Family Car of the Year: 2012 Honda Pilot

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In what seems like a championship year across the entire market for Honda, another vehicle in the fleet has won a very distinctive honor. The 2012 Honda Pilot has been named Cars.com's Family Car of the Year, continuing Honda's streak from the Honda Odyssey winning last year.

So what does Cars.com like about the 2012 Honda Pilot? Well for the first, and most important feature in a family vehicle, it's the spaciousness the Pilot offers. It comfortably fits eight people in three rows of seating. The second row of seats slides back and forth, allowing for more leg room for the second and third rows. The Pilot also has great cargo room with nooks all over the vehicle for everyday storage.

The new sleeker body design for 2012 Pilot also provides that soccer mom or dad with a great looking vehicle for the times they need to leave the kids at home. Also, the abundance of new technology that is now standard with most Honda's, such as blue tooth connectivity and audio streaming, only sweetens the deal.

When it comes to performance, the 2012 has the same interior workings as last years model, except with the always welcomed increase in fuel efficiency and higher level of drive quality. There is more control and less sway that you would expect in a larger SUV.

If all of those great features haven't sold you yet, this same 2012 Pilot also won the Cars.com's SUV Shootout, beating out competitors like the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander.

Come see for yourself why this great vehicle is being so highly praised. Route 23 Honda will guide you to the perfect Pilot, packed with everything you need. We also have a great offer going on right now for the 2012 Pilot which you can check out here www.route23hondaoffers.com.

Check out Cars.com write up about it here:
http://www.cars.com/awards/lifestyle-awards/family/winner/

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2013 Honda Accord Coupe Unveiled

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If you have been following the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit like we have, you may have noticed Honda unveiled the concept for the 2013 Accord Coupe. This next generation of automotive genius is at the forefront of keeping Honda at the top of shoppers minds by being fun to drive, exciting to look at and filled with value added extras.

The 2013 Honda Accord Coupe continues to have its eye catching, sporty look, but has evolved into something even sleeker, shown off by the new honeycomb grille and deeper set headlights. There are also a few optional features the will now be available to the Accord that are cutting edge and will enhance vehicle safety following Honda's Safety for All campaign..

The Lane Departure Warning system advises the driver when they are unintentionally leaving their lane, reducing accidents. The blind spot monitoring system is also new to Honda. Cameras placed in the side view mirrors light up and alert you when there is a car is in your blind spot. Other new standard features include the Pandora Radio system and Blue Tooth, introduced in the 2012 CR-V.
The 2013 Accord will feature three new power trains, including a new 2.4 liter engine that is said to produce 181 horse power. Also available will be a plug-in hybrid version reported to have three options to choose from while driving: all electric, gas/electric, and traditional gas powered.

No word yet on when the 2013 Honda Accord will be released, but you can bet we are excited to get it on the lot here at Route 23 Honda. Keep up with us to find out when you can get into your own!

Check out the current model, the 2012 Accord in the mean time!
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2012 Honda Civic: 10 of Many Things To Know

With the release of the 2012 Civic, Honda kept it conservative, which is not a bad thing when it comes to one of the best selling cars, ever. Though similar to last year's predecessor, there all still some big changes, along with some small ones that you may not have known about, until now.
  

2012 Civic LX Sedan - $149/month!

1) The Civic has 5 different models to choose from, giving a little something for every demographic. Choose from the Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe, the sporty Civic Si (Sedan or Coupe), most fuel efficient Civic HF, and Civic Hybrid.

2) Also available, in some markets, is the Green Car of the Year: 2012, the Honda Civic Natural Gas. This car provides a cheaper fuel alternative that gives off less green house gases.

3) Honda has improved the aerodynamics of the 2012 Civic, adding to fuel efficiency. A new wheel design, smaller grill opening, flat under body, longer hood, and sculpted bumpers all lower the drag coefficient.

4) Each model has shed the pounds as well, ranging from 20-55 less, varying on the model, with the greatest drop in the EX-L (58 pounds less).

5) The new Civic has four more cubic feet of room with 1.6 more inches of back seat leg room. Altogether, the interior feels and looks much more roomier than before.

6) Thinner A Pillars on the windshield increase forward visibility, minimizing those pesky blind spots around curves.

7) Less noise enters the cabin, which may seem like the engine is not working as hard, but trust us, it definitely is. Enjoy a more enjoyable ride and save your ears by being able to lower the tunes, if you want.

8) Upgraded from last year is the plastic interior, adding to the all around aesthetic quality of the car.

9) Comfort should be a top priority in a car, and Honda made sure that this happened in the new Civic. Seats are now more supportive, and the lumbar support is less intrusive. Don't fall asleep at the wheel!

10) Last, but not least, is the addition of a 5-inch screen, called intelligent Multi-Information Display, which displays info such as blue tooth, the trip computer, a clock, and audio functions.

Now that you know what has been upgraded, all you have to decide is what model is right for you. Learn all the other great qualities of each 2012 Civic directly from Honda with this 2012 Honda Civic Brochure

Route 23 Honda has the knowledge and expertise to guide you to the perfect choice. Come down to Route 23 Honda today or visit www.route23hondaoffers.com to check out the $149/month deal on the Civic Sedan!

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