2002 ACURA RSX TYPE-S 2.0L 5AT (160 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The RSX replaced the Acura Integra in the Japanese manufacturer lineup, and it was a massive evolution over its predecessor.

Available with a choice of two engines, the RSX impressed everyone. It wasn’t heavier than its predecessor, and it offered better performances. The only downside was the strut-type front suspension instead of the double-wishbone system used by the Integra. It was a joyful vehicle that became a cult car, and most of them were modified.

While its predecessor was criticized for the four-round small headlamps, the RSX recovered with the introduction of a set of big lights up-front, with clear lenses. The raked A-pillars and the short roof ended into a sloped liftgate made the car looks smaller than it was. A wing on the back was fitted as standard for the RSX TypeS version.

The interior was vastly improved over the previous generation with better materials and up-scale finishes. Depending on the trim level, it featured bucket or sport-bucket seats. A thick steering wheel and an instrument panel with white dials completed the image of a sporty little car. There was hardly any room in the back, but it was enough for two kids or for someone who just needed a short trip.

Under the hood, the base version featured a 1.6-liter VTEC engine paired with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic. Acura offered the TypeS version exclusively with a 6-speed manual and a limited-slip differential.