If you’re waiting for a 2027 Acura RDX hybrid, you’ll be waiting a while longer. Motor1 reported in January 2026 that Acura would end RDX production this year with no 2027 model planned, and Kelley Blue Book reported on October 15, 2026 that the RDX Hybrid is due for 2028. The current RDX is the last one, and the gap year changes how you should shop.
Last updated: November 9, 2026. By Sports Car One Staff.
Quick answer: There’s no 2027 Acura RDX. Acura is ending production of the current turbocharged RDX in 2026, and the fourth-generation RDX Hybrid is due for 2028. It will be the first Acura with Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system. The Nexera Vision concept previews its styling. Pricing and output haven’t been announced.
Is there a 2027 Acura RDX hybrid?
No. Motor1 reported on January 14, 2026 that Acura is ending RDX production later this year, with no model planned for 2027, and that the successor would arrive within “a couple of years.” Acura released a single teaser image of the next RDX at the same time.
The timing firmed up in October. Kelley Blue Book’s report on Acura’s product roadmap says the RDX Hybrid is due for 2028 and will be the first Acura to use Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system. That’s why search results for a “2027 RDX hybrid” mostly lead to renderings and guesswork: the model year doesn’t exist.
One limitation to flag. KBB’s wording, “due for 2028,” doesn’t say whether that’s the 2028 model year or calendar 2028. A 2028 model year SUV could reach dealers in 2027. Acura hasn’t given an on-sale date.
What will power the next RDX?
Confirmed: a two-motor hybrid. Expected but unconfirmed: a direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with two electric motors. Autoevolution reported on August 13, 2026 that the setup would likely come from the Honda CR-V, which makes 204 hp, and suggested about 280 hp for the RDX. That’s the outlet’s estimate, not Acura’s. Today’s RDX makes 272 hp from a turbo four, per KBB.
The layout matters for how it drives. In Honda’s two-motor design, one motor acts mostly as a generator and the other drives the wheels, so the SUV feels EV-like in town. At highway speed a clutch can link the engine to the wheels. You won’t plug it in.
What the Nexera Vision concept tells you about the design
Acura showed the Nexera Vision concept at The Quail during Monterey Car Week on August 14, 2026, then on the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn two days later. It’s a low coupe with lights that hide behind the bodywork when it’s off and 22-inch centerlock wheels.
Don’t expect the butterfly doors or motorized pedals in showrooms. Autoevolution says the concept isn’t slated for production, though the RDX will carry over much of its design.
How the RDX hybrid stacks up against the Lexus NX
The Lexus NX is the RDX hybrid’s natural target. KBB reported on September 2, 2025 that the 2026 NX 350h starts at $45,470 in front-wheel drive and the plug-in NX 450h+ at $63,035, both including a $1,295 destination charge. Lexus already sells both hybrid types in this size. Acura will arrive with one.
The Honda CR-V Hybrid is the other rival, and an awkward one, since it’s the expected source of the RDX’s powertrain at 204 hp. For the RDX to justify Acura money, it needs clear daylight over the CR-V in output and cabin quality. A 280-hp tune would give it that. A lightly retuned 204-hp system would make the RDX a hard sell next to a loaded CR-V.
Should you buy a 2026 RDX now or wait?
The 2026 RDX is the last of the third generation, so remaining stock is all there is. Dealers clearing an outgoing model often discount, but its replacement could date it fast. If fuel use matters, the NX 350h is available now.
The mistake to avoid: paying extra for a “2027 RDX” listing. Any vehicle sold under that name is either a mislabeled 2026 or a placeholder. Check the VIN’s model year before you sign, and watch for markups when the hybrid arrives, as we saw with the Toyota RAV4 dealer markups in 2026. Our explainer on ICE vehicles versus hybrids and EVs covers the trade-offs, and our Lexus LX 700h report shows where Lexus is taking hybrids at the top.
KBB says Acura’s roadmap also includes an adventure SUV debuting in early 2028. RDX Hybrid pricing and output remain unannounced, so expect this story to change.
Acura RDX hybrid questions
Is Acura discontinuing the RDX?
Only the current version. Acura is ending production of the third-generation RDX in 2026 with no 2027 model planned. The nameplate returns as a fourth-generation RDX Hybrid, which Kelley Blue Book reported on October 15, 2026 is due for 2028. It will be the first Acura with Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system.
Will there be a 2027 Acura RDX?
No. Motor1 reported in January 2026 that Acura has no RDX planned for the 2027 model year. The 2026 RDX, with its 272-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, is the last of the current generation. Any listing for a 2027 RDX is a mistake or a placeholder, so check the VIN’s model year before you buy.
Will the new Acura RDX be a hybrid?
Yes. Acura’s roadmap, reported by Kelley Blue Book, confirms the next RDX uses Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system. It’s not a plug-in. Autoevolution expects a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two motors, likely related to the CR-V’s 204-hp system and possibly tuned to around 280 hp. Acura hasn’t confirmed output.
The 2027 Acura RDX hybrid is a model year that won’t exist, so the real choice is a leftover 272-hp 2026 RDX today or a two-motor hybrid that KBB says is due for 2028.