--- title: "Acura’s Developing an Off-Road ‘Adventure Ready’ SUV and Large Three-Row SUV: TDS" date: "2026-10-14" modified: "2026-10-14" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder.md" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/acuras-developing-an-off-road-adventure-ready-suv-and-large-three-row-suv-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Acura’s Developing an Off-Road ‘Adventure Ready’ SUV and Large Three-Row SUV: TDS ![Acura Off-Road SUV Teaser]() *\Acura\  * Good morning, and welcome to [The Downshift](), which is a lap of today’s top stories from around the auto industry and car culture, curated by *The Drive*‘s editorial team. Each story gets summarized into a sentence or two accompanied by a link to the source for those seeking more information. Senior Editor Adam Ismail is out today on assignment and I’ll once again be your driver, but he'll be back behind the wheel again tomorrow. Here’s what firing on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: 🔊 A new episode of *[The Drivecast]()*, *The Drive’s* weekly podcast, will go live later today on [Apple Podcasts](), [Spotify](), and wherever you get your podcasts. 🏕️ Acura's lineup is going to expand in the coming years with two SUVs that should inject much-needed sales into Honda's luxury division. An off-road oriented "adventure ready" SUV will arrive first in 2028, which is expected to be a reskinned [Honda Passport TrailSport](). Then around 2030 a three-row eight-passenger SUV, known as internally as the Acura XL, will arrive to serve as a new flagship. The large SUV will be twinned with a [new super sized Honda model]() and will square off with the Lexus TX. Expect a [new V6 hybrid powertrain]() in both SUVs. *\[[Automotive News]()\]* 🔋 Despite a resurgence of the [V8 engine and Hellcat powertrains]() Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa knows the endgame: the executive said he "truly" believes electrification will take hold in the U.S. market. *\[[Reuters]()\]* 📉 Volvo dealers were counting on selling a ton of [electric midsize EX60s]() this year, but that isn't happening. The launch has been botched by manufacturing issues that have caused fewer cars rolling off the assembly line than expected. Volvo's prioritizing the European market and U.S. dealers are suffering. *\[[InsideEVs]()\]* ⚓️ The Ineos Grenadier Helmsman debuted with a nautical design influence including blue paint, a contrasting white roof, and black trim. Ineos is making the Helmsman available on both the Station Wagon and the Quartermaster pickup. *\[[Motor1]()\]* 📋 Preorders for [Ford's $30,000 Fathom electric truck]() won't open until next year, but the Blue Oval's ready to get consumers signed up for ... something, anything, today. Ford is now letting customers register to receive a preorder invite when the line opens in early 2027. *\[[InsideEVs]()\]* 8️⃣ The 2027 BMW M760 xDrive debuted as the new V8-powered iteration of the automaker's flagship sedan. The higher-performance variant of the 7-Series will arrive in the U.S. in the first half of next year, but pricing hasn't been announced yet. *\[[Car and Driver]()\]* **Got a tip or feedback for The Downshift? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com** ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he sits on the Board of Directors for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()