2003 Acura RSX Review

Name: 2003 Acura RSX Review
Brand: Acura
Price: 408 USD
Rating: 4.8 (212 reviews)

Price Estimate: $408 - $639

2002 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback Shown

2003 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback w/Factory Performance Package

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Acura RSX types

Hatchback
Type-S

Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

High-revving Type-S engine, plenty of standard equipment, nimble handling.

Cons

Modest torque output, tight rear-seat headroom.

What’s new

Other than a new color, Redondo Red Pearl, there are no changes to the RSX in its sophomore year. Available from the dealer, however, is a new "Factory Performance" package that adds high-performance suspension components, better brakes, larger wheels and tires and a body kit.

Edmunds says

With an overall feeling of refinement, and exemplary steering, Acura's RSX is a car you can drive to work every day and still cut loose in over the weekend.

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2003 Acura RSX
Type-S 2dr Hatchback
$16,895
- 100,578 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- M and B Auto Group (288 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Bealeton, VA
2003 ACURA RSX FRONT WHEEL DRIVE with powerful 2.0L DOHC PGM-FI 16 VALVE 4-CYL W/I-VTEC engine and driven 100549 miles!CARFAX CERTIFIED**FINANCING A...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JH4DC53003C007601
Stock: mda5177
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2003 Acura RSX
Base 2dr Hatchback
$6,799
good price
$929 below market
- 139,770 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- Number 1 Auto Group (297 mi away)
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Chantilly, VA
Visit Number 1 Auto Group online at dealercarsearch.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 7**-3**-3*** today to schedule your test...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (21 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JH4DC54813S000490
Stock: WMK0490
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-28-2025

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Acura RSX Reviews

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4.8

212 reviews

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4(11%)

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Baby Acura for the Win!

Steve, 08/06/2015

2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)

I bought this car to replace a gas hog (Mustang GT) for college. My job is roughly an hour and a half away and I needed something decently efficient on gas that didn't have the price tag of a Prius, and could still do the work and school trips on one tank. I came across one of these on a local craigslist and haven't had any regrets. It's one of the only Acura's (to my knowledge) that …

Amazing Car! Never want to drive anything else

Erica, 10/21/2015

2003 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

Bought my RSX in 2009 with 50,000 miles and now in 2015 has 135,000 and drives like new. I have only done regular maintenance (oil change, breaks ect) Thought that it may be time to drive something newer so I test drove a TSX (2012)and ILX (2016)but prefer my RSX over them both. The RSX has great reliability, has never let me down. They are fast and hug to the road with impeccable …

A great little car

mjl73187, 09/08/2013

2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

This is truly a little gem of a car. I've had mine for over four years, put almost 50,000 miles on it, driven it three times round-trip from Connecticut to Arkansas, driven it around the mean streets of Brooklyn. It never lets me down. I've driven it at 80+ mph with all my worldly possessions (including an antique desk) crammed in the back and STILL gotten 34 mpg. I'll drive it until the …

Best Sport Compact Car in its Class

JayJayPG, 11/18/2010

2003 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

I've owned my 03 Type S for over 6 years and will most likely be keeping this car for another 6+ years. It really is the best all around FWD sport compact car out there. I always get complements on it's appearance due to the A-Spec package mine was installed with from the factory (body kit, rear wing, aluminum shift knob, sport suspension, 17" wheels). I have never had a major …

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2003 RSX Highlights

Type:

Hatchback

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$19,975
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$139/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the RSX include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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2003 Acura RSX
Type-S 2dr Hatchback

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2003 Acura RSX
Base 2dr Hatchback

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2003 Acura RSXType-S 2dr Hatchback

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2003 Acura RSXBase 2dr Hatchback

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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