What is far from disappointing, though, is the plethora of comfort and convenience equipment that comes standard in the RSX. As with
other Acura products, the RSX is full of premium gear such as power windows, locks and moonroof, climate control, cruise control, AM/FM CD audio and 50/50 split folding rear seats. In addition to extra performance, Type S adds 17-inch alloy wheels, leather-trimmed seats and 6-disc in-dash audio as standard equipment. Of the four ideals leading the RSX Type S revision for 2005, the one nailed the hardest by the Acura team is, "fun". The Type S is a tremendously entertaining and inspiring car to drive. It transforms instantly from a reasonably economical, practical compact to a "boy-racer" the moment the throttle is mashed and the revs shoot skyward. Look-up the phrase "pocket rocket" in the dictionary and pictured there will be a 2005 RSX Type S. As Hyato put it, "fun, easy, safe and stable".
Specifications:
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| The Type S is a tremendously entertaining and inspiring car to drive. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, 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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