Still the Best The Honda Odyssey has been a leader in the minivan field ever since it debuted here well over a decade ago. The current model is the best Odyssey yet. But just don’t take my word for it, none other than Consumers Reports magazine rates it at the top of its class. Honda [...]
A Good Fit It’s no wonder over 57,000 Americans bought a Honda Fit in 2011, this subcompact four-door hatchback has a lot of appeal. It features standout styling, a spacious interior and a fun-to-drive personality. The current body style, which has been around since 2009, still looks fresh. The long, steeply raked windshield emphasizes the [...]
Geared For The Enthusiast The 2012 Civic Si is the kind of car that has made Honda a favorite of enthusiasts over the years. It’s feisty in character, and just a blast to drive. The 2012 edition is again available as a coupe and a sedan, and they don’t look a lot different than their [...]
A CRX Successor? Honda is trying something different. They’ve introduced a very sporty looking coupe, driven by a low-power hybrid engine. Is this the spiritual successor to the Honda CRX of 25 years ago? Hardcore enthusiasts will say no. Others, who remember the CRX as a fuel-efficient two-seater with sporty looks, will give it a [...]
The Pilot Soldiers On Unchanged Honda redesigned the Pilot for 2009, so the ’10 model carries on without change, except for some new colors. The current Pilot looks much the same as its predecessor, except for the grille and the headlights. It sports a squared-off look that is reminiscent of early SUVs from the 1990s. [...]
A New Kind of Crossover A new kind of Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) has emerged recently. These cars are tall like other CUVs, but feature a fastback roofline. The BMW X6 is an example of one—the new Honda Crosstour is another. These vehicles are more substantial than a sedan, but are less bulky-looking than a [...]
Does The Civic Hybrid Have a Future? With the introduction of the new Honda Insight hybrid, you have to wonder what the future might hold for the Civic Hybrid. The Insight is more stylish, and almost the same size. More importantly, the Insight costs up to $3850 less than the Civic. However, some buyers might [...]
Honda Strikes Back Honda is striking back at Toyota. They’ve introduced the 2010 Insight hybrid to take on the Prius. Like the Prius, the Insight is a five-door hatchback design that uses a gas engine, an electric motor and a nickel-metal hydride battery pack to deliver exceptional fuel economy. In exterior styling, the Insight hits [...]
Fit For Fun If you liked the last Honda Fit, you’re going to love the new 2009 model. The ’09 is roomier, sharper looking and just as much fun to drive. The first thing you notice about the new Fit is its more aggressive styling. The larger windshield, which is steeply raked, emphasizes the wedge [...]
CR-V Cruises for 2009 What do you do with your 2009 model, if you are Honda, and you have a winner, like the CR-V? You might just leave it alone. No sense making unnecessary changes when you have the best selling compact SUV in the market. Except for three new colors (Crystal Black Pearl, Silver [...]
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