Honda and Acura announced their product rollout for the year, and we’ve got some juicy info. Let’s start with the latter first. In the second half of 2026, the RSX returns as an all-electric small performance SUV developed in-house. It’s the first to use Honda’s new ASIMO OS interface, and the first Acura EV produced at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio. The production line can also build gas and hybrid vehicles. In addition, the Integra Type S will receive exterior and interior upgrades, while the MDX will receive several product enhancements. However, Acura didn’t elaborate on what those are or how extensive they’ll be.
The big news from Acura is the fourth-generation RDX, which it confirmed will come standard with a hybrid powertrain. Acura also included a teaser image showing us a glimpse of the upcoming SUV. Right away, we noted that it’s longer and sleeker than before. It also features the same headlight design from the ADX and Integra, hinting that this follows a more evolutionary approach. As for the powertrain, Acura said that it uses the same two-motor hybrid setup found in the Prelude, Civic, CR-V, and Accord. Unlike those cars, which use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, we suspect this is the new unit that uses a V6 engine. That will be shared with the Pilot, Passport, as well as the next-generation Odyssey and Ridgeline.
Honda: More Product Updates and a New Towable Trailer
At Honda, the Civic Type R receives exterior and interior styling updates this year, along with other enhancements. Once again, the brand didn’t elaborate on what these changes are. Meanwhile, the S+ Shift feature that debuted on the Prelude will be added to the Civic Hybrid later this year.
Along with the product announcements, Honda also introduced the Base Station Prototype, a towable travel trailer developed by engineers at its R&D centers in California and Ohio. The automaker said it intends to take advantage of the growth in active lifestyles, especially among young families, which it says numbers at over 80 million campers across the U.S., including 15 million first-timers in the last two years.
The trailer features modularity, integrated smart technology, clever packaging, and “segment-first” innovations. What exactly are these? We don’t quite know because, once again, Honda didn’t disclose much, including the price, which it says will be competitive in the lightweight travel trailer segment. On the bright side, you can stow the Base Station Prototype in a residential garage, and many vehicles, including the CR-V, Prologue, and the upcoming 0 Series SUV, can tow it.
Source: Honda and Acura
