MotorWeek | Road Test: 2017 Acura NSX

[@BrisLS1]

Great to see the same guy who was reviewing K-Cars 30 years ago back and with such nice machinery!

[@ConsciousRobot]

I'm really glad to hear MotorWeek give this car the respect it well deserves. Some people are overly critical about it, but their logic is never very sound or justifiable. By all reasonable standards, this is an extraordinary car on every level, inside and out. It's styling alone is enough to win me over. The design is perfectly executed and there isn't a bad line anywhere. Super aggressive, yet elegant and clean.

[@CalvinHikes]

It was just an ugly car. And that's completely justifiable opinion.

[@yearight5303]

​@@CalvinHikesUgly? Doesn't look any worse than any of the other cars out there.

[@janjoson3843]

The original NSX still remains to the most artistically beautiful.

[@LurkerDood]

New NSX is fast & still has excellent handling I can live with the heavier weight

[@Kacpa2]

No manual is a big nope.

[@sdlausen1]

It was never "attainable" before. It was still priced out of the common folks hands from day one. $150k is pretty comparable in price to the first gen in today's money.

[@kylegordon9523]

I don't like the new NSX but it is a bargain for the tech you get

[@TheKingkingg]

Soren Lausen that's true, but that one was imported from Japan 🗾 Building new one in North America was to cut down on cost. And imagine when Type R version comes.

[@michaelwilliams8584]

M6205 Power dick

[@details78]

$60K in 1991 is equivalent to about $110K today. It's pricey.

[@MrGuano11]

It would have been affordable if it hadn't been for the hybrid meme technology. Back then the average person had the money to buy a Honda sports car. Seriously, some rich folk who has the money surely wouldn't buy a damn Honda/Acura for that price tag if they can get an M5, a 911 or a lower spec Ferrari instead. The car is a major flop and it has no target demographic. The people who want one because they are enthusiasts can't afford it and the people who can don't want it.

[@ratedrpinto418]

The NSX is an amazing car, we will appreciate it years later.

[@LincolnBikers]

People that complain about how different it is from the old car need to understand that if they were to do such a thing, the might as well call it the OSX (Old Sports eXperimental) instead of the NSX lol. I mean there's nothing new about keeping something extremely similar to its predecessor. It has the basic things the old NSX had which was attractive styling, a mid engined V6 and seating for two. I mean come on, Acura (and Honda) have a flagship sports car again! We should be excited!

[@weirdshibainu]

unlike the first generation, I think this is going to depreciate hard

[@weirdshibainu]

@Grizzy Bear Msrp was 158,000 for a base in 2017. 3 years later they're available at 115,000 to 120,000. Maybe I was off, but it still isnt good and they're failing in sales. I wish it was doing better, I think they missed the mark on the new version

[@squidproquo2241]

@@weirdshibainu They did not miss anything, However the customers are missing the opportunity of owning a solid super car by listening to those eurofan car reviewers who promote junks cars from Europe.

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

The first and second series (NA1 and NA2) NSX's depreciated bottomed out below $20k dollars before sky rocketing as people saw them as investment opportunities. I wouldn't expect this 2nd generation to do any different. Over the past few months I heard that a car's value bottoms out around the 10-15 year mark and if the car is desirable it will peak around the 30 year mark. The explanation I've heard given is that a 10 year puts the poster of the car he/she likes on the wall and 30 years later when they are 40 they have to money to buy the car they fantasized about when they were a kid.

[@snapyo1472]

Imo its the motor. They should of stayed w a n/a w the electronic motors. I havent driven one, but it may not be as responsive as the na1 and na2. Maybe a small v8 would of really interested people.

[@Kacpa2]

@@squidproquo2241 They missed everything. What made OG NSX so great was lightweight, lovely highbrevving na V6, manual transmission and mechanical unassisted feel-full steering. With tons of praticality and pop up headlights to boot all that for half the money of any lambo or ferrari. They taken away everything except low seating position at this point. It woudl be better if they found a way to reduce the entry price and say use same V6 as 6mt Coupe accord in a flatter supercar body, copying toyota's MR-2 recipe and having it start at price a bit higher than fully specced accord and then higher with more powerful variants. It would be perfect that way. Instead they overdone it techwise and its another soulless hybrid sportscar that sounds lile crap because of the turbo charging and auto transmission.

[@johnoakes34]

God! that red paint! gorgeous!

[@travosk8668]

It's the first time I see John driving.

[@kupidzheart]

same

[@BrisLS1]

Great to see the same guy who was reviewing K-Cars 30 years ago back and with such nice machinery.

[@Soarerfox]

haha at 3:20 did they dub a voice saying "magnetic"

[@jayknight-murphy2556]

That's hilarious!

[@bimosalexandres]

LOL.... at 3:23 actually

[@Clearanceman2]

I think they didn't want to redo that whole voice over segment.

[@gotDesign]

i got it 🤣🤣🤣

[@MWorsa]

😂

[@briancenti5423]

looked gorgeous in maroon...beautiful car

[@trashpanda314]

This car is still criminally underrated. People just don't get the engineering in the NSX.

[@strongereveryday2302]

Its because although well done, it was boring and underpowered. Its the same with the new one. Its not better than anything else. Its boring and gets lost in the shuffle.

[@yearight5303]

​@@strongereveryday2302Boring? Lol a Hyundai is boring. The NSX is about the tech that goes into its design.

[@Opium64]

@@strongereveryday2302actually ahead of its time did what McLaren and Lamborghini doing today

[@DallasTechie]

Automotive engineering at its finest.

[@nostalgiadad7137]

Look all these engineering experts. lol. 2.9 0-60. But hey its to heavy. Give me a break. This car is a more than worthy update to the original. you don't have to worry about the electric motor longevity because this isn't a car that will see daily driving. It won't see the 75-100k miles of a typical car. Take the nostalgia goggles off people. This car is beautiful. i'd take this over the GT-R just based on looks alone.

[@aoescool]

exactly, people just hating to hate.. the crazy thing is if honda didnt build it like this they would complain its too slow.. but instead you get 0-60 in 3.. real tourqe vectoring which you only see in million dollar cars.. way more gas mileage of any super car in its price range , turnos with no turbo lag, and reliability of a honda.. all for 200k.. cant be beat!

[@nosirrahx]

+aoescool Not only that but this is a necessary stepping stone car. If we want to have a 75K gas electric hybrid with outstanding performance this car needs come first, just like the P1, 918 and FaFerrari came before the NSX.

[@hamsteaks5541]

*too heavy

[@nosirrahx]

***** They are entirely different cars as well. The GT-R is the top tuner in the world and the new NSX is a stepping stone to reasonably priced sport hybrids. Both cars have their place in history but IMO have very little to do with each other.

[@skirmich]

+nosirrahx Honda is the MOST known tuner brand in the entire planet... They made cars with the whole idea to tune them aftermarket right from the factory. You think we wont be seeing Tuned NSXs in a couple of years? If they can afford the car they can afford the ludicrous prices it will need to destroy a Tuned GT-R.

[@kgthegreatone943]

Priced it out of existence

[@alexcorona]

The old one looks so much better 😢

[@momehio9544]

I wish this car would sell more! It's so beautiful, it just needs to be marketed better!

[@CalvinHikes]

It was ugly. It may have looked cool and interesting and decent from silent angles but over all it was just an ugly car. And it was much more noticeable since its predecessor was an uncommonly beautiful car.

[@jesusvillanuevalazaro8688]

Simplemente espectacular no podía ser de otra manera viniendo de Honda no me importaría tenerlo en mi garage

[@mikevaldes9831]

Definitely gotta own one of these one day.

[@bboy1hunnid329]

Vavazelus hahahaha 😂

[@kurtpatterson509]

When most ppl eventually can, they say "I'd give it up for young healthy organs and more time."

[@Mrzeng1]

Nice car! Mind blowing fast

[@momehio9544]

This car is full of technological innovations, I have to give credit where it is due. But if Acura intended this car for the original NSX's audience, then theyve completely overkilled it. If anything, the NSX was like a higher performance 370z; V6 NA, rear wheel drive, manual optional, and midship engine placement. If I was in Acuras corporate offices, I would have given this new NSX a completely new model name and then made a lower priced, mid engined NSX (as close as the former as possible) so it can compete with the Q60 coupe, RC coupe, etc.

[@aoescool]

+Mohammad Mehio i love this car.. i think what they plan to do is use the popularity of this car to trickle down the tech into the rest of the acura brand.. if im right i think in prob the next 2 years you will see most all acura especially the top trip with shawd and a the elec motors with torque vectoring.. this new ceo is looking to stand acura out from honda.. and thats prob the best way they can do it without honda cutting their sales.. and we might see the return of acura coupes

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

Exactly, Honda has always sabotaged it's its own successes.

[@spinningbacksidekick]

First gen was a work of art. Yes, definitely Ferrari-inspired but had it's own flair. This 2nd gen has amazing performance, but looks like a souped up Honda Accord coupe, and not in a good way.

[@aaronisgrate]

to get the same technology thats put in this nsx you would have to spend over 1,000,000 for a mclaren P1 or laferrari or 918. this car is an absolute bargain for the technology it has. just like the old nsx. nothing comes close per dollar spent.

[@BrawlFreak786]

exactly that's what people aren't understanding and then they start complaining about the new one

[@aoescool]

exactly,there is no car with the same tech this car has even within the most expensive trim price range. acura could have easily sell this for 300k

[@BrawlFreak786]

+aoescool oh yeah definitely

[@joobaggs6886]

i8 comes close in tech. but not in performance. wonder how this engine responds to exhaust and e85 tune!

[@BrawlFreak786]

+joo baggs me too I just wish it sounded a little bit more deep and had a throaty exhaust

[@tangobango9653]

Simply beautiful!

[@nayven6346]

What colour is that on the NSX, it looks amazing on it!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Valencia Red Pearl, a $6K option.

[@ccol009]

I really like this car. It is an affordable, attainable, and RELIABLE super car compared to Ferrari and Lamborghini prices. And I’ve heard a few testimonies from people about European exotics reliability.

[@Tool0GT92]

No mention of the torque vectoring? This car is porn for engineers, it would have been cooler to have a simple pure drivers car.

[@aaronisgrate]

+Tool0GT92 i bet a type r or gt3 version will come out with no hybrid system. japan is getting a non hybrid gt500 race car for the japanese race series.

[@CockatooDude]

The new Lexus LC500 might just be your thing then. Of course it still has a dual clutch transmission, but at least no hybrid or torque steer.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

I admire, and respect the Japanese, very much

[@allensaunders449]

beautiful clean design seems to have no performance issues

[@andyroberts3619]

which racetrack is this?

[@furqantarique3484]

Nice comeback

[@therealjayseh]

The "Asian M.D." car. 😊 Find one of these cars in every good hospital lol

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Fuck this car is sex! Rather have this than a lambo or Ferrari

[@vengermusic]

Definitely a great successor to the 1st gen in every way except exterior styling. It lost that stealthy exotic design the 1st gen has.

[@DrewLSsix]

It wasn't stealthy at all. It was dated by the 21st century but not stealthy.

[@Ayaki6166]

My dream car.

[@ralphlouismendoza1977]

Voltmeter and oil gauges?

[@ldawson103]

My new dream car.

[@expsterm1]

Good looking car, but I still like the classic NSX look of the past.

[@ReviveAndDrive-mk1]

Wow he is been working out that guy damn

[@scottstrang8347]

no 1/4 mile time ?? I saw 0-60 @ 4:33 but no 1/4 ???

[@mikekerr6747]

I wonder how quick it does the qtr mile? It would of been nice if they have told me 👍

[@LetsJamMan]

MAGNETIC

[@perrymathis4557]

I'm curious why no one has posted an ACTUAL tested 0-60 yet and 1/4 mile yet?? Everything "is estimated"

[@abdelvega8805]

Thermal ca. speed club?

[@npharkes]

Where did they find this presenter - back in the 1990? The way he talks is hillarious!

[@Ieatpeople2]

Thats the dude that created Motorweek back in 1981, he's been the presenter since day 1. 37yrs of that droning weird voice

[@bradfromthevalley]

i would take the original in less than 2.9 seconds any day.

[@michaelbronson7410]

Such a shame these aren't selling. I wonder if these are going to turn into the super sought after classics the original NSX's became after 25 years or so

[@anthonyhales4192]

Too much for not enough. A Shelby gt500 is less than this . Or a junk ass hell cat if you wanna go that route. I like it as a touring car. A manual option would have done the sales wonders. Noone cars if automatic is faster they want that true engagement with the vehicle.

[@anthonyhales4192]

Cares****

[@ryanfraley7113]

My bet is they shoot up in value as soon as the PMC is done selling their allotment of NSX Type S’s.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Exactly why chevrolet does such a good job with the vette. More power and performance for less. I do like the style of the nsx but the price is outrageous.

[@southpaw117]

I wish they would have just simply done a modern take on the old design, kind of like what the Aventador looks like in relation to the Diablo. This looks like a Civic dressing up as a Centenario for Halloween.

[@AutoYoung]

I still would've like to have seen this car with the planned V-10. That's not to say this isn't a wonderful car... it is, but just to see a truly visceral V-10 performance engine produced by Honda I know would've sounded absolutely GLORIOUS!!!! It would've been the closest thing to an F-1 car for the street.

[@LurkerDood]

+Auto Young So why did Honda opt not to build a V-10?

[@skirmich]

+LurkerDood COST probably. The 3.5 V6 used in the NSX is very familiar to them, So it would make sense they could save in production cost using an engine they have perfected over the years (V6s).

[@rashadkoroma6309]

It's a great technological marvel Sport Hybrid SH-AWD. Acura needs to open this engine or motors and let it power excel. So much effort and time were placed into this great design sport super car.

[@bilalahmed2123]

It’s built in the US ? Smh

[@aenelson89]

That price! Half the charm of the older NSX was that you could get one under 100k and still have a sleek style performance car that you could drive daily. Now its just another super car. I also don't like this bubble shape all the super cars ate getting they are looking more and more like sedans.

[@d1sturb3d119]

You forget that inflation exists. The first gen NSX with inflation was 110k. This is an apt price for the tech you get.

[@howiecd3861]

do you think he talks like that outside of these videos ?

[@markzamora5812]

Still say it's a sexy car.

[@stonewalled9696]

I think I'm going to turbo my 3.7L MDX. I should get the same HP & Torque as the NSX.

[@mikevaldes9831]

Acceleration wouldn't be comparable though.

[@stonewalled9696]

+Mike it will be faster than the old NSX!

[@skirmich]

+Mike It all depends on how much power he gets.. But by the time he gets the HP/Weight ratio to accelerate as fast as a new NSX it will destroy that puny transfer case IF the trans doesn't burn out first.

[@mikevaldes9831]

+skirmich very truuuu

[@thetreblerebel]

They have stopped production in Japan of the NSX...☹️

[@toptobottom247]

My dream sports car only because of its hybrid ability.

[@m3lowiesvlog715]

Sick!

[@Jwdude123]

I think john Davis has a drink or two before he does these reviews

[@ash27slick74]

Nah....I think a warm glass of milk.

[@SportsMusicCars]

nice

[@wiibaron]

What a giant sales flop it is. Sold 269 last year. Only 1 sold in Canada in January. Maybe the price going up 250% from the original 60k NSX is too much for people to spend. The Viper only went up 33% from 92 to 16.

[@d1sturb3d119]

And that still failed so tell us more about how you think this is a sales flop when Vipers themselves are all discontinued.

[@vttangotango9498]

Many peoples still don't appreciated Honda because they think it's a low class automaker for decade. Honda might be cheap but it qualities is one of the best, I've seen Mercedes and BMW interior qualities that doesn't last longer than Honda. For the new NSX still many people unappreciated the $160k price tag, engineering and technology put in that car is well worth the prices! One of the first sport car that has Twin Turbo 3.5L V6 with dual electric motors which active AWD. Go spend over $200k on European sport car and you can't even get those technology! For me, you are paying over 50% prices tag just for the name that will depreciate within few years of owning.

[@kennethdunklin278]

Nice.

[@grabir01]

Do you get to drive? or does it drive itself?

[@skirmich]

I wonder why people are complaining about the tech in the NSX? Are these the same people that says the GT-R is boring because it almost drive for you with all the ludicrous tech inside it?? I call BS...

[@AnotherYoubue]

Try driving an old nsx then drive this, you'll eat your own words

[@skirmich]

Tomorrow or the day after? You know because they are so easy to find and most of all CHEAP! dude are you serious? I would kill to get my hands on a NSX.. Best I can do is drive an S2K.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Driven both. I can tell you they're appreciable in their own ways. This NSX is fantastic to live on a daily basis.

[@spkhola1743]

Com Truise try driving a new one, you will eat your own words lol

[@arsxs04]

To fix their mistake, Acura needs to give us a stripped down version of this car. No batteries, no electric motors and possibly a spyder. Also make it rear wheel drive and a 6 speed manual. I'd buy that in a heartbeat! But for now I'll enjoy my 981 Boxster Spyder.

[@19roadster99]

It's pretty good, but I would prefer it if they wish they took out the electric motor... Reduced the weight.... And made it RWD.... And some people might agree with me on this or call me stupid, but it should have a manual transmission option IMO

[@toology55]

+Kyle Counter they should have just brought back the old one with more power

[@jishnuviswanath]

+Kyle Counter the electric motor compliments the mechanical one before the turbo kicks in. Apart from that, it's an everyday supercar, it runs on the electrical motor. PS: More power does not mean faster acceleration, may be more top speed but definitely does not mean faster acceleration.

[@doc0garcia]

the thing I like that honda did with this car is they made the hybrid sports car more attainable to the general public. The same way with the last gen NSX.

[@supershark9k708]

you are right it would have been much more capable. for some reason honda has lost its way to heavy to much lag with all the electronics driver helping junk. the gen 1 is better hands down you will not get a more pure drivers car than that. in closing honda go home you are drunk.

[@JwPwns1]

seems like anyone will say no to improvements and bring the manual transmission into their sentence so they sound like pros. Truth is manual transmissions are fun but useless nowadays. Dual clutch 9 speed and you want a manual? ok.. get the original NSX then they are still out there.

[@twisted5544]

Very nice. But if should of been a realistic affordable price, like the GTR.

[@twisted5544]

+Lbolting005 Yea and it competes with cars costing over 200 grand.

[@mbsnyderc]

The fully dressed Nismo will cost you $150,000 +,and this is a way more civilized car than a GTR.don't get me wrong I like the GTR.but this is a more all round hi tech Car.the GTR is for going fast.this is smooth, quiet. Fuel efficient,and comfortable.The GTR not so much.

[@nameunko]

2017 starts from 110k USD......

[@Mrzeng1]

Imagine the first gen nsx with this new setup woef 2 secs 0-60 hehe

[@johnmcaleese8459]

Beautiful car. 0-60 in less than 3 seconds. Phew !! That sure would get my old heart jumping. Guessing 0-100 would be less than 6 seconds. Going through these classic MW reviews, seems not too long ago a 6 second 0-60 would be labeled as "very impressive" ! Remember the Wolf in Pulp Fiction ( Harvey Keitel) zipped off in one of these after "cleaning up" a little situation!! PEACE from Philadelphia

[@dannytse8767]

Now the Subaru Outback Wilderness can do 0-60 in under 6 seconds.

[@johnmcaleese8459]

@@dannytse8767 Jeez! Never would have guessed that. An Outback !!

[@dcartellone2659]

I’d would of liked the Prelude come back then this. It’s presents isn’t as exotic and good looking as the original one. Still Remember that first generation as a kid.

[@StarFox85]

rocket like :-)

[@bassa.3017]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@aluminijumskalubenica]

Does anyone has any idea why are Super cars 71.3 in wide or better less history?

[@nylonsteel]

The original ,classic design and still better looking imo

[@SonOfTamriel]

+nylonsteel agree! the new one is ok, though I can't stand any Acura front end. It's one of the worst ever in my eyes.

[@dysonlu]

+nylonsteel It's called nostalgia and familiarity.

[@AyoBaby]

I actually like the simplicity. A bit nostalgic I guess.

[@hikingbird42]

@@dysonlu car culture blew up in the 90s and early 00s. New cars don't resemble what the culture praised.

[@htcooley04]

really going to miss John Davis when he retires

[@Demosthenes409]

John still got it lol

[@dannyocean9814]

I'm not hating but it was designed at their design studio in California not in Japan like the original. By a first time designer of sports cars.... The first generation was unique if not jaw dropping in every aspect...... This one looks common. I can't believe Japan approved it

[@FriENTlyFire]

if you look at it as the inexpensive answer to the hybrid supercar top 3 (laferrari, p1, 918) then it does the exact same thing as the original car. Offering 80% of the performance at 30% of the price all while being more reliable and livable than the european offerings. People who think the soul of the car was lost forgot what that soul was.

[@1g4u]

Steep 😷🏁💸

[@davidmoten1964]

The Acura NSX is affordable, compared other hybrids that hit under 3 seconds 0-60. You got to give Honda credit to being the original supercar from Japan that made exotic car companies go back to the drawing board. The NSX put them all to shame on reliability and technology. The GTR isn't a hybrid yet but win it does comes out with the redesigned R36, then you better expect the price will be up there, or if not higher.

[@joshuajohnson8478]

Honda NSX had sex with an Audi R8!

[@AHAUGHT]

LOL @ Magnetic 3:22

[@bicyclenerd.9377]

Waiting for the Poor boys to say "Its too expensive. Its just a Honda."

[@MarkMeadows90]

Sorry to say this, but those tail lights remind me so much of Dodge styling.

[@adhamghaly7256]

The X in NSX actually stands for unknown dimensions

[@hdhd5hdhdg159]

just a kids car?

[@bobby3914]

wow 2.9 0-60 gtr stats

[@deesabird6799]

Am I the only one who likes how this looks?

[@amerpdx]

I still like the old nsx interior better

[@venom5809]

Long list of cars in that price range to buy over this including the R8, Huracan, various McLarens, top Porsches etc etc, I don't know.

[@mrslcom]

A more direct competitor to this NSX is the BMW i8. Those other cars are of a different class and philosophy it's like comparing apples to oranges.

[@MrEvilTag]

first thing im gonna do when i get this is either a turbo upgrade or up the boost

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

Would of worked and would of been a worthy successor if they would of ditched the electric motors and increased the horsepower to 600hp while decreasing the weight below 3300lbs. Spare me the B.S. of electric motors. Why? Longevity and reliability. Sorry, solid state batteries haven't reached that level of technology. The 2nd Law of Thermodynamics still stands.

[@fatherhate889]

He just compared the nsx to a Honda pilot on comfortably....wtf

[@satellite964]

Yeah that dead steering wheel must to so fun. -__-

[@scottsummers4154]

out priced its original fan base.

[@dylanmacaya9166]

Not really.

[@ModestConfidence]

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