Sad news for fans Honda car. Largest car manufacturer in the number two of Sakura will stop production after S2000-CR 2009 model as the last. Sedan kupe (two door) is not frequent and bulk products are produced in limited number.So, since the first birth in 1999 until now, the number reached only 110,000 units. Most sold in the United States up to 65,000 units, the rest scattered in various countries in the world, including in some units.
Before eliminating the production, S2000 is made in a limited number of 50 years for the Honda company. "S2000 is designed as a sport sedan with the enthusiasm to inspire the spirit," said John Mendel Executive Honda.
Meanwhile, Honda CEO Takeo Fukui said in regard to discontinuance of production S2000 again. "With the strong economic crisis strike the automotive industry, Honda is temporarily moving gear teeth in a safe." The purpose Fukui, the company will need the certainty of a vehicle that is consistent with the needs of the market, both in terms of shape, engine, and efficiency.
S2000 markets showed more years to the 'death doom'. As a note, in 1999 Honda sold only 596 units in Australia. Most severe in 2007, the overall only 26 units. S2000 summer peak occurred in 2001 and 2002 when sales in the United States successfully reached 19,400 units. However, years ago plus year 2007, the S2000 is not sold over 7,000 units.
Along with this announcement S2000, Fukui also mentions the production Honda NSX at this time as the last. In fact, through the sport sedan project, they already produce some Acura rear wheel, CR-Z convertible, and a new V8 engine.
I wonder, Honda will give form similar to the S2000, just another technology. If not plant hybrids, possibly electrical.
