Honda/Acura NSX - The best Supercar nobody buys ! [Road Test Incl. Full Launch Control]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- It has all the ingredients of the perfect supercar. Stunning looks, incredible performance from it's Twin Turbo V6 Hybrid engine, great handling and just a brilliant car to drive. The big question is though...why don't Honda sell more of them ?!
The Honda NSX has a history that starts with the legend that was Ayrton Senna. The latest iteration of the NSX is a technology showcase. Blistering performance and some really clever drive modes. In this video I finally get to experience the car for a few days thanks to Hendy Performance in Poole.
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I would take that before a Lambo any day. Because of the reliability and that car will stand out among all the supercars. I like the Honda logo and remember Hondas have been racing for years
Absolutely, I'd Buy straight away if i had the money, would want old one as well though, love Honda's Reliability which is why its my choice of automaker
Hondas are hondas. Hondas always win.
Me too……. Unfortunately they stopped importing the NSX to Australia- it was $420K when it was here but cars in Australia are priced obscenely since Tony Abbott and his clown show forced the end of our car industry and everything went up.
The new type s looks every bit as good too
They also make lots of F1 engines
This car is absolutely ballistic masterpiece of engineering with reliability of the brand. One day I will get one of these.
Yep 👍
I'm lucky enough to have a good friend with a 2018 NSX - and even luckier that he lets me drive it! It's an amazing super car! It's crazy fast and insanely responsive.
A good mate to have 👍
Am gonna buy one of those car it's wonderful it's look better than a Lamborghini hurricane
@@gamegod1562 ...no
These are going to become beloved in due time, hope your friend still has it.
I’d say it’s the best sleeper super car there is. Honda seems to have done a great job on this car! Fantastic review Sir Pete! This car is definitely well options and those wheels are my favorite part of the car
I agree and would rather have the Honda NSX hybrid over an Audi A8 for example for the £100k
How is it a sleeper? It looks like a damn super car because it is.
@@sdlausen1 to the average person it is a super car that we will notice. But to those that can afford this car and cars of this caliber they would rather get a Lamborghini Ferrari or viper or ford gt and so on and so on! The Audi R8 and Honda/Acura nsx is in the super car world the sleepers of super cars. That’s is exactly why they did not sell near as well as hoped. It’s the same problem with the Lexus LFA by the time it finally came to market afte 10 to 15 years of development! It was on par or under par with the current super cars and it was way more expensive to similar cars. My example to back this up is if you put the Honda/Acura nsx a 100 plus thousand dollar car next to let’s say a Dodge Viper or a Ford gt or Lamborghini or Ferrari of similar value I’d pick the viper and Lamborghini every time. What would you pick? The Honda Acura is a fantastic car just as the Audi R8 and Lexus LFA but there’s just other cars most would rather have.
@@coltoncleveringa8004 No. People just don't buy the NSX due to brand snobbery. That's literally it. People with money want to be seen with money and have the common non car people notice -- hence them buying the typical cars like Ferrari, Porsche, Lambo etc. Also, a sleeper is a fast car that doesn't look fast. The NSX is anything but that.
@@sdlausen1 to each there own I see what your saying. But I still stand by what I said about it being a super car sleeper.
One of the best cars you have ever had on the channel, Peter!
Its beautiful.
Great review, Sir!
The closest I’ll get to it is probably a diecast model!
Best wishes from the Wirral.
One of my favourites too 👍
No hype, not overpriced, just simply beautiful and well-rounded sports car. It has way more advanced technology than the flashy and overly hyped Italian cars.
"Big Car" did an excellent video on the evolution of the NSX. Love the fact that you don't have to wake up the town on an early start.
Me too 👍
The more I see it the more I see it the more I like it.and I've never seen 1 on the road either..I like that!
@@richardmorris7063 They look incredible in real life.
I'd have one of these over a Lambo any day of the week. A proper thinking man's supercar. Great review Ped, as always.
One for the connoisseur, not the poseur.
thinking man's supercar? oxymoron
I would agree with you totally.
If I had £100K it would be on the drive. Love Honda engineering and the looks are to die for. When they get it right ( red bull for e.g ) they get it so right.
I’m glad it has that Honda logo: It shows class and respect to the Honda division.
To pricey for a Honda , nice looking car tho 👌
I like the Honda logo too
Love Honda and own one. Respect to F1 & Honda Racing but I'd be more comfortable if this car was branded as an Acura.
I am a huge FAN..! It's much better than the NSX of the past. I owned 911 Cab 4 and I think this NSX is a winner for the $$$. . I have a Honda Accord Couple 2017 with the 6 speed for knocking around town. It's a blast to drive on B roads...but this NSX makes me want to drive over to Acura and leave with the NSX. Honda needs to bring back the S2000..!
They sold 2 in Australia and then gave up… good car but the price killed it.
I will own one of these one day soon! The new NSX is so beautiful, and I love the tech, baby 918 indeed. It sounds good too
Love this car, a great review. I’d have this over any comparable car, maybe even a McLaren. Silly performance with the unrivalled Honda reliability.
Not quite as reliable as the other hondas of yore. Do some homework.
Ok, I'll be honest and quick! Been looking to this incredible sensitive created video while being high as a kite! I literally can feel that car under and around me because you review it so enthusiast and passionate! You feel the car and describe it in a way that I can feel it! Even your groaning while chasing the curves with that particular car! THe NSX !!! Wild! Beautiful review of an amazing supercar!!
hahahahahahahaha. beautiful brother beautiful ;-)
Love working on these engines. Only a 10 micron tolerance on the bores..plasma ion coated bores honed on a gehring hone machine...it's a tough job but some one has to do it😁😁
It's a beautiful style. My former brother in law had an older Honda NSX, that was gorgeous, but this newer one is definitely on my *Dream car* list
Mine too 👍
The previous NSX was great. This thing... nah
Wonderful car, wonderful review. Two things however: 1) the NSX does have Apple CarPlay, so I’m surprised to hear the dealership didn’t help you with that; 2) I hope you know the cup holder attachment can pop out and be placed in the cubby, much like the old BMW Z4 and several other cars which used this same solution for carrying drinks.
Like most people, I’d say it’s brand snobbery that’s limiting sales. For people who love driving first, I hope they can give it a chance. I’d certainly love to own one! Cheers!
Thanks for this. I couldn’t get CarPlay 👎
NO it is not brand snobbery you fool, it is too expensive and complex. They just need to make it without the hybrids, get it boy?
@@paulm6481 i was thinkin the same thing. would be such an amazing lightweight twin turbo v6 blast for corvette (usa) money.
@@paulm6481 It shares the technology of the 918, P1 and the LaFerrari for 1/8 the price and is faster than a Huracan, 570S, Aventador, 488, GT-R Nismo and an R8. It's actually highly undervalued because fanboys don't understand the tech that's in it. It's a drivers car. It's not for fly boys who like to parade around malls and valet at steakhouses in their leased McLarens and Lambos trying to flaunt their measly and highly volatile Crypto portfolio LMFAO.
Agree completely, absolutely brilliant car. It can take everything I can throw at it and perfect happy driving around town. I tell everyone my GTR is a sledge hammer the nsx is a scalpel. The gear box is best in class and second to none. Truly an amazing and fun car.
It is a great car - typical quiet understated HiTec Honda supercar, I would have one.
I think that's the problem. It's understated, it's the supercar that does everything you need a supercar to do but not everything you want a supercar to do. It's like how the CBR1000RR is a superbike that does everything you need a superbike to do but not everything you want a superbike to do. The problem is nobody needs a supercar or superbike at all, it's an irrational emotional choice for which the Hondas aren't flamboyant enough IMO! :) In reality, the Hondas meet everything you might ever need a supercar or superbike to do, but somehow it's not enough to win the sale.
Could not agree more with this whip being underrated. Lovely to see it have some very well deserved screen time. Top job!
Thanks Darren 👍
Looks are so subjective but I love it just like its speced.
A massively underrated supercar!! Like you say brand snobbery is a big cause of poor sales but also this car was rumoured and in development for ages and by the time it was finally released it had fallen behind its supercar peers. I’d have one in a heartbeat though.
I'd love an original and current one in my dream garage
Oh yes 👌
Great review. I am in love with this car. I have had the pleasure of seeing 3 on the street and even sat in one and I can honestly say it looks better in person than on video. It is truly an underrated gem of automotive engineering. I think part of the problem with Acura NSX sales (here in the USA) is the "Brand Snobs" who don't look at Acura as a luxury brand and especially not as a "Exotic/Performance" brand. I have come across people who have never seen the car in person tell me the car is overpriced and say they would buy a C8 corvette instead...but have no complaints with the pricing of an Audi R8, Huracan,McLaren 570s or a F88...all of being more expensive than the NSX. Here in the US both Acura and Honda seem to lack the "cache" of other brands despite the fact that they have a reputation as being good, reliable well engineered vehicles manufacturers. Another "Knock" on the NSX ironically is the NSX name...I honestly think if Acura/Honda called it something else people may have been more receptive to it. The 2nd generation is such a dramatic departure from the original in design and technology that "so called purists" feel it is blasphemous to call it a "True heir". The 2nd gen NSX is a brilliant vehicle that unfortunately won't get the praise it deserves because it is simply ahead of it's time. Hopefully some day I can afford one because ever since I saw one in person I have been madly infatuated with them...a truly marvelous machine.
Just wait. Many are beginning to come around on the second generation NSX. I lost count how many naysayers I have converted after I gave them a ride in mine.
I would love that every day of the week and twice on Sundays. Absolutely GORGEOUS. 😍
Me too 👍
Gorgeous problem, rubbish, not practical at all!
Why would you buy this to be practical. You would never put practicality and hyper cars in the same sentence. 🤷
Man that is some car, sound, performace and looks, just wish I had the money!!!
Me too 👍
It looks dated and is technologically obsolete.
Beautiful car . Apparently New Zealand has been waiting since 2018 to get this car . Honda as far as I know haven't really been bending over backwards to market it to the public. I also think it will forever live in the shadow of the original NSX. I would happily purchase one of these babies once Honda pulls there finger out and releases them in NZ
Love that car! I'm at the age where I like speed but also like a nice steady drive. I would love to own one. Thumbs up from me👍🏾. Love your comments about it too. Bigup.
Definitely one of the more interesting and informative tests of the new NSX. I learnt that there's a 3rd electric motor for instance!
Thanks for the sensible chat and positive opinions. Now, where's that 100k?
Thank you!
Excellent commentary I appreciate your understated demeanor your honest impressions are refreshing!
Thanks 👍
I will never be able to buy one of these....but i love it😊
Good LORD that thing is beautiful , Id by it in a heart beat !!! As soon as I win the Lotto , Im gettin it !!!
Yep 👍
The dash instrumentation display looked dated the day it was released. Very potent and non judgemental inducing supercar nonetheless.
A stunning car no doubt, seeing this very car at Goodwood it's a beautiful thing. Thanks for the review Pete, a rare and interesting car.
I always liked this car. I think they missed the price point and it really caused issues with its marketability. At the end of the day it is a Honda/acura.
Well Honda engines are and have killed it in formula one and so many other series. Honda McLaren, Honda Red Bull etc. I own two brand of cars, Porsche and Honda/ Acura.
At the end of who's day? The guy who puts performance and value for money second and worries about neighbors and friends impressions first!
Hello brand snobbery a gain you must be very small down there if you need to tell everybody you bought a Ferrari or Porsche, but in the end of the day the Acura is a amazing car.🍷🎶
I'd have one in a heartbeat. Beautiful car. Thanks for the video.
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I was very very tempted to buy a used one. In the end I chickened out because in contrast to most of the competition I had concerns around future resale, only two UK dealers can service it, cost of parts /repairs and not really a viable long term ownership prospect due to the complexity and aforementioned points. Really its a wealthy persons daily then move it on.
Different though and I like that a lot.
😍 It certainly has some presence 👌. Cracking video Peter 👍
Thanks Shane 👍
Great review as usual, and what a fantastic car, if I had the £100K would also be tempted to have it very rare.
If I had the money I would definately buy 1
An immense car but I don’t think that the Honda badge is holding people back given how well the R8 has sold over the years. I guess the competition with the R8 and 911 was too much for Honda to overcome. Great video 👍
Cheers Harry 👍
Not forgetting Honda make a reliable F1 engine
Porsche, Lambo, McLaren yet to follow
I used to LOVE ACURA, I owned a 1990 Legend LS Coupe and it was magic. They forgot where they came from, BEAT the compitition and get rid of the Transformer lines and do it right!
Nice car especially for a Honda. But not many people want to spend £100k to say they drive a Honda.
I think the issue is exactly that , it's too well heeled . It does everything quite well and maybe too well. As for why Honda doesn't take and make some of thier push buttons more luxurious , good question , it's actually pretty easy to take a standard switch body and put an aluminium rocker or push button on it and class it up a bit !! . I think where Honda made the biggest mystake was why not shut everyboody up and build a full out V8 turbo with higher power electric motors and capacitance drive launch . Honda's racing division could easily come up with the goods. Yes it might be even more expensive , but lets face it Honda has dominated Formula 1 , why not build a street legal Hybrid Formula 1 Coupe !!!! Im sure they would sell a ton of em !!!
Sadly many eligible buyers are still hung up on badges.
Put a Ferrari badge and flog it as an entry level model at 180k and you'll see the sales.
Sad truth that has been true forever.
Your intro country drive, the NSX exhaust note sounded fantastic (echo'd through the trees). That country road was my kind of driving, cornering.
Wow what a super car and definitely one that sneaks under the radar 👍🏻
Yep 👍
I enjoyed watching the Video Review 😄
Very nice alternative to the usual supercars, and it looks great, and Honda makes great cars. But I calculated the cost of the options alone on this car at over 12,000 pounds, and I guess thats not much if you have enough to buy one of these. For my money though, I'd use the options money to buy a series one Elise and enjoy a real analogue sports car. Sure it can't do 180mph but when are you going to need that kind of performance. Get a practical car for the every day and you've saved yourself 100k. Also, the S1 Elise is now going up in value as people realise they're never going to make them again.
It's quintessentially Honda which is why it is so good and why it didn't have the sales that it should have. Great Friday evening watch. Cheers Ped!
Thanks Tim 👍
Great video Ped and very interesting car! It looks lovely in the Blue/Purple metallic too - there was one in the car park at Goodwood FOS on the Friday which caught my eye. Hope you, Mrs PP and both of the Pups are well.
Cheers Matthew. We are well thanks 👍
I really thought you was going to close the cup holder into the centre console. Great motor.👍
Very cool car....and it has as much racing pedigree as many other super cars.
On my wish list!
Literally the first road car to mimic f1 Hybrid Turbo v6 in the current era and remember Honda is the engine in the current red bull f1 car Honda for life 🔥
Well spotted that man!
Love your very down to earth review of this car. No airs, just straight to the point. Good job!!!
Cheers 👍
Another smiley Ped motor. I love this car, the look, the sound and the interior, except for certain aspects of the dash like you. Honda engineering is second to none, with their F1 heritage. A very enjoyable video Ped 👍😎
Thanks George 👍
There was one for sale at that used cars place in Chichester we spoke about a few weeks back… 😉 And that rattle would do my head in very quickly!!
Hi Pete
This has got to be one of the nicest cars that you have reviewed mate ……. Love it 😊
I agree. I loved it 👍
Honda made the mistake of doing what worked for the 1st generation again. The 1st generation NSX was loved for being an easygoing, comfortable supercar that gave you all the amenities of a luxury car. With the 2nd gen they focused on making it even more easygoing and driveable. The entire reason it's a hybrid is to give it that excellent torque vectoring, and to give it more oomph on the launch, like any modern hybrid-super. The problem is they released this car smack dab in the middle of a horsepower war, so buyers took one look at the stat sheet and say "Well it's slower, why would I pay that much if its slower?" and write it off, without ever experiencing how special this car really is, how much effort Honda put in to make it so fast, capable, and yet easygoing. It really is a true successor to the original in every way imaginable. Just like the original, it's going to go under the radar for a lot of people, only for it to become a cult classic. I wouldn't call it a mistake, they made a worthy successor.
Beautifully balanced styling.
really....... no flare , passion , this is a stupid looking car and that is why its a complete flop
In 2014 terms, sure.
I think it’s one of the best looking sports cars and people do complain about of some of the interior parts but still think it’s underrated. The price clearly holds it back, in Canada where I live they go for over 200 thousand dollars new.
Can't remember when I last had a drink of any sort in my car, so not worried about cup holders.
Great vlog as always. Back to a "normal" car review, fantastice. What a car, reminds me of an 80's supercar on the inside yet with modern hybrid motors, I'm often disappointed with the inside of so called super cars but I guess cost has to come into it somewhere. I think Honda's are probably one of the most underrated cars so this doesn't surprise me that this one is so good. BTW, your Mic was very quiet once you got in the car? Might just be me, but thought you'd want to know.
Stunning car. Love it!
Absolute beautiful car, I'd buy this over an r8 etc any day of the week.
Yep 👍
Check out the latest Stef abtv on the entry level R8 rear wheel drive unless you have already watched it of course!!!
R8 has a V10 tho
No way, the r8 v10 engine is awesome and sounds awesome, this doesn’t sound anywhere near as good. I’d take the r8 any day over this. The Honda is a good car but not a patch on the r8.
I know someone who had an R8 and the gearbox blew up after 1000 miles that would not happen on a Honda....
Morning pal. R8 nose ish, awesome looking machine. Adore the wheels. 😍
Honda has already been a class act through motorcycles and cars so why people don't see the quality of their stuff is beyond me!
Yep. Don’t get it. Their stuff is bomb proof 🤷♂️
This car in nfs payback is one of my favorites in the way it handles
Most Underrated supercar of all time.
lol really i think not !
Lovely car indeed.
This where the Japanese are pretty good at , making super cars easy to drive.
In the past, most super cars were very awkward and difficult to drive but not the Japanese cars.
Top video mate.
Great video Pete, loved the camera angle shot from the front wheel, fabulous looking car.
Q: Why do your subtitles spell in the American method? Eg Carbon Fiber (Fibre), Neighbor (Neighbour) to name but a few!!
I drove the original and it was an exceptional drive but you did need to have some skill to be able to ‘use’ it’s power because it was raw and brutal when provoked. I have often wondered why they didn’t bring it back sooner and why when they did, it wasn’t popular. I think you eloquently addressed those issues and hit the nail on the head with ‘the price’, the brand snobbery and probably that interior! Another great review and as always very well balanced with your comments and observations. 👏
Great review! Hope to own a used one soon!!
Fingers crossed for you 👍
The very first year the Accura NSX was released in the US, my husband purchased one. While truly like a go cart, the biggest issue was that the tires which were dreadfully expensive rarely lasted the entire summer. Both of us swore we were not driving crazy when the other one wasn't in the car! As we had little ones, a few years later I sold it on Ebay Motors for almost the purchase price. It was the 90s and the Ebay Motor was relatively new. No one thought I would either be successful in selling it or sell it for the amount I did. Little did I know that had we held on to it, the car would be worth far more today. Oh well, it was fun.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing…oh and I reckon you both had heavy right feet 😜😂
I had a 2001 Honda S2000….. I loved that car. So fun to drive!
Best sports car for the money. By far. Sounds great too! Both in Sport + and Quiet Mode. ;)
C8 owners might question that..
@@Gatnor No comparison.
I love a super saloon! but if I wanted a two seater if I could afford it that’s the one!
I have a thing for sporty Hondas. I have two 3rd Gen Honda Preludes. Would like to have had the first NSX, but the second is an absolute masterpiece in my opinion. Other supercars you couldn't use every day and they dont tend to be so well screwed together, so it's a dream for me to have this NSX in my garage. Maybe one day 🤔
Lovely machine 👍
I was stood next to this car today - how bizarre
Funny to see this comment here - I actually thought 'oh this would fit in well with TheCarGuys collection' within the first few minutes of watching!
No way 😳
Great photography and presentation 👍
As others have said I think it is a mixture of badge snobbery and perhaps being just too capable, not giving the feeling of being on the edge?
Just put your hand in your pocket and get it Pete!!! Unfortunately the pups wouldn’t,t be able to go with you so maybe not. Beautiful and stylish motor and rare so might be a collector car in years to come. Loved it👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘
Sadly my pockets are that big 😂
@Nick Nolte I think you are wise to wait and see how this car pans out in the future collector market, (pans out might have been a bad choice of words)!!!
Always like your vids;) great looking car yet again :)
Thanks Tony 👍
I'm not a Honda fan but this car has much more advance technology than Ferrari or Lamborghini.
I don;t know if even one has been sold in Australia. Great video Pete. I want one of these. Must go down and buy another Pools ticket.
what a great life you got ,driving marvelous car like this.
Yep. Very lucky 🙏🏻
Very nice car! Always been a fan of Honda - sadly underrated and I really don't know why.
Yep. It’s a mystery to me too 🤷♂️
because the original NSX was a master piece .
It's my dream car if the numbers come up it's the intelligent man supercar ... not badge snobs and show off rich kids.
Beautifully shot video has to be 4k, and excellent review. I’d give my left one for this NSX…
Thanks Shane 🙏🏻
With the Lotus Emira coming out next year, they better drop the price on the NSX. Or it won’t sell any next year.
Rather have the lotus
Hi all, It's typical Honda.. Engineering perfection, Always loved the looks, Even the original was something else. I think you're right Pete they haven't sold well because of brand snobbery. Love the chrome wheels too. Have a great weekend everyone 👍
Cheers Mark 👍
Looks rich,eff brand loyalty.
Consumer's needed Honda/Acura to keep the second generation NSX around another few years to come out with "refresh" upgrade to bring the technology and little details up to date with the current Acura line. My 2023 RDX A-Spec is perfect with lots of NSX inspired features. Still the NSX is a must have but it will be challenging finding used ones in US because of the low sales.
The flagship of Honda NSX by far the improvement model from the predecessor model still amazing machine, like you said it not all about power and the way it moves dramatically down the B roads is definitely better than anything else there is on the market industry globally for its price and regardless of apple car play you can get it upgraded quickly or cup holder these are just little things that you can change, it's all about the drivers experience with the way the car manoeuvres and the response feedback also for 100 grand buy one with every accessory and lowest mileage and then storage away for future investment, like it predecessor before. Amazing value for money and a future classic.
It's quite obvious why they don's sell, they're way too expensive! Nice car for 80-100k
If I could get a good clean used one for $40k, with 80000 miles, and if I fit in it, I'd get one.
@@DumbledoreMcCracken Even a 1991 isn't chat cheap
@@mackcummy4976 Just wait
McLaren Artura is a 3.0L TT V6 with only 1 electric motor and will MSRP for $225K+ but I'm sure no one will bitch or moan about it's price because it's doors go up and the badge on the hood LOL.
@@ELECTRICEYEMEDIA That's right. They are paying for a badge and status. Wealthy people don't want to buy a Honda. The ones that did thought the interior of the NSX was boring, it didn't sound exotic enough and it did not feel "exotic" to them. I've read comments from them. These are people that own lots of different kinds of sports cars above 200k. The market is telling everyone it's current price point is too high with it's bad sales numbers since day one. It's not a 200k car a good price point is around 125k. I'm not a hater I think it's a GREAT car & would love to have one but if I had 200k to spend I would be looking at other cars.
Love it👌🏻
The car is ridiculously awesome in so many way! In fact, there should be a rule that no one can say anything negative about it unless they own one or have driven one.
Great detailed review Pete thank you.
I really like these cars, but at the price point it has a LOT of very good opposition.
What a great car. Love Honda's they never let you down I have had two would love to be in a position to afford one of these.
Amazing car, but in my imaginary garage I'd rather have a Lexus LC500 convertible.
Yes it drives worse, yes its slower, but it looks amazing and the NA V8 engine will soon be killed off by legislation - I saw one in a burnt orange colour recently and had 'a moment'.... ☺
A lot cheaper too!
I hear you,that Lexus is the best looking this side of Astin Martin!
If I had the money I will buy this car in a heartbeat
Peter, what a great review and great reviewer! Thank you!
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With you Ped. Having sat in (not driven one), the noise is a bit muted but the interior looks and feels much better in the flesh than in pictures (passenger unfriendly drinks holder notwithstanding). Add a fruity exhaust, kill the mouse hiding in the dash and that’s a hell of a thing (I even love the silver which I usually hate). Definitely a bargain at £100K…
Yep 👍