Honda S2000

Honda Australia says it and a number of other “advanced” markets around the globe are pushing for the development of a greater array of sporty cars, potentially even a revival of iconic coupes such as the Prelude and Integra. Why is this of note? While there’s nothing locked away in the immediate development pipeline, the more mature markets push for brand-building cars that powered Honda to its once-lofty status, the more likely it is that it will happen.

The boss of Honda has confirmed a new Civic Type-R hot-hatch, a Jazz-based baby SUV, a new Legend flagship sedan and a successor to the S2000 convertible sports car will all go in production within the next three years. Honda CEO Takanobu Ito made the exciting revelations during his mid-year speech, in which he outlined the Japanese company’s plans and ambitions for much of the next decade.