Acura NSX Successor To Release In 2027: Expected Design, Performace, Platform, and More
Acura NSX successor is going to release in 2027 with a modified car design and improved performance, which might help it overtake its competitors.
Honda Acura NSX is what you get when a manufacturer of sedans and hatchbacks tries to slide into the luxury cars segment. Not to mention that it is hugely successful at it. In fact, the Acura quickly came to challenge brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW after it was launched in 1986. Well, given all this fanfare, it would hardly have become a multimillion-dollar car company if Honda hadn’t focused a lot of resources on the Acura. The latest result of this is the Acura NSX and its successor is going to launch soon.
A New Chapter in Acura’s History: New NSX Successor Car
During an interview at the Monterey Car Week, the confirmation of the new sports model came from Shinji Aoyama, Honda’s global executive vice president. Aoyama’s words are indicators of Acura’s importance for Honda. The company’s is to keep the essentials of what makes Acura what it is. But at the same time, they are not afraid to push beyond the limits. But the final name of the vehicle is still a mystery. As for the launch date, it is set for a production timeline of 2027 or 2028.
New NSX Successor Car Design: Hint at the Future
While specific details about the design of the NSX successor are still under wraps, we can look to Acura’s Electric Vision Design Study from last year for clues. If you flip through the study, you’ll find photos of a sleek, futuristic supercar with a wrap-around greenhouse and bold LED elements. If these design cues carry over to the production model, we can expect a vehicle that not only performs at the highest level but also turns heads with its striking appearance.
New NSX Successor Car Performance: A New Benchmark?
Electric vehicles are not the exception anymore and they don’t need to prove their worth anymore. Models like the Rimac Nevera are continuously set benchmarks for speed and acceleration. While Acura is unlikely to target the hypercar segment dominated by the likes of Rimac, the NSX successor is expected to offer a thrilling driving experience that blends power, precision, and cutting-edge technology.
Coming back to Aoyama’s words, Honda is not trying to create another hyper-speed car. Acura is a sports car with a mix of agility, speed, and everyday usability. This approach is along the lines of the original NSX’s philosophy. A supercar you could go grocery shopping in. As we move closer to 2027, the anticipation for what Acura will bring to the table continues to build.
The Honda 0 Series Platform: A Game Changer
At the heart of this new sports car is Honda’s innovative 0 Series electric architecture. Unveiled at CES 2024, this platform represents the pinnacle of Honda’s electric vehicle (EV) engineering. The 0 Series platform will create something that is exceptionally thin and lightweight, which is something that hasn’t been achieved in the EV sector. For the NSX successor, this means a lower and sleeker profile, potentially leading to enhanced aerodynamics and improved performance on both the road and the track.
A thin platform also makes for a larger cabin space while not messing with the overall dimensions. In creating a sports car, every small innovation counts. How good a sports vehicle is is determined by how stable the balance between form and function is. The promise here is of a more spacious interior. Combine this with a low and aggressive stance and you have something unique.
Well, the automotive industry is on the cusp of a major transformation. Electrification is the name of the game. And Honda is not fighting it but flowing along with it. Acura NSX’s successor is slated to be the ultimate combination of a daily use and a supercar. We are in the dark about the final details but 2027 is expected to be a grand year for Honda.
