All-New 2007 Honda Fit Achieves Top "5-Star" Safety Rating

The 2007 Honda Fit has earned a "5-Star" safety rating for frontal crash performance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. A "5-Star" rating is the highest government safety rating.

Ninety-nine percent of Honda-branded vehicles on a sales-weighted average now achieve this top front impact rating under the federal government's NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) program.

"The Fit has the highest level of standard safety equipment of any car in its competitive set," said John Mendel, American Honda senior vice president. "Fit's 5-Star rating demonstrates once again that Honda customers do not have to choose between safety, utility and fuel efficiency. The Fit has it all."

Already a leader in vehicle safety as demonstrated by Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative, Honda continues to implement leading airbag technology in all vehicles regardless of size or price. Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, dual front side airbags and side-curtain airbags are standard equipment on all Fit models. In addition to its six airbags, Fit incorporates 3-point seat belts at all seating positions, as well as two Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) positions in the rear seats. Fit also utilizes active safety systems that include an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD).

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Contact: Brickell Honda at (305) 856-3000.

Honda Odyssey EX & Touring

The Odyssey has standard dual front, side and side curtain air bags, ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution, stability with traction control and seatbelt pre-tensionners.

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) awarded the car 5 out of 5 stars (an excellent result) for both front passengers in a frontal impact and 5 out of 5 stars for the passengers in lateral impacts.

Odyssey is a van designed for families to move into. There is room for everyone and everything.

For the best deals pre-owned and new Honda models, contact your fav Honda Dealer in Florida.

All-new Civic-The 8th generation of Honda’s core car arrives

On each carmaker’s lineup, there’s a core product that strongly defines the company philosophy and demonstrates its technological abilities. Sometimes, that core product enjoys so much success that it reaches iconic status. Honda’s core is the Civic.

The 8th-generation Civic seeks to redress all that, by once again promising sharp handling, good looks, and of course great engines. In this case, two engines: a 1.8 liter that delivers an impressive 140 hp, and a 2.0 that’s good for 155 hp. The 1.8, with an SOHC i-VTEC system, promises the acceleration of a 2-liter engine combined with the fuel economy of a 1.5-liter.

The big news in this class is the availability of a 5-speed manual with the 2-liter. Those choosing the automatic will also have the option to choose gears via racing-style fingertip controls on both sides of the steering wheel. The funky three-spoke oval wheel is adjustable for tilt and reach.

The instrumentation features a futuristic two-tier design, with speedometer and other frequently read gauges at the top for easy viewing; the tachometer and other gauges are mounted on the lower tier. Safety is better than on any previous Civic, with features that are the most complete in its class. The Civic comes with Vehicle Stability Assist and four airbags for the 2.0 liter model, and ABS-EBD standard except on the base 1.8V. The Civic features four-wheel independent suspension, with Honda’s trademark double wishbone setup in the rear, with disc brakes on all four corners.

For the best deals pre-owned and new Honda models, contact your fav Honda Dealer in Florida.

2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Wins 'World Car of the Year Award' for Greenest Car

Brickell Honda, your Honda dealer in Florida, (FL) (www.brickellhonda.com), presents the ‘World Car of the Year Award’ for greenest car winner, the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid.

The completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, the most economical and environmentally responsible gasoline-powered Civic ever, has won the World Car of the Year Award for greenest car, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has announced. A jury of 46 international automotive journalists selected the 2006 Civic Hybrid, which achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 49/51 miles per gallon, as the winner of the 2006 World Green Car.

"Honda continues to be a leader in producing environmentally responsible vehicles that set the standard for fuel economy and low emissions," said John Mendel, Senior Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The award-winning 2006 Civic Hybrid is the latest embodiment of Honda's long-term commitment to the development of environmentally friendly technologies that are also fun to drive."

Characterized by advanced new styling, Honda's all-new Civic Hybrid also offers the latest in safety technology, as well an array of standard features, such as multiple audio entertainment choices, that increase content and value. Equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard equipment for 2006, the Civic Hybrid can now deactivate all four of its cylinders and operate using only the electric motor in certain steady-state cruising situations. Compared to the 2006 Civic Sedan with an automatic transmission, the Civic Hybrid provides a city fuel economy increase of approximately 63 percent and a highway fuel economy increase of 27 percent.

Standard features on all 2006 Civic Hybrids include:

*Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure
*1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with 20 horsepower electric motor (combined 110-horsepower @ 6000 rpm and 123 lb-ft. torque @1000-2500 rpm)
*New lighter, more powerful and efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system with greatly enhanced energy regeneration capability and electric-only operation
*Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) as standard equipment
49/51 mpg city/highway
*AT-PZEV emission technology in all 50 states

For details on the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrids and other Honda vehicles, call Brickell Honda in Florida, today!

In Florida, Brickell Honda offers a convenient Internet Buying Process with easy, anytime access to the entire Honda Line-up, including the 2006 Honda CR-V models. Buyers can log on to www.brickellhonda.com and research Honda Vehicles, access virtual test-drives and request an instant Internet quote or free test-drives. An online vehicle appraisal process is available for those who plan to trade in their existing vehicle.

Contact: Brickell Honda at (305) 856-3000.

Honda Odyssey EX & Touring

The Odyssey has standard dual front, side and side curtain air bags, ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution, stability with traction control and seatbelt pre-tensionners.

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) awarded the car 5 out of 5 stars (an excellent result) for both front passengers in a frontal impact and 5 out of 5 stars for the passengers in lateral impacts.

Odyssey is a van designed for families to move into. There is room for everyone and everything.

For the best deals pre-owned and new Honda models, contact your fav Honda Dealer in Florida.

Honda Accord, refined performance!

Chosen by Cars.com as a contender for the overall midsize best bet for its general performance and value, the Accord has strong marks in reliability, crash tests, drivability, refinement, comfort, fuel economy and resale value.

The Accord is sportier, with a ride quality that some find too firm.

The manual four-cylinder is more than adequate for most buyers, but Honda offers V-6-powered models with manual or automatic transmissions.

For the best deals pre-owned and new Honda models, contact your fav Honda Dealer in Florida.

All-new Civic-The 8th generation of Honda’s core car arrives

On each carmaker’s lineup, there’s a core product that strongly defines the company philosophy and demonstrates its technological abilities. Sometimes, that core product enjoys so much success that it reaches iconic status. Honda’s core is the Civic.

The 8th-generation Civic seeks to redress all that, by once again promising sharp handling, good looks, and of course great engines. In this case, two engines: a 1.8 liter that delivers an impressive 140 hp, and a 2.0 that’s good for 155 hp. The 1.8, with an SOHC i-VTEC system, promises the acceleration of a 2-liter engine combined with the fuel economy of a 1.5-liter.

The big news in this class is the availability of a 5-speed manual with the 2-liter. Those choosing the automatic will also have the option to choose gears via racing-style fingertip controls on both sides of the steering wheel. The funky three-spoke oval wheel is adjustable for tilt and reach.

The instrumentation features a futuristic two-tier design, with speedometer and other frequently read gauges at the top for easy viewing; the tachometer and other gauges are mounted on the lower tier. Safety is better than on any previous Civic, with features that are the most complete in its class. The Civic comes with Vehicle Stability Assist and four airbags for the 2.0 liter model, and ABS-EBD standard except on the base 1.8V. The Civic features four-wheel independent suspension, with Honda’s trademark double wishbone setup in the rear, with disc brakes on all four corners.

For the best deals pre-owned and new Honda models, contact your fav Honda Dealer in Florida.

2006 Honda Accord

The 2006 Honda Accord simply does everything well. It may not be best in class in every single area, but there is nothing it does poorly. And the coupe packs the Accord's attributes into a sporty two-door.

For 2006, the Accord gets a freshened look inside and out. Meanwhile, Honda has fortified both engines, the standard four-cylinder and the optional V6, with more horsepower. Accord V6 models get new 17-inch tires and re-tuned suspensions for 2006. And all '06 Accords benefit from enhanced sound insulation.

For these reasons and others, the Honda Accord continues to be one of the best-selling cars in the U.S.

Call Brickell Honda for further details and a free test-drive today!

In Florida, Brickell Honda offers a convenient Internet Buying Process with easy, anytime access to the entire Honda Line-up, including the 2006 Honda CR-V models. Buyers can log on to www.brickellhonda.com and research Honda Vehicles, access virtual test-drives and request an instant Internet quote or free test-drives. An online vehicle appraisal process is available for those who plan to trade in their existing vehicle.

The power of Hydrogen!

Honda's FCX comes with Hydrogen power!

The Honda FCX makes claim to being the first "production" fuel-cell vehicle.

The FCX's automatic-style transmission actually engages the direct-drive powertrain. At its heart is a 107-horsepower AC motor making an impressive 201 pound-feet of torque.

The FCX is unexpectedly swift, easily merging and nimble.

Call Brickell Honda for further details and a free test-drive today!

In Florida, Brickell Honda offers a convenient Internet Buying Process with easy, anytime access to the entire Honda Line-up, including the 2006 Honda CR-V models. Buyers can log on to www.brickellhonda.com and research Honda Vehicles, access virtual test-drives and request an instant Internet quote or free test-drives. An online vehicle appraisal process is available for those who plan to trade in their existing vehicle.

Honda Civic Wins International Design Award

Honda announced that the new Honda Civic for Europe has won the 51st international "red dot: best of the best" award for highest design quality. This is the second time Honda has won the top award after winning it with the Honda S2000 in 2001. The award ceremony will take place on June 26, 2006.

The red dot design award is one of the leading design competitions in the world, held annually by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany. An international jury selects the products of outstanding design quality in 11 categories which are not only related to car design but to product design in general.

The all-new Civic has won the "red dot: best of the best" award in the category of "Transportation." The jury acknowledged that its overall design "marks a revolution," recognizing the innovation as well as the appeal and the high quality of the Civic's design concept.

This year, 2,068 proposals from 41 countries were entered into the competition, and the "red dot: best of the best" for highest design quality has been given to only 36 products, while 485 products received the "red dot" quality label of design.

The Civic will become part of the exhibition for more than one year at the museum of the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen. The museum displays one of the largest exhibitions of contemporary design worldwide, featuring more than 1,000 products in over 4,000 square metres. In addition, the Civic will appear in the related yearbook, which is considered a standard work in the design field and shows current trends in the industry.

The history of this competition began in 1955 when outstanding international product design was marked with a dot; its present name "red dot" was adopted in 1992, and the competition in its current style was established in 2000.

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