Honda S2000 Review
Published: 5th March 2005
Honda S2000
How It Looks - Interior
The interior styling of the Honda S2000 is based around a pure sports theme which is simple but purposeful and does not distract from the driving experience. The cabin exudes a high level of build quality but some of the switchgear feels a little dated.
The black interior plastics were of a good quality and are enhanced with brushed aluminium trim.
The leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob are tactile and the digital instrumentation is black when the ignition is off, but illuminates once the key is turned.
The S2000 features drilled aluminium pedals for added sports appeal and embossed kickplates.
Leather sports seats and matching leather door inserts are standard. The leather upholstery and carpets were of excellent quality and should prove durable in the long term.
In Car Entertainment and Satellite Navigation
Integrated single slot CD tuner with RDS radio, front speakers, tweeters and remote stereo controls. This system does the job but is not particularly inspiring and is fiddly to operate. The stereo is hidden behind a brushed aluminium effect panel.
Rivals
- Audi TT Roadster, BMW Z4 Roadster, Mercedes-Benz SLK & Porsche Boxster
What We Liked
- Performance
- Raucous engine note
- Handling
- Powerful HID headlights
- Gearbox
- Comfortable seats
- Styling
What We Disliked
- Having to stop to put the roof up
- Dated switchgear
- Stereo controls fiddly to operate
What We'd Like To See
- Tiptronic gearbox
- ESP or even just traction control
- Side airbags
- Better weather to enjoy the car all year round with the roof down
- An auto-dimming rear view mirror and wing mirrors
