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Honda Ascot CE

1993 – 1997

The Honda Ascot is a compact sedan that was exclusively manufactured and marketed in Japan by Honda from 1989 to 1997. The first generation of the Ascot included two versions based on the Honda Accord CB series: the standard Ascot and, from 1993 to 1996, the "pillared hardtop" known as the Ascot Innova. The Innova shared mechanical components with the European-market Accord, which was produced at Honda's UK facility, and was essentially a rebranded version of the Rover 600. The second generation of the Honda Ascot featured platform improvements and was built on a shared platform with another Japan-exclusive sedan, the Honda Rafaga. The name "Ascot" was chosen to evoke a sense of class and elegance, drawing inspiration from the prestigious Ascot Racecourse and the Ascot tie. Key Points: 1. The Honda Ascot was a compact sedan exclusively sold in Japan from 1989 to 1997. 2. It had two versions in the first generation: the Ascot and the Ascot Innova, the latter being a "pillared hardtop" model. 3. The Ascot Innova shared mechanical components with the European Accord and was essentially a rebadged Rover 600. 4. The second generation of the Ascot shared a platform with the Japan-only sedan Honda Rafaga. 5. The name "Ascot" was chosen to give the model a sense of class and elegance, inspired by the