2005 Acura RSX

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2005 Acura RSX

Kelley Blue Book Retail $11,650–$13,450  

MPG City: 23 – 27 Highway: 31 – 34

Available Engines

160-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(5.0) 10 consumer reviews

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Summary

New or Notable

Choice of two four-cylinders
Manual or automatic
Six-speed manual in Type-S
FWD configuration
Race-bred personality
 

What We Like

+Handling, especially in Type-S
+Ride comfort on smooth surfaces
+Six-speed-gearbox operation in Type-S
+Performance in Type-S
+Resale value
 

What We Don't

-Engine noise in base model
-Tight backseat space
-Difficult backseat entry and exit
 
Introduced in 2002, the Acura RSX coupe brought sports-car moves to a far broader audience than the automaker's costly NSX. The base coupe uses a 160-horsepower four-cylinder, while the Type-S coupe benefits from an additional 50 hp and a tauter suspension.  Read More

2 Available RSX Trims

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    Original MSRP
Base 2dr Coupe
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$20,275
Type S 2dr Coupe
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$23,670
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