2005 Acura NSX: Road Test
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- MSRP: $89,000
- Invoice: $79,213
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Our road test for the 2005 Acura NSX includes a full evaluation of the 2005 Acura NSX from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2005 Acura NSX, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2005 Acura NSX help you decide if a 2005 Acura NSX is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.1 |
A smooth rush with either powerteam, though the manual/3.2-liter packs a bigger wallop. Manual transmission shifts with easy precision; automatic can jolt in hard-throttle downshifts.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 4.4 |
Excellent for a high-performance sports car. Test manual-transmission model averaged 22 mpg. Premium-grade fuel mandatory.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4 |
Firm chassis and low-profile tires exact a choppy ride except on very smooth roads. Still, not punishing like a Dodge Viper.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8.6 |
As racy as the looks suggest. Steering effort a bit high, especially in tight turns, but virtually flat cornering, fine grip and stability, plus powerful braking.
QUIETNESS
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.9 |
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
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.2 |
Mostly logical and convenient, as in other Acuras.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.6 |
Snug but not cramped, though head room tight for 6-footers. Racy-looking seats hug well during fast cornering. Visibility great despite low-slung positioning, but entry/exit is the usual sports-car limbo dance.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 0 | .4 |
(No rear seating.)
CARGO ROOM
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
Never a strong point with midengine designs, but space here only passable even for a 2-seater. Lightweight roof panel is easily managed, stows conveniently atop the engine cover beneath the lift-up rear window.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.6 |
This sophisticated, well-built high-performer provides plenty of thrills, yet is a fairly practical day-to-day car. But it is also pricey, and its aluminum-intensive construction means expensive repairs for even minor damage.
Total Score
| Base, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 48 | 47.8 |
Total Score: 48
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