2021 NSX Interior
A mix of high-quality leather and Alcantara materials surround the driver and passenger in what is a comfortable and surprisingly spacious cabin. There are no massive compromises here once you're seated and forward visibility is excellent. However, the NSX costs well over $150,000 and that opens up the interior to further scrutiny. From this perspective, it doesn't feel quite as special as some other competitors in this segment and there are too many similarities to everyday Acura sedans. The infotainment system isn't as easy to use as it should be and the absence of a physical volume knob will frustrate some. However, there are many features equipped as standard such as front/rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats, and a multi-view rear vision camera.
2021 NSX Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
The NSX is a two-seater and a comfortable one for driver and passenger. There are 42.9 inches of legroom, which compares to a mid-size sedan. The headroom isn't luxurious, but our six foot one reviewer didn't bump his head and. That also means track day warriors won't have a problem wearing a helmet inside the NSX. Also crucial for comfort in a supercar is hip and shoulder room, of which there's plenty of both. The center console isn't big, and the NSX comes with a clip-on double cup holder as a result, but there's enough elbow room that a driver and passenger won't get on each other's nerves over long distances. It's also easy to get in and out of, despite the large door sills that owners will learn to keep clean if they don't want to end up with dirty pants, skirts, or dresses.
2021 Acura NSX Interior Dimensions:
Acura NSX Trims | SH-AWD Coupe |
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Seating | 2 |
Headroom Front Seat | 38.3 in. |
Legroom Front Seat | 42.9 in. |
Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in. |
Hip Room, Front | 54.5 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
The NSX's sport seats are trimmed in a combination of semi-aniline premium leather and Alcantara. There are a number of other sporty touches like the leather-wrapped steering wheel, a leather-covered dashboard, aluminum sport pedals, contrast stitching on the door panels and dash, and a glovebox lid in Alcantara. Interior color schemes include Indigo, Ebony, Orchid, Saddle, and Red, with each choice adding the selected color to the seats, lower door panels, and center console. However, Milano leather can replace the semi-aniline leather/Alcantara combo, or, for an added cost, full semi-aniline leather seats can be equipped. Lighter, manually-adjustable seats are also offered. However, the type of color affects which seat it can be matched with; for instance, full semi-aniline leather can only be paired with Ebony or Red. Carbon-fiber trim can additionally be added to the meter visor and the steering wheel garnish.
2021 NSX Trunk and Cargo Space
At a mere 4.4 cubic feet, it seems like a stretch to refer to the NSX's cargo area as a trunk. Two smaller bags are all that will fit in the space which is sandwiched between the rear bumper and engine compartment. Even worse, this tiny trunk area is susceptible to heat buildup because of its positioning close to the engine, so it isn't an ideal place to store certain food items. The NSX doesn't have a frunk because space in front is taken up by the twin electric motors.
Interior storage space leaves much to be desired, with not much more than a glovebox and minimal space between the seats by virtue of a small multi-function console. Detachable cupholders are offered but these will take up space on the passenger-side of the cabin, so aren't quite ideal.
Acura NSX Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2021 NSX Infotainment and Features
Features
The Acura NSX comes standard with features such as electric air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless access, push-button ignition, an electronic gear selector, a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror, 12-volt power outlets, and a tilt/telescoping steering column. Both occupants benefit from four-way power-adjustable sport seats with heating, along with interior ambient lighting. Other driver convenience items include hill start assist, cruise control, front/rear parking sensors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and an automatic brake hold function for the electric parking brake. A digital gauge cluster is placed ahead of the driver and is dominated by the tachometer, with smaller analog displays for engine temperature and gas levels. The driver gets a multi-function steering wheel with transmission shift paddles.
Infotainment
For a car costing just under $160,000, the infotainment system is not a stellar experience. The seven-inch touchscreen is fine, but clearly from the Honda/Acura parts bin. That means the same complaints apply here, particularly as it's not from other 2021 models that have improved. The user interface is dated, and the menu system is not intuitive. Thankfully, the NSX does come with a powerful 508-watt ELS premium audio system that sounds fantastic despite the confined space not giving the soundwaves room to breathe.