| Range | Unknown - Unknown |
| 0-60mph | Unknown |
| Top Speed | Unknown |
| Torque | Unknown |
| HP | Unknown |
| Battery | Unknown |
| Drive | AWD |
| Seats | 5 |
| Connector | NACS | Trunk Space | 28cu/ft |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Length | Unknown |
| Width | Unknown |
| Height | Unknown |
| Safety Rating | Not Available |
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Warranty Basic / Battery |
3yr/36k 5yr/60k |
| Estimated Price |
$75,999 USD
2026
Tax Incentives possibly available
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Acura Website RSX Website |
RSX
By Doug Clayton, EVGrok Staff Writer
The 2027 Acura RSX resurrects the beloved DC5 chassis spirit through a bespoke electric architecture designed specifically for driving purists. Ditching the heavy platforms used in other Acura EVs, the new RSX utilizes a custom skateboard chassis housing a compact 65 kWh high-nickel lithium-ion battery pack. To replicate the frantic, high-revving nature of the original K20A2 engine, Acura engineers developed a high-RPM permanent magnet synchronous motor for the front axle capable of spinning up to 21,000 RPM. This single-motor front-wheel-drive configuration delivers a precise 320 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, utilizing a custom helical limited-slip differential to manage traction mechanically without relying entirely on intrusive brake-based electronic stability systems.
Weight mitigation was the primary engineering directive for the 2026 RSX, resulting in a curb weight of just 3,250 pounds, which is remarkably light for a modern performance EV. This was achieved through the extensive use of gigacast aluminum subframes and carbon-composite body panels. The suspension geometry features a highly requested return to a double-wishbone setup in the front, replacing the old MacPherson struts, paired with a revised five-link independent rear. Adaptive damping is controlled by a 48-volt active anti-roll system that reads road conditions in milliseconds, allowing the chassis to stay completely flat through high-speed cornering while maintaining the lift-off oversteer characteristics that made the original RSX Type-S a track-day favorite.
Thermal management for sustained track use is handled by a dedicated phase-change cooling loop that independently chills the inverter, motor stator, and battery cells, ensuring zero power derating during aggressive hot laps. Acura also introduced a variable regenerative braking system integrated with a linear brake-by-wire setup, utilizing six-piston Brembo calipers up front clamping down on two-piece slotted rotors. Drivers can adjust the regenerative mapping via a physical rotary dial on the steering column, allowing them to dial in aggressive regeneration for daily driving or completely disable it to rely purely on the friction brakes for a predictable, analog pedal feel during apex hunting.