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. They will be making an excellent choice. Smooth and powerful, this engine is designed to deliver responsive performance around town and crisp acceleration when needed to merge onto busy freeways during morning rush hour.
automatic climate control with micron air-filtration system, steering wheel-mounted cruise control, tilt steering wheel, intermittent wipers, power moonroof, power windows with driver automatic up/down window and auto-reverse, overhead map lights, driver's and passenger's visor vanity mirrors, two 12-volt power outlets, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 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 Bose Rich bass woofer
Options as tested (MSRP):
none
Destination charge:
($500)
Gas guzzler tax:
N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):
$23,770
Layout:
front-wheel drive
Engine:
2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
200 @ 7400
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
142 @ 6000
Transmission:
6-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
24/31 mpg
Wheelbase:
101.2 in.
Length/width/height:
172.2/67.9/54.7 in.
Track, f/r:
58.4/58.4 in.
Turning circle:
38.1 ft.
Seating capacity:
4
Head/hip/leg room, f:
37.8/51.1/43.1 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:
N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:
30.1/46.7/29.2 in.
Cargo volume:
17.8 cu. ft.
Payload:
N/A
Towing capacity:
N/A
Suspension, f:
independent
Suspension, r:
independent
Ground clearance:
5.9 in.
Curb weight:
2778 lbs.
Tires:
P205/55R16
Brakes, f/r:
ventilated disc/solid disc, with ABS
Fuel capacity:
13.2 gal.
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.
All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of January 27, 2003.
Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges.
N/A: Information not available or not applicable.
Manufacturer Info Sources:
1-800-TO-ACURA -
www.acura.com
