These Vehicles Are Not Coming Back in Canada for 2023
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December 29, 2022
Acura NSX
After years of strutting its stuff in auto shows around the world, the Acura NSX has finally arrived! As spectacular as its lines may be, its performance is just as spectacular. It's powered by a mid-mounted, 3.5L V6 and three electric motors (one in back, two up front) that take care of the four wheels, which gives the NSX a high-level all-wheel drivetrain and, oh yeah, 573 horsepower. The price of this sports car is in keeping with its output.
A More Radical Acura NSX Type-R Planned?
Blog
As a true showpiece of the brand’s engineering capabilities, the new Acura NSX is a very technically advanced car with hybrid technology comprised of a twin-turbo V6 and three electric motors. Its performance is exceptional, but the connection between car and driver is more cerebral than visceral, which I saw …March 24, 2016
2017 Acura NSX: A Laser-Guided Missile
First Drives
I first came into contact with the 2017 Acura NSX back in October 2015 on the track at the Honda Research Centre in Tochigi, Japan. The encounter was brief as it was intense; I was only able to do two laps in it. So I jumped at the opportunity to …March 17, 2016
Quality Over Quantity: The Making of the 2017 Acura NSX
Special Events
MARYSVILLE, Ohio – “This is a very big day in our history,” said Tom Shoupe, Executive Vice President and COO of Honda of America Manufacturing. Those are the first words spoken to the inaugural group of automotive journalists ever to step foot in Acura's Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC), solely dedicated …March 17, 2016
2017 Acura NSX: Performance Manufacturing Center Visit
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Next week, the Car Guide will be off to the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. This isn't just your typical plant tour visit, as the PMC is the new, dedicated facility for the second-generation 2017 Acura NSX. It's been a long time coming for Acura's halo car to …March 6, 2016
My Top 5 for 2015 – When the MX-5 Pulls Ahead of the NSX
Test Drives
Choosing my top five favourite road tests for 2015 is no easy task, but since I’ve been asked to come up with a shortlist, here are my picks. The McLaren 650S and the Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S could have made the cut, much like the Mazda CX-3, but …December 31, 2015
2017 Acura NSX: More Cerebral Than Visceral
First Drives
It’s a gorgeous fall day at Honda’s research and development centre in Tochigi, Japan, and I’ve got an appointment with the new sports car designed to show off Honda’s technical capabilities and bring the glory back to the Acura brand. In fact, the new NSX is Acura’s new flagship car …October 27, 2015
First Drive: 2017 Acura NSX
First Drives
In January 2012, Honda pulled the wraps off the NSX concept car at the North American International Auto Show. Since then it has been one of the longest reveals in automotive history. Finally, the real deal is set to hit Canadian roads in spring 2016. As with the concept, the …October 27, 2015
2017 Acura NSX: We’re Driving It This Week
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At last! The Car Guide is headed to Japan this week to test drive the highly anticipated 2017 Acura NSX on the oval track at Honda’s research and development centre. With a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 and three electric motors connected to a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission, we’re expecting the NSX to …October 26, 2015
Top 10 Vehicles To Watch Out For In 2015
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January 5, 2015
Zombie Alert: These 4 Dead Models Were Sold as New in 2024
News
It happens every year: discontinued models find a way to reappear on new vehicle sales charts thanks to one or more unsold units that were rotting on dealer lots and somehow found a taker at last. Well, 2024 was no exception. Want some examples? We’ve found four in Canada: Acura …January 9, 2025
Pininfarina Restores Honda HP-X Concept That Gave Life to Original NSX
News
Forty years ago, Honda turned many heads at the 1984 Turin Auto Show with the global debut of the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) Concept, a car that preceded the development of the original NSX . Fast-forward to 2024, and the Japanese automaker had the brilliant idea to perform an extensive …July 31, 2024
4.5 Million Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled Globally for Fuel Pump Issue
Recalls
Honda will recall an estimated 4.5 million vehicles globally, including some from its luxury brand Acura, due to a potentially faulty fuel pump that may cause the engine to stall while driving. This is an expansion of the June 2020 recall that involved the same issue. There are now more …December 21, 2023
Honda to Show Electric Sports Car in Tokyo in Late October
Electric
Remember the pair of future electric sports cars promised by Honda in April of last year? They’re part of 30 new EV models the automaker plans to launch globally by the end of the decade, and they certainly intrigue a lot of enthusiasts. We’ll get our first look at one …September 26, 2023
There Will Be Another Acura NSX, Company Says
News
While the newly announced, 600-horsepower Type S model serves as the swan song for the current Acura NSX , another generation will debut at some point. Acura’s Vice President and Brand Officer in the U.S., Jon Ikeda, said so. “There will be a next one, at some point, I am …August 24, 2021
2022 Acura NSX Bows Out With 600-horsepower Type S
News
In celebration of the final year of the second-generation NSX , every 2022 Acura NSX produced at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio will be a Type S model with more power and performance than ever. The announcement and reveal took place last night during Monterey Car Week in …August 12, 2021
Acura NSX Signs Off With Type S Variant
News
Acura has announced that the 2022 NSX will be released with a Type S variant and its production will be limited to just 350 units worldwide. This exceptional variant will be officially unveiled on August 12 as part of Monterey Car Week, the large-scale annual event that is making a …August 2, 2021
Honda and Acura: Faulty Fuel Pump Leads to Global Recall
Recalls
A number of owners of Honda and Acura vehicles need to be aware that the low-pressure fuel pump could fail in some cases, causing the engine to run rough or maybe not even start. They may also see a “Check Engine” light pop up on the instrument cluster or feel …June 4, 2020
2020 Acura NSX Gets a New Heritage-inspired Colour
News
Acura is adding a new body colour option to the NSX supercar and nostalgic fans are sure to love it. Indy Yellow Pearl pays homage to Spa Yellow, one of two yellow paints offered on the first-generation NSX. It will join Berlina Black as an available heritage colour for the …October 10, 2019
The Acura NSX is Even More Spectacular for 2019
Montreal
At the Montreal International Auto Show, performance enthusiasts will be able to admire the revised and improved version of the sublime Acura NSX. Revived for the 2017 model year after a 10-year absence on the market, the NSX remains Acura’s heart and soul, the brand’s halo car. For 2019, the …January 18, 2019
2017 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced
News
For the fourth year in a row, in terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in world. Its jury of 75 automotive journalists spread across the planet, including two from Canada, have chosen the finalists in six different categories. February 9, 2017
The Acura NSX that will Race at Pikes Peak
Electric
Honda/Acura wants to dominate Pikes Peak this year; after a modest effort last year, the manufacturer just announced its latest race car that will be tasked with setting a record on the 20-kilometre, 156-turn course of this steep climb. The Acura NSX you can see above is a powerhouse, equipped …June 20, 2016
Review: 2017 Acura NSX
Video Reviews
"Is the world ready for a logical super car?" That was the question Jim Kenzie posed at the Thermal Club in California while attending the launch of the 2017 Acura NSX. The car is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6 engine and nine-speed twin-clutch transmission, and no fewer than three …
Motoring TV: Performance Car of the Year for 2017
Motoring TV
Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Performance category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
Acura's Performance Manufacturing Center
Events
Acura's Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) is solely dedicated to the all-new 2017 Acura NSX . A 184,000-square-foot masterpiece located in Marysville, Ohio designed to mimic the craftsmanship and beauty of the long-awaited hybrid supercar. 
Acura NSX launch in all-electric Quiet mode
Tokyo
Acura NSX launch in all-electric Quiet mode. 
