2015 Honda S660 Review: 47kW of FUN!

[@AdamLeask]

I've wanted one of these for a while, we need a bunch of them imported into NZ to drop the prices a bit.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah definitely - Only 5 in the country as of right now

[@yousuf_tauq5628]

I love your videos mate always gives me a big smile.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha cheers man

[@Bird-0]

"What an absolute sound" is hilarious to me. For real though, I want one of these more than any car enthusiast should... or maybe that's just me thinking stereotypically American about my own preferences

[@KiwiCarLife]

Too bad you can't import em till 2040...

[@TheZoomJap]

Why do people go through all the hassle with bringing these into NZ only to go with the CVT box and lower spec beta trim? It beggars belief.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Lower spec trim I get - that screen is really gonna date a car in a few years. I'm sure the lower spec ones with a manual will be the most desirable in a few years. In regards to CVT? Yeah I dunno either aye.

[@johndavid2054]

Great video. I've one in the UK. Not as tall as you so fitting inside isn't a problem. It flies to the amazement of potential racers. Handling is phenomenal on Yokohamas. I had a Beat for 12 years and the S660 is Honda's up to date version. Its city braking has come on once when I braked late but it stops very hard usually. It's very well equipped. It can be noisy and the Bluetooth phone system can only be heard when idling really. I've a few cars but this ranks really high for me. It has several unusual features which you discover with long term use. Not gimmicks but really useful. A stunning vehicle sadly now not produced.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yup they’re really awesome. You must have one of only a handful in the uk!

[@johndavid2054]

Only a few. My Honda dealer makes way for it as it requires fairly frequent oil changes as its engine is tiny.

[@Memes-XD]

i've been eyeing this car for a long time and the more i do the more i want it. great video, the height is definitely one thing i was a bit worried about, i'm less than 6ft so it should be fine, or i'm going to add some head bumper :D

[@KiwiCarLife]

It's very cool!

[@supers0nic77]

Might have to remove that trim

[@johndavid2054]

I've one in the UK. You'll fit.

[@zamilseveryday7487]

Nice car nice video

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cheers man!

[@skaifeyhrt]

Enjoy your reviews and the channel (especially as the former owner of a six speed manual 06 Accord Euro S). As the current owner of a six speed manual 2011 Honda CR-Z, how does the S660 compare and which do you prefer?

[@KiwiCarLife]

The CR-Z is definitely more comfortable, faster, better specced, and for the money it is genuinely a better car. But there's no denying the S660 will probably get more looks.

[@PatrickTCAPIreland]

Damn, I own a CR-Z and want one of these things in the future too 😂 baby NSX/S2000

[@supers0nic77]

Mid engine though

[@s87343jim]

Is it possible to turn off the fake gearing for CVT? I feel that is rather counterproductive. You lose the efficiency of a CVT and speed of the gear change from of auto or manual.

[@KiwiCarLife]

I had it in manual mode it doesn't do that in D

[@gettin_learnt7993]

Love these things and love the vid man! Would it be possible for you to help me out with importing one into NZ?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks! I would, except I know about as much about importing cars as you do haha. Look up Cooper Auto Company, he imports cars that have featured in some of my videos. He might be able to import you something

[@wax333]

manual transmission would make all the difference.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Definitely!

[@henrysgarage3399]

Wellington Gang, I own a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, hoping to pick up a 660 in the future

[@KiwiCarLife]

Would definitely recommend!

[@henrysgarage3399]

@@KiwiCarLife What's the 0-100 time? Google says 13 seconds

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@henrysgarage3399 Yep that sounds about right... manual one might be slightly faster

[@henrysgarage3399]

@@KiwiCarLife Kind of thinking of getting an ND MX5 tbh

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@henrysgarage3399 the ND will definitely be quicker, but the S660 will certainly get more looks and be more unique for sure. Also while not fast, it's immensely fun to drive and it's limits are very accessible

[@slowin_slowout]

wonder if it might be a good idea to replace it with smaller wheels to promote some slidy actions

[@KiwiCarLife]

Maybe? I dunno it’s not really that kind of car tbh

[@slowin_slowout]

@@KiwiCarLife Yeah, definitely not for drifting. But heard rear wheel is bigger than front, thus understeer so i thought it would improve the fun factor. Just a random thought but thanks for the comment mate!

[@johndavid2054]

I've one in the UK. You can switch off the traction control.

[@wiegraf9009]

Travelling to NZ at the end of the year and wish I could drive one of these while there. Does anyone rent them in the Wellington area?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Not that I know of unfortunately... I can rent you a bmw Z4 tho if you want something convertible haha

[@wiegraf9009]

@@KiwiCarLife would like to rent something JDM I can't drive back in Canada because I'm on the wrong side of the road. Is there anything at all of that sort available? Sorry for all the questions!

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@wiegraf9009 hmm I don't know anywhere personally, hit me up on Instagram @kiwicarlife.yt. I'm sure I'd be able to find you something - I work for Honda and get to drive trade ins home every day so I'm sure there'd be something jdm in there I could get for ya

[@wiegraf9009]

@@KiwiCarLife Awesome, will do! You're a lifesaver!

[@Matowix]

Do you work at a car sales yard ? Do u still ride a scooter ?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yes and no

[@henrysgarage3399]

How did you import one? CarFromJapan?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Honda nz imported it

[@manukawickramasinghe8931]

can this car drift?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Unlikely...

[@manukawickramasinghe8931]

@@KiwiCarLife nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo gooooooodddddddddddddd noooooooooo help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@Mexxx65]

X 1/9 .......ALL OVER AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!

[@KiwiCarLife]

True

[@arazipinhas3922]

How do you buy this car in the US?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Have to import from Japan

[@supers0nic77]

We'll never see these in usa, big sadness

[@KiwiCarLife]

In 25 years you will!

[@lknhd]

how much is this car in yur country?

[@KiwiCarLife]

They aren't sold new here but imported ones (of which there are only 5 in the whole country) seem to sell for around 20-25k NZD

[@Pixels1920]

Could you daily one?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Maybe... But it certainly wouldn't be ideal

[@Pixels1920]

@@KiwiCarLife Makes sense, any other new kei cars that are fun?

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@Pixels1920 daihatsu copen, honda n one si, suzuki cappuccino

[@jawadulkarim8877]

Can I do some doughnuts with that thing?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Unlikely haha, maybe in the wet?

[@PaddyMcMe]

Lol the idea of a Kiwi Car Show is hilarious to me, every episode should end with the presenter rounding a blind corner on a mountain road at 100kmh only to find another Lunatic Kiwi ALSO hurtling towards him at like 100kmh and then the presenter swerving to avoid the car and then EASILY passing through those pathetic and useless wooden Twig fences and plummeting 100's of feet into the gorge below... Cause I can attest THAT'S WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DRIVE ONE OF THOSE GOD DAMN MOUNTAIN ROADS! Honest to god you Kiwi's are NUTS on those effing mountain roads. I still get panic attacks just remembering my experiences on the Manawatu Gorge. Tiny 80 year old grandmothers HURTLING around the blind corners at 100kmh+ with 100ft drops and then once coming up behind me fucking tail gaiting me as I do 60kmh around these BLIND CORNER OF DEATH and FALLING and then riding the horn as they finally burn past me... And seriously what fucking genius decided those planks of wood would make ANY difference to the safety or a 1-2.5tonne car doing 100kmh? THEY NOT STOPPING ANYBODY! A fucking Vespa would shatter one of them let alone a car or god forbid one of the many trucks and Busses. Jesus. When I came back to Australia after that trip I felt enormous gratefulness that our country is mostly flat and the roads weren't designed to tempt fate at every corner.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Just learn car control and good judgement and you'll be fine

[@PaddyMcMe]

​@@KiwiCarLife Damn... Losing my touch. I couldn't even bait you into an old fashioned pissing contest between our nations. What's the world coming to? Couldn't even get you to call me a silly Aussie bastard. Maybe I should've focused on the car's model numbers and the uh, unique, Kiwi pronunciation for it. Anyhow silliness aside you're running a good channel, I'm particularly a fan of all the old Japanese sports cars you feature. Wish I'd had the sense to buy an NSX like 15 years ago when they were still reasonable, they're gonna be priced like Toyota 2000GT's in a decade or two. Keep up the good work.

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@PaddyMcMe haha all good man, glad you're enjoying the videos. Will have to try get my hands on some more japanese sports cars