For 2006 the S2000 hit the road with spanking new alloy wheels, sportier seats, a Drive-by-Wire Throttle System, and Stability Control. It also featured a smart maintenance minder with headrest-mounted stereo speakers and an outside temperature gauge. Seat and console were redesigned too. For 2007, however, the S2000 remains unchanged.

Declared power output for the S2000's engine has gone down a couple of notches courtesy of the new SAE horsepower-rating system the preceding year.

It has a basic warranty of 60 months or 60,000 miles and competes with the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Lotus Elise, the Porsche Boxster, Audi’s TT Roadster, the Ford Mustang, the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and the Pontiac Solstice.

A six-speed close-ratio manual transmission and Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) are standard. It achieves an estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Laguna Blue Pearl is a new exterior color choice added in the 2006 model year. It has an optional molded aluminum hardtop that weighs 44 lbs.

A power-operated top with a glass rear window (with defroster), 17-inch wheels, and HID headlights are standard.

The electrically powered soft top opens or closes in about six seconds with the push of a switch that is located on the center console.

An available Front Under Body Spoiler Extends the front body work giving it an aggressive look. Integrated roll bars rest behind the seats.

Optional Side Strakes that mount directly in front of the rear wheel wells give the vehicle a sporty flair.

Other standard features comprise of a compact spare tire, alloy wheels, a glass rear window, a power window lockout, dual body-color power adjustable folding exterior rearview mirrors, a passenger vanity mirror, power windows, a rear window defroster, tinted glass, front dual sunvisors, intermittent windshield wipers, front and rear body color 5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers, a front air dam, a wind deflector, and a trunk rear spoiler.

Space is at a premium in the cockpit. The S2000 is best suited for off-road driving rather than on-road driving in the city.

Leather-trimmed seats with a perforated texture helps the material breathe. Ample bolstering keeps the driver and passenger in place during spirited drives.

Tall or stocky riders will find that the interiors are slightly on the snugger side. Stowage area is also restricted. The soft top down brings with it some wind buffeting and turbulence.

Standard safety features include an AM/FM radio with 8 speakers and a CD player, a radio antenna, a power-soft convertible top, an interior air filter, manual air conditioning, front carpeted floor mats, a carpet located in the passenger cabin and trunk, a leather steering wheel, perforated leather seats, front dual manually reclining bucket seats that adjusts 4-ways with integral headrests, a lower console storage located on the floor with an armrest, cupholders, and a front dual door mounted storage space.

Brakes are responsive and steering is sharp. Handling and cornering abilities impress.

The Independent in-wheel double wishbone suspension with coil springs is a tad stiff.

Four-wheel antilock disc brakes and stability control are among its standard safety features.

Standard safety features include front 3-point seat belts with automatic tensioning system, a driver and passenger seat belt reminder, dual front airbags, daytime running lights, side-impact door beams, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), an Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System, and an emergency trunk opener.