Changes and Variations Between Honda s2000 Model Years
Model Year 2000/2001 and 2002-2003 Model Differences and Variations
• ECUs are slightly different between the 00/01 and 02/03 s2000’s
• The MY00-01 plastic window was replaced with a defrosted glass window that is slightly smaller, and doesn’t yellow with age. The new defrost button is opposite the cruise control on the right side and the shape of the cruise control defroster changed. To accomodate the redesign of the window, the top frame was also slightly changed.
• The interior leather and plastic color combinations have been changed. Previously certain models came in red/black interiors, 02 models featured all red interiors and 03 models featured all blue interiors depending on region (Canada/USA)
• A leather console cover replaces the carpet console cover.
• Front sway bar reduced slightly in size
• Doors saw the addition of silver accented tweeters, small storage pockets and silver accented door handles.
• Two posts to the floormats to increase security to the carpet so that it doesn’t slip forward.
• Increased size in Honda ‘H’ emblems on the exterior.
• Tachometer indicator line is now white and scale is accented with a solid white arc.
• The dead pedal is now aluminum with rubber grips to match the clutch, brake and gas pedals.
• Cupholder cover and little rectangular hole behind it are now textured plastic.
• A chrome ring has been added to the tail-lights.
• Air conditioning and heating is more powerful, the second and third fan speeds are also more effective.
• Stereo changes: upgraded wattage, upgraded sound controls on the exterior instead of one button. The stereo is also silver instead of black. The speakers in the door also changed, owners report the 02-03s have much better sound quality.
• MY02 models have a leather console in the middle while MY00-01s have carpet. There is also standard accents (gunmetal like) around the controls.
• Tweeters have been added to the doors. This slightly improves sound quality.
Model Year 2002-2003 and 2004-2005 Model Differences
• Engine code changed from F20C to F22C1 to represent the increase in displacement from 2.0 litre to 2.2 litre size.
• On MY04s: The cylinder bore is 87mm and stroke is 90.7mm with a 1:1.04 bore-stroke ratio. This results in more torque at lower rpms and improves driveability in daily situations. Whereas on MY00-03s, the cylinder bore is 87mm and the stroke is 84mm with a 1:0.98 bore/stroke ratio. Power is significant in the F20C after 6000 rpm whereas in the F22C, power is strong after 3000rpm.
• Redline is now at 8000rpm instead of 9000rpm.
• There is also a change in the gear ratios to offer stronger acceleration.
• The exterior had significant changes: A revised front bumper, rear bumper design is lower to the ground with larger oval diameter dual exhaust tips.
• Headlights revised to house a triple beam projector to replace the dual beam reflector design on the MY00-03.
• Rear lamps are now triple lamp LED replacing the MY00-03’s traditional dual lamp setup.
• Larger wheels (upgraded to 17-inch from 16-inch) and tires provides a more aggressive apperance while increasing performance. Wheels are now twin-five spoke whereas MY00-03 was just five spoke.
• Optimized rear toe settings, suspension bushings, body rigidity increased, brake pedal ridigity increased.
• Curb weight increased to 2835 pounds, a 24 pound increase. Chassis upgrades to stiffen the car.
• Significant interior changes to the tachometer.
• Noticable change in door panels, they go inwards more to increase elbow room. The lower door pocket is now usable after an increase in size.
• Visual change to the OEM stereo allowing the addition of XM Satellite Radio.
• Shift-knob is now accented with leather, shift boot is genuine leather.
• Revised steering wheel with increased ‘H’ emblem size, cruise control button also added to steering wheel controls (previously had two buttons).
• Center console upgraded with aluminum trim like look, can also hold two cups, one-touch sliding lid instead of lift lid.