Acura has officially announced the return of the RSX nameplate, marking a new era for the brand as it unveils its first electric vehicle ( EV) built on Honda ’s EV platform. Inspired by the Acura Performance EV Concept, the all-electric Acura RSX presents itself as a sleek, coupe-like silhouette with modern tech.

The first-generation Acura RSX debuted in the US for the 2002 model year as a small liftback sports coupe occupying the bottom of the Acura range. This second-generation RSX continues the model line in name only as it will be a performance crossover EV.

Honda is resurrecting the RSX badge that it first used in the early 2000s as its performance brand’s version of the Honda Integra. This follows Honda’s decision to also bring