[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/new-honda-nsx\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/new-honda-nsx\/","headline":"The New Honda NSX","name":"The New Honda NSX","description":"We\u2019ve all heard of \u2018the difficult second album\u2019 but after a 26-year gap, Honda has stretched the concept beyond agonising. However, this autumn, the long-awaited follow-up will \u201cset new benchmarks for supercars\u201d when it finally reach UK roads, so what should you know about NSX mk2? It looks stunning You\u2019ve already noticed, eh? Here\u2019s a little game: cover up the Honda badge on the bonnet and get a friend to guess what it is? An Audi? Lambo? It\u2019s possible that […]","datePublished":"2016-07-13","dateModified":"2016-07-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/feature-6.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/feature-6.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/new-honda-nsx\/","about":["SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":502,"keywords":["Audi","BMW\u2019s i8","Honda","Honda NSX","lambo","NSX mk2","supercar","The New Honda NSX","toyota"],"articleBody":"We\u2019ve all heard of \u2018the difficult second album\u2019 but after a 26-year gap, Honda has stretched the concept beyond agonising. However, this autumn, the long-awaited follow-up will \u201cset new benchmarks for supercars\u201d when it finally reach UK roads, so what should you know about NSX mk2?It looks stunning You\u2019ve already noticed, eh? Here\u2019s a little game: cover up the Honda badge on the bonnet and get a friend to guess what it is? An Audi? Lambo? It\u2019s possible that they\u2019ll mention Toyota before Honda and it\u2019s crazy to think that this car sits on the same roster as the elderly-attracting Jazz.Crouched at just 1.2 metres high, every inch of the NSX screams \u2018supercar\u2019. From the squinted LED headlights over the sliced vents, the coupe-like roof, down to the wheels (19-inches at the front, 20 at the rear), you know anyone behind the wheel of this thing is having the time of their life.It\u2019s super quickThere\u2019s no messing about in the performance department either. The NSX uses an innovative all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain that combines a mid-mounted transverse 3.5-litre 500bhp V6 engine with three electric motors to achieve a peak power output of 573bhp, pumping out 646Nm of torque.But what does that mean in human language? Well, from a standing start, it can reach 62mph in under three seconds before going on to a top speed of 191mph. That\u2019s quicker than any new Porsche 911 you can buy right now.It\u2019s a smarty pantsBMW\u2019s i8 may have beaten it to market as the first widely available hybrid supercar, but Honda says the NSX will have the most intuitive and advanced hybrid powertrain in the segment.That\u2019s mostly down its four driving modes, tailored for specific environments and situations. They\u2019re all pretty self-explanatory with the all-electric \u2018Quiet\u2019 mode, \u2018Sport\u2019 mode, \u2018Sport +\u2019, and \u2018Track\u2019.Clever it may be but engaging \u2018Track\u2019 mode on your street would be an incredibly stupid thing to do.It ain\u2019t cheapAll that power will cost you a pretty penny with prices starting from \u00a3137,950 – almost \u00a334,000 more than the i8. If you can scrape that kind of money together, then you can have one from this autumn.It may be a hybrid but there are no Prius-like running costs here. Over a mix of motorway and city driving, it returns 28.2mpg, emitting 228g\/km of CO2, which means it will cost you \u00a3650 in road tax every year before you even turn the ignition.It can be deceptively straightforward tooDespite its brash exterior, the NSX is surprisingly understated inside with an airy cabin and simple buttons. No overwhelming spaceship-style dashboard here.On the road, one critic hailed it as \u201csublimely easy to drive\u201d and \u201cperhaps the most user friendly two-seater on sale\u201d.All the signs point to the new NSX being as incredible as the original. Honda, if you\u2019re reading this, don\u2019t make us wait another 26 years for another NSX\u00a0.Good to go"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The New Honda NSX","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/new-honda-nsx\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]