Buyers of the Acura RSX are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The RSX has been one of the premier vehicles of the Acura line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2006 model is no exception. The Acura RSX falls into the coupe for the family category. People who purchase the RSX have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The RSX Base is equipped with a Honda 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RSX has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2006 RSX is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.

RSX Base Statistics

The RSX is 172.20 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $21,225, with an invoice cost of $19,368. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The RSX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty five in-city driving and thirty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in Alabaster Silver Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Magnesium Metallic, Milano Red Pearl, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Taffeta White, and Vivid Blue Pearl.

Conclusion

The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura RSX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Acura RSX, Base, Coupe, United States market

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