Honda CR-V Still 'Cheapest to Run

1 July 2008


For the third year running, the Honda CR-V has been crowned the cheapest to run compact SUV in the RACV Vehicle Operating Costs Survey for 2008.

The CR-V beat the Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 (in Victoria and Tasmania).

The weekly costs for the Honda CR-V came in at $214.08.

Senior Director of Honda Australia, Mr. Lindsay Smalley said this was welcome news for families who are faced with tight budgets.

“The CR-V is a clear winner for families who need a reliable family car but are struggling under the pressure of increasing fuel, grocery and education costs.

“The CR-V range is very popular, with sales of 13,884 over the last 12 months*. It fits well within many family budgets, with a starting price of $31,990. The CR-V combines space and functionality with progressive, sporty styling.” Mr. Smalley said.

The RACV survey compares running costs over a five year period and incorporates a number of variables that include finance, depreciation, scheduled services, registration and insurance, to name a few.

*July 2007 to June 2008

Honda Says Go Green

12 June 2008


Honda Australia is calling on State and Federal Governments to be true ‘green partners’ and match its commitment to a cleaner, greener Australia by supporting hybrid cars.

Mr. Lindsay Smalley, Honda Australia’s Senior Director says the time is right to establish incentives for people to purchase hybrid vehicles.

“Honda has been at the forefront of developing technologies to reduce emissions at a global level for many years. We wanted Australia to benefit from this technology, so we introduced hybrid motoring with the two-seater Insight Hybrid Coupe in 2000.

“Honda calls for initiatives from both State and Federal Governments that would assist Australians who want to reduce their carbon footprint and fuel usage.

“As with any new technology, it will take time for hybrids to be widely accepted. Honda believes abolishing Federal import tariffs and cutting stamp duty and registration on hybrid vehicles would greatly assist their presence on our roads and give consumers a wider choice of hybrid motoring options.” Mr. Smalley said.

The Honda Civic Hybrid achieves 4.6 litres per 100 kilometres and only 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer. It has the classic Honda values of reliability, practicality, safety, power and fuel efficiency, is big enough to seat four people in comfort and offers great value for money being Australia’s most affordable hybrid at $32,990. It was introduced in 2004 and since then, Honda has sold 2,363 Civic Hybrids in Australia, the vast majority to private buyers.

Every Civic Hybrid sold receives Australia’s first Climate Care warranty, a partnership between Honda and Greenfleet. Over the first three years of the vehicle’s life, 18 trees will be planted, offsetting the emissions produced during that period.

Finance

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Purchasing your new Honda is both exciting and rewarding - with Honda Australia Finance, it makes owning your new Honda far easier and more affordable than you may expect.
Our range of Finance & Insurance products have been developed and designed with the same level of innovation as our Honda motor vehicles & offer flexible features to suit every customer's individual needs.

Our Business Managers are accredited to offer you a range of finance and insurance products and understand that it is not always possible to visit our premises, so why not call or send an enquiry via this web page so that we can obtain your loan approval before you visit the Honda dealership. We will return your enquiry within 24 hours of submission.

Service

Once you purchase a new or pre-owned (used) Honda from John Blair Honda, we offer you complete peace of mind with our after sales service. John Blair Honda's service department at 206 High Street, Prahran in Melbourne has convenient service hours from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Our award winning team of technicians are factory trained and up to date with the latest technical features across our entire Honda model range.

Ask us about Honda Express Service, where 2 of our most senior technicians work together on your vehicle to ensure your service is completed within 45 minutes. Enough time to enjoy a latte, and read the paper within our customer lounge, or take a little longer and enjoy the shopping along the vibrant and cosmopolitan Chapel Street.

If you haven't already, take a moment and use this facility to book your car in for its next service. John Blair Honda is committed in providing an enjoyable experience for all customers that service there new or used Honda.

Parts

Together with our Honda Service Centre, our Honda Parts Department is also located at 206 High Street, Prahran, Melbourne. We carry a complete range of new Honda parts and Accessories. Indeed, if there is a unique part or accessory that is not in stock, we can source it immediately through the Parts Locator system, which accesses Honda parts Australia wide.

If your Honda has been in an accident and is in need of repair, we are able to arrange for your vehicle to be repaired by our preferred panel repairers, whom are the best in the business. We'll take all the stress out of getting your Honda car looking like brand new again.

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