Acura Maps Out Three New SUVs, Including Hybrid RDX and Eight-Seater

Acura is preparing its largest product expansion in years: three new SUVs, two hybrid powertrain programs and a move into family and adventure segments it does not currently serve.

Acura shared the North American roadmap with U.S. dealers on October 13. The plan starts with an unnamed adventure-oriented SUV in the first half of 2028, followed by an all-new fourth-generation RDX Hybrid during 2028. A separate eight-passenger SUV, positioned above the seven-seat MDX, is also in development, although Acura did not announce its launch date.

Three SUVs, but many details are still open

• Adventure-ready SUV: due in the first part of 2028, with premium styling and a focus on outdoor capability. Acura did not disclose its name, size, platform or powertrain.
• Fourth-generation RDX Hybrid: arriving in 2028 and set to become the first Acura model with Honda’s two-motor hybrid system.
• Eight-passenger flagship SUV: under development as Acura’s largest vehicle, positioned above the MDX. Timing and powertrain details remain unannounced.

The distinctions matter because Acura’s announcement is a product roadmap, not a set of production specifications. The company supplied a preview image for the new adventure SUV, but it did not provide dimensions, towing ratings, battery capacity, fuel-economy estimates or pricing for any of the three vehicles.

Hybrid technology moves to the center

The RDX plan is the most concrete electrification commitment. Acura says the 2028 model will use the two-motor hybrid technology already employed in several Honda products. The company has not yet said how the system will be tuned for the premium crossover, so output and efficiency remain unknown.

Acura also confirmed that it is developing a new V6 hybrid powertrain for D-segment models. The automaker says the system is intended to improve performance, towing capability and environmental efficiency. It did not identify the first model to receive the powertrain or provide a production date, making this a development disclosure rather than a finished product announcement.

Why Acura is broadening the lineup

The current U.S. Acura range consists of the Integra liftback and three SUVs: ADX, RDX and MDX. Adding an adventure vehicle below or alongside the existing crossovers and a larger eight-seat model above the MDX would give the brand entries at both ends of the SUV market.

Acura says its U.S. sales rose 4.4% year over year through the first nine months of 2026 and that MDX sales increased by more than 25%. Those are company-reported figures. The roadmap suggests Acura sees room to retain customers who currently leave the brand when they need a larger family vehicle, while attracting buyers interested in outdoor-oriented models.

What to watch before 2028

The biggest unanswered questions are where the two unnamed SUVs will be built, whether either will use the new V6 hybrid system and how Acura will price them against established luxury rivals. The adventure model’s final name and production design are also still pending. Acura said the ADX, MDX and Integra will receive meaningful updates for the 2027 model year, which could bridge the product gap before the new SUVs arrive.

For shoppers tracking near-term hybrid choices, our 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid report covers a model due much sooner. Acura’s longer-horizon plan also follows a broader pattern of manufacturers using electrification across both family vehicles and premium performance products, including the BMW Concept 7 Protection plug-in hybrid.

Source and image credit

Product timing, sales claims and roadmap details come from Acura’s October 13, 2026 U.S. newsroom release. Featured image is an archive illustration and does not depict either unnamed future Acura SUV. Photo by Erik Mclean via Unsplash, used under the Unsplash License. Acura’s official preview is available with the linked announcement.