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!

[@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.

[@ratedrpinto418]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

😂

[@johnoakes34]

God! that red paint! gorgeous!

[@DallasTechie]

Automotive engineering at its finest.

[@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.

[@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."

[@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.

[@andyroberts3619]

which racetrack is this?

[@nayven6346]

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

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Valencia Red Pearl, a $6K option.

[@allensaunders449]

beautiful clean design seems to have no performance issues

[@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.

[@markzamora5812]

Still say it's a sexy car.

[@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......

[@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.

[@grabir01]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@furqantarique3484]

Nice comeback

[@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

[@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

[@ldawson103]

My new dream car.

[@bobby3914]

wow 2.9 0-60 gtr stats

[@therealjayseh]

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

[@Jwdude123]

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

[@ash27slick74]

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

[@LetsJamMan]

MAGNETIC

[@howiecd3861]

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

[@politicallyunreliable4985]

It seems like it would be fast and competently boring.

[@SportsMusicCars]

nice

[@Demosthenes409]

John still got it lol

[@bradfromthevalley]

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

[@m3lowiesvlog715]

Sick!

[@scottsummers4154]

out priced its original fan base.

[@dylanmacaya9166]

Not really.

[@destructoidx99]

this guy is americas jeremy clarkson

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

As much as I love this car, *I think it kinda looks like the last gen Mitsubishi Eclipse..*

[@lolcow_president]

I knew I wasn’t the only one

[@AHAUGHT]

LOL @ Magnetic 3:22

[@GTIracerr]

I would gladly trade the electric motors and batteries for a manual gearbox and less weight. Don't care for vacuum cleaner sound and frrl, no matter the performance. But I love this design! The NSX video with Ayrton Senna using heel and toe is heaven for the real enthusiast. Modern (hybrid) cars will never be that engaging. Too bad, but some call it progress. Would be glad to testdrive one of these though!

[@eduardov5387]

+GTIracerr This speech always sounds so repetitive.

[@GTIracerr]

+Eduardo V I will gladly say it again when something is developped that in my opinion isn't better than the original. :) To each his own. Best of luck!

[@oriontackett7643]

Im sorry but the LaFerrari and ferrari fxx k is stupid ridiculous and faster and look at some of the newer supercars and other luxury cars that are using this same technology. they have come to a new era that could be great. we have to start R&D somewhere to have a future in these hybrid cars. I also agree you can never beat a high performance petroleum engine but my bet is eventually they will and will be worth every penny

[@GTIracerr]

+Orion Tackett The LaFerrari is my dream car. The awesome, screeming V12 is supported by electric motors. Not replaced with. That is fine by me!

[@bassa.3017]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@anonymousguy1233]

I currently own 2 original NSX's & no matter how hard I try to like this new version of the car, I just can't... I think it looks like a super-silly cartoon version of the original... The designers really failed... It is shameful that Honda allowed the designers to fudge-up the look of such a classic, beautiful car... Oh, & by they way, a fully stocked version is about $217K, so you would think that you would get a hand-built in Japan version with at least an 8-10 cylinder end-product(?)... No, still 6 cylinder & made in Ohio... Really, Honda???... Can we all say "RIP-OFF"?... Oh & by they way, it is super-ugly... Not a chance I will ever buy one.. Sorry, Honda!

[@TheAirheaded1]

Looked cool til the 158K base price popped up! Which of course means to get the cool one after options, tax, tag, guzzler, and title = 230k +

[@onlylynkz7749]

I have a toy car the same as the Acura NSX

[@coureurdebois]

might be a chubbster but it still looks sexy

[@bicyclenerd.9377]

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

[@erske]

60 minutes, for cars.

[@1g4u]

Steep 😷🏁💸

[@demetricklouis5710]

The new NSX is a beautiful car designed with the track as well as the streets in mind, but with a starting price of $157,800 which can quickly balloon to around $200,000 with options only the most loyal of Honda/Acura fans are going to buy it. Consider this; for the cost of a base NSX you could buy not one but two base Corvette ZO6s, a car that in terms of performance is pretty much on par with if, not better than the NSX.

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

It also looks cooler.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Quickly balloon? Have you optioned up this car? The options do not change performance. Yes you can buy a Z06. That still doesn't compare to the NSX.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

I would happily get a new NSX over the new Corvette.

[@12neven]

biggest rival...nissan GTR

[@SH55SH]

Why would you let Americans design the new NSX and not pininfarina...

[@krrk6337]

Pro tip: don't go anywhere near Continental tires.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

KR!RK What are you a pro of?

[@MechRider89]

more like if you liked the NSX before you'll think WTF honda when it comes to the new one. If it's not available in a manual then its crap, it'll never become a great like the last two gens did.

[@autopreneur]

NSX vs. GT-R

[@pla4825]

Ferrari knock off 🤣🤣🤣

[@TrevCCook]

Why is he yelling...?

[@papapetad]

I'd still take a turbo or supercharged NSX-R over this thing any day

[@KardiFan2000]

it's rumored that they'll make a type-r version of this

[@wildone106]

Well at least Bernie Sanders can afford one, he's middle class right?! lol

[@wildone106]

Noice!!!! lol

[@cramer071]

2.07 ... its a hyundai people ...lmao

[@alimehrozi2828]

nsx was wayyy better than the 348...

[@martinbusler8113]

There cars are ridicules car curiosities. Why do you waste time on them?

[@branbai]

157k for a watered down legend? id prefer a mclaren 570s.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Tell us how that McLaren holds up. 570s' are happily falling apart well within the 10k mile mark.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

At least it looks much better than the awful looking Civic Type R.

[@JDub33333]

NSX>GTR

[@pennfootball71]

It was designed by a woman so it is totally confused on what it should be.

[@DeusExAstra]

This is a really nice car. I'd love to own one. But, in a world were you can get a C8 Corvette for less than half the price... this makes zero sense.

[@ShipWreckAndHaloFan]

What happenned to the timeless design, simple engineering and driver enjoyment of the old NSX? This car is going to look extremely dated in ten years or less, and has a lot of technology that pretty much drives the car for you. The driver is almost completely disconnected from the car. It's a good car objectively, but it's an embarassment to the NSX name.

[@robcohen7678]

it's still there. Just older and in need of a shitload of maintenance work.

[@dylanmacaya9166]

To the contrary, it very much lives up to the NSX name but apparently you don't know what the name stands for. It's a great car and a great successor to the original. Even if it did take longer than it should have to arrive!

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

Nope. styling sucks...looks like everything else.

[@iburiedpaul9544]

This car.. Is a fail

[@bicyclenerd.9377]

Poor boy complains.

[@waynefried2684]

Not an exotic, a fast Honda with poor support and reliability,

[@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.

[@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.

[@travosk8668]

It's the first time I see John driving.

[@kupidzheart]

same

[@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!

[@briancenti5423]

looked gorgeous in maroon...beautiful car

[@RealtimeReviews613]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@BrisLS1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@fatherhate889]

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

[@alexcorona]

The old one looks so much better 😢

[@Mrzeng1]

Nice car! Mind blowing fast

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

I admire, and respect the Japanese, very much

[@joshuajohnson8478]

Honda NSX had sex with an Audi R8!

[@kgthegreatone943]

Priced it out of existence

[@expsterm1]

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

[@StarFox85]

rocket like :-)

[@jesusvillanuevalazaro8688]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@bliglum]

Hate to say it, but it seems like GM did the "Mid engine supercar looks and performance, with a dash of practicality and daily usability, at an attainable price" formula MUCH more proficiently with the C8 than this NSX. Little wonder they had difficulty moving these, while C8's sell immediately, and are even often marked up! Really hate to say i though because I'm a Japanese car fan, but man, they SUCK now... Either overpriced like this, or a Dinosaur, like the GTR. Or lazy badge engineering jobs derived from lesser German hairdresser spec models, yes, like the Supra... But hey, there is hope in the 400Z!!!

[@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.

[@Berumen85]

Who asked for all this "tech"? Not many, I would actually say very little. The old NSX was simple, light weight, and naturally aspirated.Though not easily attainable, the higher trim is approaching entry Ferrari prices. Similar to the recent GTR, it use to cost around $60K(american) and now its about double that. I would say most would be happy with an aluminum bodied, 8500-9000rpm NA V6, around $100K. I'm no expert but w/o all the "tech", the price could be dropped significantly. Watch the NSX get to Ferrari prices, and then only the .0001% of the world will be able to enjoy this car.