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Vehicle Awards/Reviews

Honda Accord
For a record 25th time, Car and Driver magazine has named the Honda Accord one of the 10Best Cars. Car and Driver says, "The Accord remains inscrutably excellent. It manages to combine all the practical virtues you need in a family sedan?plenty of interior space, lots of available infotainment and trim choices, a quiet and relaxed ride, subdued engines, and effortless transmissions?with a fluid chassis that urges a driver to wring it out on back roads and off-ramps."[1]  

[1] Car and Driver, January 2011

 Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, The Trusted Resource for automotive information, honored the 2011 Accord with its Best Resale Value Award in the Mid-Size Car category[1]. This prestigious award is given to vehicles that are expected to have the best resale value after five years of ownership.

[1] Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2011 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.


 The 2011 Accord Sedan earned a 5-star safety rating in each combined NCAP category[1]?quite an honor, especially given the new, more stringent standards enacted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Every Accord Sedan helps protect you with a host of standard safety features, including Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control and active front head restraints. Plus, every Accord features standard front, front side and side curtain airbags to help reduce the likelihood of injuries in a collision. 

[1] Based on frontal crash, side crash and rollover categories. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SABs). Vehicles tested under the new program cannot be compared to MY10 and earlier vehicles.


Honda Civic

 The Honda Civic is J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in a Tie" with the Honda Insight in their 2011 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS)(tied with the Honda Insight). The IQS named the highest performers within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. Needless to say, a trophy like this deserves a prime spot in the trophy case.

Honda Civic received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 73,790 new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2012 Civic Sedan a "2011 Top Safety Pick," based on more stringent standards implemented in 2010. The Civic Sedan received top ratings in each category including frontal offset, side impact and rear impact crash safety tests and the new roof-strength test.


Honda CR-V


 Edmunds.com paid homage yet again to the small-crossover-SUV pioneer and named the 2011 CR-V a Top RecommendedSMvehicle. The CR-V continued to impress the experts at Edmunds.com with its "innovative storage solutions, simple controls, responsive handling, copious interior space and excellent visibility."

 We're happy to say that Edmunds named the 2011 CR-V the Best Retained Value SUV Under $25K. That's great news for us at Honda?and more importantly?for new-car shoppers, as well.

 In their "Small SUV Comparison Test," automotive research website Vehix.com praised the CR-V, saying it "...is the small crossover that we would recommend to friends and family because it makes life easier." Vehix described the interior as, "...deceptively roomy inside with very comfortable seats, innovative cargo and storage solutions, and simple controls." After tallying the votes, Vehix concluded, "...the CR-V is an utterly practical and exceptionally comfortable crossover SUV, one of the top-rated vehicles in its class for reliability and retained value, and fun to flog around urban environments." See more here.

 Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, The Trusted Resource for automotive information, has once again honored the 2011 CR-V with its Best Resale Value Award in both the Compact Utility Vehicle and Top 10 categories[1]. Kbb.com found the 2011 CR-V to be deserving of these awards for its projected exceptionally high resale value after five years of ownership. 

[1] Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2011 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.


Honda Element

 The Honda Element is J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest Ranked Compact Crossover/SUV in Initial Quality" in their 2011 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS). The IQS named the highest performers within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. Needless to say, an honor like this deserves a prime spot in the trophy case.

Honda Element received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact crossover/SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 73,790 new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


 The Element continues to be recognized for its versatility. Edmunds.com named the 2011 Element a Top RecommendedSMSUV for drivers with mobility challenges in its 2011 New Car Mobility Buying Guide. Edmunds.com noted that the 2011 Element comes with "wide-opening, wheelchair-friendly clamshell doors, and all-wheel drive to help facilitate smooth travels in inclement weather."


Honda Fit

 The Honda Fit is J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest Ranked Sub-Compact Car in Initial Quality" in their 2011Initial Quality Study SM (IQS). The IQS named the highest performers within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. Needless to say, a trophy like this deserves a prime spot in the trophy case.

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Honda Fit received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among sub-compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 73,790 new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


 The Honda Fit has captured the 2011 Residual Value Award for "Best Sub Compact Car" from ALG. Residual value, the value a car retains over time, should be top-of-mind for any car shopper. James Clark from ALG states, "We continue to believe that residual value is the best metric for evaluating the overall strength of an automotive brand." With its incredible versatility and Honda durability, the Fit has proven to be a hot commodity whether new or used.

 The Fit has once again conquered Car and Driver's 10Best Cars list. This highly respected automotive magazine had lots of praise for the Fit, from its entertaining drive to the 2nd-row Magic Seat®. "We're equally zinged by this Honda's upscale interior, its quick and precise steering, an engaging shifter, spot-on ergonomics, a windshield as big as a minivan's, and a rear seat that is both adult-habitable and drops to the floor faster than a Marine pumping push-ups... the Fit offers a fun-to-drive quotient that proves basic transportation isn't always basic."[1] 

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[1] Car and Driver, January 2011


Honda Insight

 The Honda Insight is J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in a Tie" in their 2011 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS) (tied with the Civic). The IQS named the highest performers within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. Needless to say, a trophy like this deserves a prime spot in the trophy case.

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Honda Insight received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 73,790 new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


 For the third consecutive year, the Honda Insight was named a 2011 Top 10 Green Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com[1]. The criteria for this award go beyond a vehicle's fuel economy and CO2 emissions; its safety ratings, creature comforts, price tag and overall driving enjoyment are also important factors. The Insight's exceptional fuel economy[2] (40 city/43 highway), modest price tag and legendary Honda real-world utility helped it make the Top Ten Green Cars list again this year. 

[1] For more information about the 2011 Top 10 Green Cars from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. 
[2] 40 city/43 hwy/41 combined mpg. Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

 The Insight was named one of the "Greenest Vehicles of 2011" by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). With its 41 mpg combined fuel economy[1] and ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) or AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle) rating[2], earning this honor was easy for the Insight. Two other Honda vehicles also made the list, making 2011 the 10th consecutive year Honda has had more than two cars named to ACEEE's "Greenest Vehicles." 

[1] 40 city/43 hwy/41 combined mpg. Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. 
[2] AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by California Air Resources Board (CARB) and states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations.

Honda Odyssey

 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) toughened up its crash-safety tests for 2011, and the Odyssey passed with flying colors. In fact, the Odyssey earned 5 stars in each seating position of all three crash-safety tests, as well as earning a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score[1]. 

[1] Based on frontal crash- and side crash-safety ratings and Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA NCAP testing. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SABs). Vehicles tested under the new program cannot be compared to MY10 and earlier vehicles.

 When picking their "Top 10 Family Cars" for 2011[1], the editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com considered what features a family needs most, like safety, comfort, economy of operation, child-friendliness, a reasonable purchase price and good resale value. And the 2011 Odyssey again impressed the kbb.com experts: "As the gold standard of minivans, the Honda Odyssey easily makes our list of family haulers. Designed to please the whole family, including the driver, the 2011 Honda Odyssey offers surprisingly responsive handling while maintaining a comfortable highway ride." 

For more information about the 2011 Top 10 Family Cars from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com. 

[1] Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

 The auto experts at Edmunds.com certainly were impressed by the 2011 Odyssey. They named it a 2011 Top RecommendedSMvehicle, saying, the 2011 Honda Odyssey has a "luxuriously quiet and smooth ride, as well as all-around comfort and versatility." In Edmunds.com's review of the 2011 Odyssey, they noted "[it] is a top pick for a minivan, thanks to its highly versatile interior, long list of features and responsive handling." In addition, the editors at Edmunds.com also loved the Odyssey's quiet cabin and fuel-efficient V-6 engine[1]. 

[1] 19 city/28 highway/22 combined mpg for Touring models. 18 city/27 highway/21 combined mpg for EX-L and below models. Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

Honda Pilot
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com has honored Honda with its 2009 Best Resale Value Award in the Brand category. This means that across its entire line of vehicles, Honda has the best projected resale value. Individual Honda models the Odyssey, CR-V, Fit and the entire Civic family also won this prestigious award in separate categories.
Car and Driver ranked the Pilot the number-one SUV in a comparison test of six crossover SUVs. Car and Driver raved that "This latest gen?longer, wider, riding on 2.9 inches of newfound wheelbase may well land it in the SUV Hall o'Fame." Specifically, the Pilot was praised for its off-road capabilities: "none of our crossover SUVs surpassed the Pilot's off-road prowess the Pilot just bulled over the larger impediments." They went on to compliment its smooth ride, and were also impressed by its structure, which felt more solid than its competitors'.

Honda Ridgeline
 The Honda Ridgeline is J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest Ranked Midsize Pickup in Initial Quality" in their 2011 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS). The IQS named the highest performers within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. Needless to say, an honor like this deserves a prime spot in the trophy case.

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Honda Ridgeline received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize pickups in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 73,790 new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


The Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck piloted by Gavin Skilton?2010 SCORE Baja 1000 Champion. Desert racing veteran Gavin Skilton piloted the Ridgeline Baja to victory in the 2010 SCORE Baja 1000.

 Honda has won the first ever Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Award for Non-Luxury Brands. In addition, four Honda models won model-level 2011 Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards. Having a clear idea about a car's future resale value is an important part of the car-buying process, and Honda is proud to be recognized for how well our vehicles hold their value over time.


Honda S2000
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com has honored Honda with its 2009 Best Resale Value Award in the Brand category. This means that across its entire line of vehicles, Honda has the best projected resale value. Individual Honda models the Odyssey, CR-V, Fit and the entire Civic family also won this prestigious award in separate categories.
Honda has a long history of environmental leadership, including the introduction of America's first mass produced hybrid, the Honda Insight, and the first vehicle to meet Californias low emission vehicle standards, well in advance of regulatory requirements. Acknowledgement of our commitment to innovation can be seen by Hondas topping the rankings as the countrys greenest automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) for the fourth time in a row.*


* Based on a 2007 U.S. emissions study by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).