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2009 Honda S2000 Safety Review

May 4, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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All-disc antilock brakes are standard
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2009 Honda S2000 performed impressively in government crash tests
Edmunds

Four stars, front impact rating; five stars, side impact rating
NHTSA

TheCarConnection.com found that the Honda S2000 earned four out of a possible five stars from NHTSA in the front impact category, while also managing a perfect five stars in the side-impact rating despite the absence of side airbags. Although the IIHS has not had the chance to test any 2009 Honda S2000s for their crashworthiness, NHTSA did manage to procure a couple to demolish.

NHTSA’s results are very impressive, especially considering the safety features not included on the S2000 Honda. Cars.com mentions that, unlike with many cars on the road today, “side-impact airbags are not offered,” even as options. Among the included features are “antilock disc brakes and stability control,” both of which are standard, according to Edmunds.

The only downside to visibility from within the cramped confines of the 2009 Honda S2000, according to ConsumerGuide, is that “top-up visibility is not great over the shoulder,” but they also note it’s “better than in many rivals.”

Conclusion

Despite being a small, lightweight sportscar without side airbags, the 2009 Honda S2000 tests well.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:All-disc antilock brakes are standardCars.com2009 Honda S2000 performed impressively in government crash testsEdmundsFour stars, front impact rating; five stars, side impact ratingNHTSA TheCarConnection.com found that the Honda S2000 earned four out of a possible five stars from NHTSA in the front impact category, while also managing a perfect five stars in the side-impact rating despite the absence of side airbags. Although the IIHS has not had the chance to test any 2009 Honda S2000s for their crashworthiness, NHTSA did manage to procure a couple to demolish. NHTSA’s results are very impressive, especially considering the safety features not included on the S2000 Honda. Cars.com mentions that, unlike with many cars on the road today, “side-impact airbags are not offered,” even as options. Among the included features are “antilock disc brakes and stability control,” both of which are standard, according to Edmunds. The only downside to visibility from within the cramped confines of the 2009 Honda S2000, according to ConsumerGuide, is that “top-up visibility is not great over the shoulder,” but they also note it’s “better than in many rivals.” ConclusionDespite being a small, lightweight sportscar without side airbags, the 2009 Honda S2000 tests well. 2009 HONDA S2000 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “strikes a very un-Honda like, somewhat wicked poise” ConsumerGuide: “has a cozy cockpit, so everything is close at hand” Edmunds: "A chin prominent enough to make Jay Leno envious" Though the 2009 Honda S2000 has a dated ...

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Other Choices:

The Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky are fraternal twins from General Motors; they come with less-refined four-cylinder engines, including optional turbocharged models, and they have great handling, but their cargo space is extremely limited as in the S2000. The Mazda Miata is also a basic, elemental sportscar with a four-cylinder engine and a manual transmission; a new retractable-hardtop version offers all-season driving for its fans. Both the Mazda Miata and the Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky offer better interior room, as well as a smoother ride than the Honda S2000.

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