2022 Acura NSX

History/Overview

Acura’s super-exclusive NSX started out more than 30 years ago as a straightforward sports car that put sharp handling ahead of outright power. But a second-generation model (which arrived in 2016 after more than a decade’s hiatus) changed that, using hybrid technology to more than double the NSX’s power output and use high-tech tricks to improve handling prowess.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

For 2022, Acura’s flagship becomes the NSX Type-S, benefitting from upgraded turbocharging and fuel delivery systems and a revised hybrid system, all of which add 27 hp and 16 lb-ft. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but the result is a nice, round 600 hp.

Available Trims

Acura makes the NSX Type-S in a single trim. The gas engine is a 3.5L turbocharged V6, and it’s backed up by three electric motors and a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Standard Features

The Acura NSX Type-S comes with 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged aluminum wheels, heated side mirrors with reverse tilt-down, auto on/off LED headlights, passive keyless entry, and a carbon fibre roof.

Inside, there’s dual-zone automatic A/C, ambient lighting, an auto-dimming mirror, leather-trimmed dash and door panels, perforated leather seating, a 7.0-inch touchscreen, nine-speaker audio, navigation, digital gauges, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Key Options

Acura offers a full-leather interior option, a choice of colours for the brake calipers, and high-gloss wheels.

Fuel Economy

As we write this, Acura had not published fuel consumption estimates for the updated NSX Type-S, but we don’t expect much of a change from last year’s ratings of 11.1/10.8 L/100 km (city/highway).

Competition

The Acura NSX goes up against some big names in the sports car segment: Audi R8, Mercedes-AMG GT, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Huracan, and entry-level models from Ferrari and Aston Martin.