2004 Acura RSX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Overview
Acura changed little for the 2004 RSX, preferring to leave its popular, entry-level coupe the same as the previous year. Available at the...
Acura changed little for the 2004 RSX, preferring to leave its popular, entry-level coupe the same as the previous year. Available at the base trim or as the more powerful Type S, the 2004 RSX kept its reputation as a good car to drive and to tune.
The 2004 RSX is meant to house a manual transmission, and the stick shift comes standard on the base trim, and is the only option on the Type-S. The 2.0-liter I4 is rated at 160 horsepower for the base, and at 200 horsepower for the Type-S. Torque for each is right around 140 lb-ft.
Mileage is estimated at 27/33 for the standard coupe, 25/34 for the automatic, and 24/31 for the Type-S.
Drivers love the engine of this car, including the acceleration, handling, and tunability. There have been many complaints about road noise and about rattling from within the car.
What owners say
"Overall, drivers appreciate the 2004 Acura RSX for its fun driving experience, good fuel efficiency, and sporty looks. Many love the performance aspects, especially the VTEC engine. However, some drivers noted a few downsides, such as modest acceleration at times and issues with interior quality."
Good acceleration, and pretty good suspension, even for the base model. The Vtec really helps both with power and gas mileage. Barely uses any gas, and it's decently sporty. Overall the car is perfect for what it was made for.
November 18, 2009I love this car, great performance, VTEC from 50 km/h to Top Speed.
February 15, 2008Fun car. Great all around. Great balance of ride, performance and sportiness. The steering is precise and provides great feedback. The transmission is crisp and fast. Handling is crisp but not harsh. Smooth engine. the VTEC provides great response throughout the entire RPM range.
February 8, 2009What owners say
Good acceleration, and pretty good suspension, even for the base model. The Vtec really helps both with power and gas mileage. Barely uses any gas, and it's decently sporty. Overall the car is perfect for what it was made for.
November 18, 2009I love this car, great performance, VTEC from 50 km/h to Top Speed.
February 15, 2008Fun car. Great all around. Great balance of ride, performance and sportiness. The steering is precise and provides great feedback. The transmission is crisp and fast. Handling is crisp but not harsh. Smooth engine. the VTEC provides great response throughout the entire RPM range.
February 8, 2009Fantastic little sports coupe. Plenty of standard features that are options on more expensive cars. Handling is superb, regardless of the FWD layout. Simple clean good looks. No racy, spoilers, splitters, or exaggerated lines. Effortless acceleration in any gear. VTEC is amazing... winding the car up in the lower gears is hard to resist. Beautiful interior, excellent driving position, well bolstered sport seats. Six speed transmission is a pleasure to use. Hatchback design makes this/that more practical. Aftermarket tuning options are endless.
July 14, 2008Great Car! Good fuel mileage, good performance, stylish looks.
June 18, 2008GREAT CAR LOVE IT, fast and reliable. just a great car to have and i would recommend it to anyone that i know. handles perfectly. well balanced. can sometimes get you in trouble if you are modding it. but other then that a great car:D LOVE IT
May 20, 2009Simple mods make this car night/day in performance. This car has a little bit of performance, comfort, luxury, and anything else you can think of for the price. I love this car inside and out. FWD is its only flaw in my opinion, but even then, it's not a big deal for me since I don't drag race with it. A great daily driver.
July 17, 2008Nothing bad about this car.. it handles well and shreds around corners. Handling is superior to most vehicles that I've driven. Insurance is inexpensive and is easy to maintain. Fun car to drive and work on so everyone else should REX it up and enjoy!
October 31, 2010I love the car it has good suspension, and great looks. Has plenty of mods out for it and is pretty easy to work on. The interior is also quite good for a sports car and the interior lights are red which is pretty cool. And it also has no tractoion control which is cool. And gets great mileage 35 HWY MPG!
April 21, 2010Great short throw shifter. Fast for a 4 cyl. Redlines at 8k RPMs! Hugs the road well. Great car for under 20k. When u hit the powerband it lunges forward. Loaded with all the options. Great everyday driver. Real sweet car.
August 13, 2009Trims & specs
Base MSRP $20,595 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 16.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 27 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $23,890 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.0L 200 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 16.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $21,670 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG 27 | Drivetrain FWD |







