The Acura RSX (also sold as 4th gen Honda Integra) was a 3-door liftback coupe—sold between 2002 and 2006 in certain markets. The top-spec variant boasted over 220 horses from its 2.0L 4-cylinder N/A petrol engine, which I think was a decent figure at that time. It was front-wheel-drive, but still, a pretty cool-looking car. Acura is bringing back the nameplate, but this time, as a coupe-SUV. The RSX will be Acura’s second BEV, following the ZDX. The RSX will be produced at Honda EV Hub in Ohio, on the same production line as the Integra.
The production version of the second-gen RSX is expected to arrive in the second half of 2026, but this near-production prototype gives us a good idea of what to expect. The design is a refined version of the Acura Performance EV Concept that was showcased last year, but certainly looks more creasy compared with the rest of the Acura models. The main headlights are cleverly concealed within that triangular element on the bumper, while the full-width light band at the rear is reminiscent of the second-gen NSX. The prototype rides on multi-spoke 21-inch rims, hiding red Brembo callipers.
The software powering the RSX will be the so-called ASIMO OS. It’ll manage electronic control units for automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems, in-vehicle infotainment, and other vehicle systems. Through machine learning, ASIMO OS will understand the RSX owner’s preferences, such as music choices and driver behavior, to offer a personalized and enhanced driver experience, the company said.
Unlike the ZDX, which uses a GM platform, the RSX will be underpinned by Honda’s own EV platform.
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