Million Hondas from Thailand plant
December 19, 2007 by George Skentzos
Honda’s manufacturing plant in Ayutthaya, Thailand has reached an epic milestone, having rolled out its one millionth car since the first ‘made-in-Thailand’ Honda vehicle was produced in 1984.
The one millionth vehicle was a Thai domestic market 2008 Honda Accord, which is due to make its Australian debut next February.
“This accomplishment of ‘one million’ total cumulative production in Thailand is not only a testimony of consumers’ trust in the Honda brand but also a strong vote of confidence in our people, technology, and design innovations.”
The Thailand-based plant is a strategic base for Honda which provides vehicles to the Asia-Oceania regions.
Australian models originating from the plant are the Honda Jazz, Civic sedan, CR-V and the Accord.
Honda recently invested AUD$260 million in a second facility to be built adjacent to the existing one which will double the production capacity in the Ayutthaya province to 240,000 units annually.
Despite covering 680,000 square metres, the plant is only Honda’s sixth largest manufacturing facility in the world, with Japan of course taking top honours.
Thailand’s total auto industry is now one of the top 10 automotive producers in the world, producing more than 1.8 million vehicles per year of which over 800,000 units are exported annually.
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congratz, these cars are very good quality, nothing has gone wrong with our civic after 6 months of use, only a bit of the dashboard fell off (an airvent) bit that popped right back in
Why doesnt australia get the new ACCORD!
We do Duck, you just have to wait.
Is that the American Accord or the Euro Accord?
American, and yes your not the only one who thinks its ugly.
Who said it was ugly George……………………..it looks good!!!!
That egg-crate grille does not fit with the rest of the car.
Really? I think its hideous, definitely a step backward from the previous model.
What’s happening with Hondas these days??? Ugly CR-V then, this, I personally think it’s soooo ugly…Previous model EURO model looks far much better…
This car reminds me of Kia Magentis…New Mazda 6 and even New Mondeo look far more superior!!
I don’t think the American Accord is ugly, but it is far from being an interesting car, hopefully the Euro will cater for that.
Why is the American design under fire by predjudice?
BarFine! :-)
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just wait for the euro replacement. they’ve been getting rid of them these few months maybe in preparation for the new american accord and perhaps the euro accord soon after.
The Thailand-based plant is a strategic base for Honda which provides vehicles to the Asia-Oceania regions.
I want to know whether the Asia-Oceania regions include Hong Kong? Which major economies are included in the regions? Thank you.