Honda's 2006 range of TRX 4-wheelers has again secured the
number one position in the ATV category for the first nine months
of the year, according to figures released by the Federal Chamber
of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
The TRX350TM sold more than any other sole
model in its class, with Honda also producing five of the top ten
sellers for the year.
Overall, Honda 4-wheelers (4WMC) hold the number one position in
the agricultural segment in Australia with a whopping 37% total
share of the market, and an increase of 10% over sales during the
same period of last year.
"We continue to excel in the agricultural sector because Honda
is known for recognising the needs of land owners," said Rod Day,
Business Development Manager for Honda's 4WMC's.
Those needs include having a reliable, easily maintained work
horse at their disposal that will last the distance.
"For quite some time, Honda has opted to offer either 5 speed
manual gearboxes or 'hydrostatic' automatic transmissions as
opposed to using V-belts," Day added.
"The reason for this is that customers have shown they are less
than satisfied with the number of v-belt drive systems failing in
the field due to moisture, heat, hard acceleration and/or
dust."
To celebrate their #1 position, Honda recently announced very
special prices on their range of the top selling TRX350 'Fourtrax'
4WMC's between now and 31 December 2006.
Staring at just $8490, customers can choose between a
traditional foot-shift model and the innovative FourTrax 350 "ES"
with Honda's Electric Shift Program.
Further news is that the TRX350 is set to be replaced by
the all new TRX420 from next year.
The all-new 420cc fuel-injected models - also available with
manual shifting or Honda's exclusive Electric Shift Program - will
take the legendary mid-sized utility to a new level of
performance.
In addition to a fuel-injection system for consistent
performance and improved cold-weather starting, the new larger
420cc liquid-cooled engine, offers increased power.
All models also feature new dual front disc brakes for improved
braking performance in all conditions.
Further information regarding the TRX420 will be made available
in the near future. For full specifications on all models of the
current TRX350, check out: www.hondamotorcycles.com.au
Contact: Lisa Evans, Public Relations Coordinator; Honda
Australia (MPE) Mb: 0413 542 004; Ph: (03) 9270 1183