It’s interesting how a coupe changed names, to which the the old name returned on to the coupe a few generations later while the previously new name of turned into a totally different car model in a new segment, powered by an all-new powertrain. This is the tale of the Acura RSX, officially unveiling later today at The Quail: a Motorsports Gathering and at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, two very high profile events happening at this year’s Monterey Car Week. 
Previewed a day ahead of the physical reveal (which happens in a few hours from the time of this article’s publishing), the Acura RSX Prototype shows the brand’s next-generation all-electric model, a dramatically styled premium, performance SUV, finished in a captivating “Propulsion Yellow Pearl” perhaps signifying its intent to shock (pun intended) a generation of enthusiasts who saw the RSX as an affordable performance car with limitless possibilities in the performance car tuning realm.
The production version of the highly anticipated Acura RSX is a significant next step in the performance brand’s electrification strategy, as the first model engineered in-house on the new Honda-developed EV platform and the first EV produced at the Honda EV Hub flexible manufacturing facility in Ohio, using domestic and globally made parts. Should this ever reach the Philippines, it should benefit from the recently agreed upon zero tariff trade deal with the United States. 
The RSX will be built on the same Marysville Auto Plant production line as the Acura Integra, showcasing the company’s flexible approach that enables Honda to build internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid-electric and battery electric vehicles (EVs) on the same production lines.
Expected to arrive in the second half of 2026, the production RSX will accelerate Acura into the Software Defined Vehicle era, introducing the world to ASIMO OS – an exclusive new, global operating system designed to learn the preferences and driving behavior of the vehicle’s owner to deliver an ultra-personal in-car experience. Beta stage for AI assisted driving?
“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 Motor Co., Inc. “RSX will deliver on nearly four decades of Acura Precision Crafted Performance brand DNA with appealing design and cutting-edge technology.”
In support of the company’s global carbon neutrality goals, RSX can be used as mobile energy storage or vehicle-to-load (V2L). RSX will be able to power a variety of devices including appliances and provide home back-up power.
With powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive, sport-tuned double wishbone front suspension, low center-of-gravity and Brembo brakes – all standard – RSX promises to deliver a fun to drive and engaging driving experience. RSX also will further advance the brand’s top-of-class driver assistive technologies.
Developed in-house by Honda and debuted at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the ASIMO OS Operating System will provide integrated management of electronic control units for automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems, in-vehicle infotainment and other vehicle systems.
With the ability to run various applications on the Acura RSX, similar to operating systems found on smartphones, ASIMO OS will offer a personalized experience that will enhance the joy of driving and the ownership experience. ASIMO OS will utilize OTA updates to bring new customizable features and services to the RSX to enhance the ownership experience.
Through machine learning, ASIMO OS will understand Acura RSX owner preferences such as music choices and driver behavior to offer a personalized and enhanced driver experience. Connected services will enhance UX and UI, delivering a stress-free and seamless ownership experience.
Will we be getting the latest Acura RSX, rebadged as a Honda in the Philippines? We hope so as this would deliver an EV with Honda’s much vaunted build quality and superior driving dynamics.
