2001 Acura NSX: Road Test
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- MSRP: $84,100 -$88,100
- Invoice: $74,013 -$77,532
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Our road test for the 2001 Acura NSX includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Acura NSX from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Acura NSX, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Acura NSX help you decide if a 2001 Acura NSX is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 7.7 |
A smooth rush with either powerteam, though the 6-speed 3.2 packs a bit bigger wallop. Automatic transmission can jolt in hard-throttle downshifts, and its manual mode isn't that sophisticated.
FUEL ECONOMY
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 4.7 |
Excellent for a high-performance exotic car. We averaged 22 mpg with our most recent 6-speed test car. Premium gas mandatory.
RIDE QUALITY
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.5 |
Firm chassis and low-profile tires, so choppy except on mirror-smooth roads. Not punishing like a Dodge Viper or some Chevrolet Corvettes, but less supple than most low-priced sports cars.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 7.8 |
As racy as the looks suggest. Steering effort a bit high, but virtually flat cornering, fine grip and stability, plus powerful, drama-free braking.
QUIETNESS
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.6 |
The engine's right behind you, so that's what you hear most, though it's not unduly wearing. Prominent tire noise on coarse pavement.
CONTROLS
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 5.2 |
Logical and convenient, as are those of most Acuras.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 |
Snug but not cramped, though head room limited for 6-footers. Racy-looking seats hug well in hard cornering, but need better thigh support. Visibility great despite low-slung seating, but entry/exit is the usual sports-car limbo dance.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 0 | .7 |
(No rear seating.)
CARGO ROOM
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.1 |
Never a strong point with mid-engine designs, but space here only passable even for a 2-seater. NSX-T's light roof panel is easily managed, stows conveniently on the engine cover.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4 |
Hardly cheap, and some may pine for more raw power, but NSX remains among the most practical exotic cars and offers its own special thrills. Beware of crunches, though: Aluminum-intensive construction means even minor accident repairs will cost a bundle.
Total Score
| T, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 49 | 44.3 |
Total Score: 49
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