2012 Honda Civic Leads KBB.com’s Compact Sedan Comparison

s The 2012 Honda Civic leads KBB.com’s compact sedan comparison. The all-new 2012 Honda Civic came out on top in a recent compact sedan comparison by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Although the Civic tied for the top stop with the Hyundai Elantra, editors found that the Civic had its own distinct strong points. “At some point in time, most everyone drives a compact sedan, whether it is a commuter car, second car, empty nester car or even a rental car,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, noting the importance of this segment. Specifically, editors praised the Civic’s...

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2012 Honda Accord Won’t See A Price Increase

For 2012, the account will receive minor styling updates. There’s also a new Special Edition trim level. Other big updates include a standard USB audio interface on every Accord with the addition of the feature to the Accord LX, LX-P and SE Sedan models. Engine choices on the 2012 Honda Accord include a 177-horsepower, 2.4-liter, i‑VTEC four-cylinder engine. There’s also a 190-horsepower, 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine, which is standard in the Accord EX and EX-L Sedan models and all 4-cylinder coupe models. Lastly, there’s also a 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine produces 271 horsepower. To boost fuel-efficiency...

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The 2012 Honda Fit To Get Updated

The 2012 Honda Fit will get updated styling and equipment. Honda’s versatile, fuel-efficient, and fun five-door now features a quieter interior and a range of other new features for the 2012 model year. The B-segment continues to be an important segment as more consumers search for fuel efficient cars, and the 2012 Honda Fit will maintain its appeal thanks to its reasonably-sized exterior dimensions and cavernous interior. For 2012, the Fit will receive new standard equipment and a few minor updates to its styling. Sport models will feature new grilles, black headlight bezels and a new finish for the 16-inch alloy wheels. The base model...

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Honda Finishes Second In The 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Honda finishes second in the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. It was Honda’s best performance ever in the annual study, which this year evaluated data from more than 73,000 buyers/lessees of new 2011 vehicles after 90 days of ownerships. Three of the company’s manufacturing plants also received IQS honors, including two of its facilities here in America. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, which builds the all-new Honda Civic, was one of only three plants in the world to win a J.D. Power Platinum award this year, and the automaker’s complex in East Liberty, Ohio, where the Honda Accord Crosstour, CR-V and Element are...

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2012 Honda Crosstour Offers New Colors And Features

The 2012 Honda Crosstour offers new colors and features! For 2012, there’s even more standard features coming to the Crosstour. The base EX model will include auto on/off headlights, a rearview camera, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and USB audio interface. Two new colors are also available on all Crosstour models: Twilight Blue Metallic replaces Glacier Blue Metallic, and Basque Red Pearl replaces Tango Red Pearl. The more luxurious EX-L model adds 18-inch aluminum wheels with P225/60R18 all-season tires, leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated front seats, a memory driver-side seat and memory side mirrors with reverse tilting capability,...

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