Acura's New EV Concept Will Debut At Monterey Car Week
In a shocking twist, Acura will debut an exciting new concept at Monterey Car Week. Just like last year.
This time last year, that was the Acura ZDX, the automaker’s first electric SUV. This time around, what Acura will show is much less apparent. The brand has shown an electric concept with some NSX-y styling previously, but this certainly doesn’t look like that. The sole teaser image provided shows the rear of the vehicle, with a prominently displayed light bar and a mildly hatch-y design. The slight fastback look could hint at an electrified take on one of the brand’s sedans — after all, Acura already has its electric SUV.
According to Acura, the concept previews a new model that will be the first built in Ohio on the company's new dedicated EV platform. The ZDX rides on GM's Ultium platform, which is built alongside the Cadillac Lyriq in Tennessee.
We’d love to see a small, affordable EV in the same vein as the Integra. Or, Acura will do the logical thing — it’ll show a concept that will become a fully electric SUV or crossover to help flesh out what is historically one of the most profitable body styles in the auto industry. Place your bets, Monterey Car Week kicks off in mid-August.
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Chase is an automotive journalist with years of experience in the industry. He writes for outlets like Edmunds and AutoGuide, among many others. When not writing, Chase is in front of the camera over at The Overrun, his YouTube channel run alongside his friend and co-host Jobe Teehan. If he's not writing reviews of the latest in cars or producing industry coverage, Chase is at home in the driver's seat of his own (usually German) sports cars.
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