2022 Acura NSX Type S: The End of a Controversial Supercar

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2022 Acura NSX Type S review! The "new" Acura NSX has been controversial since it came out, and now the final one is here. Today I'm reviewing the NSX Type S, and I'll show you all the quirks and features of the new NSX Type S. I'm also going to review the 2022 NSX Type S and show you what it's like on the road.
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[@user59371]

I’ll never understand how this good looking, high performance super car was ever “controversial” to anyone, it seems like a great value

[@TheJason989]

Agreed

[@markoblagojevic56]

Good looking? Did you skip interior of the car? Its plastic and crap

[@Orcawhale1]

Because it wasn't the same bang for buck, as the old one. It went from offering Ferrari like performance for half the moeny, to being priced like a Ferrari and being slower than a Ferrari.

[@kristians2704]

you can get a 911 GT3, 911 Turbo or Audi R8 for around the same price. All of which are far better cars overall. That’s the problem.

[@cookedit]

A mini 918 Spyder. Not a bad thing.

[@griffengardner]

I can’t help but be sad that this car was the pride of so many engineers at Honda/ Acura, a gift to enthusiasts, and just for the sake of comparison to the old one it was rejected. It’s kinda sad :(

[@John-Wack_DK]

Why do you Think we dont have a GtR r36 yet? The Prototype of it was hated from top to bottom because “it didnt look like a Gtr” and so on.. so sad some amazing cars get rejected like this..

[@NFSBeast2365]

IKR?

[@CrispyHulk1]

Why do you think revised versions of old cars like that are still being made? Because the community loved the old ones and supported both the company and the product. They better pay homage to what came before, because without it, the new version wouldn’t exist. A huge part of how these new versions can even remotely exist is purely because people love the old ones.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

​@@John-Wack_DK no nissan is just broke the gtr lead designer wants to make one, Nissan is strapped for cash that's why the new Z is also basically the old one underneath

[@John-Wack_DK]

@@ShaiyanHossain not true.. but whatever not here to discuss things.

[@00jdadams]

I agree with you, this is a great car. My dad owned one of the originals back in the '90s and then one of the new ones, in 2017. He made some of the same statements you did, but he loved the fact that he could "daily drive" this car and you CANNOT do that with some of the supercars out now. The NSX is fast, and it was a ton of fun to ride in. Unfortunately, dad passed in 2020 and, since I can't drive, I don't think I'll be riding in one again any time soon, sadly. If my dad were still here I think he would agree with you about the infotainment system, but he was technology challened, but he didn't buy it for the infotainment, he bought it to drive it! RIP Pop!

[@elijahverchon6229]

Blessings to your family and you man . 💯

[@SeniorTurner]

You can daily drive anything people are just lame and would rather look at a car rather than drive it

[@tavonmccall1155]

This should just be in the sports car category. Calling this a super car doesn't make sense. The price is OUTRAGEOUS

[@alexcordova1876]

Do you still have that car?

[@00jdadams]

Sadly, I don't have either one. As for learning how to drive, until they let blind guys drive it is not going to be a possibility. Of the two that he owned, I would rather have the 2017 model. Having said all of this, and reading all the comments, I would still much rather own this car than any of the other super cars that are out on the market now. I think the quality is a lot higher, from what my dad explained to me I would think that the drivability is also a lot better.

[@polter_z]

I felt the same about the new NSX when it came out and had the exact same complaints that everyone else had to the letter. That is until I saw one in real life next to me on the highway. Needless to say I’ve been in love ever since.

[@jeffk464]

Its a looker.

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

The Honda effect.

[@nealbagai5388]

To be honest, I felt like no one gave this car the respect it deserved, and so it felt like the supercar just for me. My family owned an old Acura and every time we went in for servicing I always checked out the NSX in the showroom. I love the looks, I love the technology working behind the scenes, and I loved its message. I would root for it in GT3 races and choose it every racing game. Although I'm sad to see it end its production, I'm happy that it existed and that Acura cared enough to make the type s. It'll still occupy the top of my favorite car list, and I hope that the stars will align, and I can drive it one day!

[@rdubs1705]

Rich people didn't like it enough. 99.999% of people wouldn't ever consider a car like this

[@accordinglyryan]

@@rdubs1705 Yup. The people who appreciated it couldn't afford it. The ones who could didn't like it.

[@rainbow649]

Several reasons Because the OG one is too successful, It is not a real JDM It is too expensive

[@porkadobo813]

Well Jay Leno do like it. And i know he is really "rich"

[@plymouth491]

That's probably because it was a Japanese 'me too!' car that tried to keep up with Italian cars that resulted in an uninteresting, uninspired, _uninspiring_ car that was overpriced for what it was. Japanese car companies ought to stick to what they're good at: building soulless workaday grocery getter sedans.

[@mahimmustakim6859]

0:01 intro 2:43 exterior 9:08 engine 10:34 interior 19:12 boot 21:49 styling 23:49 driving 28:15 conclusion

[@TheKeviniraheta]

Thanks, that intro keeps getting longer

[@MyMegaMango]

Thanks for saving from my usual Doug routine. Oh cool MC20! +10 seconds +10 seconds +10 seconds +10 seconds +10 seconds +10 seconds

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

Thank you! Definitely helped out

[@makecba]

29:24 Doug being Doug

[@SomeConspiracy]

doing the work Doug refuses to do to keep his channel good.

[@metallicrazy8891]

It upsets me that the NSX didn't take off. I remember seeing it at the Philly auto show and thinking, "YES!! NSX!!! DUDE!!!" I only saw 1 in the wild. I chased the dude down, and when I got to him I said, "YES!! NSX!!! DUDE!!!" Hearing that there are only 2900 of them breaks my heart because that means I'll never be able to have one. I love it.

[@angelmonroy9644]

I've only seen them at the dealer. WAY smaller than I expected

[@klemenkovacic9109]

Thank god there is only so many of them out there. Id puke to see it. Imagine only being hyped for the exterior esthetics, while u get rotten inside design

[@wrath2008]

😂😂 Love the energy lol

[@wrath2008]

@@klemenkovacic9109 Lmao, what's your opinion on Garboghini's or Trashrarris?

[@who7297]

You know you really like/love something when someone else drawbacks, draw you in even more. I’m excited to receive my 2022 Nsx 🤪.

[@apersonthingy]

I've gotta say, I'm EXTREMELY disappointed that the Doug score portion of the video has been neutered down and no longer includes Doug's thoughts and reasoning for each score given. I think that was a terrible mistake likely made for the sole purpose of an easier production for each video. I can tell you it absolutely ruins the end of each and every video for me.

[@OUTFOXEM]

Agreed. Just seeing a score is pointless now if you don't know the reasoning behind it.

[@brendanbartlett6994]

100%. I need him to bring that back.

[@theweeknd2725]

Totally, doug score is useless otherwise

[@mattmatthews5414]

Doug’s not the sharpest golf ball in the snake, but he knows his analytics. That’s why he developed an auction site instead of pushing stickers and shirts. A lot of people jump to another video halfway through the DS on older videos.

[@parthl]

ive gotta say, i only stay to see about 5% the dougscores

[@ryan.collanton]

I miss the DougScore reels at the end where Doug would explain the rating decisions! It was really fun to engage with it and guess. I am hoping they come back at some point, or am at least curious to understand the decision not to do them.

[@-10]

He did say on Reddit it was due to negative feedback from viewers (it taking too long) but I agree with you, I did not mind it at all.

[@ryan.collanton]

@@-10 Interesting, I guess to each their own of course! But you could always skip it.. and it was regularly only a couple minutes, which relative to a 20-40 min video isn't too bad.

[@johnhunter7244]

I usually disagree with the dougscores or the system itself so I don't really care. His system doesn't have anything accounting for price upfront and cost of ownership, which is by far the biggest factor for normal consumers.

[@furyofbongos]

It never bothered me, I'd rather have it back.

[@coolcarz-nf5tj]

@@furyofbongos Agree

[@q3aryoko]

One of my best friends has a 2017 NSX; its one of the greatest cars I've had the pleasure of driving. More nimble than my 2016 Cali T. I grew up in the 90s so the original NSX is my Unicorn. Definitely an underrated car in all it's iterations.

[@chrispraz5198]

I'm sure you're right Doug. Just like the original Nsx, they hardly flew off the shelves when it was in production. But years later people finally realized how special it is, maybe ahead of the curve. People will probably lust for this car years from now when everything is like a whisper quiet golf cart.

[@CalvinHikes]

The original NSX sold about 1200 units per year. The new one sold about 280 per year. On average. The original was subjectively good looking but certainly a simple elegant bargain. The new one I don't think looks as good, its also complicated and expensive. I think the thing that heard it most was the fact that it's just ugly. I know that's an opinion but I think that's an opinion shared by most would be buyers.

[@acidgolem2132]

@CalvinHikes the problem with the new nsx is that it does pretty much the same thing as what the original nsx in an era where nobody care about it anymore. The original nsx isn't even that good looking COMPARE TO IT'S COMPETITION back then, it was not fast compare to the competition back then but it offer reliability and comfortability that other supper car of the same era does not which make it as famous as it's currently. The new nsx pretty much does the same thing as it's predecessor but in an age where most supper car are already comfortable to ride, it doesn't really stand out as much. Also if we adjust for inflation, the new gen nsx is price on the same range at the old one so it's not even cheaper

[@legostarwarsrulez]

The issue was it’s competition at the time. It was more expensive than the Audi R8, Porsche 911, nissan GTR, and BMW i8. And outside of the i8 (which wasn’t really competing, it was doing its own thing as a fuel efficient sports car) it was slower around a track than all of them, while costing more.

[@GuacPapi]

All of that with an Acura badge too. i8 was pretty shit but at least you're driving a BMW

[@dennissmith7214]

@@GuacPapi You’re driving a BMW ain’t sayin much! 😒

[@Kermitt_Frog]

@@GuacPapi i8 is a beauty. Love the design. Just dont talk about the engine :-)

[@emmanuelmeysman820]

@@GuacPapi With a 3 cil and a Turbo . Yeah no , Buy then Porsche .

[@24bergman]

Through the prism of time this NSX will become an instant classic and their value will skyrocket from orphan to rock star status.

[@Lukemplant]

This a version might be what this should have always been. Especially in this spec it looks epic.

[@dawg7339]

It should've been cheaper then it would've been perfect

[@jareknowak8712]

Nope. It should be: no hybrid, much lighter, cheaper. Nothing more.

[@B0F]

@@jareknowak8712 a manual option too

[@jareknowak8712]

@@B0F True. 6 speed.

[@galacticcaveman4045]

it looks good, but this is the last version, why make a type S? should have gone all out and made a type R

[@GrozaBathrust]

your head movement is getting more intense than ever and I love it.

[@AceCyberstarGaming]

Hands down, No one can do a car review more meticulously than Doug Demuro

[@BETRNSX]

As an owner of a 92 NSX, I like this version. New NSX was always nice. Interior def leaves a lot to be desired. I do think they missed an opportunity with not making a non-hybrid and manual version. Something to compete in the GTR category. Around $120k and this would’ve sold like crazy. Have the hybrid one as an option.

[@eskay6666]

I mean having a manual non hybrid supercar in these days is being a little too reminiscent of the past.

[@DakTirCue]

@@eskay6666 I guess if "the past" means becoming almost one with the car whilst driving.... I'll live there. Wouldn't trade my 99 Kaiser Targa for this car any day. They never should have named this car NSX.. I get my X serviced at the local independent Honda guru. Engine and stick shift... nothing fancy.. nothing finer. (OK a HUD and more power would be nice). I haven't driven everything, But the 1st gen NSX is an unreal "driving" experience... fancy display changes and sport mode be damned. Plus the 2nd gen looks too much like the new vette. Styling lacks... 1st gen is eternally gorgeous and unique.

[@skeats20001]

@@DakTirCue this might be one of the worst comments I’ve ever seen. This car came out 3 years before the new vette 😂 you are just completely clueless and should get off of KZbin

[@jackfrost2025]

@@skeats20001 This is a 2022 model and the new changes are very Corvette

[@Yvaneify]

I don’t think we will ever see 120k super cars especially with soccer moms driving around in 50k+ mini vans nowadays

[@NCHobbies]

This is a beautiful car, but the biggest downfall will always be the price and performance. Similar to the LFA, I think the NSX took too long to develop that by the time it hit production, it was already obsolete compared to its competitors. If the NSX was released 4 years earlier, it might have had a different turnout.

[@jesseshasteen8158]

@easy-e neither can you

[@jesseshasteen8158]

@easy-e lmao okay buddy sure how bout u just go on somewhere with your life besides a KZbin comment section calling a kid broke who clearly stated the price is stupid high for what is it you can faster and better cars for half the price 😂🤣

[@urgandma]

Nah, it suffers from the "stunt" problem. People, unfortunately, will never see Japanese cars as anything other than ecoboxes. Rappers, influences, rich pricks, etc don't ever stunt in a lexus or a acura/honda. It's always Raris, lambos, Mclarens, Mercs, Bimmers, etc. The only ones who care about these cars are Japanese enthusiasts, and there aren't enough of them. Being seen in an NSX is whatever, being seen in a Ferrari is kewl, and matches your gucci wallet and gucci glasses and charcuterie board.

[@pinut187]

@easy-e ever heard about importing?

[@MarkBorland]

I’ll never understand why people complain about the performance. It is literally faster to 60mph than an Aventador, 488, Huracan, GTR, or R8 V10. It costs around the same as a 992 Carrera 4S which is significantly slower to 60, slower over a quarter mile, and comparable in lap time (at worst) on any track. A 2017 NSX has the straight line performance comparable to a new $380,000 Lambo Aventador for half the price, how is that poor performance or value?

[@rodri00793]

i just love your channel my guy, keep up the great work.

[@murrieteacher]

This car has always been on my buy list when I win lots of money. It took too long in development. In Australia they are still Hondas. The original NSX is still a desirable car too.

[@Juberdingus]

Just from Doug’s composure you can tell he’s more comfortable driving the NSX than any of the other super/hyper cars he’s reviewed. It’s fast… But predictable and reassuring. Jay Leno drives his regularly for this reason(I believe).

[@HubbAeroplane]

I believe that was always part of the ethos of the NSX; it's a supercar, but it is still a comfortable and reliable Honda that can be a daily driver.

[@kaisersoymilk6912]

@@HubbAeroplane But the old one at least looked like a supercar.

[@sheiladawg1664]

@@HubbAeroplane Just don't go to Costco in one, they're too easy to fill up!

[@ELECTRICEYEMEDIA]

@@HubbAeroplane Yep! I daily mine.

[@ELECTRICEYEMEDIA]

@@kaisersoymilk6912 The NC1 looks more like a supercar than either the NA1 or NA2. Get your eyes checked LOL

[@tal0ndarktalon637]

Never understood the hate for this car, I liked it immediately when it came out. You're right that it will be a desirable car someday.

[@uglyjihad]

mainly the cost, if it was in the price range of the corvette or the Nissan gtr it would've sold so much

[@micahhuge1474]

same here. I LOVE it and I love it even more with the type s

[@lani8766]

@@uglyjihad but the GTR is an overpriced relic, I don’t mean to disrespect The God but for the fact that they are still selling the 15yrs old for over £100K with outdated tech and not much performance in modern standards. Godzilla will always be Godzilla but it’s over priced

[@brianlb78]

Price was the main reason. At the time it came out it was close to a Turbo/Turbo S in price but lacked in performance compared to them. It really didn't fit anywhere in the price for performance category.

[@supreme_xenon]

Yeah, just like the MK4 Supra, no one want to buy an expensive Toyota back then, but now it's a desirable car

[@frozenrobert5735]

I just love seeing Doug drive the I-5 in San Diego zooming past the Mormon tabernacle in a supercar!

[@danieltakyi1793]

I went to the Geneva motor show in 2017 and first saw the NSX and fell in love - its one of my motivations in business but want to grab one by 2024/2025! Hopefully see you soon Gotham Grey ❤️

[@tropicalpnch4549]

I've wanted one ever since I saw a black one in person and was absolutely floored by how much more exotic and wild it looks in real life compared to online videos

[@destroy_television]

Did he steal it?

[@kalanhitchens8782]

The c8 made me feel like that. Cameras don't do these cars justice

[@davidzheng2119]

@@destroy_television I think he said “saw a black one in person” not “saw a black person in one”

[@phyiy1551]

@@destroy_television Ur like 30 years old being racist on the internet, weirdo

[@fuhrerhosty]

@@kalanhitchens8782 First time I've seen a C8 in Europe seeing from afar I thought that it was a Ferrari approaching. Looked really stunning to me, especially since US cars are rare in these parts.

[@jakubM3]

people compare it to the original nsx and say it isnt the same car. NSX stands for new sports car experimental. By making it a more raw, manual car (even though a manual option would be amazing), it would go against its own name.

[@Ravenousjoe]

Honestly I won't ever understand the hate. "OMG it doesn't have a manual", yeah, because back when the NSX was originally made, that was THE performance option, now we have much more robust and high end automatics which are better fitted to fast accelerating cars like this. If they made a new mid engine, NA, manual V6, it would be more like an MR2 replacement.

[@onidoes]

Odin sent his regards! Always great content Doug, keep at it brother.

[@negil]

I'm glad Doug included that highly informative and important clip after the Doug Score

[@Kalepsis]

I think the NSX's biggest issue is that anyone with a quarter million dollars to spend on a sports car wasn't going to spend it on an Acura. The car just doesn't compete with the 488 and the Huracan. The old NSX was priced to pull customers away from the Corvette ZR-1 and base Porsche 911. It just isn't on the level of the exotics in its price range.

[@KillerLettuce]

Agreed. If I had $160-200k to spend on a car I'd have a hard time spending it on an Acura. Like you said they should have aimed for a Corvette price range if they really wanted it to take off.

[@ChuckisNorrish]

this car is faster than the huracan

[@remyd8767]

@@ChuckisNorrish it's not about the performance that this car lacks. It's the prestige. Not prestige to car enthusiasts who know a good car when they see one. Prestige to other wealth-off people who see the Acura name as lower tier than the other luxury names. It's like how no matter how better technically Android phones are compared to iPhones, the general public will always view iPhones as the phones to get.

[@ChuckisNorrish]

@@remyd8767 then just consider this car a hidden gem, high production quality, fast, its a good attempt at acura to show the people they arent messing around

[@TheAustrianPainter87]

Thank you!

[@iwrin]

I wanna say I just love your child-like enthusiasm and honesty when u started driving the car. I always thought the car was much better than they were leading us to believe. One of my favorite moments from you, Doug

[@ballaratevil6048]

Hi I live in australia and was just wondering the best website to by car's in USA I hope You can help Thanks.

[@shmayton]

this car looks like a civic.

[@1atm1]

@@shmayton this looks like a Civic. Everything looks like a Civic. You look like a Civic. The Civic looks like a Civic. The Integra looks like a Civic. Seriously though, does a two-door mid-engine supercar look like a compact car milked by ricers to you?

[@robirvine3068]

GAAAAAAY!

[@gergoantal1066]

@@shmayton It is made by the same company after all.The R8 very much looks like a regular Audi, especially the lights, but nobody's saying that.

[@pgmurray76]

Excellent car for a video dude. Thanks for getting to this one. It will be sorely missed by those who love it.

[@Mr.Oblivian]

There are two of these here on Guam. Always like seeing them driving around the island.

[@JayHurt]

I have to say I agree with Doug. I have driven a Gen 2 NSX, R8 and been a passenger in a Huracan. The styling is great, it handles just short of those cars. The infotainment systems aren't comparable and of course the roar of those V10s are undeniable. That said, this is not a good car, this is a great car. It's a lot faster than you think once you get behind the wheel. I can imagine the Type S just makes everything better.

[@isaac4273]

The infotainment system should be one's last concern, this thing is made to be driven hard. Also, thank god they didn't include adaptive cruise control, I find it to be rather annoying, albeit dangerous in some situations

[@silentspring222]

yeah, but why would I even consider this car when the C8 exists? Don’t say reliability because I’m not going to accept that an LS is less reliable than a hybrid system from Honda.

[@JayHurt]

@@giovannicazares3110 I would prefer the type S. The GTR doesnt do it for me aesthetically.

[@AlbertSpice]

I think its a nice car. Amazing styling, good power and as reliable as a Honda. Probably one of the best daily supercars out there. I love the OG NSX but I can't see why this car has so much controversy just because it doesn't have a manual or less analog feel. There's probably a few reasons why that had to be like maybe they couldn't find a reliable manual gearbox that can handle the power and for the less analog feel, you have to remember that we can't always dwell in the past. Anyways, that's what i think. Edit: Good discussions. Love this community

[@poppachoppa8956]

hybrid v6 is nasty for almost 200k US

[@FadeDance]

Amazing styling? Obviously this is subjective, but styling is the primary reason these don't sell. I've seen one in person, and it just doesn't look "$200k", maybe half that at most. Certainly not "beautiful" like so many of the italian competitors are. Aside from not looking that good, it's also just not interesting to look at. Quick glance and walked on, no pictures.

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@poppachoppa8956 The Mclaren Artura is a V6 hybrid supercar for more money, the Ferrari 296 GTB is another v6 hybrid supercar for way more money, sorry but your argument is just not all that valid

[@lhd4278]

@@alwaysiyi272 the ferrari has 800hp tho (italian hp, but still)

[@utbigpapa]

I think it just looks plain. It's indistinguishable compared to the C8 Vette, Aston, McLarens, etc. They're all cool and perform well. But they "look the same." The OG NSX had a very unique look that set it apart.

[@jessiemorata1927]

Hey Doug, This is the homologated version of their IMSA GT3 race car buddy. Twin Turbo/ AWD/ Carbon ceramic brakes/ torque vector ready for track days! Driver's of the TYPE-S are tapping the paddles and banging thru the gears in Track mode, pushing the AWD to the edge of envelope and NOT paying attention to the stereo UI, low-res back-up cam or GPS avatar. Just connect via bluetooth + USB Audio Pro App and voila - voice control infotainment and App that handles even FLAC and ALAC files. Drive the damn thing!

[@coltonleonhardt8442]

You can never go wrong with doug, i have always thought the same about this car and im glad me and doug always shared the same opinion

[@Aaron-cc7yq]

I was a valet attendant at a really nice hotel and have driven basically every exotic car, the Acura nsx was my all time favorite! There is just something about it that made it so much fun!

[@MaxwellPaxton]

Ha!

[@johnyang1420]

Gen 1 or gen 2?

[@Aaron-cc7yq]

@@johnyang1420 gen 1

[@k1l1m4nj4r0]

did sang chi come to work sometimes?

[@805NAVE]

Me too haha! NSX is my favorite car I’ve ever parked! Great job

[@geoff3610]

I concur with Doug, I think these cars are great, I just think they pulled a "horizon zero dawn" and released the new NSX during a flurry of supercar buzz, what with the huracan being new at the time, I believe an updated 488 was coming, and mclaren was really getting ramped up at the time prior to the 720. That, and we were still all particularly incensed about hybrid/electric stuff still. FWIW, I don't think this car disrespects it's legacy at all, and I'm a honda guy. The original NSX is hailed as an incredible analogue driver's experience, which it is, but that's only from the relative viewpoint of our power-everything crossover world today. Back when the NSX was new, it probably seemed like just as much of a spaceship, computer-on-wheels type car as this one seems to us. Hell, NSX stands for "New Sportscar, eXperimental." So we know they weren't going for something traditional. I think the legacy of the car is exactly experimentation with technology.

[@f181234]

Horizon Zero Dawn went on to sell over 20 million units it was a huge success for a brand new AAA game

[@geoff3610]

@@f181234 yeah, and that's great, until you realize that it's main competition was Breath of the Wild, one of the most beloved games of the last 20 years. Zero dawn did well, but from what I hear it had the makings of a blockbuster and ended up a cult following. Point is, zero dawn MIGHT have been bigger, if they'd just announced it at a different time, because those two games have a lot of demographic crossover. We'll never know though. Definitely not shade towards Zero Dawn though.

[@cenciende9401]

WTF are you saying? Horizon Zero Dawn, the highly successful and critically lauded, downright fantastic game which has become a cornerstone and one of the major faces for Playstation first party games including a sequel on the PS5? You're not making any sense.

[@geoff3610]

@@cenciende9401 there's literally articles about this phenomenon, it's not just Horizon Zero Dawn, it's all kinds of stuff. It's just like, a new shooter gets released during the COD hype season. Maybe the new shooter doesn't die and grows, but it might have been strong from the start if players weren't playing the new cod. I'm not saying Horizon Zero Dawn flopped bruh. Next time i'll just say "bad market timing" instead of using an example, christ.

[@Sullivan09300]

@@geoff3610 HZD and BOTW aren’t even competitors. That’s like comparing gran tuismo to Mario Kart lol

[@robertstidham9708]

Absolutely loved it back in 2017 and still do. If I were to get a super car it would be an nsx. Not to mention, you can fit golf clubs in the back.

[@crossedrifles6005]

Only NSX I ever drove was a 2004 NSX-T, Imola Orange. Of all the fast cars I ever driven (no Ferraris or Lambos) it was the most fun. We talk about cars being on rails, this set the bar. Others you felt were on rails and you turn the wheel and it goes. The NSX, you THOUGHT about the direction you wanted to turn and you were already going that way. I came close to one in 2009, hate I went another direction.

[@TheRealCapnJack]

I've always loved the styling of this car, and the specs are great, but my preference is an analog feel to a sports car. Though this will undoubtedly be worth a ton someday, Acura missed the mark on what their customer base truly desired. (Just like with the new "Integra.")

[@Timoastra]

I dont get why this would be desirable in the future. When all things go electric i would assume that whatever is furthest from that will be most desirable, not some old tech hybrid-v6 automatic. I think these will age like fine milk.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

As an owner of a '95 Integra SE with nearly 300,000 miles and virtually no mechanical problems, I was excited about the new "Integra." Now, the more I find out about it, I'm really disappointed. I'm also the owner of a 2003 Honda Civic Si with nearly 300,000 miles on it and, again, virtually no mechanical problems. C'mon, Honda/Acura! We expect more from a new Integra than we can get from the Canadian Civic Si! This is not a worthy successor to any Integra. Who are you fooling, besides yourself?

[@markm0000]

The Integra hurts to look at.

[@Chinese_Chicken]

@@Timoastra everything going Electric isn't in our lifetime

[@ismaelgomez2158]

@@Chinese_Chicken how old are you

[@bolt5564]

I really appreciate that you can open the front compartment to access the front motors and other hybrid equipment, instead of being locked out like Ferrari does.

[@kareemnevers3244]

The Acura NSX Type S is really a great and reliable car, easy to understand both in the interior and exterior , storage is great than what i see in other sportscars and true it might not be highly recommendable on the market now but probably some years within the future. Each car company around the world really put their hearts out to make both supercars and hypercars come out amazingly good so we should respect the hardwork they do on different model cars.

[@carlitoespo2222]

The storage is Okay, but it's Far Behind a C8 Corvette or even a Porsche 911.

[@biff647019]

If you press the exterior lock button by the door handle, and you have the key with you, then it'd get annoying that it keeps unlocking after locking. I wonder if there's some sort of timer that counts down after you press the lock button during which the car ignores that you're standing next to it with the key, which would explain why the key hole is right there, if that was the reason.

[@SaintMecha]

When the NSX production ends in few weeks, people will realize how good it was and start to appreciate it. It'll be like the LFA all over again.

[@kristians2704]

but the NSX isn't all that good

[@KekusMagnus]

the LFA was always great, it was just too expensive. This is just boring

[@jameswillard1]

@@KekusMagnus nice try, actually the LFA wasn’t always great. It finished almost dead last in MT Best Drivers Car and had mediocre reviews across the board. Other than it’s amazing engine it was a pretty unremarkable car. It’s biggest drawback was its transmission which was horribly out dated by the time the car launched.

[@cwx8]

@@jameswillard1 way to prove to everyone that sports cars are more than their instrumented testing numbers.

[@jameswillard1]

@@cwx8 not sure how I did that 🤔but you’re welcome

[@siggy6044]

The NSX is supposed to be the "new sportscar experimental." making a tribute car would not have lived up to the name. I think a tribute definitely would have been better received, but it's not true to the brand like what they built is.

[@Biwa_Hayahide]

I agree. The purpose of the nsx is innovation and experimentation. It did so at the time of the original nsx and by just doing the same thing again it wouldn’t have lived up to its namesake. If people got what they “wanted” which is a old school an engine with a manual transmission then there wouldn’t be anything new or experimental about the car. It would just be old and traditional. Times have changed and so has technology. Many of the vocal car enthusiast on the internet seem to be stuck in the past and anything new or innovative is heresy and dogma. It’s odd because tech enthusiasts on the other hand are fanatic about the bleeding edge and rarely would you have someone wish they made computers like the amigas or commodores of the 80s. I like the new nsx and I do think the price was a bit much. But I am also able to understand that Honda was trying to bring technology seen in 700k+ supercars downstream and down market. As far as I know there is not another car that is like the modern nsx.

[@verynice8830]

Really well said to both of you!

[@mrgreen9086]

I'm amazed some people understand what the nsx actually Is

[@jay53648]

I really want one of these, I can just imagine doing an aggressive track/street build! Lmk if they ever come back in the market or if I can possibly find one out there left that pre owned; Love the red accents/esthetics!

[@Bubbles99718]

Saw one in North Hollywood the other day, it looked great

[@oneonlyxram]

So I have a good bit of driving experience with the older and new NSXs, they are very good driving machines, the older ones especially. The new ones felt a bit numb because everything is electronic, even the brakes, but were incredible to drive for sure. The problem with this type s is they made a mistake only doing 300, the body upgrades over the 2017-2021 models are great, but the performance upgrades are still very limited on these. But the biggest issue to me is the interior, it is no better than a TLX, and the price is a major letdown.

[@logan_kes]

Exactly, I just see Honda everywhere, they really need to change up their design language. The ford GT has almost no interior or exterior resemblance to “fords” design language.

[@lambodriver217]

@@logan_kes I’d hope so for 500k starting these sell for 110k big difference

[@triaxe-mmb]

@@logan_kes the Ford GT sells for 4* the price...

[@triaxe-mmb]

Haven't driven this one but I have driven the old one. The original Acura NSX also had the same parts bin interior fittings...this is a car that's drivetrain technologically comparable to a 918, the P1, and the LaFerrari - sure it's not as fast as those 3 but I felt Acura was trying to show that the kind of tech in those drive drains and chassis can be done for less...and I think from that perspective they nailed it... I think this NSX

[@triaxe-mmb]

Their NSX like the old one will be under appreciated when on sale by the volumes the sold at but will be loved in the aftermarket once they are long gone

[@nfareview]

Doug is a constant reminder that all nerds eventually become successful.

[@tanthaman]

He's also a virgin

[@RocketAnthem]

@@tanthaman 💀

[@tanthaman]

@@conor7154 matt is arrogant af. He always puts that rotten pa ki on as well yani

[@UnrealOG137]

@@tanthaman He has a child but continue making a fool of yourself.

[@lani8766]

@@conor7154 mat is an employee at car wow, if you really wanna compare Mat to Doug the speak of Mat Watson cars and let’s see which channel has stagnated viewership

[@cameroncarter4727]

Fun fact about those stalks for Wipers and Turn Signals. I own a 2020 Honda Fit, the entry level honda at that time (not Acura!), and I have the exact same stalks in my car!

[@N3wbMa5t3r]

I remember when Acura used to have the cutting edge "technology package" that had options you had never seen offered before on "affordable" brands.

[@legodude666]

As others have stated, I think it was a combination of price plus legacy that smothered this car from the outset. The Grand Tour review was fairly telling when, despite the tech and cost, it was basically on par with the R35 GTR, which obviously isn't anything to scoff at, but when you factor in that the NSX also costs around $40-50K more, it becomes a difficult sell. Then there's the legacy aspect, the first gen NSX was a simple driver's car that focused on being "budget friendly" with racing pedigree to boot, as opposed to a hybrid supercar which made it seem overtly complex and that Honda was caught chasing trends instead of doing their own thing as they did with the first gen.

[@kaisersoymilk6912]

Well, they were chasing the trends of the times even with the first NSX, luckily for them those trends were better than today's.

[@mattmatthews5414]

They were part of the trend push. One more expensive ugly hybrid after a run of other cheaper ugly hybrids. Honda and the rest of the Japanese car companies just couldn’t help themselves out of their Ugly & Slow competition they had with one another.

[@questionyourself718]

the nsx costs 80k more than the gtr... for 80k i can get a new supra on top of that. or the downpayment of a new home.. i think the nsx was massively overcosted for what it delivered.

[@ELECTRICEYEMEDIA]

Blah blah blah. How much is a Nismo GT-R? $200K and now some over $300K. Stop comparing a base GT-R MSRP of $110K to a hybrid supercar. They're not in the same category despite similar performance.

[@rebeccaschade3987]

@@ELECTRICEYEMEDIA The problem is, that the NSX isn't comparable to Italian and German supercars. A person who wants an exotic supercar isn't even going to consider a Honda or "Acura", they're going to go for a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Porsche etc. So that leaves things like the GT-R as an actual competitor. And for somebody who isn't simply after an exotic supercar, things like handling, performance, value for money, tuneability etc, is going to be more important than whether or not it "should" be compared to exotics.

[@NpShadow]

Gotta love the I-5

[@terryp007100]

One big error - the audio volume control is a "slider" type, but not where you had your finger. You need to slide on the one that popped up to the right. ( the left one is only for tapping + or - )

[@CarbonXe]

The center console buttons and infotainment are the same I have in my '17 Civic.

[@ANathan123]

The nsx was always underrated. If it came out looking like this from the beginning I’m sure it would sell just fine

[@johnhunter7244]

They didn't change all that much for the type s though, I don't think it would have sold much better.

[@ANathan123]

@@johnhunter7244 small changes to the exterior styling can dramatically change the look of the car. It doesn’t have to be massive changes but it’s a huge improvement and looks a lot more like an exotic car

[@nealreykdal5783]

Sad to see the end of the line for the NSX Gen 2; here’s to hoping the talented engineers who worked on this project have been reassigned to a S2000 Gen 2!🤞

[@tweekkat7764]

There, upsettingly, already is a gen 3 S2000. It's the S660, a mid-engine kei car making 63 horsepower as a successor to the S2k and Honda Beat. The S2k is probably dead, very sadly

[@jlco]

A new hardtop S2k would absolutely have my buy. Especially if it still revs high and has a manual option like the old ones. I don't even like convertibles, but a high-revving RWD roadster, at that price, with Honda reliability... it would be like a motorcycle on four wheels. Sadly, I'm not sure there's many folks like me out there- at least, not enough to make it worthwhile for Honda to bring it back. And I'm not optimistic about finding a used S2k in good condition.

[@godsinbox]

they missed the S2020. So, a S2050 or S2100?

[@SewerGang]

I currently have a 10th gen si but if they ever release a new s2k it would be an auto buy for me lol. eyeing the 11th gen ctr though once this baby is payed off

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

@Omora but it will sell extremely well like hot cakes! The NC and ND miata sold very well... same as the evolution X and Subaru STI's... and the overrated gt86... so if it came it out will be very good. Emissions are annoying ik that for sure especially in the motorcycle world. But we get around that by tuning and mapping and taking out restrictions. 200+hp and 170kg.... that beats 1000hp cars 😃😇

[@dee7953]

I knew you loved the car after hearing the intro! I love it too 😍

[@mikeh.8155]

I don't give a fudge about the infotainment/NAV or backup camera quality!!!!!!! GREAT CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kilomisterr]

After a long day at work, this is like a therapy for a humble automotive fan like myself. Thank you Mr. Doug Demuro

[@MurkTempers]

This thing looks menacing, very aggressive like Doug said. It also has some practicality with the larger trunk space, and the interior is very luxurious

[@Xotiw]

Interior is very luxurious ? It has to be one of the worst interior for that price point …

[@Gerarghini]

That interior is dogshit, a fucking Honda Accord has a better interior than this.

[@jacobs1047]

@Ivana Notyers It's allowed to be so.

[@tonygareth221]

I LOVE the 90s NSX I want one sooooo bad!!! They cost more now than they did new. My #1 car. I do like this new model too Jay Leno has one and says it’s so well made

[@jefftaylor8321]

Doug Please bring back the cold start exhaust sound demo you used to do.

[@Jaymake]

I actually always liked this one over the old one. I liked the old one before this one came out… but this one took the name to another level when this generation came out. The power train is amazing

[@spikejnz]

"Looks like a goofy Garmin navigation unit..." Well, Garmin still makes the best navigation on the market, including the navigation in the NSX. So, yeah, it looks like Garmin because it IS Garmin.

[@jlee438]

garmin put more into fishing then into cars.....

[@spikejnz]

@@jlee438 You know, except for most Honda vehicles, some Toyota, all of Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep, some Mercedes, and BMW.

[@jlee438]

@@spikejnz makes what a collabation with other companies?

[@QuentinDunmore]

I'd love to see the fully Mod numbers. I just modified my 91 Legend NSX in CSR2 it is a special car, she's toping over 360mph in the half Mile, Beereuuutiful acceleration curve.

[@Slaphappy1975]

I have a feeling this will be a future classic. Its small, its beautiful and it drives wonderfully.

[@hakeemsd70m]

You're right, it will definitely be a future classic. I just hope that someday I can actually afford to buy one before it hideously appreciates like the 2005 Ford GT...

[@djhgaming15]

Seen this car at Lindsey Acura when I was getting my car serviced. They had this one, the 2017, and the 2005. I think people don’t like it because the cost, time it came out, and technology of the car. I didn’t know how rare these are till now.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

As much as people are paying up for the “old” NSX’s now I remember they didn’t sell well back in the day either. When I bought my 1999 Acura TL, I was looking as some of the Integras and other cars. If I remember correctly, they had 2 NSX’s that were languishing on the showroom for like 18 months. This was around Dallas so it’s not like it was a small market and they were even being heavily discounted. It’s such a shame as they were amazing cars. It was the same way with Mk 4 Supras. I’m old enough to remember a local Toyota dealer having like 3 of them on the lot. My Nissan dealer had a beautiful green final year 1996 300ZX TT they didn’t actually move until 1999.

[@aoescool]

exactly its always the people who are not even shopping for the car complaining.. but 20 years from now these will still be in the 60k and up value for the base.. good luck getting a type s.. just like how the old nsx.. the lowest i ever saw it got to was 20k.. now their all over 50k.. as soon as the all electric nsx comes out.. these same people will be crying "its not as good as the old one! bring back the hybrid"

[@opposedrocket3]

Exactly. People see the old NSX with rose-colored glasses, but in reality it suffered the same problems the current gen has. I remember reading car guides at the time and they all mentioned that the days of the NSX were numbered because they simply weren't selling. Same for the price, everybody complained that it was too expensive and that for the money you could get a 911. Well now it's the same for the current one.

[@triggamusician]

I'm also old enough to remember the 90's, playing Gran Turismo and being a huge fan of all these Japanese performance cars. I always wanted to see an NSX in real life but no dealer had one over here. The car was super expensive and nobody talked about it. You could basically only get it if you asked for it and ordered one. That makes it a very special car in my book and that's why it deserves that high price tag now.

[@jered1388]

I noticed the 392 charger, then a cutscene. Do you ever race or have others try and play with you during a review?

[@LuisManuelHdez]

I love this car. I simply don't understand why sales never really took off. It is a bit overpriced I think but it's such an awesome car!

[@CoronaTheVirus]

Many other options at that price point.

[@yewin16]

Hey Doug, do you think the NSX would go down on the route of LFA,unappreciated at first then really cared by enthusiasts? Edit: He actually answered in the video The answer is “yes”

[@charles_.l]

won’t ever be worth $1m

[@kristians2704]

no, the LFA is the best sounding car ever made and uses a V10 and offers a raw driving experiance. The NSX is a tech experiment and doesn’t really offer anything interesting.

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

@skkss this nsx was affordable hybrid super car and its funny because more of those are available now and people are buying them even the 911 is getting a hybrid

[@davitavazneli8573]

@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 yeah and they somehow find other hybrids "INTERESTING" now but not the nsx

[@LOLBTLOLBT]

the nsx is just a boring car in the sea of hybrids, not a single special thing about this car

[@jonnalfaro3623]

When I got my NSX cert while working for acura and got my hands on one in for service I couldn’t help but appreciate the amount of time and effort being put in to being a “affordable” sports car. Don’t get me wrong they have their mechanical issues as well but as a daily driver and also fun track car it’s not as bad as most give criticism for

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Acura Mecca

[@justdoinit2378]

This car is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I saw a orange one the other night and it looked amazing!!Idk why they just don’t sell well. I’d surely love to have one. All I can say is to those that were able to pick one up just hold on to it. It will definitely go up in value n be sought after for sure. Amazing car!!

[@Iamrjayhd]

What’s crazy is that my 2017 civic came with that same exact infotainment system lol, the volume can also be put up by using the bar that appears when you click on the volume, when I first got it I did it how you were and got annoyed but you can just slide the volume using the big bar that came out

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Honestly I've always kinda adored this NSX. It's a shame it never got the love it deserved.

[@Sinoops]

​@grand nagus But people will pay $500k for a Toyota supercar? $200k for a Nissan? $150k for a Chevy? No way you think Nissan builds better cars than Honda LOL

[@dagreatestwonder23]

@@Sinoops You’re insane and don’t even believe that yourself 🤣

[@digga27one74]

it will....when they stop making itl....just wait....

[@kevis5372]

@@Sinoops bruh who gives af what brand makes what supercar. If that mf raw and got speed decent or good materials then why not

[@noneyabusinesshomie]

@@dagreatestwonder23 So nissan with a shitty transmission history is above honda/acura?

[@StuPedassol]

It's just too bad they overpriced this the way they did... I realize the tech, but coming off an older nameplate that exemplified performance for the dollar (originally anyway), I think people wanted this to be cheaper. Even if, it meant lessening the tech.

[@zbrembo]

Agreed, a lower priced non hybrid rwd model would've been nice.

[@StuPedassol]

@@zbrembo absolutely

[@rahimi4762]

This car was a discount. Look at all the tech. All other competitors is over 1 million dollars. And it does everything

[@HAFBeast91]

Corvette $60k NSX $160K

[@chancecoleman4418]

@@rahimi4762 Doubt

[@mikeeihusen5194]

I'd say you have enough experience now to make that call!! Lol. Love the videos.Love this car.

[@epicrollbjj]

Hey Doug, what mic and camera do you use for the car? 🙏🏼

[@raychang8648]

Nice car! I think it's funny that the Acura "A" logo looks like a compass for drawing perfect circles, but they didn't use one for the steering wheel.

[@danielzapien24]

I always thought it was supposed to like similar to the Honda logo

[@raychang8648]

@@danielzapien24 True. An online search says it's supposed to look like a caliper to measure the widths/thicknesses of things. Calipers usually have parallel inner surfaces, so I still think it looks like a compass.

[@matthewmcclain1316]

I don't understand why people don't like it. 😥 I absolutely love it. One of the best cars to be made in the last decade. If I had the money, that'd be one of the first cars I bought.

[@mattmatthews5414]

It looks like a stretched and vented ‘15 Civic, is barely faster than a Mustang GT, and HAS NO STICK. Why bother.

[@aktnilabrado7399]

Not for that kind of money

[@100Underscores]

Keep some money aside for a new stereo head unit

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@mattmatthews5414 What supercar in 2017 offered a manual transmission, because I can't think of a single one? The then-new 2017 Audi R8 didn't offer a stick, no stick on the Huracan, no stick on a McLaren, no stick on a Ferrari, so why should have Acura offered such outdated tech on such a high tech, futuristic car? Unless you want to slow it down?

[@hakeemsd70m]

I love the 2017 NSX as well, great supercar. The 573 hp TT V6 V6 a monster and it sounds great. It's all because JDM fanboys were crying and moaning about why Acura didn't build a carbon copy of the old NSX.

[@24tommyst]

Mira Mesa! Good to see my hood in a Doug vid!

[@ceomark.]

All it needed was a better/updated infotainment system and a better looking gauge cluster and it could be perfect

[@lordwalker71]

I’ve always thought it was one of the best looking super cars out there, yeah people complain that some of the interior finishes aren’t up to par but everyone who drives it likes it. They said it already sold out as soon as they made it available to order.

[@rahimi4762]

However a lot of the Italians interiors are cheaply put together but they use an excuse for it. Hard jarring ride. Audi interior is ugly they never mention it.

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

@@rahimi4762 agreed

[@DjJokerr]

Exactly! Lamborghini Huracan cost more money and has cheap plastic interior.

[@littlejackalo5326]

@@rahimi4762 you're doing A LOT of whining on here, "Raschaud."

[@johnjacob688]

@@littlejackalo5326 There's always at least one Raschaud in the comments.

[@KB-ny2lc]

I’ve seen two of these in person. Looked really sporty and exotic and definitely had that “presence” I really never understood the hate.

[@2A-Jake]

I think the NSX is a perfect example of what honda and Acura have always represented. Their trademark practical, reliable, daily drivers. If you have ever owned old and new ones this is no exception. They've also been great about listening to the community and making real changes based on feedback. (To a fault even, look at the 11th gen civic 🤮) Just saying, I would buy this if I had a cool 200k sitting around. I'd venture to bet cost-of-owning would also be MUCH lower compared to other cars in its class.

[@Unr1vaIed]

the red on the outside of the seats looks like the red in the engine bay. pretty cool

[@legioner9]

Great review. Tbh, Doug you are above the game. Trust me on this. I've been following Motor Trend for over 8 years now and at the end of the day, it's just another show for the masses. Your reviews are right on the money. NXS is a pure beauty. I always liked it. Take care.

[@dagreatestwonder23]

Him and Raiti’s Rides

[@OnboardCamEurope]

Awesome Doug, thanks for the review. The car looks amazing!

[@brettbanta2100]

I love how Doug always has a critique of the turn signal stalks on every car he reviews

[@neddunbar9462]

I was so GLAD you gave it a good remark 5 years ago, as a Honda/Acura fanboy from back in the day it made me feel like I wasn’t alone

[@dvduwu]

I'm not a honda fanboy and even then I liked the car when it first came out. Ironically, the people who hated it the most WERE honda fanboys who cried about how it wasn't as jdm as the og. Honestly confounding to me how stuck up they were about an objectively good car. It wasn't as cheap or as analogue as the original but it came out fucking 27 years later, and still was a bargain in comparison to its performance bracket. It honestly annoys me how they caused a good car to have a miserable production run of just 2900 units, and Acura will never try it again in fear of the same thing happening. Honda purists truly screwed themselves out of a good car that they won't even have the opportunity to regret hating on because they'll never see it on the road with how rare it is.

[@neddunbar9462]

@@dvduwu I totally agree

[@okieg8960]

A little fun fact. #22 was delivered in Oklahoma City on 2/2/22 at 2:30pm

[@nicstroud]

I'd have thought that the top of the range, performance version would be the Type R. What made the original NSX legendary was it performed as well as the supercars of the day but cost half the price. That's a tough formula to replicate today.

[@hakeemsd70m]

Long before the end of its lifespan, the NSX got hideously expensive. I remember a former Acura employee telling me they had a 2000 NSX at the dealer for more than 2 years because nobody bought them, no one was willing to pay $90K for an Acura back then.

[@darkman007e]

The infotainment system is the same as what I have in my 2016 Honda Civic. Unbelievable. Even the Civic after 2018 have a volume knob and Acura didn't even botther to put that in place.

[@BansheeHallow]

The front bumper of this car is such a big upgrade from the previous model, it actually looks like a jet fighter like the OG NSX was aimed to be, cudos on Honda for changing it rather than making it look like any other ACURA

[@Piketom1]

As Doug goes through the NSX type S specific appearance changes, we should pay attention since many of them may appear on other Type S models in subsequent model years. I would not be surprised if the black badges start appearing on other models.

[@justaaron488]

Genuinely one of my favorite cars style wise. I really wish I could at least test drive and see one in person. I usually don’t care for anything that fits under “super car” but damn it looks fantastic. I really hope I can see one in person some day.

[@aaronisgrate]

Gotta love that infotainment interface straight out of 2012

[@oni5909]

i wish people would just accept newer renditions of their successful works of art that we love like the original nsx and allow them to continue to keep making these beauties