Wondering when or if a successor to the S2000 is being planned for release by Honda in the near future? Any insight ? Thanks in advance

 

^^^ Put your flame suit on...

 

Lots of threads on this already. IMO don't wait for Honda to release something you like and don't be tied down to a manufacturer if you're looking for an upgrade. Chances are there will be nothing exciting in the next 2-3 years (again, IMO). Honda isn't the only good car manufacturer out there.

The 'next' S2000 and NSX (if they ever arrive) will have a lot to live up to. Honda will only understand how foolish they've been when their target has migrated to other marques and don't have a good enough reason to switch back...

 

I hope they don't make a successor. I'm more interested in Honda making more OEM hardtops available then a newer version of the S2000. Which might lose all of the aspects of the AP1 and AP2 that we all like.

They are more then likely not going to go backwards in their design. They will want to stay competitive and innovative. So figure a lot more "go green" that looks and acts sporty.

 

honda does not consider the S2000 as a sucessor, at least they didnt make much money out of it

 

I'm afraid we may have to wait around for Hondas 75th or 100th anniversary before there is even a chance. Think about it. How many car companies make a car as great as the S2000 and immediately follow it up with a car that lives up to the enthusiasts expectation? If they do make a sucessor anytime soon there is no doubt in my mind they will screw it up for us enthusiasts.

 

FYI, Honda sells more Fits in six months than the total production run of S2000s, and the same is true for Civics and Accords. That's their targeted market, not sports car buyers. You don't really think the S2000 was a profitable enterprise for Honda, do you?

I'm with MP2K - perhaps on an upcoming anniversary, they will celebrate again with another very special roadster like the S2000, but that's not much on which to hang one's hopes. The successor to the NSX has arrived, but don't look for it outside of Japan's Super GT racing circuit. Actually, rumors are still circulating that a street version may yet hit the Acura showrooms, but I'm not holding my breath.

Like any S2000 enthusiast, I wish Honda still made the car - or an updated (but not ruined) version of it. On the other hand, the fact that there won't be any more of them manufactured just makes the one I have all that more precious.

 

CRZ is the new honda sports car... haha

 

I think you have my point wrong: I fully agree with you. They are very happy to continue selling 'regular' cars profitably. My point was that if they were ever to go after the enthusiast market again, they may find their audience has already invested in other brands making their exercise even less profitable.

I would imagine their target for the S2000 and NSX is distinctly different from the target for the Civic and Fit. I know they claim that margins are thin on sportscars - but it will be much worse for them if they have no sales volume to speak of.

I also doubt the new NSX will be in showrooms. I also agree that the S2000 is all the more precious without a new model

 

honestly i hope they dont make another "s2000" they will probably screw it up with some type of hybrid