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<\/a><\/p>\nNearly ten years ago, when Honda announced they were working on the next generation NSX, I remember thinking I was going to get a second chance at driving one and perhaps even forgive my editor. A few announcements, many delays and a decade later, I\u2019ve finally had a go at the car. The encounter left me mesmerized, and scratching my head.<\/p>\n
This new NSX absolutely lives up to the original name: “N<\/strong>ew S<\/strong>portscar eX<\/strong>perimental” and possibly even too well. In fact, now referring to “N<\/strong>ew S<\/strong>portscar eX<\/strong>perience”, the NSX turned out to be quite the experience in extremes but does it live up to the NSX name, regardless of what it stands for? The original NSX is considered by many as one of the greatest sports cars of all time. Thems are big shoes to fill and while I can\u2019t say if the new is as good as the old, I can say that the 2017 NSX will probably not go down in history as one of the most illustrious sports car ever but it is incredible nonetheless.<\/p>\n Styling inside and out<\/strong><\/p>\n Every iteration of the NSX, from concept to final production, has been spectacular to behold. Set up on a turntable, on a stage, with spotlights, at a carshow, averting one\u2019s gaze from this car seemed nearly impossible. The design details are very subtle, and very Honda. The shape is sleek, the flying buttresses are beautifully integrated into the roofline and both front and rear fasciae are unique. The optional interwoven painted wheels are a worthwhile investment. There\u2019s no doubt that this is a triumphantly beautiful car.<\/p>\n There\u2019s much more going on but clicking through the gallery will reveal little more; Berlina Black is a terrible colour for this car. From my seat behind the wheel, only the odd young male clearly identified the car as I drove by. I am convinced that any other shade would have done the designer\u2019s work far more credit.<\/p>\n The same goes for the cabin. This is after all a Honda thus the HMI is very good. The seats look the part with big bolsters and major points are given to the steering wheel and its impressive grip; the highlight of the cabin in my opinion. The situation could have been far better had the tester\u2019s interior been draped in saddle, red or seacoast leathers.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, the roughly $30k invested in the various carbon fibre packages are barely noticeable, both inside and out. Black on black on black sucked the special out of this particular example, something fierce.<\/p>\n Comfort and space<\/strong><\/p>\n Within a few kilometers of driving it became immensely clear that Honda tried to make the NSX an everyday supercar. The cabin\u2019s quiet, decently roomy with familiar and easy to use switchgear. The ride quality is better than decent and Honda\u2019s even provided a Quiet drive mode in order to take this hyper-performance to a level of potential civility that is on another scale.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n