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2005 Acura RSX
Date Published: 7/31/08

2005 Acura RSX
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MSRP:
$20,275 - 23,670

Invoice:
$18,488 - 21,579

Class:
Sporty/performance Car

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2005 Acura RSX
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base, man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.3
Fuel Economy 7 5.8
Ride Quality 5 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 8 8.1
Quietness 4 3.2
Controls 8 6.1
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 2 1.4
Cargo Room 5 3.2
Value within Class 8 6.7
Total Score: 58 49.9
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2005 Acura RSX Review
Freshened styling and sporty-model upgrades mark Acura's entry-level car for 2005. RSX is a 2-dr hatchback coupe sold in base and higher-performance Type-S trim. Both have a 2.0-liter 4-cyl engine. The 160-hp base model offers 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. The sportier Type-S comes only with a 6-speed manual and for '05 gains 10 hp, to 210. Both get revised suspension, steering, and brakes, plus a minor facelift, more heavily bolstered front seats, and extra interior accents in chrome and faux titanium. The Type-S has a firmer suspension, and, for '05, increases wheel size to 17 inches from 16 and gains a standard rear spoiler. The base model retains 16s. Every RSX includes antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and front side airbags, sunroof, and heated mirrors. Leather upholstery is standard for the Type-S and available on the base. Type-S also comes with an in-dash CD changer.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. The Sporty/Performance Car class consists of two-seat roadsters, 4-cyl hatchbacks, and V8 muscle cars. Regardless of configuration, all have an emphasis on affordable performance.

Our Best Buys include the Mazda Miata, and Pontiac GTO. Our Recommended picks are the Acura RSX, Ford Mustang, Honda S2000, Mini Cooper, Nissan 350Z, and Scion tC.
News
A redesigned RSX is being forecast for 2006 or '07. We'd bet on '07, given the fairly extensive changes to the '05 models. No word yet on what Honda/Acura may be thinking for the next RSX, but we'll let you know when we hear.
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