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Acura has unveiled its new RSX Prototype at Monterey Car Week, showing off a bright yellow electric SUV that marks several firsts for the brand. Unlike Acura’s first electric vehicle, the ZDX (which was built using General Motors technology), the RSX is fully designed and engineered by Acura itself.
The production version of the RSX will arrive in the second half of 2026. It will be built at Honda’s EV Hub in Ohio on the same production line that makes the Acura Integra, showing the company can build gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles side by side.
“The dramatic styling of our Acura RSX Prototype demonstrates that it’s not just a new EV, but a compelling all-new Acura model,” said Lance Woelfer, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda.
The RSX features dual electric motors providing all-wheel drive, a sport-tuned double wishbone front suspension, Brembo brakes, and a low center of gravity – all promised as standard equipment in the production model.
The SUV’s design includes a coupe-like fastback silhouette with a ducktail spoiler, 21-inch wheels, flush door handles, and a full-width taillight that pays homage to the second-generation NSX sports car. The bright “Propulsion Yellow Pearl” paint makes it stand out at car shows.
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Beyond just being a new electric vehicle, the RSX will introduce ASIMO OS, which is Acura’s new operating system. This system will learn driver preferences through machine learning to create a more personal experience. It can update itself over the air to add new features over time.
The RSX will also offer practical features like vehicle-to-load capability, meaning it can power appliances and even provide backup power to homes during outages.
“The Acura RSX has a sporty coupe style that expresses the performance that comes from excellent aerodynamics,” said Yasutake Tsuchida, Acura Creative Director. “Starting from this all-new RSX we will redefine the Acura brand around timeless beauty and a high-tech feel.”
Despite showing the exterior design, Acura hasn’t revealed the RSX’s interior yet. The company also hasn’t announced key details like battery size, driving range, charging speed, or price. These specifications will likely be revealed closer to the production model’s launch next year.
The RSX Prototype made its public debut at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering on August 15, with plans to appear on the Concept Lawn of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 17.
For those who remember the original Acura RSX, this new electric SUV represents a complete reimagining of the name. While the original RSX replaced the Integra at the beginning of the 21st century as a sport compact that lasted only a few years, this new RSX aims to blend performance with practicality in an electric Tesla SUV package.
