Originally Posted by Paul
I think the RSX is a excellent entry level car for Acura. The reason being is it is bringing in younger buyers. The RSX brought me into the Acura showroom, when I graduate next spring, I plan on picking up the TSX for a more sophiscated car as I become more of a professional. Some day I may even need a larger vehicle such as the TL or MDX. It has brought brand loyalty. I disagree with the statements that the RSX should be moved over to Honda with the Integra name. Just my opinion anyways.
Honda would not 'move' a car over from "Acura" to "Honda." They would rename it or bring back the Prelude nameplate, in which case the redesign of the car would change it away from the Integra's hatchback tradition to a lower, longer coupe.
The justification for the Integra/RSX in the Acura lineup (entry-level luxosport coupe appeal) still stands, but who's to say that American Honda still likes the idea? If they have three strong sedans, an SUV, and another midlevel luxury coupe (being mentioned by Honda as a future model for the Acura lineup), they don't 'need' an entry-level model.