While others in this class are dying, RSX buyers remain incredibly loyal, with 47
percent unwilling to even consider another vehicle according to Honda Canada. This bodes well for the future of this sporty coupe. At the end of my day, I eased out of the RSX Type S cockpit a reconfirmed believer in Acura's small car vision. Once Toyota's Celica departs, nothing will directly compete with the high-revving hatch, and it's most recent upgrades make sure diehard fans will have something to get excited about until the next-generation RSX debuts.
Specifications:
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| Once Toyota's Celica departs, nothing will directly compete with Acura's high-revving RSX hatch. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Specifications:
- Price (MSRP): $33,000 (base RSX starts at $24,900)
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 210 hp, 143 lb-ft of torque, 2.0-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 6-spd manual
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Cargo Capacity (rear seat up/folded):504 / 716 L (17.8 / 25.3 cu ft)
- Curb Weight: 1,292 kg (2,848 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 10.4 / 7.0 L/100 km (23 / 34 mpg)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 km comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Hyundai Tiburon, Mitsubishi Eclipse, MINI Cooper S, Toyota Celica GT-S, VW Golf GTI
- Web Site: www.acura.ca
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