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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  No problems at all - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Thomas Daly - April 7 - 6:20 am

  Bought the car new and have only to replace the battery. 85,000 plus miles and no tune-up or plugs needed yet. Normal oil changes every 5,000 miles are my only expense so far other than a set of tires. Best car I have every owned - period!

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  [violative content deleted] - 2006 Acura RSX
  By dilbones - November 21 - 6:28 am

  I bought the car for 3000 dollars less than the Blue Book value from a dealership in the Philadelphia Area. It came with 70,000 miles and it was in wonderful condition. The exterior flows-- its designed so well and it looks so sexy! Its so smooth. By the way, mines red. ) I like simplistic interiors similar to that of the 98 Hondas. My family has owned four generations of Accords, and I love the older looking interiors. This cars interior is simplistic, yet futuristic, and thats why I love it. The slip angle at all four corners of the car was designed perfectly, and with MacPherson Struts, I was surprised at how perfectly this car corners. Fast, sexy, and reliable. 5 stars

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  Great Car - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Brian - October 2 - 2:00 am

  Great car in every way, very fun to drive, some road noise but its still a sports car so whatever. No problems since i bought it, car has 20k more miles and runs like the day it came out of the factory.

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  Good overall value for the money - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Ed - June 15 - 1:13 pm

  This car has a nice combination of fuel economy, reliability and performance. That said, it does have some negatives. Mine came with red paint that after 4 years was severely faded. Had it repainted. Im 6 and of average build and weight and found the seats very uncomfortable. Im also an upholsterer. I rebuilt and reupholstered the seats in a faux suede (were leather). They are now comfortable. Like most Hondas, excessive road noise. I completely removed the interior and applied sound deadening materials. This insulated the cabin to outside noise, but road noise will still be transmitted into the cabin. The project goal: create a luxury sport coupe. Goal shortfall: road noise.

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  Fantastic all round sports car - 2006 Acura RSX
  By David Lee - March 29 - 2:00 pm

  I am a mature driver and really enjoy the performance AND practicality of this vehicle. Ive owned the Civic Hatch, Honda Accord, this one is my favorite by far! - with two small kids, they easily fit into the back and think that the car is a riot. - the hatchback proves invaluable on trips to Home Depot and running errands. Lots of room for sports gear! - when I feel the need for speed, IVTEC gets me up to an illegal speed in short order, and the handling is superb - Fuel economy is pretty good even if you occasionally open it up. - the interior is well appointed and has an upscale feeling Now the bad: - due to the sporty suspension, there is the occasional dash rattle

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  Great car overall - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Honda Guy - February 9 - 4:57 pm

  Great car overall. A few minor set backs. Water would leak into the rear taillights before update was performed. The sunroof is extremely loud and sends hurricane winds into the car when open since it opens outward and not into the body. Your rear passengers will hate that Special feature but its funny. Due to these cars stiff sport suspension they do rattle a lot since they are rough over bumps, small bumps are the worst. Now for the good stuff. By far the most fun car Ive ever owned. Always fun, always exciting from day 1 to day 1275. The ride feels very stable and secure. Power: your friends wont believe its only a 4 cylinder. As a Honda employee for over 9 years this is a great car.

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  No more acuras/hondas for me - 2006 Acura RSX
  By dan - February 4 - 11:48 am

  I bought this car used only to have problems with it since the day i bought it. First when i got my first tire rotation the stud broke it wasnt a big deal then water kept getting into my tail light and the dealer said it had a bad seal. After that the struts went bad. Then finally around 40,000 miles the motor had a catastrophic failure. A rod bent causing two 3" holes in the block and basically they said it needed a new motor which would cost 10,000 dollars to install. And since the dealer could not find what caused it they said the warranty would not cover it. So i just simply let them have the car back bc i wasnt paying for a piece of junk car.

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  This is no Honda Civic - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Scotty - January 6 - 7:48 pm

  I was pleasantly surprised by the cars handling and performance. Its a 5 speed Tiptronic automatic with a 2.0 L4 Vtec engine. The car also handles great and easy to make lane changes. Since the car is pretty light, it doesnt need a huge displacement engine to make it go fast, although a turbo would be nice aftermarket upgrade for those who had the type-s model. I dont usually like 4 cylinder engines, but this one is quite a bit larger than most (Most are 1.6 L). Its also quite a bit torquey for one as well (can get it to squeal on brisk acceleration). The 05/06 Models have the upgraded lighting and wheels which give it more of a luxurious look then previous years.

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  Great Car - 2006 Acura RSX
  By Sean - July 1 - 2:48 pm

  I bought my White Pearl RSX Type-S back in 2006 right before they were discontinued. I unfortunately have to trade in due to expecting child...I love this car and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys and would appreciate a fun, reliable compact sports car. Acura really hit the nail on the head with the exterior design. My only complaint is the 201 bhp. If it had around 260 bhp I would have been much happier so I could smoke those cheap SS cobalts and SRT- 4s you see all over the road. In all the car is great and I am sad to see it go. If I could I would definitely keep the car. Sound system is unbelievable handling is great car is just perfect to drive since I put 30k/yr on it.

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  An Acura, but not a luxury car. - 2006 Acura RSX
  By schmack - November 30 - 10:28 pm

  Just bought an 06 RSX on a lease return. Great condition and lots of fun to drive on my 8-mile commute on a bendy highway, but it lacks some pretty basic features like a remote hatch release. Ive owned Hondas exclusively since I turned 16 and each one, even my old 83 Accord SE, had a lever to pop the trunk from the drivers seat. The plastic sun visors feel cheap, and theres not as much storage for odds and ends as Id like. Overall, I prefer the interior of my previous 98 Accord EX coupe for features but the leather seats offer great support and comfort in the turns. Engine and performance in the RSX blow the Accord away. Better mileage and acceleration? Well worth the price.