Acura keeps its 2026 range focused, and each model has a defined job. The Integra is a 200-horsepower premium sport compact liftback, the ADX is a 190-horsepower compact SUV with front- or all-wheel drive, the RDX pairs a 272-horsepower 2.0L VTEC Turbo with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, and the MDX brings three rows and a 290-horsepower V6.

Lexus spreads its 10 models across eight SUVs and two sedans, eight of them offered with hybrid or electric power. The natural cross-shops: the ADX against the 2026 Lexus UX 300h hybrid, rated at 196 net combined horsepower; the RDX against the 2026 NX 350, NX 350h and NX 450h+ plug-in; and the MDX against the 2026 RX and TX.

• Acura 2026 models: Integra, ADX, RDX and MDX
• Lexus lists 10 models: eight SUVs and two sedans
• Eight Lexus models offered with hybrid or electric power
• Common pairings: ADX and UX, RDX and NX, MDX and RX

Acura saves the Type S badge for models that, by its own rule, go faster, stop quicker and turn harder. The 2026 Integra Type S sends 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft from a 2.0L VTEC Turbo through a close-ratio 6-speed manual and a helical limited-slip differential, while the MDX Type S Advance runs a 355-horsepower 3.0L turbo V6 on Adaptive Air Suspension. Both carry Brembo front calipers.

Lexus treats performance as F SPORT grades in three tiers: F SPORT Design on models such as the IS, RX and UX, F SPORT Handling on models including the RX 350, TX 350, LX 600 and UX, and F SPORT Performance on the RX 500h and TX 500h, each rated at 366 net horsepower.

• Integra Type S: 320 hp, 6-speed manual, helical limited-slip differential
• MDX Type S Advance: 355-hp 3.0L turbo V6, Adaptive Air Suspension
• Lexus F SPORT tiers: Design, Handling and Performance
• RX 500h and TX 500h F SPORT Performance: 366 net hp

AcuraWatch is standard on every 2026 Acura. On the ADX and MDX it covers the Collision Mitigation Braking System with pedestrian detection, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Traffic Jam Assist and Blind Spot Information. NHTSA gives the 2026 ADX a five-star Overall Safety Rating.

Lexus Safety System+ is standard on every 2020-and-newer Lexus. Version 3.0 runs on most models, including the UX, IS, RZ and GX, and version 4.0 debuts on the 2026 ES. Its features include Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist and Proactive Driving Assist.

• AcuraWatch standard on every 2026 Acura
• 2026 ADX: NHTSA five-star Overall Safety Rating
• Lexus Safety System+ standard on 2020-and-newer models
• Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 debuts on the 2026 ES

Acura backs each new 2026 model with a 4-year/50,000-mile vehicle limited warranty, a 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile outer body rust-through coverage. Acura Total Luxury Care adds Roadside Assistance for 4 years/50,000 miles, and the Acura Maintenance Program covers the first oil change, tire rotation and multi-point inspection within one year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first, at participating dealers.

Lexus publishes a 48-month/50,000-mile basic warranty, 72-month/70,000-mile powertrain coverage and 72-month/unlimited-mile corrosion perforation coverage. Lexus roadside assistance runs 4 years with unlimited miles, and LexusCare complimentary maintenance covers the first two scheduled services, at 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles.

• Acura: 4-year/50,000-mile vehicle limited warranty
• Acura: 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty
• Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance: 4 years/50,000 miles
• Lexus: 48-month/50,000-mile basic, 72-month/70,000-mile powertrain
• Lexus roadside assistance: 4 years, unlimited miles

Acura Precision Certified takes Acura vehicles 6 years old and newer with 80,000 miles or fewer, each cleared by a 182-point inspection from an Acura Certified Technician. Powertrain coverage runs 7 years or 100,000 miles from the original in-service date, non-powertrain coverage runs 2 years or 100,000 total odometer miles with no deductible, and coverage transfers between private owners.

Lexus L/Certified accepts vehicles under 6 years old and under 80,000 miles that pass a 161-point inspection. Its limited warranty adds 2 years with unlimited mileage, starting when the basic warranty expires or at purchase, whichever comes later, and the program includes 2 years/20,000 miles of complimentary maintenance plus 2 years of unlimited-mile roadside assistance.

• Precision Certified: 6 years old and newer, 80,000 miles or fewer
• 182-point inspection by an Acura Certified Technician
• 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage from original in-service date
• L/Certified: under 6 years, under 80,000 miles, 161 points
• L/Certified limited warranty: 2 years, unlimited miles