Honda S660 Under Consideration for US Market
The Honda S660 could be heading to the U.S.
Smaller than the Mazda MX-5 Miata by two feet, the S660 convertible is a subcompact sports car that is under consideration for the U.S. market. Since the S2000, Honda hasn’t offered a convertible two-seater in North America and although the S660 is a far cry from the performance the S2000 offered, it’s still exciting to hear that it could arrive on U.S. soil. Rumor has it that Honda would swap out the 0.66-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 63 hp for a more powerful 1.0-liter engine to accommodate American buyers. For comparison’s sake, the new Miata sports a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine with 155 hp.
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In a recent interview with Edmunds, executive vice president of American Honda, John Mendel, confirmed that Honda is “looking at it intently for North America,” speaking about the S660. He added that the automaker wants “some spice in the lineup” and depending on how much performance it could eke from the 1.0 liter, the S660 could fit the bill. Of course the car has all the traditional hurdles of having to be commercially viable in the U.S. while making sure it does something for the Honda brand before it gets greenlit for export.
[Source: Edmunds]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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as long as it's light, power is an afterthought when you're looking for a fun rwd car. Even with 50hp you can have fun in a 800kg car
This is hilarious becuase 2 days ago the article was "Honda S660 Not Coming to US". "I wouldnt put my chips on that, John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda told Automotive News when asked about whether or not the small two-seater would come to the U.S."