Lots of interest lately in the 2007 – 2010 Honda Civic Type R FD2 and whether this model will be eligible for import to Australia under the new SEVS from December 2019.
The Honda Civic Type R FD2 was a relatively rare model with approx. 13,000 units made during the above year range.
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So, will it be eligible for import under the new SEVS criteria ?
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This model was not sold new in Australia in this 4-door format, and the applicable evaluation criteria to consider would be power to weight criteria.
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This requires 110 kW / tonne.
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A quick calculation using power output of 165.5 kW and weight of 1,270 kg gives approx. 130.3 kW / tonne and means this model will be eligible for import under new SEVS.
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What will they cost ?
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Prices vary over time but based on current market prices, probably in the $20,000 to $40,000 complied range depending on year, condition, specs and km, with that higher range buying one in near new condition.
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An example like this very clean 2008 model featured here with just 21,400 km sold on 21 Feb 2019 at USS Tokyo auction for about $37,000 complied equivalent in Australia, plus standard on road costs (@ 79 Yen to the dollar).
