Comments on: Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept (NSX Preview)

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:45:19 +0000

eww… i hope that the actual car itself(weither it be an NSX or not) will look nothing like that

By: r0c5t4r

r0c5t4r — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:37:52 +0000

This is QUITE disappointing . I have always been a big fan of the NSX and have always thought of it as my in-reach dream car but this is just really fugly. The front looks like an early 90’s Corvette while the rear looks just ridiculous, oh and the wheels wow just plain nasty. The only bright spot is the engine, hopefully they stick to their word with the V10. The previous generation had everything going for it except for the engine, they should just put the V10 in it.

Disappointed fan of the NSX.

By: jaq

jaq — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:30:17 +0000

Good looks spoiled by the horendous Corvette like front end. Needs more character. This is the time when Acura could make great strides in climbing the sports car ladder and they may miss out yet again.

By: Jon Luc

Jon Luc — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:36:21 +0000

Looks like a cross between the Corvette & the Salstice, with the Audi R8 front fascia, but with angles. Looks good though.

By: Blakkarr

Blakkarr — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:54:50 +0000

I have high hopes for this car. As a fan of sports cars in general I have to say, Honda has really been dragging their feet on this one. The NSX was underpowered and underwhelming from after the first year. I want to believe Honda knows what it is doing, but if it never does it, then they obviously don’t. While I would really prefer that HONDA keep the Mid-rear engine placement, if it helps this car, then I can’t argue with their engineers. I’m not a Honda fan, especially since they started their continuous program of up-sizing the Civic (the current Civic excepted) , the elimination of the CRX, and the Prelude, the half-@$$ed Del Sol, the uninspiring S2000, and the hideous Ridgeline… Acura is not my choice for a performance or luxury mark but the NSX is, to me, their only redeeming product in my mind.

By: Webran61

Webran61 — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:41:46 +0000

wow. The similarities between this, the LF-A, the new hybrid Toyota sports car, and the GT-R are astounding. Out of all of those, I’d go with the LF-A.

By: phastt

phastt — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:44:08 +0000

This doesn’t deserve the nsx name. If it’s not MR leave the nsx a legend and create a new name other than Advanced Sports Car Concept.

By: shiftright

shiftright — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:04:11 +0000

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!
Classically beautiful and menacingly handsome!
Just the car Honda needed!
I hope the production version is not too diluted from this stunning concept.

Now let us make sure the engine and the handling are up to par!

GO HONDA!!!

By: edgarp

edgarp — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:01:20 +0000

I like it. The car really has a brute elegance about it. For that price point though, I’d probably get something else, but it is definitely very nice.

It would be nice to be able to test drive this car and actually have the ability to consider buying it! Seriously, who needs a mortgage when you can have a NSX.

By: autonutt

autonutt — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:39:14 +0000

Sure this is a nice looking concept.. but as a successor to the NSX, it simply pales in comparison to the jaw-dropping HSC concept, which still looks more modern and exotic than this thing does. Downsize this to be the S2000 successor and bring on an updated HSC for Acura!

By: Fasterbater

Fasterbater — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:12:17 +0000

I think it’s hot. Build it, big H. Build it…. oh yeah, wtf happenned to the near-perfect HSC concept from the 2003 TAS?

By: theshadow

theshadow — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:04:59 +0000

Gotta agree: it really DOES look like a corvette. And an unfinished, rejected concept for the C6 at that. You could put chevy badges on it and not flinch for a second.

Sorry to say but the latest Honda concepts really REALLY suck in the styling department…with the exception of the Accord Coupe concept.

By: CTS DRIVER

CTS DRIVER — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:00:59 +0000

all new acura corvette cts.

By: JerInTheBox

JerInTheBox — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:35:40 +0000

I think it’s crap. Looks like an R8 and a Corvette had a baby and it came out retarded and looking like their god-awful concept at the LA Show. Which is a shame because I was really looking forward to this one.

By: Jazz

Jazz — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:06:08 +0000

I like. Now lets see how far it will transform as it goes to production. I know that the rear exhaust\bumper and window will defintely change.

I ask the same question as Tim_s. Is this an evolution of the NSX or a ‘reimagining’?

Would much rather have the V10 in mid engine format. Then I could live out my F1 fantasies

By: Renton

Renton — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:45:31 +0000

Honda rules.

I’m sure the upcoming V10 will be a screamer.

By: oddglat

oddglat — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:30:11 +0000

Amazing looking car, at last Honda have officially confirmed this car will be the next NSX!

remember that Honda’s NSX put out 280bp with a 3.2 V6, Can you imagine what a V10 form Honda/acura would put out bhp wise!!

With the new Nissan GT-R, Honda NSX, Toyota supra, Mazda’s new Rx- 2009 will be a sweat year for sure.

By: Veda

Veda — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:05:36 +0000

The original NSX has always evoked strong emotions among enthusiasts. Many will be disappointed regardless of how good this new sports car is. But the bottom line is that Honda can’t mess around when it comes to its performance.

By: 55amg

55amg — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:09:09 +0000

looks nice but i see abit of lexus LF_A in it. Not very original.
PS what do they mean by rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura’s ‘Super Handling All-Wheel Drive? is it like a rear biased all wheel drive or something?

By: roadrage

roadrage — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:36:03 +0000

this car somewhat disappoints. even though there are some interesting surface development, the car needs stronger face and some substance. i definately see some resemblance to the acura advance sedan concept unveiled in LA, but that was not particularly impressive either. also, the matte-ish, brushed metal color didnt really help under the lights at the cobo hall. personally, the production Audi R8 is a lot better looking, more subtantial, more resolved, even more striking than this concept acura. while i do appreciate the direction acura is taking and the effort they put in, i think they probably will have to produce couple more cars to successfully carry out that theme they are going for. mdx, rdx, advance sedan, this sport concept….they are all begging for more. something is not there yet.

By: Scott Kempton

Scott Kempton — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:52:42 +0000

J-Ro—-Now that I look at it again, those front fender peaks are pretty reminiscent of Corvette, aren’t they?

So is it just me, or have the automakers really gotten a grip on building beautiful cars lately? I know that there are some duds on the show car circuit, but it seems that for the most part, I really like not only the concept cars, but the new/updated production stuff too. GM is really on a roll as far as I’m concerned (I saw a new Saturn Outlook yesterday in the showroom—-very nice, both in design and execution), and I even like the Ford Interceptor and the Lincoln MKR.

By: Scott Kempton

Scott Kempton — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:34:00 +0000

Reminds me of the Lyle Lovett song from several years ago, about the woman who looked really good from behind, and really good from the side, but UGLY from the front.

Actually, I really like the lines along the sides, and the tail light treatment, and especially the little side marker light on the front fenders. But the nose somehow looks dated to me, maybe as though it had been the inspiration for the current Acuras four or five years ago.

By: racecarengineer

racecarengineer — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:52:37 +0000

simply amazing…..first the GT-R, and now this beautiful piece. love the lines, this will evolve into a nice piece of machinery.

By: J-Ro

J-Ro — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:38:34 +0000

The all new, Acura Corvette. (?)

By: Elvio

Elvio — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:21:28 +0000

Hmm…..nothing new. BORING.

By: leviathan18

leviathan18 — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:59:45 +0000

i cant see pics

By: Ricardo Head

Ricardo Head — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:27:48 +0000

This design has no balls. The Nissan GTR kicks its ass.

By: Letta

Letta — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:10:35 +0000

Can someone tell me where the back window is?

By: James

James — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:41:16 +0000

GT-R goddamnit. Honda can kiss my ass.

By: Tim_s

Tim_s — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:22:53 +0000

The original NSX is still lightyears better looking than this monstrosity. I can’t find a single line on this car that I like. Is it really a successor if it’s engine has a different number of cylinders and located somewhere else.

By: A4

A4 — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:42:38 +0000

nicee id take this over that pile of a lexus anyday. im glad they kept the taillights all the way across like the last NSX

By: dmanero

dmanero — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:33:55 +0000

This design is awesome, minor changes need on the rear. but the flow of the body looks incredible.

By: Auto.observer

Auto.observer — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:31:05 +0000

let’s hope this goes the way of the european civic and keeps it’s lines =P

By: TOZO

TOZO — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:43:13 +0000

They’re not going to make ANYTHING even close to that. They’re just playing with our F#%@ing emotions!

By: Chris C.

Chris C. — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 21:53:15 +0000

Have you noticed that all concepts, with few exceptions, just look like. They all have the same lines; lines that’ll never make it to production. Gets old…