With one of the most fuel-efficient vehicle lineups in the industry, nearly every new Honda model can help customers qualify for federal "Cash for Clunkers" vouchers, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
Customers can choose from Honda's diverse model line including the Ridgeline pickup, its most-rugged vehicle; the Accord, Honda's best-selling U.S. model; and the all-new Insight, the most-affordable hybrid in the United States.
"You don't really need a complicated chart to find a fuel-efficient vehicle at a Honda dealer," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We hope that this program will help consumers make the move into vehicles that are easier on both their wallets and the environment."
The federal Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 was enacted on June 24 of this year. More commonly referred to as "Cash for Clunkers," this program is designed to stimulate vehicle sales and reduce overall fuel use by providing up to $4,500 to consumers who trade in their current eligible vehicle for one that achieves greater fuel economy. Program vouchers may be accepted at participating dealers as early as July 1, 2009.
The only vehicles in the Honda lineup that will not qualify for vouchers are the limited-production S2000 roadster, Accord V6 Coupe with manual transmission and FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, excluded by the federal program's lease limitations.
Below is a list of eligible Honda models. Further detail on the federal program can be found on the U.S. Department of Transportation's web site at http://www.cars.gov.
Honda cars that have a combined EPA fuel-economy rating of 22 MPG or more and may be eligible for payments under this program include:
Honda light trucks that have a combined EPA fuel-economy rating of 18 MPG or more and may be eligible for payments under this program include:
Honda pickup trucks that meet "Large Light-Duty Truck" requirements with 17 MPG combined rating, wheelbase greater than 115 inches and GWVR less than 8,500 lbs. include:
For more information or downloadable high-resolution images of Honda vehicles, please visit www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at www.honda.com.