Learn about the all-new Acura RSX EV, a sporty coupe-SUV that will launch in 2026 and feature dual-motor AWD, a range of around 310 miles, and the Honda ASIMO OS. It falls between Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan EV as the first in-house electric vehicle and the next big leap into the high-end EV era.
What the News Covers
- Rebirth of the RSX Nameplate – as an EV SUV.
- Acura RSX Acura has revived the name used in 2002–2006 on a sporty compact (based on the Integra) but this time it is an all-electric coupe-SUV.
It is also the first EV developed internally by Acura, without any collaborations such as the one with ZDX.
- Debut & Design Highlights
- RSX Prototype was introduced at Monterey Car Week 2025 – on display at The Quail (Aug 15) and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (Aug 17).
- It wears a couple-like shape with a fastback roofline, flared wheel arches, a ducktail spoiler, a full-width NSX-style taillight, and the large ACURA badge at the rear (painted Propulsion Yellow Pearl instead of 23 inch).
- Tech & Platform Details
The RSX will be the first vehicle based on the new global EV architecture that Honda is developing (which is also the foundation of the Honda 0 Series).
- Late 2026, at the Ohio Honda EV Hub (shared line with Integra, based in Marysville) – first product off the new flexible line.
- Powertrain, Chassis & Utility
- Performance intent is guaranteed through dual-motor all-wheel drive, sport-tuned double-wishbone front suspension, low center-of-gravity and Brembo brakes.
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, i.e. is capable of operating devices and can even supply backup home power.
- ASIMO OS- The Digital Revolution.
- RSX presents ASIMO OS – a software-defined platform introduced by Honda in CES 2025.
- It incorporates infotainment and driver assistance as well as making it possible to update it over the air. It also relies on machine learning to learn the preferences of the drivers.
- Strategic Implications
- This release of the RSX is paired with the end of the TLX sedan and represents the next step in Acura abandoning sedan models in favor of electrified SUVs. The RSX is used successfully to substitute the TLX on production lines.
- It is Acura entering the “Software Defined Vehicle” business – in line with Honda electrification plans overall.
| Feature | Highlight |
| Nameplate | RSX reborn as an EV coupe-SUV (not a compact coupe) |
| Platform | Honda’s proprietary EV architecture (shared with Honda 0 Series) |
| Debut | Prototype revealed at Monterey Car Week 2025 (The Quail & Pebble Beach) |
| Production | Launch set for second half of 2026 at Ohio EV Hub |
| Powertrain | Dual-motor AWD; performance chassis; Brembo brakes |
| Utility | Vehicle-to-load (mobile energy) capability |
| Software | ASIMO OS — updatable, adaptive, integrated |
| Strategy | Marks shift from sedans to electrified SUVs; first in-house EV for Acura |
outlook/pricing, major competitors, RSX EV implications on Acura/Honda next:
Reasoned estimate (anticipated pricing).
- Target MSRP (base A-Spec-ish trim): ~70k-60k. Why: Acura already has an EV, the ZDX, priced at $64,500; RSX will be a sportier coupe-SUV that will be based on a new in-house platform of Honda, so it won’t have to compete with ZDX at a lower price level.
- Performance trim (Type S): ~$72k–$82k. Benchmarking: Porsche Macan Electric begins at around 80k, BMW iX at around 87k; Acura is likely to offer performance below German flagships and above regular EVs.
- Range / charging (inferred target): Projected up to class (≥200 kW) and DC fast-charging parity of up to 300+ miles EPA and 350+ miles DC with class (≥200 kW) will match ZDX (up to 325 miles) and compete with Polestar 4/Macan. Final specs are not out as yet.
Competitor snapshot (what RSX has to win over)
- Porsche Macan Electric – Luxury/performance top, $79,995+, ~288-315 mi, high-end performance and technology. RSX will have to compete at or below a price with almost Porsche-handling.
- Polestar 4 – Coupe-SUV shape identical to RSX; 56k-64k+ based on motor; value + minimalist technology. RSX can own on brand cachet + chassis tuning.
- Tesla Model Y (incl. returning Performance) — Price/perf leader; U.S. line begins at c. $4651k (LR), with a Performance revival implied. RSX needs to be able to justify premium in terms of dynamics, build and quality of cabin.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E GT – approximately $56.5k; good/strong value/perf; RSX targets higher than this with luxury and chassis sophistication.
- BMW iX xDrive50 — $87,250+; luxuriously technological addition to the SUV. RSX needs to be lower priced but with similar software (ASIMO OS, OTA, advanced ADAS).
The implications to Acura and Honda.
- First homegrown EV on a new Honda worldwide platform. RSX launches ASIMO OS (software-defined vehicle stack) of Honda and takes Acura off Ultima (GM Ultium, used in ZDX). Look for high-speed OTA capabilities and common software with the Honda 0 Series.
- U.S. manufacturing pivot. Produced at the EV Hub of Honda in Ohio (flex line with Integra) since 2H 2026 with an indication of domestic EV scale-up and more rapid platform rollouts later.
- Lineup realignment. Acura is ceasing TLX manufacture (July 2025); a well-utilized RSX occupies that factory space and is now the halo performance daily SUV, with no other car to go.
- ZDX’s role. ZDX is the stop-gap/near-term EV (Ultium-based) that bridges the range until RSX (and eventually Honda 0-based models) finish the internal transition.
What to watch next
- End of specs/trims (power, range, DC rate, curb weight).
- Chassis hardware verification (double-wishbone, Brembo allusions).
- Pricing and tax-credit eligibility (MSRP limits do count).
the Buyer’s Matrix of — comparing price vs. range with 060 mph times indicated by bubble size (larger = faster).
- Acura RSX EV (est.) are in the middle: about 65 thousand, about 310 miles, about 4.2s.
- Tesla Model Y Performance is the best priced performance but not as premium.
- Mid priced sporty vehicles, Polestar 4 and Mach-E GT, have less range.
- Porsche Macan EV leads the way at a higher price.
- BMW iX The most expensive one, it has range and technology, but it is not the fastest.
Takeaway on Acura RSX EV Buyers.
The Acura RSX EV will find itself in the golden mean between high-end and affordability:
- Positioning – It puts both Porsche Macan EV and BMW iX at a price disadvantage and provides more luxury and class than Polestar 4, Mach-E GT, and Tesla Model Y.
- Strengths – it is probably well-tuned (double-wishbone, Brembos), has high-end interior technology courtesy of Honda’s ASIMO OS, and has a range target of approximately 310 miles, which makes it an interesting offer to performance enthusiasts unwilling to shell out German luxury prices.
- Weaknesses – It will not be the fastest (Tesla and Porsche dominate there) or the lowest priced (Mach-E and Polestar are the leaders there). Acura will need to demonstrate the credibility of their EV brand in order to attract first-time buyers to the badge.
- Strategic role – It is the first pure in-house EV offering of Acura, marking a shift away from sedan offerings (TLX discontinued) in favor of electrified SUVs as the core product line of the future.
In a nutshell: The RSX EV represents Acura’s attempt to strike a balance between performance, range, and luxury at a middle-premium price, and appeal to buyers that could desire more than a Tesla or Mach-E but less than a Porsche or BMW.
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