driver-assist features. It will also use machine learning to provide a more personalized experience.
Acura said the prototype revealed in August was a preview of its next-gen EV, set to launch in the 2nd half of 2026.
Although we know it will be equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain, Acura didn’t offer any other details or battery specs.
Honda confirmed that Acura’s current electric SUV, the ZDX, will not return for the 2026 model year, leaving the Prologue as its sole EV in the US.
In order to improve the current earnings situation as early as possible, Honda considered various options; however, after careful consideration, the company made the decision to cancel the development and market launch of three EV models that had been planned for production in the U.S., namely the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX. Honda determined that starting production and sales of these three models in current business environment where the demand for EVs is declining significantly would likely result in further losses over the long term.
There is something to be said for the separate demands of the Acura market and the segmented plan. Lexus models are all reskinned Toyotas but the ownership experience (eg driving a loaner to your home or office for routine oil changes) are worthy of the separate branding and pricepoints.
So I feel there is a place for Acura. The Prelude is a perfect car for my situation at the moment, but with it not coming with the Acura dealership experience I'm not interested. Hopefully Acura releases it as an RSX.
There is something to be said for the separate demands of the Acura market and the segmented plan. Lexus models are all reskinned Toyotas but the ownership experience (eg driving a loaner to your home or office for routine oil changes) are worthy of the separate branding and pricepoints.
So I feel there is a place for Acura. The Prelude is a perfect car for my situation at the moment, but with it not coming with the Acura dealership experience I'm not interested. Hopefully Acura releases it as an RSX.
I suppose it depends on which part of the country you're in; here in the SF Bay Area there really isn't much of a difference between the Honda dealership experience and Acura. It's not like the Acura dealerships around here even have complimentary loaners. In fact, SF Acura is literally the same showroom (and same staff, same email addresses, same service center, etc.) as SF Honda. Speaks volumes for the kind of standards (or lack thereof) Acura corporate has for dealerships. No shuttle service offered either, but they do have a pickup and dropoff service...that you have to pay for. Even the local Ford dealerships provide vouchers to use for an Uber back and forth.
I suppose it depends on which part of the country you're in; here in the SF Bay Area there really isn't much of a difference between the Honda dealership experience and Acura. It's not like the Acura dealerships around here even have complimentary loaners. In fact, SF Acura is literally the same showroom (and same staff, same email addresses, same service center, etc.) as SF Honda. Speaks volumes for the kind of standards (or lack thereof) Acura corporate has for dealerships. No shuttle service offered either, but they do have a pickup and dropoff service...that you have to pay for. Even the local Ford dealerships provide vouchers to use for an Uber back and forth.
it boils down to the dealer...fremont acura always has free loaners for me, whereas stevens creek almost never has any (they do offer shuttle rides, but the <10 mi restriction means they're useless)
that aside, this sudden cancellation reeks of their v10 / v8 / rwd fiasco and their knee-jerk reactions which usually ends up coming back to bite them. sure it may be a sensible move for now, but they'll likely be caught w/ their pants down again in a few yrs if the ev market suddenly picks back up again
Given the current state of the oil market, I think the EV thing is going to pick up a lot of steam here soon.
I don’t know about that. The oil cartels will keep prices in a sweet spot because they’re well aware of how things turn against them when prices get too high. (We have them to thank for Prius popularity back in the day and then later Tesla)
But I do hope you’re right. Although I’ll likely always have an ICE vehicle in my garage, I do prefer an EV for daily use.
it boils down to the dealer...fremont acura always has free loaners for me, whereas stevens creek almost never has any (they do offer shuttle rides, but the <10 mi restriction means they're useless)
that aside, this sudden cancellation reeks of their v10 / v8 / rwd fiasco and their knee-jerk reactions which usually ends up coming back to bite them. sure it may be a sensible move for now, but they'll likely be caught w/ their pants down again in a few yrs if the ev market suddenly picks back up again
the next-gen rdx seems to share at least the front, rear and quarter panels w/ the rsx...fortunately not the nissan-esq floating roof which looked too awkward / upright vs. the rest of its sleek silhouette
I don’t know about that. The oil cartels will keep prices in a sweet spot because they’re well aware of how things turn against them when prices get too high. (We have them to thank for Prius popularity back in the day and then later Tesla)
But I do hope you’re right. Although I’ll likely always have an ICE vehicle in my garage, I do prefer an EV for daily use.
I doubt it'll go back to the boom of 2022ish but it'll certainly pick up here soon. Once gas hits that magical $4/gal point a lot of people stop wanting to drive around in 6.2L V8 trucks that get 8mpg and would rather get something more frugal...especially if it doesn't take away from their normal use case.
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