Return Of The Acura RSX?
The AutoGuide.com research department has discovered recent trademarks filed in Japan for the “RSX” and “Acura RSX” names.
The trademark could point to an incoming Acura RSX, potentially following the 2026 Honda Prelude. The original RSX showed up in the early 2000s as a replacement for the Integra when Acura made its nomenclature switch—although it's important to remember the Acura RSX was always just a rebadged Honda Integra for North America.
Now, with the Prelude set to return on a modernized Civic platform, it’s hard not to speculate about an RSX rebirth.
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With the Prelude being hyped as Honda's return to delivering fun-to-drive, stylish sports cars, Acura could have a prime candidate for the RSX badge in North America—and if the latest rumors prove true— one with a manual transmission.
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The upcoming Prelude is expected to be powered by a hybrid unit similar to the newest Honda Accord, which features a 2.0-liter inline-four engine combined with dual electric motors.
With Honda’s clear intention to revive its performance roots, bringing back a car that speaks directly to enthusiasts is a seemingly logical step.
Of course, before the rumors run wild it's important to consider that this could be routine patent maintenance and Honda is simply protecting existing intellectual property. It's also possible Acura could relive history and replace the Integra name with RSX—the same job it pulled over 20 years ago.
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