Honda Quint

Honda Quint series SU
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda Motor Company
Also called	Honda Quintet Rover Quintet
Production	1980–1985
Assembly	Suzuka Plant, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door liftback
Related	Honda Civic
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L EP type I4 CVCC
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length	4,110 mm (161.8 in)
Width	1,615 mm (63.6 in)
Height	1,355 mm (53.3 in)
Curb weight	900 kg (1,984.2 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Honda Integra Honda Concerto

The Honda Quint was a subcompact car manufactured by Honda in Japan from 1980 to 1985. It was introduced in February 1980 in Japan as a five-door liftback version of the Honda Civic, being more upscale than the Civic,^[1] and was sold at the Honda Verno sales channel in Japan. The Quint was made available to export markets including Europe and Southeast Asia in 1981, with the export name being Honda Quintet. Beginning in 1983, this model was also sold in Australia as the Rover Quintet.^[2] The Quint was succeeded by the Honda Quint Integra in 1985.

The car came with a 1,602 cc four-cylinder engine which develops 80 PS (59 kW) and 126.5 N·m (93.3 lb·ft) of torque. This engine was coupled with a five-speed manual transmission or an optional three-speed semi-automatic. Speed sensitive power steering and fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts and front and rear anti-roll bars were also featured. Japanese specified versions claim 90 PS (66 kW) JIS.

Australia

Jaguar Rover Australia retailed the Honda Quint in Australia under the "Rover Quintet" name from 1983 through to 1985. Manufactured in Japan by Honda, the Quintet was the first Honda to carry the Rover badge, and was replaced by the Rover 416i, a rebadged version of the Honda Integra. As the Rover Quintet, the interior received wood trim, as typified in the later Honda-based Rovers made in Britain, and the seats were trimmed in Moquette cloth. A Pioneer stereo radio cassette was standard.

Rover Quintet (Australia)

References

1. Mastrostefano, Raffaele, ed. (1985). Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1985 (in Italian). Milano: Editoriale Domus S.p.A. pp. 462, 464. ISBN 978-88-7212-012-5.
2. Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1985, p. 521

External links

• HONDAFAN :: Modele 1963 - 2011 :: Honda Quint / Quintet
• Honda Quintet - Japan
• AROnline: Made in Britain...
• Rover Quintet: Australian Market website history