ACURA · MANUFACTURER NEWS · NOVEMBER 12, 2026
Acura Plans Three SUVs and a Bigger Hybrid Push
Acura arrived in North America before Lexus, becoming the first Japanese premium automotive brand on these shores. Getting here first hasn’t delivered the same prosperity Toyota’s luxury division enjoys. Now Honda’s premium marque is outlining its next chapter: three new SUVs and a bigger commitment to hybrids.
The expansion begins with an adventure-ready SUV scheduled for early 2028. Acura promises outdoor capability paired with premium styling, comfort and technology. Also coming in 2028 is an all-new fourth-generation RDX, the first Acura to use the company’s two-motor hybrid system. An eight-passenger SUV, positioned above the seven-passenger MDX, is also in development. It will be Acura’s largest vehicle yet.
But there’s a gap before that product arrives. Acura is pausing production of the high-performance, three-row MDX Type S; the standard MDX remains. Production of the current-generation RDX is also being suspended, leaving buyers waiting for its hybrid successor.
Acura is developing a V6 hybrid powertrain for its larger models, targeting sporty performance, improved towing capability and better efficiency. Specifications and pricing remain under wraps.
There is momentum to build on. Acura reports sales rose 4.4 percent through the first nine months of 2026, with MDX sales climbing more than 25 percent. The MDX, ADX and Integra are slated for updates for the 2027 model year.
It will be interesting to see what Acura has in the pipeline. Stay tuned. And let’s hope it brings back names. That would be… Legendary.