2008 Honda S2000 Safety Review [ 2007 ]

#5

in Affordable Sports Cars

Based on analysis of 44 S2000 reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $34,300 - $37,300
Invoice: $31,055 - $33,766
MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.6
Performance:9.1
Exterior:6.6
Interior:6.0
Safety:8.9
Reliability:8.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The 2008 Honda S2000 does well in federal government crash tests, earning a perfect five-star rollover rating, as well as five stars in side-impact crash tests for the front seat and four stars for the driver and passenger in frontal-impact crash tests. Within the classes of two-seat convertibles and affordable sports cars, the S2000 ranks high for safety.

  • "Top-up visibility not great over the shoulder, but better than in many rivals." - Consumer Guide
  • The "S2000 has one glaring deficiency: No turnoff switch for the passenger frontal airbag, which means it can be dangerous for young ones to ride in this car. ... Pressed on this issue, a Honda spokesman said drivers shouldn't take children in this car." - MSN
Review Last Updated: 5/2/08