The RSX Name Returns, but Not How You Remember It

Acura has brought back the RSX nameplate in an all-new avatar – this time as a fully electric SUV set to debut in 2026. Moving away from its sporty coupe past, the RSX EV prototype showcases a fresh design, a dual-motor powertrain, and Acura’s new ASIMO OS, signaling the brand’s next big step into the EV space.

Design That Turns Heads

The RSX EV prototype looks nothing like the old RSX. It has a fastback roofline, a big ducktail spoiler and an aggressive stance thanks to 21-inch wheels pushed out to the corners and body-side vents. Flush door handles and no caliper-style badge on the rear, just “Acura” spelled out. Shown in Propulsion Yellow Pearl, you can’t miss it.

Tech That Learns You

The big news here is Acura’s new ASIMO OS on the RSX. This system uses machine learning to adapt to your driving habits and preferences, for a more personal driving experience. It also supports over-the-air updates, so the SUV won’t feel outdated in a few years. That’s a big change for Acura and one you’ll appreciate.

Power and Platform

The RSX is built on Honda’s freshly developed EV platform, which is also set to support the brand’s upcoming 0-series models. Dual electric motors with AWD, sport-tuned double wishbone suspension for better handling. No official range or charging speed numbers yet, but it has the NACS charging port and vehicle-to-load capability to power devices or a campsite.

Competitors

When it arrives, the new RSX will be in a crowded market, up against the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6. No pricing announced yet, but the dual-motor and premium positioning suggests it will be in the higher end of the electric SUV segment.

Final Thoughts

The RSX may have ditched its coupe body, but with bold design, new in-house EV platform and smart new OS, Acura is making a statement. For fans of the original, this may be a shock, but it’s a good direction for the brand’s future.

FAQs

What’s special about Acura’s ASIMO OS?
It’s a new in-house OS that learns your driving habits and gets new features via over-the-air updates.