Insight Into the Acura RSX for 2005
There's been a lot of talk about the Acura RSX for 2005. As a leading car in the coupe market the RSX (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door RSX is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Acura as a brand in general.
Acura RSX Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the RSX for 2004 and 2005 includes the 2.0 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the VTEC engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
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.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RSX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle 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 listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $23,670, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,579. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the RSX is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The RSX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty three in-city driving and thirty one when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2005 model year was telling year for the Acura RSX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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