2005 Acura RSX Type-S Road Test
12-27-2004
by
Alexandra Straub
, Canadian Auto Press
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After a week testing my "Type-S, Heck Yes" ride, there are only a few things that could have made my time spent with it better, one being Jenson Button in the driver's seat. I can dream can't I?
Specifications:
- Price (MSRP): $33,000 (base RSX starts at $24,900)
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: front-engine, FWD
- Engine: 210 hp, 143 lb-ft of torque, 2.0L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 6-spd manual
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Cargo Capacity (rear seat up/folded): 504 / 716 L (17.8 / 25.3 cu ft)
- Curb Weight: 1,292 kg (2,848 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 10.4 / 7.0 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 km comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Hyundai Tiburon, Mitsubishi Eclipse, MINI Cooper S, Toyota Celica GT-S, VW Golf GTI
- Web Site: www.acura.ca
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