I have tried to find all the differences between the 2001, 2002 and 2003 and this is all I can come up with... observation.

No differences between 2001 and 2002.

2003 -

No fog lights
Headlights are different in that the silver that shows through the lexan appears to be darker?
6 sp manual tranny option.
It appears there is a titainium looking trim kit available. Probably just on the 6 sp type S.

Anything else that you have noticed.

 

More on the 2003……………..

Wheels are different style
Body color grill surround
Body color door handles
OnStar system when you get NAV.
Limited Slip Differential.
No VSA system
Perforated leather on doors
Console mounted E-Brake

 

3 more for you:

Redesigned Lower Air Box
Relocated heated seats buttons.
No High/low heated seat... Just on off

 

Sounds like we are LOSING FEATURES. Definitely COST CUTTING on Acura's part.

I also noticed the new wheels seems to contain less metal, and yes, that looks like cost cutting to me....

Acura going cheap now.

 

Redesigned lower air box? Heheheheh, I think most everyone here has either replaced the entire airbox with a CAI or at least removed the resonator. So that's not really a change.

 

Difference between 01 and 02


Different side view mirrors
Thicker sunroof glass to reduce wind noise

Thats about it though....

 

Also, Acura discontinued Dark Emerald Green for the lighter Noble Green

 

2001-2002 the side mirror difference.as it is all body color with blue tint mirror..others are same.2003 has manual tanny and new look rims and maybe new bumper

 

For 2003, are all type-s models getting the new interior trim and new rims, or are they just 6-speed model only?

 

I don't think anyone really knows that for sure yet.

Shawn S

 

Hmmm......that is a good question, I dont yet think we have seen any pics of a 2003 Type S auto....i didnt even think about this, got to caught up in all the manual hype.