With the recent news that Honda has ended R&D on the V8 NSX revision, comes more news from a British magazine, that Honda is also cancelling its work on the CR-Z convertible and not going to persue replacing the Honda s2000 in the near future.
The s2000 has never been a money maker for Honda, but it’s remained in the lineup as an example of fine craftsmanship from the company and a tribute to its long racing heritage. However, with a sliding economy that is hurting not only domestic, but foreign auto manufacturers alike, Honda is scaling back R&D for its sports cars in favor of fuel efficient and hybrid models that will be marketable for people looking to save, not splurge.
I for one wouldn’t mind much if Honda didn’t succeed the s2000, simply because it would make the car more of a classic instead of just being an older model that I would be reminded of every time I saw the new one. I’m sure if this rumor is true and Honda really is stopping R&D on these cars, that they will pick it back up sometime down the line. After all, it’s in their blood.
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