Overview & Reviews

There are no significant changes to the 2006 Acura RSX, although new SAE testing procedures have resulted in slightly lower horsepower ratings.

• High-revving Type-S engine, nimble handling, sharp steering, clean interior design, plenty of standard equipment.

• Modest torque output, tight rear-seat headroom, forgettable exterior design.

User Reviews:

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  2006 Acura RSX - 2006 Acura RSX
  By jules88 - April 23 - 10:55 pm

  Ive had this car for a little more than half a year and I love it. Its fun to drive, it looks hot, and has great acceleration. I wish I got it manual, though, and in black (too hot in miami). It is a bit expensive, but it has great resale value, so Im not complaining. I love that its small and compact. And I love how guys wanna race me but then when they see Im a girl, go away. =P Leather is comfy and remains so even after 5 hours of driving. I changed my rearview mirror ... its a lot wider and I can see EVERYTHING.

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  Love This Car - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Jess2112 - April 12 - 7:16 pm

  This is a great car to have. I drive it all the time just to drive it. Its quick and very responsive. Nothing in the car is less appealing now than it was when I bought it, i.e., leather is still in great condition, etc. This is by far my favorite car.

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  Awesome car!! - 2006 Acura RSX
  By stanley_eisan - March 25 - 9:06 am

  Great looking fast car for a great price. That v-tech motor is simply awesome and 31 highway miles, cant beat that either.

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  Great for my tastes - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Jared - March 22 - 7:40 pm

  Certainly a big step up from a 97 Explorer. Sporty feel in the suspension and more than enough power get off the line. Hardly any disappointments, except: no automatic headlamps, poor sound system, and sometimes the automatic doesnt respond after slowing below 20 mph. As for the lights, my explorer had them, so why not this? As for the sound system, there is no stock system that could ever compare to a decent after market system and as for the throttle response, if it were a huge issue I would have gotten a manual transmission. As I said for the money, I dont think you could find a better car.

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  Best car of the year - 2006 Acura RSX
  By art - January 22 - 7:30 pm

  I think that this car is excellent and can be driven even by the unexperienced drivers. This car accelerates and handles great. I love it.

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  The best car Ive had!! - 2006 Acura RSX
  By jen - January 17 - 2:27 pm

  This is a car for those who want a luxury car for a good price. It handles really well in all conditons, I live where we have ice and snow on the roads and it has never let me down.

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  Noisy & Cheap! Never Again! - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Hardy - December 31 - 11:41 am

  The Acura RSX is the most overrated car in America. The car lacks any insulation resulting in road noise. You need a powerful stereo just to avoid hearing the road noise. That said, the stereo lacks any sounds quality. The "leather" seats are partially vinyl which crack very easily. The ignition lock is placed in the lowest part of the steering column. As a result, my legs hit the keys. The design of the door windows is really solid... not. When you roll up the windows, the side of the door moves. In short, the car has poor insulation, flimsy door windows, illogical ignition lock design, faux leather, and a front windshield that rattles. I will never buy an Acura again. Cheap car!

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  Fast, Fun and Completely Comfortable - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Steve Sherwood - December 23 - 1:53 am

  I came to the RSX after finally deciding to retire my 1989 Acura Integra, which had 207,000 miles on it and was still going pretty strong. I cant say enough about my RSX. Its been even better than I anticipated. I considered the Honda Civic EX and the Scion but have been completely satisfied with my RSX. Its fast, fun and completely comfortable to drive, gets excellent gas mileage and has all those standard features that make Acuras such a solid bargain. Most of the online reviews mention that the RSX is not the fastest off the mark in first gear and thats true BUT it is more than fast enough! The cars a blast to own and drive, it makes me happy every time I get behind the wheel.

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  Fun car, some quality issues. - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Mark - November 29 - 9:15 am

  I chose this car over a few other performance cars that offered more features and/or were a better value - I liked the styling, and the fuel economy is excellent if you drive sedately. If you do push the engine up to 7k+ (no point buying a Type-S if you dont), youre in for a lot of fun. The ride is very stiff - if you need a comfortable ride, look elsewhere. Handling can be skittish when accelerating hard. Some quality issues: the shifter often didnt want to go into 3rd (mainly when the car was cold - solved by replacing the stock transmission fluid with a better quality one), lots of rattles (moonroof, dash, hatch), and the paint chips easily. The Bose audio system is awful (see below).

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  Shame that 06 is the last year - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Roland - November 28 - 9:34 pm

  I bought a 2006 RSX Type S in July of this year. A huge upgrade from my previous car! The firm but supple ride, well bolstered and supportive seats, responsive steering, sharp handling, rev-happy engine, and 6-speed gearbox just makes the car a blast to drive. It is comfortable enough for me to commute 100 miles round trip to school twice a week and 15 miles round trip to work 5 days a week. The gas mileage is great too, even when in lots of spirited driving time I still manage over 22 mpg all city. If I stick to ho-hum commuting I get just under 30 mpg with a 60/40 city/highway mix of driving. The only let down is that they discontinued production of this car for 2007 and beyond.