Interior Overview
The roomy interior of the RSX has been carefully designed to meet the needs of driving enthusiasts while also providing comfort and amenities for all occupants. A bold, driver-oriented instrument panel delivers critical vehicle information at a glance while also lending a decidedly racy air to the interior. Deeply sculptured sport seats offer ample support and enhanced comfort. Standard cabin luxuries include an Automatic Climate Control System, power windows, a keyless entry system, and premium audio systems. Rich fabric with simulated suede is standard in the RSX, while hand-selected leather is available as an option (standard on Type-S). For exceptional versatility, the RSX is equipped with 50/50 split-folding rear seats that greatly extend the cargo capacity of the cargo area.
To compliment its aggressive exterior styling, the interior of the RSX has a modern look while providing optimal comfort and a refined driving experience. The front seats have thick cushions for increased comfort and deep side bolsters for better support during aggressive driving. Chrome and titanium-look accents on key spots throughout the cockpit and the white face of the meters give the interior a decidedly sporty look.
Interior At A Glance
- "Driver-oriented" cockpit design
- Large, easy-to-read analog instruments
- Stylish, contemporary shapes and materials
- Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel
- Abundant luxury features, including automatic climate control system, power windows, power door mirrors, and keyless entry system
- Premium audio: 6 speakers with in-dash CD player (RSX); 7-speaker Acura/Bose® Music System with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, cassette (Type-S)
- Generous interior head, leg, shoulder, and hip room
- Heat-rejecting window glass
- Spacious cargo area (16.0 cubic feet)
- Large glove box and abundant storage bins and pockets
- Easy-access liftgate with reduced lift effort
Interior Styling
The RSX is a driver's car. Large, analog gauges are arrayed in a pod that angles toward the driver. A thick, leather-wrapped steering wheel begs to slice up a mountain road. All controls are within easy reach. Stylish materials lend a sporty, even slightly aggressive flavor to the cabin environment. Above all, the RSX cockpit is highly personalized, outfitted with controls designed for rewarding tactile feedback and shapes that enhance the "driver's machine" theme. Upscale chrome accents are on the shift boot ring, hand brake knob and to the front seat headrest. Sporty, contemporary materials are applied to the roof lining A-pillar garnish, quarter panel garnish and door lining.
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Seats
The solid, deeply sculptured front bucket seats of the RSX are built to provide exceptional support during even the most enthusiastic driving. Shapely side bolsters provide lateral support during hard cornering maneuvers. The thick urethane padding provides firmness and support during acceleration while also reducing vibration.
For a consistently sporty look, mesh material is applied to the seats of the RSX with simulated suede trim standard and hand-selected perforated leather available as an option. On the Type-S, the perforated leather is standard. Integrated headrests feature titanium-look trim, which contribute to a sporty, modern appearance.
In back, the RSX is equipped with comfortable 50/50 split-folding seats and, between them, a convenient storage tray for sunglasses and other small items.
Instrumentation
The large, analog gauges of the RSX are trimmed with chrome accents. During the day, they appear as easy-to-read black numerals on a white background. At night, they are backlit in red providing excellent acuity while also adding a touch of drama to the cockpit. Furthering the racy feel of the instrument panel are "zero-angle" pointers that, like the needles in many race car gauges, point straight down to the six o'clock position when at rest.
Materials
The materials found in the RSX cockpit were carefully chosen to create a stimulating yet luxurious driving environment. Wrapping the instrument panel is a unique, rubberized geometric-grain material for a sportier, yet more refined look. Flush-surface panel-joint areas reinforce the high-quality appearance, while metallic-finished panels on the dash accent the interior and enhance the advanced look. Rich fabric with simulated suede trim adorns the seats in the RSX, with handsome perforated leather available as an option. On the high-performance Type-S, the perforated leather is standard, enhancing ventilation and accentuating the car's sporty demeanor.
Automatic Climate Control System
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For year-round comfort and exceptional convenience, the RSX is equipped with a standard high-efficiency Automatic Climate Control System. Operated by three large, easy-to-use dials on the dash, this integrated system delivers best-in-class cool-down performance with minimal power consumption. A host of atmospheric sensors provide highly accurate, fully automatic operation; the system can also be easily overridden manually using the dashboard controls. Heat-rejecting window glass helps improve the efficiency of the climate control system. Air flowing from the dashboard is expelled through stylish "fin-type" round outlets.
To help ensure a clean, pollutant-free cabin environment, the automatic climate control system is complemented by a standard air filtration system that traps dust and other airborne particles before they can enter the cockpit. The filter, conveniently located behind the RSX's glove box, can be easily replaced without the need for tools.
Audio Systems
A premium 6-speaker AM/FM audio system with in-dash CD player is standard on the RSX. Each of the six speakers has been carefully located to optimize the unique acoustics of the RSX cabin. Complementing two dash-mounted tweeters are four side-mounted speakers that utilize rare earth, neodymium magnets for authoritative bass response and high output levels with extremely low harmonic distortion. An antenna etched into the tailgate glass provides excellent radio reception without the breakage concerns of conventional pole antennas.
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On the Type-S, the standard-equipment list features a high-power Acura/Bose® music system custom engineered for the acoustics of the RSX cabin. The Bose system in the Type-S automatically adjusts tonal balance so that the listener hears natural sounds at all volume levels.
This unique system couples a sophisticated AM/FM head unit with an integrated 6-disc in-dash CD changer and cassette player with seven speakers, including a low-frequency Bose Richbass™ woofer, strategically placed for optimum sound quality throughout the vehicle. The RSX's exclusive Bose Richbass woofer, cleverly located in the spare tire well to help maximize available space, dramatically increases volume in the low-frequency range. Two 1.5-inch tweeters mounted in the dash and four 6.5-inch wide-range speakers located in the doors and rear panels work with the woofer to help provide full stereo sound for all occupants. The Acura/Bose system also uses a printed radio antenna in the rear window for a clean exterior appearance.
Keyless Entry System/ Engine Immobilizer
A standard keyless remote entry system allows the doors and rear hatch to be unlocked by pressing a button on the key fob. A "panic button" on the keyless remote, when pressed, activates the security siren and flashes the headlights to summon assistance in an emergency.
The keyless entry system on the RSX works up to 30 feet away from the vehicle. By using electromagnetic keyless control and frequency modulation, as well as an anti-copying system for the transmission code, the keyless entry signal is highly resistant to "cloning."
Complementing the keyless entry system is a standard engine-immobilizer system. A special electronically coded key prevents the car from being started- even if a mechanical duplicate of the key is used. A transponder, built into the key, signals the immobilizer control unit that the key is genuine. If the car is hot-wired, or an unauthorized key is used, the engine will not start.
In addition to its standard engine-'immobilizer' system and copy-resistant keyless entry system, the RSX is equipped with several other notable anti-theft features. The inside door lock knobs are recessed when locked, making it extremely difficult to unlock the doors with a prying tool. A plastic cover around the lock area deflects "slim jim" type mechanisms from being used to force open the door lock.
Comfort and Convenience
For the ultimate in convenience and versatility, the RSX is equipped with a long list of handy features as standard equipment. These include:
- An "auto-up" power driver's window, which raises the window with a single press of the window switch (an auto-reverse system halts the window if an obstruction is detected) and "auto-down"
- Intermittent windshield wipers
- Heated sideview mirrors
- Large glove box allows storage of letter-size papers
- Multi-function center console with integrated cup holders and hidden, sliding storage tray
- Dual door pockets: one for CDs or letter-sized papers, one for concert tickets or other small items
- Integrated door grips with soft center pads and elbow-rest areas
- Lightweight and removable rear cargo cover
- Rear center tray for sunglasses and other small items
Liftgate/Cargo Area
The integrated liftgate of the RSX makes for easy cargo loading, while a generously sized 16.0-cubic-foot cargo area provides enough room to hold two large suitcases or two 9-inch golf bags even without folding down the rear seats. With both seats folded down, cargo room grows to 25.3 cubic feet- enough to accommodate extra-large items such as bicycles.
The RSX liftgate itself has been optimized with a damper mechanism and additional inner handle that makes it easier to open and close. A lightweight rear cargo cover is integrated into the liftgate for easy loading and unloading.