Refreshed Acura NSX Review: Earning our respect
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2019
- The new Acura NSX receives subtle, yet substantial, changes - Read the full review - roadshow.co/ctaxQl
With each subsequent chance to get behind the wheel of an NSX I've started to warm up more and more. This time, it all finally clicked.
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If you're a fan of gee-whiz componentry, the new-generation NSX is truly a car made for you. Sporting one of the most advanced hybrid powertrains on the road.
A trio of electric motors help to fill the torque gap created by the twin turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, producing a total of 573 hp, and 476 pound-feet of torque.
The NSX has new bushings, along with many adjustments to the suspension designed to get the most out of its new rubber, Continental SportContact 6 tires. More importantly, the changes add something that was always lacking: personality.
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We have yet to drive the C8 Vette, but class of vehicle aside, which would rather own -- the NSX or the new C8, and why?
Being a Honda guy since my first car, the NSX hamds down if money was no issue for me. But the reality is, with the new C8 Vette squarely going after the NSX, SF90 and the Huracan, these supercars may be in for a serious price adjustment soon, especially on the used market. On paper at least the C8 leaves them all behind in performance value for the money by a ridiculous distance.
@le m laugh at the C8 all you want, 0-60 in 2.9 is not matching a 12 second 1/4 any way shape or form, simple physics proves that it will be much lower, as far as the Z06 it will be well below 100K, the Zora will be in the 130K range and the Zo6 will murder the NSX, looking at potential 700 hp 700 + torque which still for the money and performance kills an NSX all day, we wont even Mention the Zora because 1000 hp at 130-150k will blow the NSX away on price point and performance any day of the week
C8
Seen both up close in person, the NSX is better looking on the exterior imo hands down. C8 interior has improved over the c7 but not as much as I'd hoped. I love love love vettes & the v8 sound will be much better over the NSX soundtrack. I do think the zo6 will be faster than the NSX so I'd take that price being equal. of course it's not but think the c8 will be like the old NSX.
NSX, its in a different class. C8 isn’t there yet.
I have a 2019 in thermal orange... fully loaded. Got a decent deal on price. I love it.
An Artist formerly known as William Devane are you more proud of the car or the deal you got on it ;)
Any car worth having doesn’t require a “deal “ to make the sale.
Frank Ly respectfully nawwwwwwww
@@frankly5171 stfu
“Fully Loaded” no such thing. marketing term 😂
one of the better color options for it. congrats.
Acura should make a type r variant with an excellent standard transmission
I heard there will be a Type R
FROZEZONE heart of an enthusiast but the tech these days will only allow for autos, I’ve always pondered if they can make a clutch/trans that when manual shifting, allows human input to shift as fast as a computer, so by us shifting it to gear, the computer makes up for the rest of the computing, but it sounds counterintuitive
How about a carburator. Would you want that? It is simple to fix and tune.
They're not really auto trans, more like sequential manual boxes used in racing since forever.
Do you mean Honda?
It's one of the most beautiful cars of all time. I could stare at her all day
I always liked the NSX, partly because most people aren't excited about it, but this video shows the features well and makes me feel like I'd want to drive one
Am I the only one who just uses the volume buttons on the steering wheel?
This is a volume wheel, when it’s used it doesn’t show on the display the volume is adjusted, so you have to guess that you scrolled the wheel.
I agree and find the lack of a volume knob on the dash gives the vehicle a cleaner, more modern appearance
professorquack not true - if you look at the top right of the display there’s a numeric indicator as you adjust the volume via the wheel
That's what I'm saying...
Too much money for a dated radio/command centre, which doesn't even offer HD Radio...
The new c8 represents everything the original NSX was, attainable, great looking, mid engine, naturally aspirated, a real supercar killer, so comparing the new nsx with the c8 is a very good car to compare it too... even if the new nsx has very little in common with the original.
The new nsx is exactly like the old one problem is that people dont understand what the original nsx was all about.
@@mrgreen2646 Original nsx was a pure light weight sports car, Naturally aspirated, a pure drivers car meanwhile the skyline gtr that came out at roughly same era was an awd, twin turbo technologically monster fast forward to today.... the v10 na nsx prorotype based on the s2000 never saw fruition and we have this over engineered technologically complex audi r8 inspired car completely efferent to the pure drivers car that the nsx was... then the c8 comes out and well I know which resembles the original nsx more.
@@shadowprice8100 yea you are correct by today standards the NSX is pure sports car, but thats not what the nsx was about. New Sports eXperimental was about bringing the latest tech honda could offer into a car. Believe it or not the NSX in the 90s was pretty advanced. Just like this new NSX its all about bringing the latest tech honda can offer into a car. It was never about light weight, NA engine, manual, etc..
I disagree. The NSX was a very expensive car back then and still is today. If you mean attainable by comparing it to exotics then maybe yes.
Purple Giraffe you hit the nail. That’s exactly what the NSX is.
i’m seeing so many NSX reviews since the C8 came out 🤨
I think it's just coincidence
@Re San I noticed that too...lol
Just a coincidence
Re San if you think the corvette will last anywhere near as a long you’re kidding yourself
@@SN-hn9zi there's vettes on the road from the 60s
Read all of the comments and take a shot every time someone mentions the C8 Corvette
Are you nuts? I’ll be dead of alcohol poisoning in under an hour!😂
@Maybe its Just me Dude, the C8 Z51 is not going to keep up with this. Come on already. It will take the Z06, which will cost nearly the same.
@Maybe its Just me it might be close in the 0-60, but it's not going to keep up with handling and the quarter mile. Plus the NSX have so much tuning potential.
@Occam’s Razor The only thing is the Corvette isn't a daily driver. If you use it as one, your 50 will be spent on repairs within the first year or two. While the NXS may be 5-10 years before any service.
You should have respect for the nsx cause thanks to the electric power assist and V6 twin turbo, it's the third fastest car period for under $1mill Canadian... The McLaren 720 s and Lamborghini Aventador is faster then the nsx under a mill but no other car is. That's why this car is $300k Canadian...
some sick shots in there ;)
Great review! Just the change on the nose made the car much better looking in my eyes...and I loved the 2016.
@le m - I don't have the opportunity or the skill to drive this NSX quickly on the track, so lap times isn't that big a deal...the NSX looks great and is really quick in a straight line.
@le m - DAMN!!! What color is yours? When I spec mine on the Acura website I waver between Curva Red and the 130R White...with carbon fiber packages of course.
"Hello, this is Acura and you've been selected to receive a new NSX of your choice without charge." No thanks, it does not have a volume knob.
Drop it 50K for the next refresh.
I wish but this car is not mass produced enough to start that cheap.
That's closer to what the OG one cost... without inflation.
It's in the price bracket it should be in and competing with cars it should be competing with.
The Evora comes in around that price point. You might think it's less features but with inflation it's around the same price as the original NSX. Which is why it's so similar to that.
Love the NSX But The engine alone is too expensive and wont be any competition against the new C8 in sales
Don't remember you for some reason. Damn good straight forward review 👌
And better pricing also! Looks good.
This car really looks the part.
@John Mitchell sigh...
@@genericallyaccepted It's stunning.
In three years, i have not seen one of these on the road. I live in South Florida the capital of flashy-ness.
In three years I’ve only seen one in LA.
@le m I saw 2 today in SD.
Ive seen three in where i am (sacramento).
Carey Ivery I have seen a bunch here in the Northeast US, most notably in the NY and DC areas.
@le m I work in downtown Fort Lauderdale you can't get much nicer. I see exotic cars everyday.
Us owners of Honda/Acura vehicles like our products and control nob or lack of isn't an issue. Thanks for your review
Everytime I see this car, I think "Yep, soon"
That's my favorite car built in less than an 1 1/2 in my home state... It's a mathematical certainty I obtain one as long as I stay on the rite side of the grass...
I like the nsx over the c8 c8 is trying to get in the same class but the nsx handles far better than just about any car in its class
Man some of y'all in this comment section tripping😅, 0-60 in 2.7-2.9 secs , 1/4 mile in 10.8-11.1 and a top speed of 191 mph with beautiful looks, daily drivability and cutting edge technology at a relative bargain price compared to it's European competitors . Idk why people don't like this car or Call it "overpriced" cause if I had around 200k to drop on a ride this would definitely toward the top of my list 🏎️🏎️💨⚡
At 6:24 you can see the front grill isn't lined up, did it hit the wall? 😜
Better view at 1:04
Denny O the hood isn’t closed correctly - happens easily
@@unoprop877 no i think that just company car... some reviewer just don't care...
This car is really beautiful
Adjust that lofty price & don't be concerned with what a similar so & so costs. Especially when the C8 sales numbers start rolling in.
I would love take the new NSX
👍🏻 So underrated
C8 just made it even harder to sell the nsx
I'd rather have the NSX.
@@ConsciousRobot Honda fan boy lol.
I’m happy for you
that car is simply amazing...the vette is a used trojan by comparison
I like the c8 guys but lets see reviews and test drives first then make a decision lol. Two diffrent price ranges, c8 is rear wheel and nsx is all wheel. Cant compare right now anyway
Kevin, true, but let's not forget the C8 is less than half the price of the NSX.
@@JJs_playground exactly. That is why i think they should not be compared. I think the new supra and other cars should be compared. There are kids saying the c8 is better than a mclaren.....
@@theripefruit4343 Corvettes have a history of extremely good chassis, grip and performance. I don't think it'll be as good to drive vs a McLaren 570s because of weight ...3600 wet for c8 :/
I do have hope the c8 will finally have a good auto tranny which is supposed to be like McLarens. If I can feel as good to drive ie being connected to the road as well as handling as a McLaren going to be a huge win for team Corvette
bobkilla430 most corvettes especially targa are very fragile chassis. I believe the Nm/deg was around 14,000Nm/deg of torsional rigidity. That’s not good they twist with more power and grip. The current C8s are bending under testing. Usually anything under 25,000 Nm/deg is deemed not competitive. If you’re just a street car it won’t matter much, bc more than likely you’re not bringing it to those limits, but none the less the targa will flex which is what the stingray will be a targa.
@@WallstreetEvoXIve done just a little reading so far because you're right about the rigidity (although idk if it's with the targa on or off) but all c7's were a targa or convertible, the C6 and c5 Corvettes besides the zo6/zr1 (and one rare '99 model) were all targas or convertibles) I've never heard anything bad chassis rigidity in the past 3 gens. Reading from one expert from the vette forms he said anything in 10k-20k is good when on the track and I think said anything past 15k is diminishing returns on street cars on the track. What's been the issue for vettes on track at 10/10ths has been snap oversteer
If the top of the trunk angled down slightly instead of sloping from the roof and leveling off flat from a side profile, the look of this car would be perfect
ISMH, why doesn't come with a better exhaust for the V6? You have to go out and spend for a better Exhaust Note for the quiet lack here.
Is the paint Curva Red or Valencia Red Pearl?
I loved the designed on the NSX since day one which I can’t say about the C8/Supra.. but the price even for a used one I still can’t see paying $120k for a used one yet alone 200k. I driven it also doesn’t seem like a 100k car I did better lap times on my C6 and V8 R8. Still looking forward to see if it drops on price to 80k ish at least
Unfortunately like many that thought they were going to keep dropping that didn’t happen, infact since announcing that the Type S version would be the final NSX the prices have gone steadily up (and this trend started before the chip shortage so in this case it’s unlikely related) and I tried to buy a Type S and was blown away with what others are willing
to pay for them ($50k over at minimum) and they’re all spoken for sad 😞
To really complete the NSX, Acura needs to have a targa top option.
Poon Poon Smith
Targa?
@@pequaboy1210 Yes.. Thank you. Note the edit.
It's a supercar. It has a hand built, bespoke engine not in any other Acura and has aluminum and carbon fiber and is mid engined. Plus it does 0-60mph in as fast as 2.7 secs
I wish Acura made an nsx with only the TT v6 with a rwd making 500hp, allowing it to compete with muscle cars etc and thus placed in a 50-60k price range.
What is with you guys that keep drumming-on about a, "..lack of a volume knob"? No one has ever said, "Yes, I love the NXS... but I won't buy one because it lacks a volume knob." Removing the knob gives a cleaner, modern look. I find it easier and safer to use the scroll switch on the steering wheel to adjust volume.
all people complaining DON'T have the loot for NSX,Its funny
@@pjsneeringer5942 You mean complaining about not having a volume knob, right?
Definitely the new C8 over the over priced NSX, I would even say wait for the c8 Zo6.
it is not overpriced at all.. the only thing holding it back is the badging...if it said porshe or audi instead of acura it would sell out.
Nothing will beat the original nsx
You can get a 2019 NSX with carbon ceramic brakes for 170k msrp with 20k off incentive. So all the best performance of the car for $150k. The car is no where near $200k as far as performance. It’s all appearance options. It’s funny that this car is “overpriced” yet a Huracan 580-2 starts at 204k for the same hp but only rwd. It’s rather comical at best. For an exotic it’s once again the most affordable and best one to daily like the original.
Comparing an overpriced Honda to a Huracan is comical.
@le m yet the R8 h Huracan easily outsells the NSX. When will these exotic buyers learn that the NSX is the overpriced answer to a question, no one asked...
Looks way better than a c8. C8 looks like a copycat
True. C8 looks like it trys to hard. To many lines to angular to sharp everywhere.
Yes
The C8 looks weird
I'll bet they'll stop making the NSX by 2021. C8 says hi.
I hope not
I'd much rather have a 2019 NSX than the C8
@I well it a low production car on first place well vette is everywhere...
I forgot this thing exists, I sure cant wait for the C8 Corvette
I was going to say that Once the C8 is released, NSX sales will fall off a cliff. But the NSX never sold well.
A life long Honda man here, and I agree 1000%. Honda squandered a heritage model name here. I mean I'd still take an original mid 90's era NSX every day over this current one. Power only goes so far, feel and driving dynamics are the most important aspects of a sports car for me, even with "supercars".
A z06 will be in the NSX Class, both in price and performance. That will be true test.
Who else thought this was RegularCarReviews at first
Of all the cars that don't have volume knobs, I still don't understand why people only make a big deal when it's Honda they are talking about.
It would be a great car if it was an all electric BEV vehicle.
Stop praising it . just get you self one
Great review. But for the money corvette c8 all day:-):-)
Good luck with any GM product
🤣 corvette will brake down before the Acura
@@becheriksen alot of nsx alredy broken...since it had 3 small motor....but c8 is not any better...
C8 poor man’s sport
So from your first experience and every other car reviews pre Peter Cunninham's teaching of how to drive the torque vectoring in the NSX has been driven it wrong, and was the reason why it had so many bad reviews.
Heyyyyyy!!!! What’s up with the frunk hood looks off??!!
Not a frunk
People often complain about the price of this car. Saying that it's to expensive compared to it's predecessor. Well the original NSX was half price of the Ferrari F355. And give you 90% of it's performance. Now if you would look at the New Ferrari SF90 which is the like this Honda a four wheel drive twin turbo hybrid. This Honda gives you again 90% of the SF90 performance for less then half of it's price! So I would say this car was first in the new wave of hybrid super cars. McLaren said their new sport series model (570S replacement) will have a hybrid V6 turbo power unit as well. And suddenly the all the new hybrid sport amd supersport cars will be similar in weight and performance to the NSX. Yet I bet they will be all more expensive! And then this car will fainaly get the recognition it deserves. If I would be able to buy a super car today I would walk straight to a Honda dealer and get the new NSX and daily the s*it out of it! Grate review!
So is it true that the 2019 NSX will now start in EV mode and you can drive off without the engine starting?
it going to be hard since it good small battary and 3 small motor... with no plug in option...
“People want something more”
By the way sales don’t reflect they’re buying it.
every one of these "expert reviewers" mentions the volume knob, or the lack of one. The left steering wheel spoke has a knurled knob that falls right under your thumb, you can adjust the volume while clipping apexes; read the damn manual!
I always thought the car was awesome...
$5,000 for that CF trunk mounted lip spoiler?!
You know how it goes..the more expensive the car, the more they rip you off on options. For example, Ferrari charges $2000 for Apple Carplay! Something that is standard on everyday vehicles.
@@Anonymous-pm7jf I definitely do, it's amazing how companies will typically get away with what they can, all in the name of all might profits profits profits!
Lambo carbon fiber is far more expensive
Hey Tim, how much did they pay you to say all that? 😁
1:05 Acura needs to address what seems to be a common issue of poor hood fitment with these cars.
Maybe that’s why this car was given for journalists 🤣
Hood isn’t closed correctly
@@jomomma5993 true. I have the car - if you don't close hood firmly you get the gap as seen at 1:05
@@unoprop877 Nice. Does the car have a single center latch or dual? Can you please describe the proper way it needs to be closed so there is no uneven gap? Thank you.
@@jomomma5993 hey jo momma - there's a latch on both sides, but it's ALWAYS the passenger side that sticks up when incorrectly latched - haaa. I simply give it a good shove from 12-18 inches up. it's when you're too gentle you have to open back up and re-slam
dont know why people hate so much on the new nsx i think its cool
It's also fast af
Refresh is an incorrect description.
Critics didn't know how to drive a car with independent electric engines powering the front wheels. It doesn't behave like normal cars at the limit. Before bad mouthing the NSX they should have gone to class.
Now if it could just stop selling in double digits every month.
They want none of that...we want a lower price. That’s why no one want to buy it. NSX, SUPRA, GTR and RX7 have all been in the affordable sports cars. The GTR is now somewhat affordable USED and now the 2020 supra at around $50-60. Keep the cost low and allow the consumer to improve/customize the cars. I think Toyota is going the the right direction.
All I see is everyone talking about how the C8 is gonna do this and it's gonna do that...the problem is that C8 isn't an exotic.. it has all the ingredients to be one but the price...it's cheap...it's gonna be common...who wants a car that's all over the place...not saying that the nsx is gonna be your choice...but after seeing 10 C8s on the street the NSX will stand out more ..or any other exotic car that the C8 out performs...most of the people buying these cars are there for more reasons than top performance...you think the guy buying a 488 is gonna say fuck it...the C8 is cheaper and it's faster! NEVER
C8 looks kinda like it took some design idea from the NSX crew to me. That was my first critique, it didn't stand out, my first thought was boy does this look like a NSX.
You sound butt hurt
@@SylentONE yeah I'm so hurt that the C8 isnt an exotic? 🤣🤣
@@mhs1983 completely agree with what you said considering people do buy these cars to stand out and to be different. Like they ones who buys Bugattis McLaren P1, Porsche 918's and others like that that never drive them hard. They got it because there thinking how many others am I gonna see when I go out for a drive. The C8 will be everywhere and end up blending in with the crowd once you realize oh it's just a Corvette.
No one is comparing the Honda to Ferrari either. Cool for magazines but reality is, it is overpriced & not cross-shopped by Ferrari or exotic car buyers. IMO
Which is more value ffor money this nsx or the new corvette?
EvendimataE I'll buy an Asian car any day American cars will break and keep breaking your wallet
This car is in a different class than a corvette.
BUT....did the price level put? $160k= no F-ing way
Camaro budget NSX dreams
The hood does not line up properly. Accident?
That car was an icon. Dont get me wrong it's a beautiful car but the price vs performance doesn't add up. I still feel like they be taking a L and giving up huge rebates just to move them
0-60 is as fast as 2.7 seconds, up there with cars in it's price range and above it
If money wasn't an issue I would take the NSX.
America always make affordable power. The older NSX was also expensive for it’s time
NSX is in a different class. No one knows how the C8 will hold up with that Chevy reliability. Lol. Also, no one will order the C8 at $60k, once you add stuff it will be close to $80k.
65 for lt2 and 74 for lt3 with decent options
Class? Yes, the overpriced, unwanted class. Not a desirable class if you ask Honda.
Doesn't matter about the refresh because the c8 is less
Where is the NSX Type R?
I rather get a C8 Corvette. Wait till they ZO6 package. I'm really trying to push on a special edition C8 Corvette John Force.
If this was even 85k the C8 wouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence heck C8 wouldnt be mentioned period.These would sell like mad to the now 40 year old former Integra owners.
I would rather have the C8. The New NSX is a little underwhelming for me. I feel like they tried too hard to make it completely different, and ended up making it slower than it really had to be
Love this car, but I still think it needs to drop 50k off the price for it to really be competitive.
Used, you can get them for $115K. Right where it should be.
@@thomasferrarojr.9772 take me back to those days, used ones are now $140k on the low end for a decent 2017 to $170-175k for one of the later ones 😞
Huge original NSX fan here, and even though this new one is a technologic marvel, its like it doesnt exist for me, is such so...meh.
Nice corvette..
Acura needs a trim that ditches the hybrid system, put a 6 speed manual in it and lower the starting price. I’d DEFINITELY buy one.
Agreed, making a simpler non hybrid and pricing it perhaps just under 100k would make it to where people may cross shop it with well loaded c8 or 911s
Shouldu named car of Year@ luanch. Anybody else only 720 s but a tuned Godzilla would smoke both
@le m no nismo takes iton the track. Only bad about electrical assist driver adds not as good as mechanic. GTR over ten but still Godzilla
Jonah Ray I’m personally faster in my NSX than my GTR which actually has more power too. Better cooling, chassis, brakes, and the TMU tq vectoring is nuts. Listen very carefully at what this guy says at 730 of how this car handles understeer. No other car can do this. Understeer which most AWD do, you brake and keep the wheel straight and reduce speed before turn in to the apex/race line. The NSX you can give it more steering angle and throttle and the car will pivot instantly. The NSX you can also brake later. As most people don’t know most laptime improvement is done via braking then hp. This took me a while to trust the car but it absolutely flies through corners with such stability it’s insane. It rewrites traditional road racing strategies. Most people whom never driven can’t really make a valid opinion bc the tech works if you’re willingly to accept it and know how to use it.
@@WallstreetEvoX nismo, track edition no understeer
A $60k Corvette lets you enjoy your youth, whereas anything $130k+ only gets you to relive your youth!
@le m lmao, I can buy almost any car.
Poor man’s sport. Would not want to be seen in a GM product
This nsx is way superior to c8 stingray, and objectively nicer. The c8 z06 could reverse the judgement.
need type r....
You SOLD me Tim.
I like sporty n comfortable ride. Too old for stiff suspension. Its annoying when u daily drive the sports car.
The only thing missing was the price.
Interesting how haters hate simply bc subliminally they can't afford. If you work hard one day you will. Its way more advanced than the c8 and way more engineering, albeit c8 keeps it simple and old tech hence a lot cheaper. I've driven the z06 0-60 in 2.9 secs. I still prefer modern techs of a tesla. Corvettes feel rattling and cheap parts. Italian cars which I own, while not a good all arounder has the engine tune I enjoy but gets hate as well simple bc they cost more too. GM can do bigger scale to lower cost. Smaller companies and non mainstream cars just cost more to produce so cost more to buy as well.
Italian cars fall apart if you don't baby them.
Having an opinion based on facts (poor sales, lackluster reception from customers) is not hate. "No Hate - Buy C8." Kind of catchy.
@le m Why?
Do they still overheat on the track!
They need to make a light wieght version up the boost and make it rear wheel drive.
Should have upgraded the interior
Make it 700+ hp with twin turbo v8 instead of hybrid
NSX is never about the Vs or the HPs.
Quyen Le well in today market you need power to sell cars. Nobody wants a hybrid system
C8!!!!!!!
Steering wheel looks like a honda civic steering wheel
To little change to much money, they are trying hard to move the last units before production ends , I give this car 2 years tops
This car is a beast tune
le m yeah nobody could care less about the zr1 at the moment but that was a different time and two very different vehicles. With the mid engine platform putting the c8 in the same category I don’t see this car surviving. It’s sales figures have been consecutively low year after year since its re release and now it has a direct competition for less then half the price to start. There is a reason we are seeing all these videos lately. They already started making TLX special editions out of the NSX factory and last I read if you wreck your NSX they will fix in house at the plant as well. Sounds like the beginning of the end to me. Don’t get me wrong I love it but damn it’s pricey.
I what I’m trying to say is that it isn’t typical for a car to go back to the factory for repairs. Wreck your Ferrari or your Lamborghini and it isn’t going back to the production factory for repairs. But it doesn’t really matter C8 pricing was released today and the base model priced at 59k has a tops out at 198 mph etc etc. the c8 will be the coffin nails for the NSX