Showing posts with label RSX. Show all posts
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March 28, 2017

Sleeper Lunchbox: The 2005 Acura RSX Type S Secret

2005 Acura RSX Type S Secret

The 2005 Acura RSX Type S: Not Your Average Lunchbox on Wheels

This cool Japanese high-Ah, the 2005 Acura RSX Type S. A car with a name that sounds like a fancy robot vacuum cleaner, but with a heart that thrummed with the furious energy of a caffeinated hummingbird. Buckle up, gearheads (and curious car enthusiasts!), because we're diving headfirst into the story of this unsung hero of the early 2000s sports compact scene.

Integra's Lil' Bro with an Attitude
The RSX Type S wasn't born in a vacuum. It was the heir apparent to the legendary Acura Integra, a car that carved its name in the hearts of driving purists. But the Integra, like all good things, had to come to an end. Enter the RSX in 2002, a sportier, more upscale version of the Honda Civic. It was a decent car, but it lacked the Integra's raw, unadulterated oomph.