A Better 2004′s Model: The Acura RSX for 2005
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Acura RSX series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
The restyled RSX Type-S is equipped with a Honda 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The VTEC engine is paired with a Honda 6-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.
The RSX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2005 RSX is a traditional PGM-FI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.
RSX Type-S Statistics
The RSX is 172.40 inches long, 67.90 inches wide, and 54.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.20 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the RSX is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $23,670, with an invoice cost of $21,579. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The RSX Type-S received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty three in-city driving and thirty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In 2004 and 2005 the RSX Type-S was availble in the exterior colors of Blaze Orange, Jade Green Metallic, Magnesium Metallic, Milano Red Pearl, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Premium White Pearl, Satin Silver Metallic, and Vivid Blue Pearl.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Acura RSX Type-S sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a RSX.
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