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15th February, 2006


Honda Australia underlined its commitment to the “fun of the drive” by unveiling a sports variant of its Accord Euro sedan and a facelifted S2000 at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show.

The limited edition Euro Sport is based on the entry model Euro and gains:

  • Curtain airbags
  • Driving lights
  • Exclusive alloy wheels
  • Sports body kit
  • Black chrome door handles
  • Black window surrounds
  • Sports grille
  • Alloy gear shift
  • Red dash illumination
  • Leather and cloth sports seats
  • Carbon look trim

The Honda Accord Euro Sport is limited to 1,200 units and is on sale from 9th February, 2006. The Accord Euro Sport is priced at $37,500 (RRP) for a six-speed manual transmission and $39,500 (RRP) for a five-speed automatic.

Updated S2000

Honda’s S2000 roadster has been freshened for 2006, gaining new 17-inch wheels, drive-by-wire throttle for precise engine response and Vehicle Stability Assist for safer cornering. The S2000’s price remains from $72,590 (RRP).

Changes to the S2000 include:

  • New 17-inch alloys
  • Vehicle Stability Assist
  • Drive-by-Wire throttle
  • Speakers mounted in the seat headrests
  • Revised trim garnish
  • An additional colour: Bermuda Blue





Other Honda news: here.





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