27th January, 2009

Honda is celebrating 40 years in Australia with a limited edition of one its best known vehicles, the four cylinder Honda Accord.

• 2.4 litre four cylinder i-VTEC engine producing 133 kW and 222 Nm
• 5-speed automatic transmission as standard
• Limited Edition includes fog lights, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth, floor mats, illuminated door sill garnishes and 40th Anniversary badging
• Priced from $31,440 (plus on road costs)
• January offer of free registration and CTP insurance, a 5 year warranty and free 5 year 24 hour Premium Roadside Assist

The limited edition four cylinder Accord showcases Honda’s commitment to producing passenger cars that feature the latest in technology and design quality.

The original Accord was the first Japanese car to feature air conditioning, a digital clock, power steering, cloth seats, a tachometer, intermittent wipers and an AM/FM radio as standard.

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The limited edition Honda Accord is packed with extra features including fog lights, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth, floor mats, illuminated door sill garnishes and 40th Anniversary badging.

Honda Australia’s Senior Director, Mr. Lindsay Smalley, is proud of the Accord's success in Australia.

"The Accord was one of the first models Honda introduced to Australia 40 years ago and has been a popular choice ever since. The name ‘Accord’ was chosen to symbolise Honda’s efforts to achieve an accord between people, society and motor vehicles through advanced technology."

"The Accord was ahead of its time when the first model was released and it continues to evolve to this day. Last year we launched the 8th generation Accord, offering buyers the choice of either a 2.4 litre four cylinder engine or a powerful 3.5 litre V6 featuring revolutionary Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology that seamlessly switches between six, four and even three cylinders as required," Mr. Smalley said.

The Accord has sold over 16 million units since 1976 in 160 countries and remains one of Honda’s most successful models for more than 30 years.

The 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Accord has a 2.4 litre four cylinder i-VTEC engine which produces 133 kW and 222 Nm with a 5-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Fuel consumption is rated at 8.8 litres/100km.