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2019 Acura NSX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Acura NSX's biggest change is a substantial chassis retune designed to make the car respond more sharply. This is the second-generation model's main mid-cycle update, not a redesign, and its hybrid power output stays the same.
About the 2019 Acura NSX
2nd generation (2017-2022), first major chassis/equipment update after launch
Acura positions the NSX as a driver-centered hybrid supercar that blends exotic performance with real road usability. The brand’s message centers on its “New Sports eXperience”: immediate electric torque, precise cornering from the front electric motors, and a broad range of character from quiet low-speed driving to full track response. Compared with more traditional supercars, the NSX is sold as a technology-led car that aims to make huge performance feel approachable and confidence-inspiring, not intimidating.
Acura positioned the 2019 NSX as a driver-focused hybrid supercar that delivers immediate response without being punishing on normal roads. Its 573-hp twin-turbo V6 hybrid system uses three electric motors and all-wheel drive, while Quiet, Sport, Sport+, and Track modes adjust the car's character. The single main road-car specification also has navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, premium ELS audio, and parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Structural
Acura stiffened the stabilizer bars and the rear suspension bushings that help control wheel alignment. It also revised the programming for the hybrid all-wheel-drive system, steering, adaptive dampers, and stability control to sharpen the car's response.
Styling
The front grille garnish changed to body color, while other exterior trim switched to gloss black.
Tech
Navigation and the 580-watt, nine-speaker ELS premium audio system became standard. Aluminum sport pedals also became standard.
Safety
Front and rear parking sensors became standard.
Trim lineup
The Base trim was dropped, and the SH-AWD trim joined the lineup as the NSX's single main road-car specification.
2019 Acura NSX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Hybrid, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd w/Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 4.4 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Alarm System | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Push-Button Engine Start | |
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Acura NSX?
The biggest change is its retuned chassis. Stiffer stabilizer bars and rear suspension bushings work with revised programming for the all-wheel-drive system, steering, adaptive dampers, and stability control to make the NSX respond more sharply.
Does the 2019 Acura NSX have more power than the 2018 model?
No. The 2019 NSX keeps the same 573-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 hybrid system with three electric motors; the performance update focuses on handling response rather than added output.
What equipment became standard on the 2019 Acura NSX?
Navigation, a 580-watt nine-speaker ELS premium audio system, front and rear parking sensors, and aluminum sport pedals became standard for 2019.
How is the 2019 Acura NSX different from the 2018 model?
The 2019 NSX has sharper chassis tuning, revised control-system programming, a body-color grille garnish, gloss-black exterior trim, and more standard equipment. Its 573-hp hybrid powertrain carries over.
Did the Acura NSX trim lineup change for 2019?
Yes. The Base trim was dropped and the SH-AWD trim was added, leaving the NSX with one main road-car specification for 2019.
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