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2002 Acura RSX
Date Published: 7/31/08

2002 Acura RSX
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MSRP:
$19,950 - 23,170

Invoice:
$18,193 - 21,124

Class:
Sporty/performance Car

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2002 Acura RSX
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base, man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 5.7
Fuel Economy 7 6.1
Ride Quality 4 3.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 8 7.4
Quietness 3 3.2
Controls 8 5.5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 4 4.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 2 1.5
Cargo Room 3 2.9
Value within Class 7 5.2
Total Score: 52 45.5
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2002 Acura RSX Review
RSX replaces Acura's entry-level Integra for 2002. It has similar dimensions, but new styling and more power. RSX comes only as a 2-dr hatchback; Integra offered 2- and 4-dr body styles. Base and performance-oriented Type-S models are offered, both with a 2.0-liter 4-cyl engine. In the base model, it has 160 hp and comes with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission; in the Type-S, it makes 200 hp and teams only with 6-speed manual. Type-S has a stiffer suspension but the same 16-inch wheels and tires as the base model. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and front side airbags are standard, as are automatic climate control and sunroof. Leather upholstery is standard on the Type-S and optional on the base model. Type-S also comes with a 6-disc in-dash CD changer.
Competition
Our only Best Buy in this class, the Volkswagen New Beetle, offers interesting styling and a nice mix of comfort, performance, and economy. The New Beetle is the most practical and affordable in this class.

If raw performance is what you are after, we Recommend the fun-to-drive Acura RSX and Toyota Celica. These cars offer a lot of bang for your buck.
News
Acura's newest entry-level car has earned generally good reviews and solid early sales: 16,000 through the end of 2001, nearly 7300 more in the first quarter of 2002. Being fresh out of the box, the RSX should see no big changes for the next year or so, as Acura will be occupied with introducing a new flagship sedan and enhancements to its hot-selling MDX sport-utility.
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