The Acura RSX is back, but it's not the one you remember

Up until about 18 years ago, the HondaAcura RSX was a sporty coupe that was sold in several international markets. For various reasons, it was discontinued and the model’s name fell into oblivion. But now we discover that the brand has revived this name for a comeback. The first clue was the registration of the name in the United States and Japan, which sparked interest in the model.

But what nobody expected is that the name Acura RSX would be applied to a vehicle different from the one we already knew. And now we know that the Acura RSX will be an electric SUV, something that has surprised us and about which we are only beginning to receive some information, though still very limited.

A model based on the new platform of Honda

At the recent CES in Las Vegas, a new platform designed for Honda electric vehicles was presented. This platform will serve as the basis for the new electric models of the company, both for Honda and for its premium sub-brand Acura. This is important, because Honda has lost ground in the international market, with a double-digit drop in sales.

For now, we know that the models of the Series 0 of Honda, which was presented at the event in Nevada. With this platform, Honda is going to build lighter vehicles and reduce the space the battery needs in the floor of the electric cars it will produce.

For now, the Acura RSX will be Acura’s second electric model and the first of this type to be manufactured at the EV Hub in Ohio. All of Honda’s plants in the United States are receiving updates and multi-million-dollar investments to adapt to the new challenges that next-generation models require.

The engine plant in Anna has been chosen to develop the new Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), which is the heart of Honda’s new strategy for electric vehicles. This will be the largest electric vehicle ever built by Honda and it has been developed in the United States.