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2005 Acura RSX Review
Many minor changes add up to major improvement.
2005 RSX Review Summary & Specifications
The RSX is a sophisticated and sporty player in the compact performance car market. More luxurious than cars like the Subaru WRX or Dodge SRT-4, it offers very good performance and a handling package that is hard to beat. While not exactly a luxury car, it is nicely equipped, and the driver's seat is a comfortable and fun place to be.Most drivers opt for the lower-horsepower base RSX, with its 160-horsepower engine. It's a rewarding car, and they'll be very satisfied, as long as they don't test-drive the Type-S while they're at the Acura dealership. New Car Test Drive correspondent Keith Buglewicz is based in Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Keith Buglewicz |
| Model Lineup | Acura RSX ($20,175), RSX Type-S ($23,570) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.0-liter inline four; 210-hp 2.0-liter inline four |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic (RSX), 6-speed manual (RSX Type-S) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, front airbags, side-impact airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-382-2238 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.acura.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20175 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Acura RSX Type-S ($23,570) |
| Standard Equipment | AcuraBose music system with subwoofer and 6-disc in-dash CD changer, automatic climate control system, leather trimmed seats, driver's seat height adjustment, power windows and door locks, adjustable steering column, tilt-and-slide glass moonroof, headed outside mirrors, remote entry system |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Destination Charge | 570 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23570 |
| Horse Power | 210 @ 7800 |
| Torque | 143 @ 7000 |
| Fuel Economy | 23/31 |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 172.4/67.9/54.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/51.1/43.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 34.1/46.2/29.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 16 |
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| Front Suspension | independent Control-Link MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent double-wishbone, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2840 |
| Stock Tires | 215/45R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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