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Honda NSX

NC1 · Second gen hybrid2017–2022

Aluminum, mid-engine, Senna-tuned. Japan's supercar.

18 reviewers · 58 videos · 4 press articles

Generations
NA11990–1996NA21997–2005NC12017–2022
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and value.

across 18 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Handling
15 say · liveable

"differential torque from the front loaders contributes to the NSX is precise tracking through corners"

Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 1:17
1 say · critical

"this car wants to under steer a lot way more any way you can get the nose to come in under other than like big throttle lift it has this constant under steer push"

Savagegeese · ▶ 35:30
Value
11 say · liveable

"This is truly a Honda Acura product... overall, you can still expect Honda levels of build quality and reliability."

Zygrene · ▶ 38:23
2 say · critical

"this car was $200,000"

Savagegeese · ▶ 30:26
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/518 of 18 reviewersstrong consensus

This thing is a straight rocket ship, dude.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 13:38

the NSX delivers proper supercar speed

positive · Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 2:16

that is very fast off the line there's just absolutely zero wheel spin because zero is fit it just goes very good

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 3:30
// 02

Handling

4.5/518 of 18 reviewerssplit

differential torque from the front loaders contributes to the NSX is precise tracking through corners

positive · Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 1:17

I love the Turning of this thing as soon as you put any input in it it zigzags back and forth

positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 8:23

I cannot unstick the rear which means that I just get the front end just that doesn't go where I want it to go

mixed · Throttle House · ▶ 13:39
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/518 of 18 reviewersconsensus

this car rips dude I'm really impressed I'm not going to lie man I already love this thing more than the last one

positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 8:03

I don't feel like I can really have fun at the limit and it's a shame

mixed · Throttle House · ▶ 14:08

I'm really thoroughly enjoying this driving experience. Lots of grip, lots of composure.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 13:25
// 04

Daily drivability

4.5/516 of 18 reviewersconsensus

the Acura NSX functions as the legit daily driver

positive · Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 8:02

It's a lot more forgiving as a street car. In fact, it's downright luxurious in terms of the ride quality in the level of noise.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 30:45

the most civilized supercar that I've ever driven

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 11:18
// 05

Value

3.5/518 of 18 reviewerssplit

This is truly a Honda Acura product... overall, you can still expect Honda levels of build quality and reliability.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 38:23

at $114,000, you get a lot of driving experience for the money.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 12:28

you can pick these up now for about 75 to 80 thousand pounds that's dirt cheap

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 14:52

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Zygrene
Posted Jan 18, 2026Open on YouTube
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Jubbal & Cars
Posted Aug 14, 2025Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
ThatDudeinBlue
Posted Dec 5, 2023Open on YouTube
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2019 Acura NSX - Review & Road TestKelley Blue Book
2018 Acura NSX TRACK TEST // Very Fast, Very Tech, Very Red.Throttle House
Here's Why the 2017 Acura NSX Is Better Than You ThinkDoug DeMuro
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1991 Acura NSX | 6 Year and 120K Mile Ownership Update | Time to MOD!Zygrene
2022 Acura NSX Type S: The End of a Controversial SupercarDoug DeMuro
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The 2020 Acura NSX is a Perplexing Everyday Hybrid SupercarRedline Reviews
2020 Acura NSX - POV Final ThoughtsTheTopher
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2020 Acura NSX - POV Hot Laps at Gingerman RacewayTheTopher
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The 2019 NSX Reminds You That Acura Is Honda's Performance DivisionRedline Reviews
2019 Acura NSX - POV Wet Lap at Road AmericaTheTopher
2018 Acura NSX – A Supercar That Will [Literally] Sneak Up On YouRedline Reviews
Acura's Biggest Mistake? Why The New Honda NSX Missed Its Mark (First Drive Impressions)JayEmm on Cars
The 2019 Acura NSX Is a Track Surgeon | MotorWeek Track TestMotorWeek
2018 Acura NSX Review! : Is It a REAL NSX?ThatDudeinBlue
Unleashing 573 Horsepower On Snow and Ice! Acura NSX Snow ReviewTFLnow
Quick Spin: 2017 Acura NSX - A Revisit On Our Home TurfMotorWeek
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5 Reasons To NOT Buy An Acura NC1 NSXZygrene
RIP NSX! 2022 Acura NSX Type S ReviewTheStraightPipes
2022 Acura NSX Type S // What's NEW for the Type S?? (600HP!)Car Confections
2018 Acura NSX Review - The Best Everyday SupercarTheStraightPipes
2017 Acura NSX 0-60 MPH with & without Launch Control Review: You Time It!The Fast Lane Car
2022 Acura NSX Type S - POV Night Drive at Daytona International SpeedwayTedward
2020 Acura NSX POV Street Drive Therapy (Binaural Audio)Tedward
2017 Acura NSX - POV First Impressions (Binaural Audio)TheTopher
2017 Acura NSX - 1/4 Mile Launch ControlTheTopher
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From the press · 4 articles