Honda Alters Premium Car Plans

As Honda struggles to deal with sliding new car sales in North America and abroad, it looks like Honda will be halting plans on a new Honda NSX supercar, along with other higher-end models as well.Honda’s replacement for the NSX super car has been in the works for quite a while. With widespread sales declines, especially in the US and Japan, Honda has halted the lavish sports car from its plans. Don’t expect to see the NSX emerge any sooner than in the next two years, at which point Pittsburgh Honda dealer says that a rebound in sales is the only thing likely to have it back on the radar.

Another product getting the axe from Honda is a new engine for the luxury Acura brand. Honda has become known for offering four and six cylinder engines, but in the premium market, Acura needs a V8 to attract buyers says Pittsburgh Used Acuras. As such a V8 had previously been in the works to power Acura’s rear wheel drive cars, but unfortunately that won’t be available any time soon either.

Lastly, the Honda S2000 replacement has also been placed on hold. Honda’s S2000 sports car was a popular model upon its release, but has since lacked the exciting performance and styling of more recent competitors, including the new Nissan 370Z which Nissan Tacoma dealers have already seen huge demand for. The latest S2000 was also going to be based on the upcoming Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car.

With theses cut backs, Acura may be the most hurt. While Honda’s premium brand offers competitive models, the brand as a whole lacks the premium panache of its main competitors, such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. A powerful V8 engine option, the NSX supercar, and even a 7-series fighting full-size sedan were all intended to change perceptions. Until the cost effectiveness of these plans can be assured, it’s likely that they won’t be approved any time in the near future. Luckily for Honda Philadelphia, the Honda CR-Z hybrid still remains on track.