Acura RSX

The Acura RSX is a vehicle manufactured by Honda for its upmarket brand Acura.

Acura RSX
2002–2004 Acura RSX (Canada)
Overview
ManufacturerAcura
Model codeDC5
ProductionJuly 2001 – August 2006
2026 (to commence)
Model years2002–2006
2027 (to commence)
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact (2002–2006)
Compact luxury crossover SUV (2026–)
Body style

First generation (2002–2006)

2006 Acura RSX

The North American Acura RSX was introduced on July 2, 2001 as a replacement for the long running Integra nameplate. The name was a part of Acura's naming scheme changing the names of its models from recognizable names like "Integra" or "Legend" to alphabetical designations in order for buyers to build more recognition to the marque, and not the individual cars.[1] In the US, the Acura RSX was available in two models: the base model, simply named RSX, and the Type-S.

Second generation (2027)

Second generation
Overview
Production2026 (to commence)
Model years2027 (to commence)
AssemblyUnited States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant)
Body and chassis
PlatformZero platform

The revival of the RSX was announced on January 15, 2025 as an electric coupé SUV.[2] Honda said it would slot below the ZDX in the lineup. Unlike the ZDX which built on the General Motors BEV3 platform, the RSX is built on Honda’s own Zero platform.[3] The RSX prototype was introduced at Monterey Car Week in Monterey, California, in August 2025. The RSX is slated to begin production at Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, in early 2026.[4]

References

  1. ^ Flint, Jerry (April 1, 2003). "Acura: The Honda That Didn't". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 2, 2003. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Ewing, Steven (January 1, 2025). "2026 Acura RSX Confirmed: An Electric SUV With Brand-New Tech". Edmunds. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Miller, Caleb (January 15, 2025). "Acura RSX Is Back, This Time as an Electric Coupe SUV". Car and Driver. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Schaffner, Carly (August 14, 2025). "Racy Acura RSX crossover to be 1st off Honda's global EV platform". Automotive News. Retrieved August 15, 2025.