Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | S2000 | S2000 | Rio | Rio | Rio |
Trim | Base | CR | Base | LX | SX |
Engines | |||||
Transmissions | |||||
Drivetrains | |||||
Tires | |||||
Audio Systems | |||||
Accessories | |||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||
Removable or foldable barrier extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area. | |||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||
Cargo Management | |||||
Climate Control | |||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
Drivetrain | |||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||
Exterior | |||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||
Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce. | |||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | |||||
Infotainment | |||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
No power assist for the steering. Rare. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Only listed when optional. Almost always standard. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||
Transmission | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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