Yesterday & Today, The Acura NSX - Living Up To Its Legendary Older Brother?

Coming straight from Honda's Japanese PR department is an all-new video that takes a look back at the first-generation Acura NSX. The original NSX was a critical element in making the brand POP in the U.S.

Think of it like this: The NSX was yesterday's Audi R8. Prior to the R8, Audi's were more or less like a Saab or Volvo -- it was known but only had a cult following. Once the R8 sprang to life, with its glimmering LEDs, everyone took notice of the halo car and jumped into an A4 or Q5.

With Acura, folks hopped into the Legend or Integra.

Now that Acura has resurrected the infamous NSX that gave the marque an infusion of life, will the upcoming NSX be able to live up to the legend?

The design is remarkable, but some commenters have lamented the vehicle for it having a hybrid powertrain.