The NSX scores its first real black mark here – its cabin fits two people beautifully, but that’s about it; the lack of stowage space is a major flaw.
And in a car of such astounding ability and one that carries a £52,000 price tag, an interior that would look better in a hot hatch £40,000 cheaper is not good enough. The ingredients are fine – great driving position, superb seats and excellent visibility for its configuration all score in its favour – but their execution and the attention to detail leave much to be desired. The dashboard, for instance, is swathed in an unpleasant vinyl and houses instruments that, despite being easily read, are strangely characterless.
However, the NSX feels extremely well-put-together. Just sitting in it imparts a sense of strength in its construction. Our test car did, though, show a number of minor flaws. Paint was peeling off the radio, which refused to work soon after we collected the car, and there were some messy paint marks under the bootlid.
Equipment includes leather trim, air conditioning and cruise control and, at £669, an auto-change CD player.