The RSX is one of several vehicles sold under the Acura brand. Acura is a popular division of Honda Canada Inc. which is the Canadian unit of Honda of Japan.

The i-VTEC engine in RSX Acura vehicle has a peak horsepower of 155 at 6500 RPM. The Variable timing Control (VTC) is another important feature of this engine. The RSX has a well designed braking system that has 262 mm front rotors and 260 mm back rotors. The Acura RSX is available in the Premium and Type S specifications. The Type S has a manifold sport-tuned intake fuel system. It has a maximum HP of 201 at 7800 RPM. The Acura RSX possesses front and rear crumple zones that are designed to absorb the force of impact in case of a collision from the front or the rear. There is also a safety cell which is designed to protect a side impact. It is equipped with door beams and a stout floor cross member. The RSX front seats come with deep side and bottom bolsters to keep one steady during difficult driving maneuvers. This vehicle has an excellent sound system that includes a 6-disc CD changer, an AM/FM unit and six speakers of the finest quality placed at strategic positions all over the cabin. The illuminated controls of the RSX are designed for performance as well as for aesthetic reasons.

The RSX possesses various luxurious features that are associated with the Acura Brand such as the Automatic Climate Control System that permits one to set a temperature suitable to him or her. Some of the other premium features include power windows and anti-theft system.