Drove MY06 Euro lux with sat nav today!

[chosen_one]

The pics in the press release do it more justice than the pics I've seen so far but I don't think it looks as sporty as the 05 model. IMO the bling on the front makes it looks less European and more like something you'd expect from Asia. Still looks good from the back though (even with those wheels).

[albii]

more importantly , has it put on weight in lux or std guise compared to other models.

[chosen_one]

Pics of the new interior with metallic finish at the following links.

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/st...105550_2mg.jpg

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/st...105550_3mg.jpg



Edit: Fixed your links for you. (aaronng)

[chosen_one]

Here's a couple of larger and clearer Honda promo pics that were in the press release in an earlier post. It's beginning to grow on me.

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/st...105558_2mg.jpg

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/st...05558_00mg.jpg

[msnealo]

The fog lights look so much better, they don't look like an after market add on like the old one's. And the bum doesn't look as big with crease line around the bottom.

enjoy the pics of the new interior with metallic finish at the following links.

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/st...105550_2mg.jpg

What's the lcd used for located above the hazzard light switch in the above photo?

[UNLS1]

some more news.....no color changes but there will be 17" wheel options...dont ask me wat they look like or how much they will cost....i just got my new parts list for the euros and 2 kinds of 17"s to pick!

good news coz i dont like the new rims so far

[chosen_one]

some more news.....no color changes but there will be 17" wheel options...dont ask me wat they look like or how much they will cost....i just got my new parts list for the euros and 2 kinds of 17"s to pick!

good news coz i dont like the new rims so far

That's the best news I've heard all week. Keep us posted and put up a pic or two when you get the info.

[hihidamon]

That means more $$ to spend....
Good strategy Honda Aust. Throw in some ugly wheels and make sure that everyone pays extra $$ for the options....

[chosen_one]

That means more $$ to spend....
Good strategy Honda Aust. Throw in some ugly wheels and make sure that everyone pays extra $$ for the options....

Yeah I initially thought that too, but they could be cutting their own throats by going down that path. Maybe they're trying to capture an older market?? Either way, the wheels are too conservative for the car and have to go.

[chosen_one]

What's the lcd used for located above the hazzard light switch in the above photo?

Here's what UNLS1 had to say about it in post #1 of this thread.

The sat nav is the best! Its the 2nd cheapest on the market atm at $3000. That is factory sat nav i mean....we had 2 hours in the car with 3 different routes we had to program into the touch screen sat nav...

Its just fantastic, the climate controll is touch screen or u can use the buttons like the 05, another window panel is on the top of the dash in the middle for duel climate and audio.....

[msnealo]

Thank's chosen one. Read the thread and didn't pick up on that.

[PNR888]

Remember too that if you buy a Euro now with 17 inch rims and want to change them to other factory 17s, you won't need tyres as well -- which would have been included (I think) in the quote that was being discussed. Surely they can't be more than $500 a rim?

I was quoted $637/rim (2005 Lux Style) April this yr at one of Honda dealer spare part department in Brisbane. They are so expansive!

But I am sure if you have connection or when you option rims with new car purchase or if you buy a set of 4, they can give you trade price.