Honda marks 40 years in Australia with limited editions

HONDA Australia has introduced 40th Anniversary Limited Edition versions of its Civic and Accord, marking four decades of operation for the Japanese brand in Australia and offering customers up to $2000 worth of additional equipment.

Based on the 1.8-litre Civic VTi and limited to 800 units, the 40th Anniversary LE adds 15-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, rear parking sensors, a chrome exhaust tip, unique ‘40th Anniversary’ badging and rear parking sensors.

The combined value, according to Honda, is $2000, with the Civic LE price set at $24,990 driveaway. Automatic transmission and metallic paint cost extra.

Meanwhile, the 2.4-litre Accord LE is priced from $34,990 driveaway and offers a claimed $1300 worth of extra equipment, including foglamps, reverse parking sensors, Bluetooth wiring and ‘deluxe tailored’ floor maps. It, too, is limited to 800 units.