Honda revives the Acura RSX nameplate as an all-electric crossover, featuring sporty design cues, advanced technology, and in-house engineering, with a production launch expected in late 2026.
Subaru is launching the 2026 Uncharted, an electric crossover SUV built on Toyota’s E-TNGA platform, offering over 300 miles of range, sporty styling, and advanced features, signaling Subaru's renewed focus on electrification and leveraging Toyota's technology to expand its EV lineup.
Alfa Romeo faced pressure from Italian authorities to rename its electric crossover, originally named Milano, due to laws protecting Italian-sounding names for products built outside of Italy. The car will now be called Junior, a move seen as a nod to Italian-American heritage. The company expressed frustration in a press release, but the Italian government's intervention may have been a strategic move to encourage domestic production.
Rivian unveiled the R3 electric crossover, a smaller and more affordable EV than the R2, with a high-performance R3X variant influenced by iconic rally cars like the Audi Quattro and Delta Integrale. The design aims to capture a modern take on nostalgic rally car aesthetics, expanding Rivian's brand beyond trucks and SUVs and targeting new global markets like Europe. The R3 and R3X models will feature a rugged and playful interior, premium materials, and clever storage ideas, with reservations now open for the R2 and production set to begin in the first half of 2026.
The 2024 Kia EV9 is an all-electric three-row SUV with a range of up to 336 miles on the European test cycle. It comes in rear-drive Standard and rear or all-wheel-drive Long Range versions, with the latter making 380 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque and capable of hitting 62 mph in 6.0 seconds. The EV9 will also feature Level 3 driver assistance and a self-parking system. Pricing has not been announced yet, but it will go on sale in the second half of 2023.