2022 Acura NSX review
The Acura NSX is a two-seat mid-engine supercar. While high-end performance vehicles are common in today’s market, the NSX stands out as one of the first supercars powered by a hybrid drivetrain. It includes a turbocharged V6 coupled to three electric motors–one located at the rear and one at each front wheel. All-wheel drive is standard, and power is routed to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. Handling is extremely sharp and acceleration is immediate. Another hallmark of the NSX is its everyday usability. The ride is comfortable, forward visibility is excellent, and fuel economy is reasonable.
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Second generation Acura NSX
After more than a decade’s absence, the NSX made a headline-grabbing return to the Acura lineup beginning with the 2017 model year. The all-new NSX came bristling with hybrid technology and could streak from zero to 60 mph in about 3.1 seconds. Having standard all-wheel drive meant playtime didn’t have to end when the weather soured, and driver-selectable drive modes meant the NSX could be tuned for a variety of driving conditions. One of these, known as Quiet mode, meant the NSX could be driven entirely on electric power (for very short periods of time).
In the final year of production, the NSX was available only in Type S trim. The Type S increased output, from 573 to 600 horsepower, and Acura further fine-tuned the suspension and all-wheel-drive system. While overall performance couldn’t be faulted, the NSX was roundly criticized for having an outdated infotainment system—especially for a car with a six-figure price when new—a tiny 4.4-cubic-foot trunk located behind the engine bay, and rather pudgy curb weight.
Model highlights
Exceptional acceleration
Ultra-precise steering and comfortable ride
Standard all-wheel drive
Multiple drive modes
Reasonable fuel economy
Excellent forward visibility
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2017 - 2022
2022 Acura NSX
Highlights
Only available in Type S trim (sales limited to 300 units in the U.S.)
Revised front and rear styling
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2021 Acura NSX
2020 Acura NSX
2019 Acura NSX
Highlights
Revised suspension settings
Updated steering and all-wheel drive
Leather power-adjustable seats and ELS stereo became standard
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2018 Acura NSX
2017 Acura NSX
Highlights
Completely new second-generation NSX
Hybrid drivetrain with turbocharged V6 and three electric motors
Standard all-wheel drive
First NSX sold in the U.S. since the 2005 model year
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Nick Kurczewski has been writing about cars for more than 20 years, and his enthusiasm for journalism has led him to cover auto-related stories around the world. From blasting down the German autobahn to covering every major auto show, his stories have appeared in the New York Times, Car and Driver, U.S. News & World Report, Kelley Blue Book, Cars.com and the New York Daily News, where he served as head editor. Having once aspired to be a Formula One racer, Nick discovered sharing his passion for cars as a journalist is just as thrilling as dreaming of pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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