For everyone who owned an Acura RSX Type-S in college and still thinks about it: the name is back.
The feeling? That’s a different story.
Acura officially confirmed the RSX nameplate is returning for 2026 — not as the compact front-wheel-drive sports coupe that earned a cult following from 2001 to 2006, but as an electric fastback crossover SUV. It’s the first vehicle built on Honda’s all-new EV architecture. It slots between the RDX and MDX in Acura’s lineup. And it’s aiming squarely at the Genesis GV70 Electrified and BMW iX3 at around $40,000-$50,000.
The RSX badge on an EV crossover will confuse and disappoint some people. That’s completely understandable. But the vehicle itself is more interesting than the reaction to its name.
Why This Car Actually Matters
The Acura RSX isn’t just a new product. It’s Honda’s first major bet on their in-house EV architecture — and how it performs will shape every Honda and Acura electric vehicle for the next decade. 
Honda has been notably absent from the serious EV conversation in America. The Prologue — their first mainstream EV — was built on GM’s platform and has since been discontinued. The Honda Prologue wasn’t really a Honda. The RSX is.
Built on Honda’s 0 Series electric platform, the RSX is designed from scratch for electrification. The platform is shared with Honda’s upcoming 0 Series SUV — Honda’s own electric family vehicle expected in 2027. Think of the RSX as the preview of where Honda’s entire electric future is heading.
The design is unmistakably modern Acura. The fastback roofline is low and aggressive — more coupe than crossover in proportions, despite the raised ride height. The signature Acura lighting signatures carry through front and rear. It looks contemporary without looking strange, which is a harder balance to strike than most brands manage.
Specs and What We Know
Honda has confirmed the RSX will use dual electric motors with all-wheel drive. Performance expectations are in the range of 300-350 HP, with a 0-60 time targeted around 5 seconds — appropriately quick for a luxury crossover without being a performance car.
Range is targeted at approximately 300 miles of EPA range. DC fast charging specs haven’t been officially confirmed, but the 0 Series platform is designed for competitive fast charging — expect something in the 150-200 kW range at minimum.
The interior is Acura’s latest generation — which has been genuinely impressive in the RDX and MDX updates. Expect a large curved display, premium materials, and the Google built-in tech stack that Honda is standardizing across its EV lineup.
Pricing is expected to start around $40,000-$45,000 for base trims, climbing to $50,000+ for the Type S performance variant that Acura is almost certainly developing given the nameplate’s heritage.
The Type S Question
Here’s what RSX loyalists are really asking: will there be a Type S version? 
Acura hasn’t confirmed one. But the brand’s own history makes it nearly inevitable. Every serious Acura sports or performance model gets a Type S treatment — the TLX Type S, the Integra Type S, and presumably the RSX Type S. A high-performance electric version with 400+ HP, sport-tuned suspension, and premium Brembo brakes would be the version that actually honors what the original RSX stood for.
If Acura builds a proper RSX Type S EV — something genuinely fast, genuinely engaging, genuinely sharp — it could be one of the most interesting luxury performance EVs in its price range. The BMW i4 M50 and Mercedes CLA AMG are the obvious benchmarks. An RSX Type S at $55,000 with Honda reliability behind it would have a real audience.
Should You Be Excited?
If you’re shopping for a compact luxury electric crossover in 2026-2027 — yes. The RSX arrives from a brand that just posted the only year-over-year sales increase among major luxury brands in Q1 2026. Acura’s Q1 was up 5.2%. While BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes all declined, Acura grew.
That momentum is real. The RSX on Honda’s own EV platform — with all the reliability credibility Honda has built over decades — is a genuinely compelling proposition.
Just don’t expect it to drive like the coupe you remember. It’s a different car for a different time.
Whether the RSX name earns new fans while honoring old ones is something only driving one will answer. Late 2026 can’t come soon enough.
