On June 25, 2009, Honda released which Honda models may be available for the new Cash for Clunkers program. Please read the article below from American Honda Motors.
Torrance, CA June 25, 2009
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:
- 2009 Fit – All models
- 2010 Insight – All models
- 2009 Civic – All models
- 2009 Accord – All models except V6 Coupe with manual transmission
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:
- 2009 CR-V – All models
- 2009 Element – All models
- 2009 – 2010 Pilot – All models including 2WD and 4WD
- 2009 – 2010 Odyssey – All models
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:
- 2009 Ridgeline – All models
