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Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 23/31
Models Available: Acura RSX ($20,175), RSX Type-S ($23,570)
Vehicle Type: Compact Cars
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Acura's Web Site: http://www.acura.com
Acura's Phone Number: 800-382-2238
Many minor changes add up to major improvement.
By Keith Buglewicz, NewCarTestDrive.com
The previous-generation Integra helped establish the current trend of import tuners. Introduced in 2002, the RSX took the Integra's place as Acura's front-wheel-drive sport coupe. The RSX has lost some of its edge competing against the high-performance Subaru WRX, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Dodge SRT-4. All can be had for roughly the same money, and offer significant performance advantages.
What the RSX has to offer is the luxury, refinement and prestige of an Acura.
Build quality and fit and finish are excellent. The RSX looks aggressive, and mild styling revisions for 2005 enhance its crisp, clean lines. Its cabin is nicely trimmed. It's oriented around the driver, with excellent seats and convenient storage. The standard RSX is fun to drive, particularly when equipped with the manual transmission. The Type-S is a lot more fun, with a sweet-sounding engine that revs to 8100 rpm. Updates to the 2005 Acura RSX Type-S help it regain ground in the hotly contested market of young, upwardly mobile enthusiasts.
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