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Summary
Acura's RSX offers more sophistication than other sporty coupes. It delivers luxury-channel levels of refinement and quality. It looks nice, it's comfortable, and it features all the conveniences of an entry-level luxury car. Handling is excellent, making it easy and fun to drive. Driven hard, this car will do just about anything you ask it to do within the basic laws of physics.And it's quick, especially when equipped with the high-revving Type-S engine. Most drivers, however, will opt for the standard 160-horsepower engine, and they will be making an excellent choice. Smooth and powerful, this engine is designed to deliver responsive performance around town and crisp acceleration performance when needed to merge onto busy freeways during morning rush hour.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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RSX 5-speed ($19,950) (DC5382JW); automatic ($20,850) (DC5482JW); 5-speed w/Leather ($20,950) (DC5382JN); automatic w/Leather ($21,850) (DC5482JN); Type-S ($23,170) (DC5302JN) |
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Engines:
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2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, front airbags, side-impact airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Sayama, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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RSX Type-S ($23,170) (DC5302JN) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic climate control with micron air-filtration system, steering wheel-mounted cruise controls, tilt steering wheel, intermittent wipers, power moonroof, driver automatic up/down window with auto-reverse, overhead map lights, 's and passenger's visor vanity mirrors, two 12-volt power outlets, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, power mirrors, driver's adjustable lumbar support, 50/50 split fold-down rear seats; Type-S adds leather interior, Bose AM/FM/cassette/six-disc in-dash CD changer 7-speaker system with Richbass woofer |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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480 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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23650 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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200 @ 7400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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142 @ 6000 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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24/31 |
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Wheelbase:
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101.2 |
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Length/width/height:
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172.2/67.9/55.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.5/58.5 |
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Turning circle:
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38.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.8/51.1/43.1 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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30.1/46.2/29.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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NA |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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5.9 |
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Curb weight:
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2767 |
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Tires:
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P205/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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ventilated disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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