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- Honda's private jet starts at $5.3 million, one of the cheapest prices on the market.
- It promises a quiet, luxurious, adjustable interior and efficient fuel consumption.
- We took a look inside. Here's what the jet is like.
Honda unveiled its HondaJet Elite in 2018, aiming to provide a luxurious experience that's also relatively affordable.
Starting at just over $5 million, the Elite is an updated version of its private jet, which was Honda's first foray into aviation and the product of 30 years of research.
We checked out one of the Elite jets at the Paris Air Show and saw that while the jet is small and fairly basic, it's a perfect option for the cheaper end of the private-jet market.
Here's what the HondaJet Elite is like:
The HondaJet Elite has a range of 1,650 miles (2,655 kilometers) and can cruise at up to 43,000 feet.
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The jet's door converts into stairs for easy boarding.
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Two leather seats face you when you climb aboard ...
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The cabin is 4.8 feet tall, so you may have to crouch a bit.
The cabin is also 5 feet across and 17.8 feet long.
The plane can seat up to seven people, including the seats in the cockpit.
