Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.This is just a teaser. A small taste of what's coming on August 14 at Monterey Car Week.Acura is preparing to unveil a new concept car that will make its global debut during the famed Monterey Car Week. The reveal will take place next week, with public viewing opportunities at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 14 and on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 16.AcuraWhat you're seeing here is more than a one-off showpiece. It represents a bold new era for Acura design, one that will help shape the brand's future vehicles, beginning with the fourth-generation Acura RDX Hybrid set to arrive in the coming years.AdvertisementAdvertisementMore on that later.Leading this shift is Yasutake Tsuchida, Acura's Creative Director and Vice President of Auto Design at Honda Development & Manufacturing of America. Tsuchida joined Honda in 2024 after a distinguished 25-year career at Mazda, where he served most recently as Senior Director of Design for Mazda North American Operations.At Mazda, he was the chief designer of the award-winning fourth-generation Mazda3 (2020 World Car Design of the Year) and worked on concepts and production models including the Kai Concept, Furai, Ryuga, CX-7, and earlier generations of the Mazda3. His design philosophy feels like it's crafted to solicit an emotional response. Looking forward, it's possible we could see some of these qualities in Acura's next chapter. (And yes, he has really cool hair. It appears to be a prerequisite for certain Japanese designers.)AcuraView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleWhat about the Acura RDX?Acura is phasing out the current Acura RDX compact luxury SUV after the 2026 model year. According to sources, production is ending due to key parts supply constraints from Ohio-based suppliers, creating a temporary gap before a redesigned, fourth-generation hybrid model arrives around 2028.AdvertisementAdvertisementIn other words, there will be about a one-year gap in production years for the RDX. I find that to be a bit of a shame. The RDX was one of the brand's strongest models, and it was a hoot to drive. It will be interesting to see if they can maintain its fun-to-drive character with this new hybrid system.One thing seems clear: there will be a significantly new RDX arriving, and it appears that some of its design language may follow the new concept. Will the design lead the engineering into a new direction? Once again, I wonder out loud if that new hybrid system can feel as lively as the current turbocharged powertrain.I wish there were more meat on the bone, but Acura is being remarkably cagey about future announcements. Honestly, I think they are still feeling the loss of removing and forgetting their near-to-production RSX EV concept, which debuted at Car Week last year. I can say that there's more to come, and to stay tuned.About Monterey Car Week:Monterey Car Week itself is one of the most important gatherings on the global automotive calendar. Held every August on California's Monterey Peninsula, the multi-day event brings together concours d'elegance, historic races, high-end auctions, manufacturer debuts, and exclusive gatherings. It culminates in the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where the world's finest classic and concept cars are displayed on the 18th fairway of the famous golf course. The Concept Lawn has become a key stage for manufacturers to preview future design directions in front of an influential audience of collectors, journalists, and industry leaders.AdvertisementAdvertisementAcura has kept the details tightly under wraps for now; no full exterior shots, no powertrain specs, no official name beyond the promise of a new design language. That's intentional. This is a carefully staged first look designed to build anticipation rather than give everything away.More is coming very soon. Stay tuned for the full reveal next week.Related: Is the 2026 Toyota bZ an Improvement Over the Older BZ4X? This is My Honest ReviewThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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