2017 Acura NSX AWD: Specs, Fuel Economy and Ownership Costs

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2017-10-03 · 12 min read

Specs, Fuel Economy and Ownership Costs

Every 2017 Acura NSX AWD car drives all four wheels. The 2017 Acura NSX SH-AWD system pairs a mid-mounted 3.5 L twin-turbocharged V6 and a rear electric motor with two front electric motors, for 573 hp and 476 lb-ft. NRCan rates it at 11.0 L/100 km combined on premium.

Four priced 2017 cars on AutoTrader.ca were listed at $169,995 to $208,950 on Sept. 29, 2026.

2017 Acura NSX

Key Takeaways

SH-AWD is standard on every 2017 NSX, and Acura says the two front motors assist acceleration up to 200 km/h.
Combined output is 573 hp and 476 lb-ft; the V6 alone makes 500 hp.
NRCan rates the 2017 NSX at 11.1 L/100 km city, 10.8 highway and 11.0 combined, on premium gasoline.
At 20,000 km a year, fuel costs about $4,433 in Toronto.
Transport Canada’s database includes at least two safety recalls on the 2017 NSX (2018-478 and 2018-479); have a dealer check the VIN before you buy.
The NSX left the factory on summer tires with about 94 mm of ground clearance (converted from Acura’s U.S. figure of 3.7 inches), and Quebec requires winter tires from Dec. 1 to March 15.

How the 2017 NSX AWD System Works

Most all-wheel drive systems send engine power forward through a driveshaft. The 2017 NSX AWD layout has none. Acura’s spec sheet describes the front axle as mechanically independent from the rear power unit, so the front wheels are driven by electricity alone.

Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Pairs a V6 With Three Electric Motors

Acura, the luxury-performance division of Honda Canada, calls the system Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. The V6 sits lengthwise behind the cabin at a 75-degree bank angle. Dry sump lubrication keeps it low.

Between the engine and the nine-speed dual-clutch transmission sits the Direct Drive Motor, a 47 hp motor-generator on the crankshaft. Its job is throttle response: it fills in torque while the turbos spool. It also charges the lithium-ion battery pack mounted behind the seats, and that battery feeds the front motors.

Nothing plugs in. NRCan lists the NSX with conventional vehicles rather than plug-in hybrids, and Acura’s spec sheet gives no electric range.

The Twin Motor Unit Adds Torque Vectoring Up Front

Up front, the Twin Motor Unit packs two 36 hp electric motors back to back, one per front wheel. Each can deliver different torque, creating a yaw moment that helps cornering. Acura calls it direct yaw control, a form of torque vectoring.

The unit assists acceleration up to 200 km/h, according to Acura’s press kit, and keeps helping in corners above that. It also handles regenerative braking. Acura calls the result active AWD, tuned for traction out of a bend.

2017 Acura NSX

Integrated Dynamics System: Quiet Mode to Track Mode

The Integrated Dynamics System offers four driving modes: Quiet, Sport, Sport+ and Track. Each retunes the steering, throttle, the magnetorheological dampers, stability control and the SH-AWD programming.

Quiet mode favours electric-only driving at lower speeds and caps the engine at 4,000 rpm. You can schedule it for early mornings. Sport is the default. Track mode enables launch control and lets you switch Vehicle Stability Assist off entirely. Paddle shifters are mounted on the steering wheel.

2017 Acura NSX Performance: Specs and Handling

Acura Canada says the 2017 NSX was built exclusively at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. Inside, the two-seat cabin is trimmed in leather and Alcantara, and the trunk behind the engine holds about 110 L (3.9 cubic feet, Acura’s U.S. figure).

Spec	2017 Acura NSX
Power unit	3.5 L twin-turbo V6 plus three electric motors
Combined output	573 hp, 476 lb-ft
V6 alone	500 hp at 6,500 to 7,500 rpm; 406 lb-ft at 2,000 to 6,000 rpm
Electric motors	Direct Drive Motor, 47 hp; two front motors, 36 hp each
Transmission	Nine-speed dual-clutch
Top speed	About 307 km/h (191 mph, Acura U.S. figure)
Curb weight	About 1,725 kg (3,803 lb, U.S. figure, no options)
Weight distribution	42 / 58 per cent, front / rear
NRCan fuel consumption	11.1 city / 10.8 highway / 11.0 combined L/100 km
Canadian MSRP when new	$189,900 plus $2,995 freight and PDI

Specs from Acura’s 2017 NSX press kit (U.S.) and AutoTrader.ca research data; fuel ratings from NRCan; pricing from Acura Canada.

2017 Acura NSX

Horsepower, Torque and Top Speed

Acura rates the V6 at 500 horsepower on its own; the three motors lift the total to 573 hp. The front motors make peak torque from 0 rpm, per Acura’s spec sheet. That’s why the NSX pulls hard before the turbos reach full boost.

Top speed is roughly 307 km/h (191 mph, Acura’s U.S. figure). Acura’s spec sheet lists no official 0 to 100 km/h time, so we won’t guess one. For how the car evolved after launch, read our first drive of the 2019 Acura NSX.

All-Wheel Drive, Weight Distribution and Brakes

The mid-engine layout puts 58 per cent of the weight over the rear wheels, where traction matters under power. The front motors add pull on corner exit, so you can get on the throttle early.

Brembo calipers are standard, six-piston up front and four-piston at the rear. Carbon-ceramic brakes were a factory option.

The body is a multi-material space frame, mostly aluminum, engineered for body rigidity. Acura says its steel A-pillars are a full inch thinner than the original NSX’s, which helps visibility. Acura says the dampers are tuned for a high degree of comfort and ride quality.

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Acura NSX Fuel Consumption: What a Supercar Burns in Canada

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NRCan Rates the 2017 NSX at 11.0 L/100 km

Natural Resources Canada’s fuel consumption ratings put the 2017 NSX at 11.1 L/100 km in the city, 10.8 on the highway, and 11.0 combined, with CO₂ emissions of 261 g/km. Every NSX from 2017 carries the same 11.0 combined rating in NRCan’s data. Acura’s spec sheet lists premium unleaded as the fuel requirement.

What a Year of Premium Fuel Costs

The math: 11.0 L/100 km means 880 L over 8,000 km and 2,200 L over 20,000 km. Statistics Canada’s August 2026 averages for premium at self-serve pumps turn that into dollars.

City	Premium, August 2026	8,000 km a year	20,000 km a year
Calgary	188.4¢/L	$1,658	$4,145
Winnipeg	193.1¢/L	$1,699	$4,248
Halifax	195.5¢/L	$1,720	$4,301
Toronto	201.5¢/L	$1,773	$4,433
Montreal	211.8¢/L	$1,864	$4,660
Vancouver	233.0¢/L	$2,050	$5,126

Fuel is the easiest of the ownership costs to predict. Get insurance and service quotes before you buy; we have no reliable Canadian figures for those.

2017 Acura NSX

Buying a Used 2017 Acura NSX: Prices, Recalls and Warranty

In 2026, a used 2017 Acura NSX is now 9 years old. This is the second-generation car, which Acura Canada launched as the next-generation NSX. If you’re cross-shopping the first one, with its VTEC V6, our used vehicle review of the 1990 to 2005 Acura NSX covers it.

What 2017 NSX Listings Ask on AutoTrader.ca

On Sept. 29, 2026, AutoTrader.ca showed four priced 2017 NSX listings. They ranged from $169,995 for a car with 64,500 km to $208,950 for one with 6,878 km. The other two were priced at $198,888 (16,188 km) and $205,000 (15,000 km).

Two Transport Canada Recalls to Check

Transport Canada’s database includes at least two safety recalls on the 2017 NSX. Recall 2018-478 covered 141 cars whose centre high-mount stop light could short-circuit, disabling the brake lights and blocking a restart. The fix is a new light assembly.

Recall 2018-479 covered 151 cars from 2017 and 2018 whose fuel tank crossover pipe could separate and leak; the tanks get replaced.

Ask for proof that both recalls were done, or have an Acura dealer run the VIN.

Hybrid System Warranty and a Pre-Purchase Inspection

Acura Canada’s standard warranty page lists a hybrid system warranty of eight years or 160,000 km. A car first registered in 2016 or 2017 has timed out on age alone, however few kilometres it shows.

That makes a pre-purchase inspection at an authorized NSX dealer worth the money. No approved source publishes reliability data for the NSX, so the inspection is your best evidence. Ask for:

A scan of the hybrid system and the battery’s health
Proof of both Transport Canada recalls
Tire dates and brake wear, especially on cars with carbon-ceramic rotors
Service records showing the synthetic 0W-40 oil Acura specifies

Our four top pre-purchase checks for used hybrids apply here too.

2017 Acura NSX

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Can a 2017 NSX Handle a Canadian Winter?

It can move in snow because it drives all four wheels. Whether you should take it out in January is another question.

Winter Tires Still Matter With SH-AWD

Acura fitted the NSX with summer tires, 245/35ZR19 up front and 305/30ZR20 at the rear, and supplies a tire repair kit instead of a spare. All-wheel drive helps you accelerate, but it doesn’t help you stop, which is why you still need winter tires even if you have AWD.

In Quebec, it isn’t optional. Vehicles registered in the province, rentals included, need winter tires from Dec. 1 to March 15 (heavy vehicles, tool vehicles, and farm machinery are exempt), and fines run $200 to $300. Check that winter tires come in the NSX’s staggered sizes before you commit.

Low Ground Clearance and Winter Storage

Ground clearance is about 94 mm (3.7 inches, Acura’s U.S. figure), with a 9.2-degree approach angle. Snowbanks and frozen ruts will find the nose first.

Planning a three-season toy? Budget for winter storage, and ask any seller where the car spent its winters.

2017 Acura NSX

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FAQ About the 2017 Acura NSX AWD

Is the 2017 Acura NSX all-wheel drive?

Yes. Every 2017 NSX uses Sport Hybrid SH-AWD. A twin-turbo V6 and one electric motor drive the rear wheels; two independent electric motors drive the front wheels. There’s no driveshaft to the front axle, so front-wheel power is purely electric.

How much horsepower does the 2017 NSX have?

The 2017 NSX makes 573 hp and 476 lb-ft combined. The V6 alone is rated at 500 hp and 406 lb-ft. The Direct Drive Motor adds 47 hp, and each front motor makes 36 hp.

What is the 2017 Acura NSX’s fuel consumption?

NRCan rates it at 11.1 L/100 km city, 10.8 highway, and 11.0 combined, on premium. Over 20,000 km, that’s $4,145 in Calgary or $5,126 in Vancouver at August 2026 prices.

Can the 2017 NSX drive on electric power alone?

At low speeds, yes. Quiet mode favours electric-only driving and caps the engine at 4,000 rpm when it starts. The NSX isn’t a plug-in hybrid, though: NRCan lists it with conventional vehicles, and Acura publishes no electric range.

What did the 2017 Acura NSX cost new in Canada?

Acura Canada set the MSRP at $189,900 on Dec. 18, 2015, plus $2,995 for freight and PDI, or $250,100 with every factory option. On Sept. 29, 2026, AutoTrader.ca listings for the 2017 model asked $169,995 to $208,950.

Does the 2017 NSX have any recalls in Canada?

Transport Canada’s database includes at least two: 2018-478 for a stop light that could short-circuit, and 2018-479 for a fuel tank pipe that could leak. Have an Acura dealer check the VIN, then compare 2017 NSX listings by kilometres on AutoTrader.ca before you commit.

Sources

Accessed September 29, 2026