2021 Acura NSX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The first-generation Acura NSX is one of the most sought-after and legendary cars around, but its successor is nothing to sneeze at. When it hit the market in 2016, the second-gen NSX offered cracking performance and advanced all-wheel drive (AWD). The NSX enters the 2021 model year nearly unchanged, save for the addition of a special new paint color.
The new-model-year NSX brings back a legendary color for Acura—Long Beach Blue—which today is one of the rarest and most desirable colors from the first-gen NSX rainbow. Acura says the color is a salute to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, where the automaker is a presenting sponsor.
Regardless of the exterior hue, all NSXs are powered by a 500-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 teamed with three electric motors: a direct-drive motor sandwiched between the mid-mounted engine and nine-speed dual-clutch transmission, and two more up front. The combination adds up to a total system output of 573 hp, which reaches all four wheels through a special Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The potent powertrain delivers a 0-60 mph time of just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 191 mph, per Acura.
In the cockpit—and we truly do mean cockpit literally—the NSX is an exercise in what Acura calls functional minimalism. The focus is on everything the driver needs to operate the car, and on hiding or removing almost everything else. Leather and carbon fiber cover nearly every surface, and the steering wheel has been notched at both 10 o’clock and two o’clock, and nine o’clock and three o’clock, to provide comfortable handholds for various driving styles. The seats are covered with leather and Alcantara and heavily bolstered for spirited driving at high speeds. Acura notes that the car was designed to be supportive and comfortable for drivers whose height reaches the 95th percentile.
An Acura ELS Studio Premium Audio system is included, which delivers 580 watts of sound through nine speakers built from lightweight components. A 7-inch touchscreen is standard that runs Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Bluetooth, navigation, HD Radio, and more are all standard.
Having an Acura-made supercar doesn’t mean you need to give up on creature comforts, either. The NSX gets dual-zone climate controls, LED ambient interior lighting, heated seats, cruise control, and an air filtration system. Corner and backup sensors are also included.
The 2021 Acura NSX is on sale now and carries a starting price of $159,495 after a $1,995 destination charge. Several added-cost options packages are available, some of which drive the price up by $10,000 or more. That new Long Beach Blue Pearl is one of several premium colors that cost an extra $1,000, while two special Andaro paint colors add a whopping $6,000 to the price tag. There’s also an available carbon-ceramic brake option for $10,600 or a gloss carbon fiber exterior package with a carbon-fiber engine cover for $12,600.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Pandora internet radio · Premium brand: ELS Studio · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · Watts: 580
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.5 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.2 · Rear brake width: 1.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.58 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
EV battery capacity: 1.3 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 73 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 54 · Electric Motor Torque: 109 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 500 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 406 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 2000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: contrast roof · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Safety
Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: semi-aniline leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 1.9
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: AcuraLink · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse