New Honda Freed in Australia ?

**zx6r.j1** · 01-07-2008 08:15 PM

I've been wanting a cheap 7-seater for ages and it seems the smallest around is Holden Zafira, but even that still uses 2L engine. I dislike fuel guzzlers nowadays.

But then I found out Honda is releasing a small 8-seater with 1.5L engine and fuel economy to die for

Any idea whether it will ever make it to Australia ?

**Spoon-Accord** · 01-07-2008 08:25 PM

aww i'd buy one in a jiffy

**aaronng** · 01-07-2008 08:37 PM

Nope, not coming out. I don't see it as being able to fit a baby seat meeting ADR standards.

**kongfu** · 02-07-2008 02:23 AM

very nice looking car..

**EGB18CT** · 02-07-2008 09:50 AM

id hate to be sitting in the back if the car got rear ended! prolly wouldnt notice cos i'd squashed dead hahahaha

**panda[cRx]** · 02-07-2008 06:15 PM

it's not coming to aust. we dont have a big enough market to have the odyssey and the freed together.

the new odyssey is not too far off so wait for that (its not the ugly one the yanks are getting)

**kongfu** · 02-07-2008 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by panda[cRx]

it's not coming to aust. we dont have a big enough market to have the odyssey and the freed together.

the new odyssey is not too far off so wait for that (its not the ugly one the yanks are getting)

so sad...we miss out so many good JDM cars

**aaronng** · 02-07-2008 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by panda[cRx]

it's not coming to aust. we dont have a big enough market to have the odyssey and the freed together.

the new odyssey is not too far off so wait for that (its not the ugly one the yanks are getting)

Too bad the Odyssey is priced in the "luxury" range. If this Freed can come in at the price point of below the base Euro, it should be interesting....

**Type R Positive** · 02-07-2008 09:37 PM

There is no bloody way I'd even fit in that thing! Lol!

**panda[cRx]** · 03-07-2008 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Too bad the Odyssey is priced in the "luxury" range. If this Freed can come in at the price point of below the base Euro, it should be interesting....

yeah it's at the higher end but it's a great car. it may not be as functional to some people as some of the competitors but imho it's by far the nicest to drive.
but yeah price isnt one of the main reasons people by an odyssey. if they want cheap cars they buy a kia or hyundai.

**aaronng** · 03-07-2008 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by panda[cRx]

yeah it's at the higher end but it's a great car. it may not be as functional to some people as some of the competitors but imho it's by far the nicest to drive.
but yeah price isnt one of the main reasons people by an odyssey. if they want cheap cars they buy a kia or hyundai.

Hyundai Imax is still $37k and only just available this year.. While the Kia Carnival ($38k base model)... OMG.... so many mechanical problems!