2005 Acura RSX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 2005 RSX featured the first redesign since the car's release in 2002. New front and rear fascia gave the car a sleeker look, and a...
The 2005 RSX featured the first redesign since the car's release in 2002. New front and rear fascia gave the car a sleeker look, and a more powerful (though still a 2.0-liter I4) engine offered 10 more horsepower, upping the horses to 160. The Type S had its horsepower upped to 210. Torque remained at 141 lb-ft for the standard and 143 lb-ft for the Type S.
Gas mileage is estimated at 27/34 for the 5-speed manual transmission, 25/34 for the 5-speed automatic, and 23/31 for the 6-speed manual on the Type S.
Major complaints surrounding the 2005 RSX center on its similarity to the Honda Civic, an apt comparison as the RSX is built on the Civic's platform. Drivers want more power and torque. Road noise continues to plague the 2005 RSX as well. Drivers love the smooth shifting and handling.
What owners say
"Overall, owners love the 2005 Acura RSX for its fun driving experience, sporty design, and reliability. Many reviewers praised its acceleration, handling, and fuel economy. However, some drivers mentioned a lack of power, especially at lower speeds, and some concerns over potential maintenance costs."
Performance: Over all, 10/10, nothing more I could ask from a stock K20Z1. Build Quality: No complaints, at all. Appearance: One of the best looking sport coupe's out there, interior is flawless. Cost of Ownership: Not bad at all, should run on 93 octane gas though as most sportier cars should Fun Factor: 10/10, extremely fun to drive.
April 13, 2012Great quality car with great gas mileage. Great acceleration. Plus has the reliability of a Japanese car.
April 28, 2008I really love this car. It has been very reliable, easy to maintain and is fun to drive. It has incredible power and when combined with how lite it is, this car is very quick. I love the interior and look of the car.
September 2, 2014What owners say
Performance: Over all, 10/10, nothing more I could ask from a stock K20Z1. Build Quality: No complaints, at all. Appearance: One of the best looking sport coupe's out there, interior is flawless. Cost of Ownership: Not bad at all, should run on 93 octane gas though as most sportier cars should Fun Factor: 10/10, extremely fun to drive.
April 13, 2012Great quality car with great gas mileage. Great acceleration. Plus has the reliability of a Japanese car.
April 28, 2008I really love this car. It has been very reliable, easy to maintain and is fun to drive. It has incredible power and when combined with how lite it is, this car is very quick. I love the interior and look of the car.
September 2, 2014This car handles like it's on rails. The car has more than enough horsepower to do the job, especially for its light weight. This is the most fun I have ever had with a car. They are built quite solidly, in the year and a half I have owned mine it has not seen a single repair shop, and there are no indications it will need to in the future. It is a bit of a sports car, and it is targeted at young adult males, like myself, so if you are under 25, insurance will probably be hell. Also note, it requires premium fuel, so expect a few more bucks at the pump.
October 18, 2009great great car !! nice gas mileage while having 210 HP nice perfoormance hittin high rpms very nice vtec sound! overall styling is good, leather, sunroof, and bose audio system from factory, nice exterior stylin lovin the headlights , cool 17 rims
October 8, 2009The key to this car is that it's fun to drive. Not necessarily all that fast but the urgency of the VTEC and 8,000rpm is incredibly addicting and fun. Handling is the best attribute of this car, although lowering it too much ruins the geometry. It's a honda so reliability and build quality are top notch. I personally like the way the RSX looks but thats purely subjective. Oh, the hatchback design is amazing, there is a TON of cargo space
May 22, 2009Solid performance in all areas, gets 0-60 in 6.5 in 3rd gear, solid till 130MPH in 5th. No major problems only the common 3rd gear grind and leaky lights (fixed by dealer for free) Looks gorgeous despite the tan interior, supportive seats and decent room. Gas mileage is good, premium recommended. Overall, I can drive my dad's E92 M3, then drive my RSX-S and wont be bored.
March 1, 2009amazing little car. got much more than i expected. power feels like more than it is. lots of fun to drive.
June 3, 2008Honda has made a huge mistake discontinuing this car.
March 26, 2008Awesomely fun car to drive and have, never have problems with it and runs like a champ through all my abuse.
January 10, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $20,845 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 16.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 27 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $24,240 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.0L 210 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 16.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $21,350 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG 27 | Drivetrain FWD |
