2002 ACURA RSX 2.0L 5AT (160 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The fourth generation of the Acura RSX Coupe was introduced in 2002 and it was offered for the U.S. market with enough performance and luxury items to become a desirable small little sports car.

The Acura RSX was the direct successor of the Honda/Acura Integra Type R. It was considered the fourth generation of the Acura, even though that it didn’t have the “Integra” name included. Unlike its predecessors, the RSX offered more comfort and features and it was a mix of premium touch and sporty behavior, more than just a sports coupe.

Also known as the Integra DC5, the RSX Coupe featured a two-door bodywork only, unlike its predecessors which were offered also with 5-door versions on several markets. An aggressive front styling and an option for a rear wing on the trunk lid made were part of the sporty image.

Inside, the white dials with red needles and sport-bucket seats were definitely a sign that the car was built for a sporty drive. It was built as a 2+2 coupe, but due to the small wheelbase, it was more like a 2-seater with a big shelf in the back.

The RSX featured the same platform as the seventh generation of the Civic. It was the first time when they dropped the double-wishbone suspension in favor of McPherson struts in the front and trailing arm in the rear and that affected the cornering speed in a bad way. The RSX was offered with a choice of two engines, both with 2.0-liter displacement and the standard transmission was a 5-speed manual. After the 2005 facelift, it was introduced a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.