When did Acura discontinue RSX?
The RSX was discontinued after the 2006 model year; production ended in 2006. This marked the end of Acura’s compact hatchback offering in North America, where the RSX served as the successor to the Integra.
The Acura RSX arrived in 2002 as the North American counterpart to the Honda Integra, designed to fill the market for a sporty, compact hatchback. It remained in production through the 2006 model year, with no 2007 RSX offered. After its discontinuation, Acura redirected its lineup toward other sedans, crossovers, and performance-oriented models rather than a direct hatchback replacement in that segment.
Timeline of the RSX lifecycle in North America
Key milestones in the RSX’s lifecycle in the United States and Canada:
- 2002: RSX launched in North America as the Integra’s successor in that market
- 2002–2006: Availability of RSX variants, including a higher-performance Type-S version
- 2006: Last model year; production ends, and no 2007 RSX is offered
In summary, the RSX had a five-year run in North America from 2002 to 2006, with production concluding in 2006 and no direct hatchback successor announced for the lineup.
Context and impact on Acura’s lineup
The decision to discontinue the RSX reflected broader shifts in Acura’s product strategy during the mid-2000s. Acura increasingly focused on sedans like the TSX and a growing line of crossovers, while the traditional compact hatchback segment waned in popularity among mainstream buyers. Enthusiasts continued to follow the RSX through used-car markets and fan communities, but the model never returned to the new-car lineup.
That transition left Acura without a direct hatchback performance model for several years, relying instead on other sport-oriented sedans and coupes, as well as later performance-oriented crossovers and compact cars to appeal to buyers seeking a balance of practicality and driving dynamics.
Summary
Bottom line: Acura discontinued the RSX after the 2006 model year, ending its five-year run in North America. Introduced in 2002 as the Integra’s successor for the region, the RSX was not renewed for 2007, as Acura pivoted to other models in its lineup. The RSX remains a notable chapter in Acura’s history as a compact, sporty hatchback.
