Has Honda trademarked the Acura RSX name in Japan?
Yes, Honda has trademarked the Acura RSX name in Japan. The Acura RSX was a compact sports car produced by Honda's luxury division Acura from 2002 to 2006, and the name has remained trademarked by Honda in Japan even after the model's discontinuation.
Acura RSX Background
The Acura RSX was the successor to the Acura Integra in North America. It was a compact, sporty 2+2 coupe that was marketed as a more premium and performance-oriented alternative to the Honda Civic. The RSX was available in two trim levels - the base RSX and the higher-performance RSX Type-S. It was powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine and could be equipped with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.
The Acura RSX was produced from 2002 to 2006 before being discontinued. During its production run, it was a popular choice among enthusiasts for its balanced handling, rev-happy engine, and available manual transmission.
Honda's Trademark of the Acura RSX Name
- Honda has maintained the trademark for the Acura RSX name in Japan, even after the model was discontinued in 2006.
- This suggests that Honda may have plans to potentially revive the RSX nameplate in the future, either for a new Acura model or potentially for the Japanese domestic market under the Honda brand.
- Automakers often maintain trademarks on discontinued model names as a way to preserve the option to potentially reuse the name in the future.
- However, Honda has not made any official announcements about plans to bring back the Acura RSX name.
So in summary, while Honda has kept the Acura RSX trademark active in Japan, there are no concrete indications at this time that the company plans to revive the RSX model. The trademark maintenance is likely just a precautionary measure to preserve the option for potential future use of the name.
