Sayonara Honda NSX - Honda discontinues the hybrid supercar in Japan

The Honda NSX is coming to an end, at least in Japan. According to Japanese media, Honda has announced that it is discontinuing sales of the reborn supercar in the Land of the Rising Sun.

This doesn’t mean that the second-generation’s time is up. The current NSX is still being produced at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, USA.

The second-gen NSX was launched in 2016 after numerous concepts were shown. Though it is powered by a V6 engine like its legendary predecessor, that engine is paired with three electric motors – two placed in the front, one in the rear.

The hybrid supercar produces a combined maximum output of 581 PS and 645 Nm. The powerplant is mated to a 9-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) which drives all four wheels.

With the S660 ending production in 2022, Honda is reducing its sports car line-up in Japan. Currently, only the Civic Type R and the N-One RS are the remaining performance cars sold by Honda Japan.

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There are rumours that the NSX name might be revived on a sports SUV in the future. While this might sound disappointing to fans who covet the legend of the NSX, in today’s market, a niche sports car might not be a viable solution in the long run.

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