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How many 2006 Acura RSX were made?

According to the available information, Acura produced 31,000 units of the 2006 Acura RSX model. The RSX was Acura's entry-level sports car that was sold in the United States and Canada from 2002 to 2006.


Detailed Overview of the 2006 Acura RSX


The 2006 Acura RSX was the final model year for this sporty compact car. It was available in two trim levels: the base RSX and the higher-performance RSX Type-S. Both models were powered by four-cylinder engines and came standard with a manual transmission, though an automatic was optional.



  • The base RSX had a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine producing 155 horsepower.

  • The RSX Type-S had a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine tuned to produce 201 horsepower.

  • Both models featured Acura's signature styling, including the distinctive front grille and headlight design.

  • The RSX was positioned as a more affordable alternative to the Acura NSX sports car, offering a balance of performance, practicality, and value.


Acura discontinued the RSX after the 2006 model year, replacing it with the all-new TSX sedan in 2004. The RSX had a successful 5-year run, appealing to driving enthusiasts who wanted a sporty, yet refined, compact car from the Acura brand.

How long can RSX last?


Just like any engine it is how you take care of it, anywhere from 60,000 to a good 300,000 miles.



Is the 2006 RSX reliable?


Among the 565 owners who provided feedback on the 2006 Acura RSX for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and performance to be its strongest features and comfort to be its weakest.



When was the last Acura RSX made?


2006
While popular, Acura decided that the RSX coupe did not fit their premium product line-up and the brand dropped the vehicle after the 2006 model year.



What is the RSX in real life?


Acura's RSX returns as an all-electric SUV, built on Honda's in-house EV platform. The RSX will be the first model manufactured at Honda's upgraded Ohio EV Hub. Sales of the all-electric model are expected to officially begin in early 2026.



Is an Acura RSX rare?


All to say the RSX, which was never all that common to begin with—in its best year Acura sold just 30,117 of them—is only going to become more special as time goes on, and as contrasts are drawn with the new RSX EV. Check out the Hagerty Media homepage so you don't miss a single story, or better yet, bookmark it.



What year to avoid Acura RSX?


All model years of the Acura RSX (2002 to 2006) have been known to leak motor oil due to bad or failing oil pressure sensors. The oil pressure sensor is an important part of your engine because it maintains the engine's oil pressure level.



What RSX has the K20?


K20A (i-VTEC)

EngineApplicationIntake Manifold
K20A22002–2004 Acura RSX Type SPRB
2002–2004 Honda Integra Type R ( AUDM / NZDM )
K20A32002–2006 Acura RSXPNC
2002–2005 Honda CivicPRB



What is a 2006 Acura RSX worth?


A 2006 Acura RSX has a current resale value of $6,120 and trade-in value of $4,223.



Does 2006 Acura RSX have VTEC?


The exterior styling of the RSX includes the signature Acura five-sided grille and a deck lid spoiler on the Type-S. The 2006 RSX is powered by two versions of an innovative, 16-valve, DOHC, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine utilizing Acura's i-VTEC valve-control system.



What does Aspec stand for in Acura?


The A-Spec and Type-S marques represent the high-performance divisions of cars produced by Acura. The first vehicle offered as a Type-S variant was the 2001 Acura CL, and the first vehicle offered as an A-Spec variant was the 2003 Acura TL in Canada and the 2002 Acura RSX in the US.


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