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Acura RSXSporty coupe, production 2001–2006
Technical description:
Model: RSX
Body type: Coupe
Seating capacity: 4
Drive: Front-wheel drive
Power: 200 hp
Torque: 194 Nm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 s
Top speed: 230 km/h
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Acura RSX Prototype has been presented during Monterey Car Week as a near-production preview of Acura’s first independently developed electric vehicle. It is a premium SUV coupe based on a new global Honda EV platform. The car is still described as a prototype, but its presentation is close to series form because Acura already links it with a defined production location and timing.
The key point for Acura’s range is the arrival of a fully electric model developed under the brand’s own programme rather than a simple derivative of an existing vehicle. The RSX will also use ASIMO OS, an operating system intended to take account of the car’s driving behaviour and the owner’s preferences. Acura presents this as a way to personalise the driving experience while keeping the chassis and braking hardware focused on a sporty setup.
- the public debut takes place at The Quail and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance,
- the model is based on a new global Honda EV platform,
- production for the US market is planned in Ohio from the second half of 2026,
- the design follows cues from the Acura Performance EV Concept.
Specifications and technology
The technical information focuses on the drivetrain, chassis and energy functions rather than power output, range or battery capacity. The RSX Prototype uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, listed as one of the features meant to support sporty driving characteristics. It is combined with 21-inch wheels, a low centre of gravity, a double-wishbone front axle and Brembo brakes.
The vehicle is also intended to serve as a mobile energy storage unit, for example as a backup power source for a home. The description notes that bidirectional charging has become a common feature in new models. In the RSX, this function fits the idea of an electric SUV that can use its energy beyond driving and provide power outside the vehicle when required.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Body style | SUV coupe |
| Drive | dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Platform | new global Honda EV platform |
| Wheels | 21-inch |
| Front suspension | double-wishbone front axle |
| Brakes | Brembo |
| Operating system | ASIMO OS |
Markets, prices and availability
Production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026 in the US state of Ohio. The model is intended for the US market and is set to go on sale accordingly. No price, trim levels, power output, range, battery capacity or charging times have been stated, so those figures are not included here.
The public premiere is tied to The Quail and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, both part of Monterey Car Week. Visually, the prototype follows the Acura Performance EV Concept with a coupe-like roofline and a distinctive rear light band. At the front, Acura has reworked its Diamond Pentagon grille theme for the electric era rather than using a conventional combustion-engine grille layout.
Verdict
The RSX Prototype gives Acura a clear electric flagship direction: an SUV coupe on Honda’s global EV architecture, with all-wheel drive and bidirectional charging capability. The firm has disclosed the production region, timing and key chassis hardware, while the main performance and battery data remain undisclosed.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Acura RSX premiere or reveal?
On the CarsUpcoming calendar, the Acura RSX premiere is listed for 1 July 2026, with unknown precision. Its public debut is tied to The Quail and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during Monterey Car Week.
When will the Acura RSX go on sale in the UK?
Acura has not announced a UK on-sale date for the RSX. The only confirmed market information is that production for the US market is planned in Ohio from the second half of 2026.
How much will the Acura RSX cost?
The Acura RSX price has not been announced. No price has been given for the US market or for the UK.
Should I wait for the Acura RSX or buy the current model now?
Acura has not stated what the RSX replaces, so a direct comparison with a current model is not possible yet. What is known is that the RSX is an electric SUV coupe on a new global Honda EV platform, with dual-motor all-wheel drive, ASIMO OS and bidirectional charging.
What body style and drive does the Acura RSX have?
The Acura RSX Prototype is an SUV coupe with dual-motor all-wheel drive. It is based on a new global Honda EV platform.
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