The Gen 2 NSX is interesting as it is in a segment where it is competing against AMG GTS, R8, Porsche 911 Turbo, GT3, Ftype SVR, and maybe GTR Nismo.
At MSRP of $158k bare bone + $9800 CCB (which is a must have), even a low optioned one with just CCB is near $170k before tax and license fee. Add options then it quickly reach $190k to $205k. The pool of buyers on $150k+ car are small to began with. I dare to say even among gen 1 owners who are in market for $150+k are extremely small. The people who can spend this kinda money will likely go for other marquees unless they already own them. Not too mention the selection of other cars available increase dramatically if we include used market. This is where people will miss out like how they miss out on generation 1 NSX until years later. We are also in a different time period than before with youtube, social media, raising oversea and domestic economy that dramatically increased exotic car production numbers and number of exotic cars on the road.
Surprisingly NSX has quickly becoming my favorite all around car in just a week. The more I drive it the more I like it. The same for my business partner, we both purchase NSX within 5 days apart. He got 4 cars and 720S on order, I have 5. I have watched all review videos and seen many pictures, but never seen one in person until early this month. Similar proportion as Huracan, R8, 488GTB, but more striking. It just look different than anything else on the road.
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Lets look at its strength:
P1 and 918 are no longer in production. So this leaves Laferrari Aperta and NSX as only hybrid supercar. Its strength is not to be the fastest car out there, but certainly do put out some respectable numbers.
0~60mph 2.8~3.1sec
0~100mph 6.8~7.2sec
1/4mile 10.8sec~11.1sec
0~160mph (fall flat on its face compare to other competitors)
On the street other than Tesla P100D with ludicrous mode, no sub million car can get the initial jump off the line without using launch control like NSX can and do it gracefully without looking like it is trying. Line up with a C7 Z06 or Hellcat, NSX will absolutely embarrass the other 2, the other 2 will catch up eventually or never. But they will look like they are trying too hard and run out of road by then. It be interesting if Acura will release software update. I am sure Acura/Honda left a lot of room for improvement similar that of GTR.
Daily drivability-car has all the bells and whistles, back up camera, lexus like comfort seat, carplay, bluetooth, reasonable size trunk more functional than Huracan.
Multiple drive settings- I mainly drive in Sport + or track, it is nice to have choices and different personality.
CCB brakes- zero brake dust, surprisingly quiet, wheels stay clean.
Engine and exhaust note-actually decent, not too loud even in Sport+ or track mode. Stealthy like original NSX without aftermarket exhaust. The upshift noise it makes from outside sounds really awesome.
Steering- feels pretty analog to me, even though it is artificially made to feel analog.
Handling- The car grips and blast out of corner with authority.
Drivetrain- Hybrid + Turbo, big displacement V6, everything is instant.
Small details- Carbon look owners manual folder, signed individual built sheet.
Cup holder-cheesy indeed, at least it has one compare to other competitors
Attention- it get the good kind from other car enthusiast. Lambo gets the worst you rich asshole kind of attention.
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Things I dislike:
Seats- it is extremely comfortable and probably too plush and caused it to lose a lot of sporty feel. No height adjustment is kinda odd, if no height adjustment then I would rather have manual seats to save weight. A carbon fiber alcantara bucket seat option would had been nice. The 570S had perfect execution of comfortable bucket seats that happen to be very sporty at the sametime.
Exhaust- while it makes awesome noise on upshifts, it is only to entertain others from outside, driver can barely hear it inside the car. I do not want a loud car as I like to drive fast without attracting too much attention. But this is simply way too quiet.
No soft close door- Honda/Acura should had included soft close door to give it more premium feel
Interior Carbon Package- This package gives so little carbon fiber, no carbon fiber shifter paddles. My previous Granturismo MC Stradale had the best execution of what a interior carbon fiber package should be.
Exterior carbon package- not aggressive enough, rear diffuser fin too unnoticeable.
Design flaws- there are couple really tiny design flaw that would cost Honda/Acura next to nothing to fix, for example, the fender portion in front of the door where tire will kick up rocks, that part should had been black instead of body color to give it more clean look. Otherwise, it always look dirty.
Key-look just like any other Acura key fob, nothing special, these are small details that counts.
Acceleration- rolling acceleration is at best GTR like, 9speed a bit over kill, 7speed is more than enough. Doesn't seem to reach redline at stupid fast pace like 570S.
No folding mirror
No front lifter
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Conclusion is that Honda/Acura did a great job creating another New Sports Car Experimental to set the tone for what is to come in the automotive industry. I am glad I gave NSX and myself a chance, I do not think I will ever leave NSX again other than buying the next one.
At MSRP of $158k bare bone + $9800 CCB (which is a must have), even a low optioned one with just CCB is near $170k before tax and license fee. Add options then it quickly reach $190k to $205k. The pool of buyers on $150k+ car are small to began with. I dare to say even among gen 1 owners who are in market for $150+k are extremely small. The people who can spend this kinda money will likely go for other marquees unless they already own them. Not too mention the selection of other cars available increase dramatically if we include used market. This is where people will miss out like how they miss out on generation 1 NSX until years later. We are also in a different time period than before with youtube, social media, raising oversea and domestic economy that dramatically increased exotic car production numbers and number of exotic cars on the road.
Surprisingly NSX has quickly becoming my favorite all around car in just a week. The more I drive it the more I like it. The same for my business partner, we both purchase NSX within 5 days apart. He got 4 cars and 720S on order, I have 5. I have watched all review videos and seen many pictures, but never seen one in person until early this month. Similar proportion as Huracan, R8, 488GTB, but more striking. It just look different than anything else on the road.
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Lets look at its strength:
P1 and 918 are no longer in production. So this leaves Laferrari Aperta and NSX as only hybrid supercar. Its strength is not to be the fastest car out there, but certainly do put out some respectable numbers.
0~60mph 2.8~3.1sec
0~100mph 6.8~7.2sec
1/4mile 10.8sec~11.1sec
0~160mph (fall flat on its face compare to other competitors)
On the street other than Tesla P100D with ludicrous mode, no sub million car can get the initial jump off the line without using launch control like NSX can and do it gracefully without looking like it is trying. Line up with a C7 Z06 or Hellcat, NSX will absolutely embarrass the other 2, the other 2 will catch up eventually or never. But they will look like they are trying too hard and run out of road by then. It be interesting if Acura will release software update. I am sure Acura/Honda left a lot of room for improvement similar that of GTR.
Daily drivability-car has all the bells and whistles, back up camera, lexus like comfort seat, carplay, bluetooth, reasonable size trunk more functional than Huracan.
Multiple drive settings- I mainly drive in Sport + or track, it is nice to have choices and different personality.
CCB brakes- zero brake dust, surprisingly quiet, wheels stay clean.
Engine and exhaust note-actually decent, not too loud even in Sport+ or track mode. Stealthy like original NSX without aftermarket exhaust. The upshift noise it makes from outside sounds really awesome.
Steering- feels pretty analog to me, even though it is artificially made to feel analog.
Handling- The car grips and blast out of corner with authority.
Drivetrain- Hybrid + Turbo, big displacement V6, everything is instant.
Small details- Carbon look owners manual folder, signed individual built sheet.
Cup holder-cheesy indeed, at least it has one compare to other competitors
Attention- it get the good kind from other car enthusiast. Lambo gets the worst you rich asshole kind of attention.
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Things I dislike:
Seats- it is extremely comfortable and probably too plush and caused it to lose a lot of sporty feel. No height adjustment is kinda odd, if no height adjustment then I would rather have manual seats to save weight. A carbon fiber alcantara bucket seat option would had been nice. The 570S had perfect execution of comfortable bucket seats that happen to be very sporty at the sametime.
Exhaust- while it makes awesome noise on upshifts, it is only to entertain others from outside, driver can barely hear it inside the car. I do not want a loud car as I like to drive fast without attracting too much attention. But this is simply way too quiet.
No soft close door- Honda/Acura should had included soft close door to give it more premium feel
Interior Carbon Package- This package gives so little carbon fiber, no carbon fiber shifter paddles. My previous Granturismo MC Stradale had the best execution of what a interior carbon fiber package should be.
Exterior carbon package- not aggressive enough, rear diffuser fin too unnoticeable.
Design flaws- there are couple really tiny design flaw that would cost Honda/Acura next to nothing to fix, for example, the fender portion in front of the door where tire will kick up rocks, that part should had been black instead of body color to give it more clean look. Otherwise, it always look dirty.
Key-look just like any other Acura key fob, nothing special, these are small details that counts.
Acceleration- rolling acceleration is at best GTR like, 9speed a bit over kill, 7speed is more than enough. Doesn't seem to reach redline at stupid fast pace like 570S.
No folding mirror
No front lifter
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Conclusion is that Honda/Acura did a great job creating another New Sports Car Experimental to set the tone for what is to come in the automotive industry. I am glad I gave NSX and myself a chance, I do not think I will ever leave NSX again other than buying the next one.
i'm sure i'll have one in the near future
