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Acura RSX to be Discontinued
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 7:40 am
by WRXWagon2112
So sayeth the
Car & Driver website.
Acura RSX Coupe Scheduled for Oblivion
The Daily Auto Insider
Thursday, May 4, 2006
May 2006
Acura will discontinue the RSX coupe at the end of the 2006 model year, according to an Automotive News report.
Elimination of the RSX, Acura's least expensive vehicle by about $8,000, "looks like part of Acura's long-term plan to move upscale and separate from sibling brand Honda," Automotive News said.
To replace the RSX, Acura will add a coupe version of the TSX, Automotive News said, citing some Acura dealers.
The RSX was introduced in 2002 and freshened in the 2004 model year. U.S. sales fell 10.6 percent the first three months of this year, to 4,150 units.
What shall all the ricers turn to once this is gone? I predict an even greater flood of riced-up Civics.
--Alan
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:07 am
by complacent
I can see that happening, as well as the grassroots motorsports leagues running into problems. The RSX is a pretty potent package (it was often compared to the WRX during their releases) and has a lot to offer for the "bugdet racer".
Not really sure how I feel about this one.... hrmph.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:12 am
by ElZorro
Meh.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:28 am
by sirwilliam
It's about time
...it actually isn't a bad car when you add a turbo, redo suspension, add completely new body kit, spoiler and grill. It is actually a decent car.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:31 am
by chicken n waffles
the rsx was just starting to grow on me. oh well.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:46 am
by sirwilliam
chicken n waffles wrote:the rsx was just starting to grow on me. oh well.
Like a yeast infection? JK
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 9:03 am
by Mr Kleen
now that the Civic Si is moving up in performance it was starting to pressure the RSX (Integra). It's a little sad to see it go, but I'm not really into front wheel drive any more. perhaps now the US will get the Civic Type R. not that there is a shortage of Type R badges on Hondas in the US...
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 9:30 am
by chicken n waffles
Mr Kleen wrote:not that there is a shortage of Type R badges on Hondas in the US...
+5 WHP!
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 10:56 am
by Sabre
Hmm, Civic Type-R... I actually like the look of the new Si alot. It's a shame to see the RSX go though
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 11:15 am
by Mr Kleen
when they announced the specs for the new Si, that it was going to be equipped with an LSD, I knew the RSX was in trouble.
IIRC the ITR was the only FWD USDM Honda with an LSD.
ahhh Alphabet Soup...
now I want Honda to stretch the S2k platform enough to make it a 2+2 hardtop coupe and call it the
Prelude.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 11:20 am
by sirwilliam
Basically, the thing to do was drop the RSX Type-S engine into the new civic Si engine bay. Same horsepower but a huge increase in needed torque.
I really like the new Si but if is was w/ the SAWD found in the Acura RL and w/ the acura RL engine it would be perfect okay maybe not need a better interior and better suspension brakes but after that perfect. Okay I can't think straight...going to Red Robin.
But if we are going in this direction I would prefer the new EVO concept platform.
