2021 Acura NSX Review

A six-figure sports car should give you pretty much everything you want, right? You'd expect that it'll feel like it's got NASA rocket boosters for power and super glue for tire grip. The 2022 Acura NSX happens to meet the qualifications we just laid out, but more detail-oriented drawbacks keep it from achieving must-have status.

The problem isn't the power — thanks to its distinctive hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive, it launches from 0 to 60 mph quicker than just about anything else we've tested. Nor is it the handling — the NSX is easy and fun to rip around turns in. Rather, it's the lack of storage space and poorly executed technology interface that make the NSX seem a little half-baked when compared to rivals such as the Porsche 911 Turbo and Mercedes-AMG GT. Read our Expert Rating below for the full breakdown on all the NSX's hits and misses.

The 2021 Acura NSX is available only as a two-seat mid-engine coupe in a single performance specification. Power comes from a combination of a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine and three electric motors. All told, the combo produces 573 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque. The V6 powers the rear wheels alone, and each front wheel has its own electric motor. A third electric motor pairs with the V6 engine — similar to a traditional hybrid — adding torque at low speeds and enabling smooth engine starts. A nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.