2022 Acura NSX
MSRP Range: $169,500 Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.
2022 Acura NSX

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Total MSRPThis price includes a $1,995 destination fee charged by the manufacturer. | $171,495 |
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2022 Acura NSX Review

byCameron Rogers
Manager, News
Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at Edmunds include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).
Pros
- Accessible handling for both novice and experienced drivers
- Comfortable ride and great forward visibility
- Hybrid drivetrain provides strong acceleration and high fuel economy
Cons
- Cramped, hot cargo area
- Infotainment system is clunky and outdated
- Paltry in-cabin storage
What's new
- Final year of NSX production
- Only available as the new Type S model with 600 horsepower
- Part of the second NSX generation introduced for 2017
Overview
Acura is primarily known for producing comfortable, moderately exciting sedans and SUVs, but its halo car is unlike anything else in the range. The 2022 Acura NSX is a two-seat coupe with an exotic powertrain, unrelenting thrust and striking good looks. Acura's most prestigious vehicle is a supercar through and through.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Acura NSX Type S 2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.92 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$228/mo for NSX Type S
NSX Type S
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$168/mo
Avg. Compact Car
There are no fewer than four motors powering the NSX. A twin-turbocharged V6 and electric motor send power to the rear wheels, while the fronts each enjoy an electric motor of their own. Last year's NSX was among the quickest cars we've ever tested — it sprints from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds — and this year's Type S is claimed by Acura to be even quicker.
Introduced to commemorate this NSX generation's final year of production, the Type S boasts 600 horsepower, a slight boost from last year's 573 hp. Maximum torque rises from 476 lb-ft to 492 lb-ft. The NSX also comes with a bevy of enhancements for increased track performance, such as revised suspension tuning, a uniquely calibrated transmission for quicker shifts, and an aerodynamic body kit. Acura says worldwide production is capped at 350 units, with 300 of those going to customers in the U.S.
There are some drawbacks to the NSX, such as a clunky touchscreen interface and a tiny cargo area that gets hot during driving. Otherwise, the NSX is an exceptional supercar that offers an incredible amount of performance at a much lower cost than a rival Lamborghini, McLaren or Porsche.
Which NSX does Edmunds recommend?
The NSX only comes in the limited-production Type S trim level, and it includes many weight-reducing components that were previously optional. That said, the available Lightweight package further lessens the curb weight with additional carbon-fiber elements. It also includes fade-resistant carbon-ceramic brakes, which are a must if you plan on driving the NSX on a track.
Acura NSX models
The 2022 Acura NSX is a two-seat mid-engine coupe that is sold in a single Type S trim level. Power comes from a combination of a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine and three electric motors. All told, the combo produces 600 horsepower and 492 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.
NSX Type S
The single trim level comes standard with:
- Forged 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear wheels
- Adaptive dampers
- The following are made of carbon fiber: front lip spoiler, side sills, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, roof
- Imitation suede headliner
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Leather and imitation suede combination upholstery
- Heated seats with power adjustment
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Nine-speaker audio system
- Navigation system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
A few options are available for the NSX, including:
- Lightweight package
- High-performance carbon-ceramic brakes
- Carbon-fiber instrument panel hood
- Carbon-fiber accents on steering wheel
- Carbon-fiber engine cover
- Premium leather and imitation suede combination upholstery
- Satellite radio

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5/5 stars, this is the best car that i have ever owned
Eric,
2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9AM)
Ive owned a Ferrari, Audi R8, Porsche, Jaguar, Lexus and others. i had the old Acura NSX and this blows away all of the cars that I've owned.
5/5 stars, Great super car!!!!!
Hoa Nguyen,
2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9AM)
I have been driving the car for 2 years now. Love it and will change a thing. It is incredible fast and is very comfortable. I highly recommend it to anyone.
5/5 stars, New Sports Experience
Jaws,
2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9AM)
Just amazing car!!! I have always been a Porsche 911 loyalist and decided to check out this semi-exotic. I have been blown away.
Using as my daily driver, the comfort and performance are unmatched together. The distinction in driving modes allows me to always find a level that suits my mood.
Not quite understanding Edmunds 3 star rating when comparing to the competition, especially … when you add in the Honda/Acura reliability to the equation.
Yes, a bit more storage would be nice, the trunk should be better insulated against temperature, and they could have found a way to offer blind-spot monitoring, but for an everyday supercar that looks distinguished from the sea of Porsches and more common R8s which you can actually drive everyday, this is the real deal.
5/5 stars, 7 years, no problems, running great
T. F Malik,
2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9AM)
Great handling super car that blends the qualities of Ferrari and Porsche nicely in a relatively affordable package. Can be a daily use car except in snow and ice unless equipped with proper tires and clearance issues with snow as it has pretty low clearance and no option to raise the car to clear the snow. Acceleration is instant, thanks to electric assist, that takes away the turbo … lag, torque vectoring with the front electric motors works transparently to assist in carving turns at any speed. Have had no problems with over 7,000 miles on it so far
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2022 Acura NSX video
KURT NIEBUHR: Back in 2017, I had a chance to drive the then-all-new Acura NSX, and I was surprised that I came away from the whole experience not really liking the car that much. Maybe that's because I've been privileged to spend a not inconsiderable amount of time in an older NSX. And those cars are just electric, like you want to drive them all the time. You look for any excuse you can to just get in the car and drive it. And I didn't really have that with the new NSX. Is it unfair to compare the two? Not if you name it the same thing. But there are other reasons why I didn't really gel with the new NSX. And most of them centered around the interior, the infotainment system, its head unit. There's no interior storage space. The trunk got hot, like Easy-Bake Oven hot. Have I mentioned its head unit? Yeah. That. And they were really expensive. All that seems kind of vague, I'm sure. And I think it's because I'm having a hard time putting it into words here. But I already have. I rated the car back in 2017. So let's just use those words here. Or here. Now, at the end of our exhaustive rating process, the Acura NSX scored a 6.9. To put that into context, its direct competitor, an Audi R8, that got 8.1. Even the BMW i8, a quasi-supercar hybrid, scored a 7.5. Now, that score might seem a little harsh. But those numbers are a result of our exhaustive rating process, and we stand by them. Acura has worked to solve some of these issues. They've improved the infotainment system. They've made the upgraded ELS audio system, navigation, and proximity sensors as standard equipment. They've even included heated power seats. But they've done work to the suspension and the electronics tuning, the stuff that's going to make the car more exciting and more fun to drive. There's a new rear sway bar, a new front sway bar. They've made the rear hubs stiffer. They've even worked with Continental, the tire supplier, to come up with a SportContact 6 as the base tire because not everybody is going to go for the option tire because they don't drive on a racetrack every single day. Speaking of racetracks, Acura claims this new NSX is two seconds a lap faster around Suzuka than the old one. Well, who cares? What's it like out here? Has Acura changed my mind about the NSX? So Acura has made improvements to the infotainment system. The graphics look a little bit modern. And it just-- it presents itself better than the last one. But the response times are still a little bit on the slow side. There's still a feeling of Honda-ness to the graphics. It's not bad, but it's your flagship and it should represent the best of the Acura brand. Now, that being said, Acura has a really good-looking infotainment system in their RDX, but it's not a touchscreen system. It's got that weird, little concave pad, which you don't want. But if they could make the screen a touchscreen, that would be fantastic. And that would then force them to redesign the rest of the center console, including the climate system, which is an issue. Being able to redesign the center console area would allow Acura to make all the climate control buttons physical. As it sits right now, it's about half and half. So you've got basic climate control settings here, like temperature and on and off and recirc. But you don't have other basic controls, like the fan speed. For that, you have to press the climate control button and then select your fan speed or the way you want the air blowing on you. And then you have to push the climate control button, and it goes back. It should be all one or all the other. Having it split like this is not good. This would be great to redesign, which means they could do something about this mode selector. Let's talk about the mode selector for a second. Why is it so big? Why is it this big? What they should do is take this and put it where Porsche puts it or where a Lamborghini puts it or Audi puts it. Put it on the steering wheel right in here, right down here where you're not going to hit it. That frees this whole area up for a more efficient use of space. And now we can talk about the transmission selector. I know how this works. I can figure it out, and it's not a pain in the butt. But it's not efficient. It's not. And there's very limited cargo space inside the car as it is. So if they shrank this, they put a little gear selector knob, just something like maybe the new 911-style thing-- it's that big-- that opens it up for more cell phone capacity, more sunglasses capacity. This car has a cup holder, but it's in the glove compartment. And you have to take it out of the glove compartment and put it here to use it. Your passenger might not like that. Unfortunately, Acura really hasn't made any improvements with regards to interior storage. There still isn't a lot of place to put even a small, basic smartphone like this one. Just kind of got to wedge it into place. You can put your sunglasses, your wallet, maybe a garage door opener back here. But there's really no room. There aren't even pockets in the doors for a bottle of water. You can't put a jacket in here. You can barely put a laptop if you have passenger. And I know what you're saying. Well, you have a trunk. Like, why can't you just put stuff in the trunk? We're going to get to that. In the last NSX, the trunk got really hot, like Easy-Bake Oven hot. So I want to see if they improved that. So we're going to take this bag and put it in the trunk, and we're going to leave it there for the entire shoot. At the end of the shoot, we're going to take this digital thermometer and check the temperature of the bag. See if they fixed it. I know all this stuff sounds kind of silly, but if you're paying 200 large for a car, it shouldn't have any of these issues. Now let's go drive it. So driving fast is all about having feel. And I know that feel is very subjective. But if you have the feel, you can push, you can explore, and you can enjoy the speed. And that's why you buy a car like the NSX, is speed, right? The 2017 NSX-- well, it didn't feel like that. There's the quote. Of course, all the early reviews of the car in 2017 were positive. Everybody came back and said, oh, it's amazing, It's great, the traction, the confidence, everything. But all those people drove it on a racetrack, and they drove it on the optional Trofeo tires. But everything's fun on a racetrack and everything's going to be fun on Trofeo tires. You put good tires on a Honda Fit, it's fun on a racetrack. If you put good tires on an Acura ILX, it's fun on a racetrack. Now, to my knowledge, Edmunds was the first set of reviewers that drove the car on the normal tire-- you know, a tire that has to take into account stuff like water and lasting more than 5,000 miles. And in that situation, the tires and the car just really didn't work that well together. I'm not going to say it was slow. I mean, you could drive the car at 7/10, and 7/10 in this car is pretty quick. It's quicker than most anything you can find on the road. Except, you know, maybe in Los Angeles. But when you started to push and ask more out of the car, like you would an NSX, to try and get more out of that cool, electric front axle, that's when the NSX should start to distinguish itself from other cars on the road. And it really wasn't able to. Your crystal ball of performance started to get a little cloudy the faster you went, and you just didn't really have the faith or the feel to push it, at least not on a public road. Carlos Lago put it this way in his test notes when he tested the car back in 2017-- So, yeah, if you don't like it, you can take it up with Carlos. But he was right. The car was this weird combination of pushy and loose. You'd go into a corner and you'd feel the understeer. So you'd lift off a little bit, hoping to get a little bit of rotation, a little bit more grip on the front, and the electronics would cause the car to get loose. And you'd wind up having to countersteer just a little bit before the electronics came all the way in and shut down all the fun. Now, if you wanted to turn everything off, you could. But on a public road, that's taking some risks that I'm not really prepared to take. But I think that's where the NSX really needed to shine. Cars like the 911, cars like the R8 and even the AMG GT R-- they encourage you to push, and they work with you to help you go faster. The NSX from 2017 didn't work that way with you. Acura really needed to get this right. So let's put it into sport plus, turn the big knob, and see if they did. [ENGINE REVS] [LAUGHS] Oh! Yeah, this is way better than it used to be. Now, what Acura changed-- and the most important thing you can change are the tires. And Acura went to Continental, and they developed a new tire, the SportContact 6. And it sounds silly to say that just the same manufacturer, two different tires can transform a car, but immediately I can notice the change just from the tires. Other-- oh, yeah! Other changes they made-- the rear sway bar is different. The front is, as well. That helps keep the car-- there's just that much less body roll, which makes you feel better at these elevated speeds that we're traveling. Another change they made-- and this seems really minor-- but they stiffened the rear hubs by 6%. That's not a lot. It might not seem like a lot of stuff. But they also increased the stiffness of the trailing leg pushins. I think that's what they're called. All those are little, tiny changes, but they all have a knock-on effect to how much you trust the car, how the car makes you feel. And I feel much more confident in this car than I did in the last one. I want to drive fast. Oh, man. Acura also spent some time tuning the drive systems. They're kind of vague about that. But I'm going to guess that's a lot of electronic work. It's very subtle electronic work. But it's worked. In the earlier version of the NSX, that electric front axle with two electric motors seemed like it was a millisecond ahead of the mid-engined twin-turbo V6. You'd ask for some power, it seemed like the front reacted just a little bit quicker than the back. Not anymore. This seems-- the car is working in unison and-- oh, man. Sorry, I'm not looking at the camera because I'm, you know, driving. [ENGINE REVS] Yeah, they got it right. It's right. It's righter. Much righter. The feel through the front end is better. The throttle response somehow feels slightly better. Oh, it feels like a 911. The front feels light and fast. [SHIFTS GEARS] That sound. That intake hog. Yeah, everything is just better. Everything is better. But because we're in an NSX, we're also in a hybrid. So I'm going to turn the big knob and put us into quiet mode. And it's important to keep this part of the NSX's personality in mind. This is still a hybrid. This drives like a really nice Prius. The transition from electric drive to gasoline drive is so subtle, I find myself driving on the freeway not even realizing that it's switched over. It rides well. It's comfortable. It's still firm. You're not in a luxury car. There's not a lot of suspension travel. But it can be supple, and it rounds off bigger bumps. What the NSX was always capable of is transitioning from electric and fuel-efficient transportation to all-out, canyon-carving murderer. Acura has kept the easy-to-drive hybrid bit, and they've sharpened the ax of the canyon murderer. So it's better. Acura made the NSX better. And it's better to drive when it counts, when you're pushing it. That's the way this car should be. And because it's better, it's given me a new appreciation for all the really interesting tech that they've crammed into this little car. Think about it. It has three electric motors, two of which are on the front axle. Each front wheel gets its own electric motor. That's real torque vectoring. It has a mid-mounted V6 engine with two turbo chargers. It's brake by wire. It's a hybrid. And the seats are really genuinely comfortable. Now, its base price is 157,000 bucks. And that is spot-on for this car. But as you see the one parked right here, that's $194,000. Now, most of those options are cosmetic, but that still puts it in some pretty extreme territory. That's Audi R8 territory. That's upcoming Porsche Turbo territory. That's McLaren 570S territory. But the Acura NSX has one thing that those cars don't have, and that's all the technology that's in this. That technology, when performance is relatively similar across all of those cars, that can sway some buyers. Are you swayed? That's it, right? CREW: What about the bag in the trunk? KURT NIEBUHR: Oh, yeah. Hand me the thermometer. Yes, thank you. Let's go. Where's that? There we go. They fixed it. It's under 80 degrees. If you liked this video, make sure to visit Edmunds for more videos and for all your car shopping needs to help you find the perfect car for you.
Acura NSX Review: Pricing, Specs, Interior and More!
NOTE: This video is about the 2020 Acura NSX, but since the 2022 Acura NSX is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.
The idea of a new Acura NSX was extremely appealing, but when the second generation arrived at our test track in 2017, we expected a little bit more than what it delivered. Since that test, Acura has improved many parts in the car and made suspension changes and recalibrated the… drivetrain. How do these changes improve the driving experience?
2022 Acura NSX Features Specs
Total MSRP | $171,495 |
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Engine Type | Hybrid |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $228/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 4.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
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Acura NSX vs. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Despite the NSX's exceptional acceleration, the driving experience can feel a bit hollow for those who want a visceral feel from their ultra sports car. If that sounds like you, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT should be right up your alley. There are no fancy electric motors here — the AMG GT is powered by a good old-fashioned V8, albeit one that features dual turbochargers.
Acura NSX vs. Porsche 911
The NSX is an incredible sports car, and its distinctive and rare design ensures a prime spot at any valet stand. But as we've noted here, the Acura is far from perfect. The 911's cabin and tech interface are far more user-friendly, and the steering borders on telepathic. Further sweetening the deal is the 911's price. Carrera, Carrera S and GTS models are all less expensive than the NSX.
Acura NSX vs. Audi R8
Though it lacks electric propulsion motors, the Audi R8 isn't all that dissimilar to the NSX. Both are mid-engine coupes with two seats, all-wheel drive and mind-warping acceleration. Under the rear deck is a naturally aspirated V10 shared with the Lamborghini Huracan. We also like the Audi's immaculately trimmed interior, which makes you feel like a million bucks for when you aren't exploring the R8's performance potential. This is another exotic coupe that gives the NSX serious competition.

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Safety
Our experts’ favorite NSX safety features:
- Vehicle Stability Assist
- Influences the car's willingness to slide in varying degrees selectable by the driver.
- Brake Assist
- Supplies additional braking pressure during a panic stop.
- Multi-view Rear Camera
- Provides three views (rear, top and wide) of the car to aid reversing and parking.
FAQ
Is the Acura NSX a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 NSX both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2022 NSX gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 6 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the NSX has 4.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Acura NSX. Learn more
What's new in the 2022 Acura NSX?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Acura NSX:
- Final year of NSX production
- Only available as the new Type S model with 600 horsepower
- Part of the second NSX generation introduced for 2017
Is the Acura NSX reliable?
To determine whether the Acura NSX is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the NSX. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the NSX's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2022 Acura NSX a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 Acura NSX is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2022 NSX gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 6 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 NSX is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2022 Acura NSX?
The least-expensive 2022 Acura NSX is the 2022 Acura NSX Type S 2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $169,500.
Other versions include:
- Type S 2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9AM) which starts at $169,500
What are the different models of Acura NSX?
If you're interested in the Acura NSX, the next question is, which NSX model is right for you? NSX variants include Type S 2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 9AM). For a full list of NSX models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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