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Eleven 2013 Honda models named Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS

Friday, January 18th, 2013

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If safety is what you’re looking for in your new car, you can bet you have it in a 2013 Honda. In fact, you can actually take your pick among the lineup of eleven 2013 Honda models because they all passed the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests with the highest possible ratings.

The completely redesigned 2013 Honda Accord (sedan and coupe) took the crown among all earning a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by passing the new small overlap frontal crash test which now has more aggressive and stringent guidelines. This test replicates what happens when the front corner of a car crashes with another vehicle or an object (tree, utility pole, etc.). And the new Accord is one of the first vehicles ever to earn this safety rating.

If you’re looking for something that the Accord doesn’t offer, do not worry because the 2013 Civic Sedan, 2013 Fit, 2013 Crosstour, 2013 CR-V, 2013 CR-Z, 2013 Insight, 2013 Pilot, 2013 Odyssey and 2013 Ridgeline were also named TOP SAFETY PICK by the IIHS. All of the models earned the top rating of GOOD in the four rating areas tested.

Honda has a long history of engineering advanced safety technology and designs into their products. This commitment stems from their goal to be a company that society wants to exist. We’ve made this commitment as well. Although we can’t manufacture vehicles, we CAN and DO try our absolute hardest to be the Honda dealer in Austin that the city wants to exist. I hope you can help us achieve this goal (in your safe Honda, of course).

UPDATE: The redesigned 2013 Honda Civic (both sedan and coupe models) have earned the Top Safety Pick+ recognition as well! This is the first small car in the US to achieve the enhanced safety pick status, making Honda the only automaker to offer four different vehicles with Top Safety Pick+ marks.

Summer Means 2012 Honda Clearance

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

For some summer means time to go to the beach and relax, for this Honda dealer it means time to get rid of almost the entire 2012 Honda in stock to make room for brand new 2013 models.

Here are the deals we have going on now through August 31st:

0% APR financing for 2012 Honda Accord and 2012 Honda Crosstour. The APR is available for 24 to 36 months of financing. 2012 Honda Summer Clearance Sale in Central Texas

0.9% APR financing for 2012 Honda Odyssey. This APR is available for terms up to 60 months of financing.

2012 Honda Odyssey for sale Austin TX

0.9% APR financing for 2012 Honda Civic, 2012 Honda Pilot and 2012 Honda Ridgeline.

This is the time to come out and look into seriously considering a 2012 Honda. You are welcome to give us a call at 512-443-4300 to schedule a test drive or you can easily schedule it online!

Five 2012 Honda Models Take Top Awards: Ratings Don’t Lie

Monday, June 11th, 2012
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Honda won four Total Car Score awards, in addition to three Vehicle Satisfaction Awards.

Honda has done it again, and this time five 2012 Honda models took home two distinct reputation awards: three models received the AutoPacific’s 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards and four models were awarded Top Scoring Awards from Total Car Score.

The cars scoring highly on the Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) included the 2012 Honda CR-V, Honda Odyssey and Honda Pilot. These scores were taken from over 75,000 customer surveys, meaning actual owners of the vehicles did the ranking. Since the VSA’s are completely based on owner input, it’s an accurate measurement of how satisfied new owners are. And we can’t think of a better way to get an accurate ranking of a car than from someone who actually drives it on a daily basis.

The Top Scoring Awards went to the 2012 Honda Ridgeline, Honda Fit, Honda Odyssey and Honda CR-V. This award comes from Total Car Score, which turns the ratings cars receive from trusted automotive sites into percentages. These percentages translate into a car’s Total Car Score, a score used by shoppers to compare vehicles.

“It’s fantastic to have so much of Honda’s outstanding product line represented in these awards,” said American Honda VP of Marketing Michael Accavitti.

These awards can give you a sense of how new Honda owners feel about their car purchase and they demonstrate how well regarded Honda products are. If you want to come and check one out for yourself, let us know! You can call us at 512-443-4300 or schedule a test drive online. We can help you get in the best and most reliable car in the market.

Rear-View Camera To Become Standard For 2013 Honda Models

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Rearview camera on 2013 honda austin txHonda just announced that their 2013 vehicle models will feature a rear-view camera standard moving forward.

Vicki Poponi, American Honda’s Assistant VP of Product Planning, stated how important safety is to Honda, affirming that, “At Honda, we feel that this visibility feature will be important to many families and we’re widely applying it even before we may be required to do so. In addition to the wide application of the rear-view camera technology, Honda is also introducing several new features for enhanced driver safety, visibility and security in model-year 2013.”

Getting more into specifics, Honda announced that 94% of their total 2013 lineup will be offering the rear-view camera standard, leaving very few vehicles without it. The 2012 Honda CR-V already offers it as a standard feature and 100% of the 2013 Honda truck lineup will come standard with the rear-view camera. This means that all trim levels of the 2013 CR-V, Crosstour, Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline will have this safety feature.

The rear-view camera will certainly offer drivers extra visibility, but it isn’t the only new safety feature on the 2013 Honda lineup. Honda is adding Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning systems as optional safety features. These two warning technologies will make their debuts on both the 2013 Honda Accord and the 2013 Honda Crosstour.

Are you looking forward to the 2013 Honda lineup?

Howdy Honda’s Priority Spotlight: Safety

Friday, February 17th, 2012

2012 Honda Safety Austin TXWhen buying a vehicle car buyers have an internal checklist of priorities that must be present in their new vehicle for them to buy it. Safety is almost always present in that checklist of priorities, and for some, it’s at the top of the list. Thankfully, Honda understands the importance of a safe vehicle, which is why their designs are centered on safety. As a consequence, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded nine 2012 Honda models with a Top Safety Pick for 2012.   

The Honda models selected as Top Safety Picks for 2012 are the Honda Fit, Honda Civic (4-door), Honda CR-Z, Honda Insight, Honda Odyssey, Honda Ridgeline, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord and Honda Pilot. As you can see, everything from Honda’s small car, the Honda Fit, to their large pickup truck, Honda Ridgeline, were all named to this illustrious list by the IIHS. This shows that size does not matter; when you buy a Honda you’re buying safety.

Honda pushes for greatness in all respects, and safety is at the top of their list. Back in 2000, Honda opened the first indoor multi-directional crash test safety facility. In 2003, Honda added a new automotive safety research facility to their Research & Development center in Ohio. By doing so, Honda has two of the world’s most advanced indoor crash safety research facilities. At these facilities, Honda runs a vast number of tests to give the people at Honda a better understanding of real world collisions. With this information, Honda can make better technologies and offer safer vehicles.

With an emphasis on safety, Honda is associated with creating some of the safest vehicles in the world. If you want to check out a Honda in Austin, stop by Howdy Honda and check out the fleet of Top Safety Picks for 2012.

Nine 2012 Honda models earn Top Safety Picks

Friday, December 16th, 2011

 

Honda Top Safety Rating

On December 15, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed its list of winners for their high-ranking Top Safety Pick award. Howdy Honda is proud to announce that nine new 2012 Honda models received such prestigious accolades.

IIHS’ Top Safety Pick award recognizes those cars that perform the best in protecting passengers that are involved in front, side, rear and rollover crashes. The Institute’s tests and ratings help shoppers make better decisions and evaluate vehicles that offer best-in-class crash protection.

The IIHS awarded the 2012 Civic and Odyssey earlier this year with a Top Safety Pick award; now the IIHS has come out with the complete list of 2012 model winners. In addition to the Civic and Odyssey, Honda earned the accolade for the 2012 Fit, CR-Z, CR-V, Insight, Accord, Pilot and Ridgeline. This demonstrates Honda’s commitment in designing strong safety features in their cars.

Honda Ridgeline Now Offers Sport Model at Howdy Honda

Friday, November 11th, 2011
2012 Honda Ridgeline Austin TX

Honda Ridgeline Now Offers Sport Model at Howdy Honda

Honda Ridgeline Now Offers Sport Model at Howdy Honda

At Howdy Honda, your Austin Honda dealer, we are really excited for to see the 2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport, new for 2012. Honda’s four-door, five-seater pick-up truck not only received upgraded styling and increased fuel efficiency, but Honda will also introduced a new trim level: the Ridgeline Sport. 

This year’s model of the Honda Ridgeline will be available in four trim levels including; RT, Sport, RTS and Ridgeline RTL.  All new 2012 Ridgeline models will all receive upgrades including a new front grille design, aerodynamic adjustments, friction reduction measures in the engine and  better fuel efficiency with an estimated 15 miles per gallon city and 21 miles per gallon on the highway.

The recently added Sport model will be furnished with the following features; 18-inch black aluminum alloy wheels, black honeycomb grille with black surround, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls built in, rear privacy glass, floor mats made for all climates and black headlight/brake light casings.

If you’re interested in potentially buying a 2012 Honda Ridgeline, it has a MSRP of $29,250 for the RT. If you want the Sport model it is starting at $29,995 and $31,995 for the RTS model. If you’re looking to have your Ridgeline decked out, we recommend going with the RTL model with Navigation starting at $37,180.

If you are interested in a 2012 Honda Ridgeline look no further than Howdy Honda, your Honda dealer in Austin, Texas.  With a wide selection of not only Honda Ridgelines, but also Honda’s new 2012 fleet.  Not to mention our one of a kind customer service, Howdy Honda will find you a vehicle that will fit your needs.



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Whether you are looking for a new Honda car or used car in Austin Texas we can help you into the car of your dreams. We pride ourselves on our great prices on Honda SUVs and crossovers in Austin. We also sell great vehicles to great customers from Bastrop, Georgetown , Leander, Round Rock, San Marcos, Buda. We also have plenty of Honda hybrid cars on our lot.

Here at Howdy Honda we are always updating our list of Hondas that are on sale in Austin TX. If you find a car on sale that you are interested in don’t hesitate to see what we can offer you for trading in your car. You can also fill out our car loan credit application to see what kind of financing is available for your budget. If you are looking for auto parts or automotive repair in Austin Texas we can help you get your car back on the road as well.

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