Concept
A complementary and essential component of the all-new Acura NSX’s New Sports eXperience is its driver-centered interior design, where every element—materials, shapes, technology and layout—are optimized to enhance the driving experience. Exceptional ergonomics, a hallmark of the original NSX, have been further advanced. Moreover, as a pinnacle representation of Acura Precision Crafted Performance, the NSX is designed to provide outstanding comfort, quality and advanced, intuitive technologies, all presented in clean and modern aesthetic.
“The interior of the all-new Acura NSX is highlighted by what we call ‘Interwoven Dynamic’ design,” said Michael Cao, interior project leader. “It combines the best attributes of intuitive, easy-to-use functionality and superior ergonomics with a clean and modern design aesthetic worthy of a next-generation supercar. It’s the ultimate testimony to the beautiful simplicity of form following function.”
Artfully sculpted and ergonomic seats are enhanced with supportive yet comfortable bolstering, firmly yet comfortably supporting the driver and passenger and clarifying the driving experience. Strategically placed console and door padding further elevate the driver and passenger lateral support. Materials such as leather and Alcantara® were carefully selected for the ideal combination of craftsmanship and dynamic driving support.
The driver’s instrument cluster and center console have been designed to enhance the driving experience with intuitive layout and simple operation, creating a “simple sports interface” for the driver.
The next-generation NSX interior also supports the idea of a customizable driving experience, employing a trifecta of advanced sound modulation technologies—Active Sound Control, Intake Sound Control and Active Exhaust Valve—that work in concert with the NSX’s Integrated Dynamics System to deliver a tunable cabin sound experience commensurate with the desires of the driver and the driving environment.
Interior Features
- Perforated Milano Leather and Alcantara-trimmed heated and 4-way adjustable sport seats (optional 4-way power seats with 4-way power lumbar and 2-position memory; semi-aniline leather/Alcantara or semi-aniline full leather trim)
- Push Button Start
- Active Sound Control
- Intake Sound Control
- Dynamic TFT gauge cluster
- Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel (available carbon fiber trim)
- Illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls (for cruise/audio/phone/MID info)
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Leather-trimmed instrument panel
- Leather-trimmed door panels
- LED interior ambient lighting
- 7-inch capacitive touchscreen Display Audio system
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Electronic cruise control
- HomeLink® remote system
- Frameless automatic-dimming rearview mirror
- Center console storage
- Power windows with auto-up/down operation
- Power side mirrors
- Power door locks
- Power remote operated fuel filler door
- 12-volt power outlet
- 1-amp USB interface port in glove box
- 1.5-amp USB interface port in rear console storage box of center console
- Rear cargo area light
- Rear engine compartment window defroster
- Cargo area tie-down anchors
Visibility
To maximize forward visibility, the NSX employs a new technology—three-dimensionally-bent and quenched ultra-high tensile strength steel—to create highly rigid yet very thin A-pillars that offer exceptional strength and roof-crush protection while providing the vehicle’s occupants with a panoramic view of the road ahead. (See Body section for additional information)
In addition to the tremendous visibility offered by the streamlined A-pillar construction, the heights of the instrument panel and gauge cluster hood are minimized for enhanced forward visibility.
Interior Illumination
The driver’s gauge cluster and Display Audio touchscreen illuminate upon vehicle entry and progressively brighten to full strength with the start of the Power Unit. The display screen of the driver’s gauge cluster presents rich and brightly colored typeface with information that is easy to read against a black background.
Additional interior lighting includes blue-tinted LED lighting for the foot wells and center console and twin LED map lights located in the overhead console.
Sport Seats
Superbly supportive for spirited driving adventures on the road or track, while offering all-day comfort for the hours in between, the NSX sport seats were developed with exemplary ergonomics.
To maximize support and comfort, the four-way manually adjustable driver and passenger seats include tall bolsters with integrated support structures for improved lateral hold, as well as an appropriate balance of ingress/egress and freedom of shoulder movement. The Alcantara center panels in the seat bottom and seatback enhance lateral grip, while the leather outer surfaces improve ease of ingress/egress.
The seat bottom structure is composed of stamped aluminum for reduced weight. Both the seat and seatback are of sturdy construction to hold the driver/passenger in place and for longevity and crash performance considerations, and the headrest is designed to accommodate a helmet for track outings.
Seating options include four-way power-adjustable heated sport seats with 4-way power lumbar and 2-position memory (driver) in either full leather or leather with Alcantara inserts (see Options Colors for additional detail).
To facilitate ease of ingress and egress, the optional power driver’s seat automatically moves rearward when the ignition is turned off.
Steering Wheel
As the centerpiece of the driver’s tactile and dynamic driving experience, the NSX steering wheel has been painstakingly designed to provide a seamless connection between the car and driver, providing superior grip, comfort and control.
- The interior frame of the steering wheel is composed of magnesium
for strength and low mass. - The leather wrapped outer surface is crafted to be entirely seamless
with ergonomically designed shapes for optimum grip, control and comfort. - The wheel shape optimally supports both nine and three o’clock and ten
and two o’clock hand positions and is complemented by extended-length
paddle shifters. - A flattened top section offers improved forward visibility and a flattened
bottom enhances driver leg space. - A manual tilt/telescope steering column is provided.
Steering wheel-mounted controls put critical features and functions at the driver’s fingertips. On the left side are the audio volume wheel and source selection button as well as phone controls; to the right are the Multi-Information Display (MID) controls and cruise control functions.
While leather is standard, hand-wrapped carbon fiber trim for the steering wheel is available as a factory-installed option (see Options Colors section for more detail).
Instrument Panel/Center Console Design
With its contemporary styling and free flowing curves, the NSX instrument panel melds authentic refined materials and surface textures and the easy-to-use and ergonomically designed systems that make up the simple sports interface (driver instrumentation and center console), offering intuitive and stress-free operation and functionality.
Visually, both driver and passenger are treated to a clean and minimalist design aesthetic across the entire instrument panel. Uncluttered with easy access to controls for all primary systems, both the instrument panel and center console feature hand-crafted materials including genuine leather atop the instrument panel, Alcantara across the top of the driver’s gauge cluster hood, with additional Alcantara trimming for the center console and glovebox. Critical surfaces of the console have been fortified with additional padding for optimal knee and elbow comfort and support.
Dynamic Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Gauge Cluster
Front and center of the instrument panel is an 8.0-inch Dynamic Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) gauge cluster, overlaid with a digital analog tachometer dial that gives the appearance of a traditional tachometer. Within the tachometer is the digital speedometer readout and full-color Multi-Information Display (MID). The TFT center meter is flanked by digital gauges displaying the SH-AWD system motors state of charge/assist (left) and battery state of charge (right), with an analog engine coolant temperature gauge on the left and a fuel gauge to the right.
TFT instrument cluster shown in Sport+ mode.
Multi-Information Display
The customizable Multi-Information Display (MID) displays a wide variety of functions and information and is controlled by a thumb dial on the right side of the steering wheel. The MID also incorporates the Acura Maintenance Minder™ system, which alerts the driver of upcoming maintenance needs via the MID. Should a fault occur, specific warning information will appear on the MID.
MID information categories include:
- Integrated Dynamics System mode
- Elapsed time
- Average speed
- Average fuel economy
- Instant fuel economy
- Estimated fuel range
- Maintenance Minder™
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Engine oil life
- Engine oil level
- Turn-by-turn navigation (with Technology Package featuring embedded Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System)
- Turn-by-turn navigation for integrated Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
Transmission Information Display
The TFT gauge cluster relays important information to the driver relating to the current state of transmission operation in a clear and concise graphical format, depending on the transmission’s mode of operation:
- Auto – Signals the driver that the car is currently in automatic mode.
- D-Paddle – Signals that although Auto is still selected, the car is in a temporary manual mode, with the driver manually selecting gears via the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The display returns to Auto when manual shift activity stops for a certain period of time.
- Manual – The meter displays only the gear selected (e.g. “3”) when the car is in the fully manual mode.
Integrated Dynamic System Meter Modes
The driver’s center meter is tied into the Integrated Dynamics System to provide a visual compliment to the customizable dynamic and auditory elements of the NSX driving experience.
- In Quiet mode, the meter glows a cool blue
- In Sport mode, the meter takes on a grey hue with red highlights.
- In Sport+ and Track mode, the tachometer adopts a yellow hue with red highlights and the tachometer “rotates” to place the lower and upper RPM limits at the six o’clock and three o’clock positions, respectively.
When driving, as engine speed increases, the outer ring of the tachometer will flash red once the engine speed exceeds 7,000 rpm to alert drivers that they are approaching the 7,500 rpm redline. Also, when a new Integrated Dynamics System mode is selected, the MID displays a graphic representation of Integrated Dynamics System component systems—powertrain, SH-AWD, VSA, suspension and steering.
Push Button Start
Once seated, the driver simply depresses the brake pedal and pushes the Start/Stop button located to the right of the steering wheel to start the vehicle. To start the vehicle in accessory mode without engine startup, the driver can press the Start/Stop button without the depressing the brake pedal. At the conclusion of driving, the driver presses the Start/Stop button again to turn the engine and electrical accessories off.
Center Console Displays and Controls
An integral part of the NSX’s elegantly simple driver interface, the center console contains the Display Audio touchscreen, Dual-Zone Climate Control, the Integrated Dynamics System control knob, three-position heated seat controls, Electronic Gear Selector, Electronic Parking Brake and two storage compartments.
Display Audio System Interface
A 7-inch high-resolution WVGA capacitive Display Audio touchscreen is included as part of the standard equipment package. Access to the audio system controls, telematics and customizable vehicle features is provided through this bright and clear interface.
When the driver first opens the door, the Display Audio touchscreen will illuminate and display a custom NSX animation at vehicle startup. At the conclusion of driving the vehicle, the Display Audio touchscreen, the MID display and instrument lighting will dim progressively into darkness (see Audio and Connectivity for additional information).
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
Every Acura NSX includes a dual-zone automatic climate control system with humidity control and air filtration. The system allows the driver and passenger to pre-select their preferred temperature settings, and then automatically adjusts airflow volume, direction and temperature to maintain a comfortable climate within the vehicle. Push-button defrost helps to clear up fogged or icy windows quickly and conveniently for improved outward visibility.
With its micron air filtration system, the dual-zone automatic climate control system is capable of filtering particulate as small as 0.3 microns. Humidity control further improves the vehicle’s interior air quality and driver/passenger comfort levels by using a sensor within the cabin to detect temperature and moisture levels and regulating airflow to maintain a comfortable humidity level.
Integrated Dynamics System: Dynamic Mode Dial
Located at the base of the instrument panel/center console juncture, the driver can easily reach the large Dynamic Mode dial to make Integrated Dynamics System drive mode changes (Quiet, Sport, Sport+ and Track) without taking their eyes off the road ahead.
Electronic Gear Selector
The Electronic Gear Selector allows the driver to select a vehicle gear setting with the simple touch of a button:
Integrated Dynamics System mode dial (upper left) and electronic gear selector shown
- Park (P) – Pressing the button places the vehicle in Park (indicator light illuminates red)
- Reverse (R) – pulling back engages the Reverse gear (indicator light illuminates green)
- Neutral (N) – pressing the button places the transmission in Neutral (indicator light illuminates red)
- Drive (D/M) – pressing the button puts the vehicle in Drive; pressing again puts the transmission in Manual mode (indicator light turns green)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold
The NSX adds the convenience of an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), allowing the driver to engage the parking brake by simply pulling on a rocker switch located on the center console.
The parking brake also includes the convenience of Automatic Brake Hold which once activated, can maintain rear brake hold even after the brake pedal has been released. With the driver’s seatbelt on and the vehicle in Drive with a foot on the brake pedal, Automatic Brake Hold can be initiated by pressing the Brake Hold button located near the Electric Parking Brake rocker switch on the center console. A “brake hold” message will appear on the instrument panel to alert the driver that the system is currently activated. The foot can be removed from the brake and the vehicle will remain stationary; pressing down on the throttle pedal will deactivate the brake hold feature and the vehicle will start moving.
Multi-Function Center Console/Interior Storage
The new NSX offers a number of convenient storage areas for both driver and passenger. At the base of the center console is a handy inset console front pocket. An additional storage pocket located along the top of the center console between the seats is designed to accommodate a smart phone.
The center console also includes a roomy rear console storage box that contains a 1.5-amp USB interface port that can sync a smartphone to the Display Audio touchscreen for operation of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a phone cord management device located underneath the rubber mat that lines the bottom of the rear storage box.
Additional storage is offered by the glovebox, which also includes a 1.0-amp USB interface port that can be used for audio devices such as MP3 players.
Rear Cargo Area
The rear cargo area of the new NSX is pleasantly spacious and versatile for a mid-engine high-performance supercar. With 4.4 cubic feet of space and 100 lbs. of capacity, the NSX trunk can conveniently accommodate weekend luggage for two, or even a golf bag—all easily accessed through the rear cargo area’s wide opening. A set of four rear cargo area tie-down anchors are included to help secure items placed in back, and an accessory cargo net for the rear area is also available. The trunk can be opened using the remote key fob, a button located on the driver’s interior door or by depressing a discretely located button under the trailing edge of the trunk lid.
A valet lock-out switch is located in the NSX’s glovebox. The driver can activate the valet lock-out switch and lock the glovebox to prevent access to the locked rear cargo area.
The easy-to-access trunk can easily accommodate weekend luggage for two, or even a golf bag.