The 200SX SE-R is a lot of fun to drive on winding roads. It offers predictable handling in slippery conditions, inspiring confidence in the driver and it is stable at high speeds. Its rigid chassis and well-tuned suspension
help it corner better than the competition, yet jolts from potholes and rough roads are well damped.
It maintains its composure in abrupt maneuvers and transient response (left, then right, then left) is excellent.
Aggressive tires, the stiffer front anti-roll bar and the limited-slip differential give the SE-R an edge over the
other two models In the handling department.
That edge is broadened by the SE-R's more powerful 2.0-liter engine that revs freely to 7100 rpm. This engine is silky smooth and works in concert with a smooth-shifting five-speed gearbox for a great back road driving experience. The SE-R's engine produces slightly more torque and nearly the same horsepower as the smaller 1.8-liter engine in the $19,000 Acura IntegraLS, and delivers excellent throttle response, particularly in fifth gear.