Learn Everything About Honda Cars, Models, Recalls and more

Buying a car not only means going from point A to point B, doesn’t matter how much money we put in. A car is part of your everyday life; it’s an emotion which at some point of our journey turns into a memory. Is there anyone who wants to own something that haunts her/him down every time s/he reminiscences? The probability is very low in number. So, investing in a good car or Buying a new car, to be specific in a good brand will not only gives you immense pleasure while owning but also puts a smile on your face (maybe some happy tears too) while living in nostalgia. Investing your hard earned money on a Honda is one such expenditure that allows you to sit back and relax afterwards.

With buying Honda cars, you get everything under one roof, from the extraordinary performance to ‘better than Toyota’ fuel economy (in some models). This Japanese automaker giant is manufacturing exceptional vehicles now for nearly six decades and in the U.S.A, Honda is providing great VFM cars to us, the Americans since 1969 when N600 – a kei car was launched, at a time when the whole America turned thirstier for fuel, thanks to the ‘70s oil crisis. We’ve discussed here why you should buy a Honda even if you have one in your parking lot.

Check out other automobile manufacturers in the USA, or in that sense, in the world, Honda Motors till date won more than 60 awards worldwide, to be specific 63, way more than any other, for almost everything a buyer looks for – safety, affordability & space.

Innovation along with other factors is something that made the stand for Honda Motors, today. With every car launched, there is always something innovative that not only smoothens users’ experience but also makes the owner stand out in the pack. For example, almost every other car in the market today comes with an AWD drivetrain. Honda also offers AWD but in the name of SH-AWD where SH stands for Super Handling which works as smooth as its name. The globally renowned VTEC engine was developed by Honda for higher performance at high RPM & low fuel consumption at low RPM.

Do you remember the 2000 Honda Insight? Yes, that one with rear fairing. The Honda Insight is one of the most absurd looking cars we’ve seen ever. But with the design language of NSX, TLX, Accord, Civic, it sometimes makes us wonder why Honda would implement such a design. Well, that rear fairing there was for a reason. Those fairings helped the 2000 Honda Insight to achieve best aerodynamics which not only would make your driving experience sweeter than ever, it also helped in having higher mileage to any other competitors at that time. The 2000 Honda Insight also was the 1st hybrid car in North America. However, with time passed, although rear fairings are not present in any Honda cars now, all of them have one thing in common – aerodynamics. Either take the affordable Accord & Civic or the more premium Acura lineup such as NSX, TLX, Integra, aerodynamics is there. That’s why we love the Honda so much.

As discussed, aerodynamics along with a great engine brings you that number in mileage that you cannot imagine with any other cars (we’ve not counted Volvo XC90). VTEC is Honda’s trade-mark engine that’s globally known for great fuel efficiency and squeezing performance at the same time. In fact, Honda CR-V in most cases squeezes more mileage than Toyota RAV4.So, if you own a Honda, don’t be saddened for not having the beast mode in your car. It’s all in your hand.

Honda Motors is a Japanese automaker & it has to be reliable. Well, Honda does not turn its back when it comes to reliability. Every component present in the Honda cars is extremely reliable, just like Toyota. Be it the whole powertrain or the electronics or to be least the paint applied, everything is reliable in any Honda you pick up. On the roads of the USA, you see thousands of Hondas. If possible, go & ask some of them, and you will find out that most of the Hondas are running for at least 10 years with millions of miles on the odometer and still not having any sort of problems.

Honda manufactures one of the safest cars for its customers. They’re built robustly, they feel solid, and for years, they come up with combined 5 stars certified by NHTSA. However, built quality is not everything, so all models of Honda are preoccupied with lots of advanced passive & active safety features such as front seat belts with a pretensioner, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, vehicle stability assist with traction control, CMBS, RDM, LKS etc.

Honda offers a range of cars from sedans, SUVs to hatchbacks, pickups to choose from. If you’re a sportier kind of person, the Honda Civic, NSX, TLX or Integra will suit you better. For real business, there’s the Accord, MDX, RDX that compliment your needs better. Honda USA also offers the Ridgeline pickup that’s the direct competitor of Ford Ranger. You can go for that too.

Honda doesn’t only offer quality products, the automaker also takes care of the spare parts being available in every repair shop & service centre in the USA.

With all these things on offer, although it sounds like a gimmick, Honda is affordable for most of us. With Honda, not only the product comes under budget but the spare parts, servicing or maintenance, everything is cheap. We could not find anything on where Honda does cost-cutting, maybe you can come up with something later! If you want to go with something more affordable but don’t want to let go of the beauties the Honda cars offer, you should check-in the used car market. Some real gems are hidden there.

The above mentioned perks that come along with a Honda are known in the whole USA & surroundings, which means almost everyone while buying a car pays a number of visits in the Honda showrooms or the used car dealerships to have one. With this much demand, you can be assured that your Honda will retain almost 70% of its value after 5 years.

For over 20 years, Honda has been producing the most eco-friendly gasoline cars in the USA & was awarded numerous times for keeping the promise to protect the environment. With buying a Honda, you can be assured that your money is in the good hands.

**Sales data of 2022 is available till October

• Total Sales: 2021 – 315,533 2022 – 199,204
• Compact crossover SUV.
• Available in standard & hybrid powertrain.
• In-line 4 cylinder turbocharged 1.5L i-VTEC producing 190 HP for standard variant & 2.0L four cylinder & 2 electric motors producing 204 HP for hybrid edition.
• FWD & AWD drivetrain.
• MPG: 28/34 (FWD) & 27/32 (AWD).
• Ownership Cost: For 5 years, the 2022 CR-V costs more or less $49,248 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• MSRP: $31,110 – $38,600
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 18% after 5 years.
• Safety Ratings: 4 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Recall: 2011 (12), 2012 (3), 2019(5), 2020 (2), 2022 (2) Check NHTSA for more information.

• Total Sales: 2021 – 173,374 2022 – 122,214
• Mid-size sedan.
• Available in standard & hybrid powertrain.
• Turbocharged 1.5L 4 cylinder with CVT producing 191 HP & turbocharged 2.0L 4 cylinder with 10-speed AT producing 252 HP for the standard variants and for the hybrid ones, 2.0L 4 cylinder with e-CVT producing 212 HP engines are available.
• FWD drivetrain
• MPG: 32/35 (standard) & 40/46 (hybrid)
• Ownership For 5 years, the 2022 Accord costs more or less $44,000 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• MSRP: For standard editions – $26,520 to $38,450 & for hybrid variants – $27,720 to $37,590
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 21% after 5 years.
• Recall: 2011 (9), 2012 (8), 2019(3), 2020 (2), 2022 (0) Check NHTSA for more information.
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.

• Total Sales: 2021 – 229,974 2022 – 107,633
• Sport sedan
• turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine combined with standard lip-slip differential & 6-speed MT that makes 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque.
• FWD drivetrain
• MPG: 31/40
• Ownership Cost: For 5 years, the 2022 Civic costs more or less $44,526 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• MSRP: $24650 -$28100
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 16% after 5 years.
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Recall: 2011 (9), 2012 (3), 2019(2), 2020 (1), 2022 (0) Check NHTSA for more information.

• Total Sales: 2021 – 117,065 2022 – 100,075
• Subcompact crossover SUV
• Inline 4 cylinder 1.8L engine combined with CVT produces around 141 HP @6500 RPM
• FWD drivetrain
• MPG: 28/34
• Ownership Cost: For 5 years, the 2022 HR-V costs more or less $44,891 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• MSRP: $23800 – $27900
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 23% after 5 years.
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Recall: 2012 (2), 2018 (2), 2019(3), 2020 (0), 2022 (0) Check NHTSA for more information

1. Honda Prologue
According to the website, Prologue will be launched by 2024 as a fully electric SUV.
2. Honda Pilot
Facelift edition will be launched.
3. Honda Accord
Facelift edition will be launched.