Great thread. I agree on both arguments presented but technology has progressed enough now that we can have 225HP in an SI and have 32-35 hwy mpg, or any other car for that matter. I understand that Honda has always built commuter cars, but the fact is you don't go releasing a sports car like NSX and S2000, and then stop manufacturing them and expect consumers to not want another sports car. They built those to perfection, and I don't see why they wouldn't want to do it again.
Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus™
This really hits my point home. Honda is obviously known for their efficient commuters, but one has to recognize their sporting intentions as well. Honda's first production car was the S500, a quick and efficient roadster. Then you have everything from the Prelude, to the Si's, to the Type R's, and finally the NSX and S2000. Historically, Honda has been, and continues to be, a sporting brand.
I don't want a 400hp rwd Prelude replacement.
I just want to buy a competitive, relevant, fun to drive Honda in the future.
Exactly! I think that if they released a single sports car that they would benefit from it so much. To me its just an obvious path that should be taken. I don't think the consumers are asking much. We don't need both a super car that will compete with GTR or perhaps an LF-A, or another roadster to replace S2000. Just give us one... which I would prefer a roadster bc obviously it would be the more affordable and economically productive route.
I think it will be awhile before we see another roadster from Honda. The S2000 was more a celebration of Honda's 50th than anything.
A lot is riding on the CRZ for me. I drove the Insight and it didn't impress me much, and the CRZ is going to be sharing a similar powertrain. I know Honda can still make a great, fun-to-drive small car, because I love my Fit, and it makes do with 109 hp. I just wish we could get a regular ICE CRZ, with about 150hp.
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