2027 Acura RDX Release Date: What to Expect – Acura confirmed in January 2026 that production of the current RDX (built at the East Liberty plant in Ohio) will end later in 2026 due to supplier issues for key parts. The brand expects remaining inventory to support sales through much of the year, and lease extensions are available for current owners.
This means Acura is skipping the 2027 model year entirely for the RDX nameplate. The next vehicle will be the fully redesigned fourth-generation model.
Expected Arrival of the Next-Generation RDX
Acura states the fourth-generation RDX Hybrid is planned for market introduction “within the next couple of years” from the January 2026 announcement. Industry sources widely expect a late-2027 debut as a 2028 model year vehicle, with showroom arrival potentially stretching into early 2028.
Prototypes of Honda’s next-generation hybrid architecture (including an Acura Hybrid SUV Prototype clearly previewing the RDX) were shown in May 2026 and are targeted for production within two years.
Hybrid Powertrain Details
The new RDX will be Acura’s first model to use a two-motor hybrid-electric system. It is expected to draw from Honda’s proven dual-motor hybrid technology (similar to systems in the CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and Civic Hybrid), paired with a gas four-cylinder engine and electric all-wheel-drive capability in many configurations. Honda has targeted meaningful gains in efficiency (at least 10% better fuel economy) and cost reductions of more than 30% with the next-generation hybrid platform.
Exact horsepower, torque, and EPA estimates have not been released, but combined output is anticipated to be competitive in the compact luxury segment with strong real-world efficiency (potentially in the mid-to-high 30s mpg combined range based on related Honda systems).
Design Direction and Teasers
Acura released a silhouette teaser in January 2026 and showed the Acura Hybrid SUV Prototype in May 2026. A new design language—featuring sharper lighting signatures (including distinctive X- or arrow-shaped taillights)—will debut on a concept car at Monterey Car Week in August 2026 (The Quail on August 14 and Pebble Beach Concept Lawn on August 16). This language is confirmed to appear first on the production fourth-generation RDX Hybrid.
Expect a sleeker, more aggressive compact two-row SUV with modern proportions, refined surfaces, and updated interior technology.
Pricing Expectations and Competitors
Analyst estimates place the starting price of the next RDX in the mid-to-high $40,000s (roughly $47,000–$48,000 range), rising toward the high $50,000s or low $60,000s for fully loaded versions, depending on trim and options.
Key rivals in the U.S. compact luxury SUV segment will include the Lexus NX, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC60, Genesis GV70, and BMW X3.
What Acura Buyers Can Consider in the Interim?
While waiting for the new RDX, Acura offers the subcompact ADX, the three-row MDX, and the all-electric RSX (which was scheduled for the second half of 2026). The current 2026 RDX remains available while supplies last and continues to deliver strong performance from its turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, SH-AWD, and premium features.
Summary for U.S. Shoppers
- No 2027 Acura RDX will be produced.
- The fourth-generation hybrid RDX is expected to reach U.S. dealerships in late 2027 or early 2028 as a 2028 model.
- It will introduce Acura’s first two-motor hybrid system and a new design language.
- Official confirmation of exact on-sale timing, pricing, and full specifications is still pending as of August 2026.
Stay tuned to Acura’s official channels and trusted automotive outlets for updates following the Monterey concept reveal and further prototype details. The wait will deliver a significantly more efficient and modern compact luxury SUV.