Honda Quintet
The upscale Civic sibling that pioneered the Honda-Rover partnership.
- Power
- 80 bhp
- Top speed
- 99 mph
- Est. value
- $2k–$5k
About the Honda Quintet
Introduced in 1980 as a more luxurious alternative to the Civic, the Honda Quintet (known as the Quint in Japan) was a five-door liftback based on the Accord platform. It featured Honda's innovative CVCC engine technology and a high level of standard equipment for its class, including speed-sensitive power steering and a sunroof on higher trims. The model is historically significant as the first Honda to be badge-engineered as a Rover in Australia, laying the groundwork for the long-running British-Japanese collaboration. Today, it is an exceptionally rare survivor of the early 1980s Japanese hatch era, prized by collectors for its mechanical reliability and unique place in automotive history.
Honda Quintet specs
The Honda Quintet produces 80 bhp (60 kW) and 127 Nm (94 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h).
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Quintet |
| Trim | 1.6 |
| Years | 1980–1985 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Japan |
| Production | About 33,359 built |
| Engine | 1.6-litre SOHC CVCC inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,602 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 80 bhp (60 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 127 Nm (94 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 834 kg (1,839 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 96 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Honda Quintet worth?
A typical Honda Quintet is estimated to be worth $1,500 – $5,000 (about £1,100 – £3,700).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Honda Quintet rarity in CarSpot
The Honda Quintet is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 32 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Honda Quintet fun facts
- The Quintet was the very first Honda-based car to wear a Rover badge, sold in Australia as the Rover Quintet starting in 1983.
- In the UK, the Quintet is now vanishingly rare, with only a handful of examples known to remain on the DVLA database.
- It was succeeded by the Honda Quint Integra in 1985, which eventually dropped the 'Quint' prefix to become the famous Integra line.