2022 Acura NSX Type S Review | Road tests

Acura NSX Type S 2022, profil

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For 2022, the Acura NSX has been redesigned to accommodate the Type S badge, Acura’s performance hallmark that has already fitted vehicles like the MDX crossover and TLX sedan, in recent months. Indeed, it might seem strange that the NSX, the most capable model in Acura’s lineup, had to wait its turn to receive the Type S treatment, but when you consider what that means for Japan’s supercar, you begin to understand. why good things come to those who wait.

The power of S
First, the move to the S spec does wonders for the styling of the NSX. What was previously a car that seemed stuck between a McLaren and an Audi R8 has been transformed into something more bespoke thanks to modified headlights, a front spoiler, new rims and, perhaps most notable of all, a massive rear diffuser similar to what you might see on the racing NSX GT3. Add to that the Indy Yellow Pearl paint scheme seen here with contrasting black badging, and you have a head-turning hybrid supercar.

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2022 Acura NSX Type S, interior

Look inside and more details appear. Alcantara suede is widely used (the entire headliner and A-pillars are covered in this material more akin to that of racing cars), as are the NSX logos on the seatbacks. Under the rear hood, there’s also an all-new red-finished engine that looks a lot like the imaginary character from the Predator series before it bared its fangs.

Plus, the NSX’s cabin is surprisingly roomy considering its looks. One shouldn’t have as much head, leg and elbow room, but the reality is that getting into the Type S requires very little adjustment to get into the low or super sporty sports cars that are not called Porsche 911.

Even with all that elbow room, the driving position is comfortable enough, and the chunky steering wheel (here in carbon fiber thanks to my test model’s lightweight package that helped shave 58lbs off the weight ) positioned well enough, so you can get the leverage you need to saw through mountain roads and racetrack curves. There’s no gear lever to speak of – a pair of paddles and a bank of buttons perform the combined functions of a traditional lever – but since the geometry of the cabin is well orchestrated, the paddles are fine. formed and pleasant to handle with your fingertips.

2022 Acura NSX Type S, gearbox buttons

Speaking of the gearbox buttons, many have complained about them, both here and on other Acura products, but I’m not as opposed to them. Indeed, I’ve experienced systems like these from other manufacturers that are less responsive than I’d like, but I didn’t find that to be the case here. Press the D button and you’re good to go; shifting to reverse follows, meaning three-point turns aren’t as sluggish as they can sometimes be.

Behind the steering wheel is a fully digitized gauge cluster that doesn’t look as modern as some of its competitors, but the fonts are easily readable and the way the needle sweeps across the tachometer is nice and snappy.

What I can’t forgive so easily is the infotainment system. Unlike the all-new Integra – or even the RDX and MDX SUVs – the NSX makes do with an older system that looks like it’s pulled straight from an old Honda. That means there’s no volume control button, a small screen with a touch panel on the left side filled with tiny buttons and retro graphics. There seems to be no rule that says a supercar over $220,000 has to have the latest in in-car entertainment…