RSX being Discontinued?
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RAR
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RSX being Discontinued?
Was just at my Acura service dealer today and overheard one of the tech guys talking about how the RSX is going to be discontinued....
Anybody hear anything similar?
Anybody hear anything similar?
Service guys don't know jack but I wouldn't be surprised just because the Si is probably outselling it by healthy margins. Plus it would leave room in the line-up for the rumored mid-sized coupe.
I remember one of the techs at the dealership I go to say that the new RL was going to hit the showroom with 20" wheels. They should have but no dice.
I remember one of the techs at the dealership I go to say that the new RL was going to hit the showroom with 20" wheels. They should have but no dice.
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Yeah, there have been rumors about it for years...
Vtec.net says 2006 is the final year (we'll see)...
http://vtec.net/modelmatrix/
Vtec.net says 2006 is the final year (we'll see)...
http://vtec.net/modelmatrix/
Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Rumors of the RSX being killed off have been going around for at least 2 years now. The RSX doesn't fit the new Acura image and thus I would expect it to be killed soon.
go like hell
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From: Anna,OH(home of the honda/acura motors)
They need to bring back the Type R model. yes they have a Type S model. but the Integra Type R kind of kicked off the import sport scene. The Type S is a little more powerful vs a stock type R however I think a Type R cooler. 
Safety Car
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From: philly
There is no need for the current car as it stands with the new si, they are the same idea even though i think the rsxs is just a better car alround. A new rsx, larger etc could very well be in the plans etc. Would be nice in the meantime if their was also a 160hp civic coupe to replace the base rsx.
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From: Denver (from NoVA)
Yep, the RSX is dead. Its been out for like 5 years now. Its time for the RSX and the S2000 to lay down. But i'm not anxious to see either of them go if Acura/Honda doesnt have a replacement planned.
Originally Posted by MSZ
Nope.
At least not since they renamed it as RSX.
At least not since they renamed it as RSX.
the integra was their best seller. they destroyed their hold on that part of the market segment when they rebadged it as the RSX.
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
2006 models are the last RSXs and S2Ks. You are right regarding the RSX no longer fitting the Acura mold. Acura went in the direction of "performance luxury" when they introduced the TSX, later the new TL & RL, and now the new RDX and updated MDX. The RSX is being relieved of its duties mainly because Honda has seen what happened to Toyota when they introduced the Scion tC. It killed the Celica. Honda figures that the Si model has been around for 20 years and deserves the slot in that market over the RSX (which is out of place in the Acura lineup).
They had mentioned an XGA coupe as the S2K's replacement...
http://www.s2ki.com/Home/content/view/252/6/
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From: philly
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
the integra was their best seller. they destroyed their hold on that part of the market segment when they rebadged it as the RSX.
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Kurt, was that XGA article on s2Ki that was posted on March 31th, NOT an april fools joke ??
They had mentioned an XGA coupe as the S2K's replacement...
http://www.s2ki.com/Home/content/view/252/6/
They had mentioned an XGA coupe as the S2K's replacement...
http://www.s2ki.com/Home/content/view/252/6/
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From: California
Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
The XGA is supposedly going to be an upscale attempt at a replacement; however, the pic in that article is a bad PS of an AP2 with what looks like a Prelude roof and a different rear window/wiper.
im so glad they arent discontinuing the s2k just yet, maybe soon though who knows.
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The XGA is codenamed for the V8 NSX option, whereas the NSX will take the V10 engine varient. Same car, two different names. One is supposed to be a front engined, RWD, while the NSX is still both in the testing. It wasn't an april fools joke. The XGA replacing the S2K was the april fools joke.
I say bring the CL back, using a new body frame...And i'd like to see the RSX under Honda as the Integra...to bad it won't happen though.
I say bring the CL back, using a new body frame...And i'd like to see the RSX under Honda as the Integra...to bad it won't happen though.
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From: Boston
acura should build a mid size coupe and offer some more bite in their A-Spec package... those concept A-Specs they keep showing are amazing... they need to build a real A-Spec with brembo brakes, agressive exteriors and more power...
Originally Posted by heyitsme
Ala rl vs legend. Whats one mistake without two?
Yet they are amazingly successful with the TSX, TL, and MDX. It's not like Acura is hurting for sales revenue.
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
2006 models are the last RSXs and S2Ks. You are right regarding the RSX no longer fitting the Acura mold...
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From: Jersey City
they should make the rsx a honda and make it into a prelude or something of similarity. i think the prelude was awesome even with the civic si being available at that time.
the civic si should be the cheaper one in the low 20k's and a more powerful, better handing integra type-r/prelude sh type thing going again.
bring the next gen s2k up as an acura. that way the upscale brand will have a worthy sports car in the lineup thats affordable and people who really can put down the money go for the next nsx.
the civic si should be the cheaper one in the low 20k's and a more powerful, better handing integra type-r/prelude sh type thing going again.
bring the next gen s2k up as an acura. that way the upscale brand will have a worthy sports car in the lineup thats affordable and people who really can put down the money go for the next nsx.
Originally Posted by JeffS
Kurt, someone over on vtec.net is saying that Acura is bringing out a TSX coupe "soon" since they are killing the RSX. Can you confirm or deny this rumor? If yes, what is the timetable? I assume Acura would wait till the next gen TSX as this body style is being replaced after approx. one more year.
I heard this rumor over a year ago from the Service Manager at my dealership.
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Originally Posted by JeffS
Kurt, someone over on vtec.net is saying that Acura is bringing out a TSX coupe "soon" since they are killing the RSX. Can you confirm or deny this rumor? If yes, what is the timetable? I assume Acura would wait till the next gen TSX as this body style is being replaced after approx. one more year.
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RSX no more
Having owned a '02 RSX-S before my '05 TL I'm sad to find out as I read the Sunday paper that Acura is dropping it next year, oh well is hard to compete with a similar car the '06 Si....... 
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Vtec.net has listed a possible replacement...
http://vtec.net/modelmatrix/
But I agree, the Civic SI looks like a better choice then the RSX... But there maybe some room for both to co-exist. The Civic SI Sedan would probably be cross-shopped w/ the TSX, but I don't think that either or them will go away anytime soon...
https://acurazine.com/forums/automotive-news-6/acura-rsx-news-150807/ (see page 9)
Oh, and
Merging threads...
http://vtec.net/modelmatrix/
But I agree, the Civic SI looks like a better choice then the RSX... But there maybe some room for both to co-exist. The Civic SI Sedan would probably be cross-shopped w/ the TSX, but I don't think that either or them will go away anytime soon...
https://acurazine.com/forums/automotive-news-6/acura-rsx-news-150807/ (see page 9)
Oh, and
Merging threads...
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Originally Posted by HEK
OK kids here is the list of nomo's for 2007:
Acura RSX
Ford GT
Ford Taurus
Honda Insight
Hummer H1
Lincoln LS
Mazda MPV
Pontiac GTO
Porsche Carrera GT
Volkswagon Phaeton
Acura RSX
Ford GT
Ford Taurus
Honda Insight
Hummer H1
Lincoln LS
Mazda MPV
Pontiac GTO
Porsche Carrera GT
Volkswagon Phaeton
