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2007 Honda S2000 Full Review
Date Published: 2/20/08
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2007 Honda S2000 Review
This two-seat convertible has a power soft top and heated glass rear window. The only powertrain is a 237-hp 4-cyl engine and 6-speed manual transmission. ABS is standard. Also standard is an antiskid system that can be switched off by the driver. Leather upholstery is standard. A removable aluminum hardtop is available through Honda dealers.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The Sporty/Performance Car class consists of two-seat roadsters, 4-cyl hatchbacks, and V8 muscle cars. Regardless of configuration, all have an emphasis on affordable performance.
Our Best Buys include the Mazda MX-5 and Scion tC. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Mustang, Mini Cooper, and Nissan 350Z.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Mini Cooper, Nissan 350Z, and Saturn Sky.
Our Best Buys include the Mazda MX-5 and Scion tC. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Mustang, Mini Cooper, and Nissan 350Z.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Mini Cooper, Nissan 350Z, and Saturn Sky.
News
It appears the S2000 will continue as is until Honda redesigns it or offers something else. When might that be? Beats us, as Honda is famously good at keeping secrets. But the seven-year-old design still seems pretty fresh, so we'd guess Honda won't act until sales start tapering off.
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2007 Honda S2000 Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Ride |
| Steering/handling | Passenger and cargo room |
| Brake performance | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Surprising supply of usable power across a broad rpm range combined with ultrahigh-revving excitement. Liberal shifting needed for best performance, especially in town, but that's no problem with the slick, short-throw gearbox and manageable clutch action.
| Base | Class Average |
| 8 | 6.4 |
Surprising supply of usable power across a broad rpm range combined with ultrahigh-revving excitement. Liberal shifting needed for best performance, especially in town, but that's no problem with the slick, short-throw gearbox and manageable clutch action.
Fuel Economy
Averaged 24.6 mpg in test that included about 70 percent highway miles. Premium-grade fuel required.
| Base | Class Average |
| 6 | 5.5 |
Averaged 24.6 mpg in test that included about 70 percent highway miles. Premium-grade fuel required.
Ride Quality
A small, light, stiffly sprung sports car, so nearly every small bump and tar strip registers through seats. Still, S2000 is never brutally harsh.
| Base | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 |
A small, light, stiffly sprung sports car, so nearly every small bump and tar strip registers through seats. Still, S2000 is never brutally harsh.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Nimble and precise, with terrific cornering balance and virtually no body lean. Impressive straightline tracking, but poor snow traction. Braking swift, easily modulated.
| Base | Class Average |
| 10 | 8 |
Nimble and precise, with terrific cornering balance and virtually no body lean. Impressive straightline tracking, but poor snow traction. Braking swift, easily modulated.
Quietness
Top down, noise unobjectionable. Top up, tiresome tire roar.
| Base | Class Average |
| 2 | 3 |
Top down, noise unobjectionable. Top up, tiresome tire roar.
Controls
Small cockpit, so everything is close. Audio unit a bit low, but redundant controls for major functions flank steering wheel. Electronic bar-graph tachometer, digital speedometer not sports-car norm, but easy to read, fit S2000's hi-tech image. Unlit power-window controls. Solid cabin materials. Top operates quickly, seals well.
| Base | Class Average |
| 6 | 5.5 |
Small cockpit, so everything is close. Audio unit a bit low, but redundant controls for major functions flank steering wheel. Electronic bar-graph tachometer, digital speedometer not sports-car norm, but easy to read, fit S2000's hi-tech image. Unlit power-window controls. Solid cabin materials. Top operates quickly, seals well.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Large people have precious little room to spare, may find seats too confining. Tall transmission tunnel adds to cozy feel. Crouch-and-crawl entry/exit. Top-up visibility not great over the shoulder, but better than in many rivals.
| Base | Class Average |
| 4 | 5.1 |
Large people have precious little room to spare, may find seats too confining. Tall transmission tunnel adds to cozy feel. Crouch-and-crawl entry/exit. Top-up visibility not great over the shoulder, but better than in many rivals.
Room/Comfort (rear)
(No rear seating.)
| Base | Class Average |
| 0 | 1.1 |
(No rear seating.)
Cargo Room
Pack light. Trunk holds a fair number of plastic grocery bags or a couple of day packs. Interior storage modest.
| Base | Class Average |
| 1 | 2.5 |
Pack light. Trunk holds a fair number of plastic grocery bags or a couple of day packs. Interior storage modest.
Value within Class
The S2000 is pure sports car fun. It's a bit stiff-riding and noisy, and the Mazda MX-5 is a little more practical and a lot less costly, but for motoring enjoyment the spicy S2000 rivals the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z4 for thousands less.
| Base | Class Average |
| 6 | 6.2 |
The S2000 is pure sports car fun. It's a bit stiff-riding and noisy, and the Mazda MX-5 is a little more practical and a lot less costly, but for motoring enjoyment the spicy S2000 rivals the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z4 for thousands less.
Total Score
| Base | Class Average |
| 46 | 47.3 |
Scores for all Sporty/performance Cars
| Low Score | 41 | |
| Average Score | 47 | |
| High Score | 57 |
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2007 Honda S2000 Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 02/01/2007
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base 2-door convertible | $34,250 | $31,009 | $595 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, roll bars, emergency inside trunklid release, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, interior air filter, power steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, leather upholstery, bucket seats, center console, cupholders, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, map lights, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, windblocker, power convertible top, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear spoiler, xenon headlights, 215/45WR17 front tires, 245/40WR17 rear tires, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
No factory options.
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2007 Honda S2000 Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Honda S2000 2-door convertible |
| Wheelbase, in. | 94.5 |
| Overall Length, in. | 162.2 |
| Overall Width, in. | 68.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 50.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2855 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 5.0 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 13.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 34.6 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 44.3 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | -- |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.2 /134 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 237 @ 7800 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 162 @ 6800 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed manual | 20/26 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Honda S2000 2-door convertible |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 |
| Rollover Resistance | 5 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | 8/80,000 on Civic and Accord Hybrid battery packs. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | None/-- | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Japan
Drivewheels:
rear-wheel drive
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