On the Dash:
- Acura’s RSX prototype is the brand’s first in-house EV, launching in the second half of 2026.
- The RSX will debut Honda’s ASIMO operating system with OTA updates and driver-adaptive learning.
- The compact SUV features a fastback roofline, 21-inch wheels, and bidirectional charging, with performance specs pending.
Acura has unveiled the RSX prototype, offering a near-production preview of the brand’s first in-house-developed electric vehicle, slated to enter production in the second half of 2026 at Honda’s EV Hub in Ohio. The compact, all-wheel-drive electric SUV will be the first model to use Honda’s new global EV platform, which will also underpin the automaker’s upcoming Zero Series.
The RSX will debut Honda’s proprietary ASIMO operating system, a next-generation software platform designed to control core vehicle functions, receive over-the-air updates, and adapt to driver preferences through machine learning. The system will launch first in the RSX before rolling out to other Honda and Acura models, marking the company’s shift toward software-defined vehicles.
First shown at Monterey Car Week, the RSX prototype builds on the Acura Performance EV Concept with assertive styling, a coupe-like fastback roofline, and a ducktail spoiler. The exterior features short overhangs, 21-inch wheels pushed to the corners, flush door handles, and a full-width taillight inspired by the second-generation NSX. The nameplate will replace the brand’s traditional logo on the rear.
While full technical specifications remain under wraps, Acura confirmed the production model will feature dual electric motors, a standard NACS charging port, and vehicle-to-load capability for powering external devices or even a home. Performance figures, driving range, and charging speeds will be announced closer to launch.
The RSX nameplate, last used on a sport compact coupe in the early 2000s, returns as Acura’s second EV after the ZDX, which shares GM’s Ultium platform. Unlike the ZDX, the RSX is fully developed by Honda and represents the brand’s strategic move to independently engineer its next generation of EVs.
Acura expects the RSX to serve as a cornerstone in its transition to electrification, joining the Integra on the same assembly line. With styling drawn from its concept roots, advanced software capabilities, and bidirectional charging, the RSX is positioned to compete in the growing premium EV SUV segment.
