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The minivan has been around for decades. For a long time, it was the last resort of the large family. A sedan was too small and so the only option was the van. But a funny thing happened about ten years ago: automakers started realizing the even minivans could be filled with performance and features. Your Hackettstown Area Honda dealer gives you the tour of the 2015 Odyssey EX-L. Under the Hood The Odyssey begins with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. Through variable valve timing, multi-point fuel injection, and a six-speed automatic transmission, it offers 248 horsepower and 250 pounds of torque at the same time that it offers an EPA-estimated 28 miles per gallon on the highway. Capabilities The Odyssey boasts more than 170 cubic feet in passenger volume and so seats eight more than comfortably. Meanwhile, fold-away seats offer over 148 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Odyssey can take on nearly 1,500 pounds in payload and can tow up to 3,500 pounds. What’s more, it uses four-wheel, anti-lock disc brakes to control anything or anyone you carry. The Safety In addition to brakes, the Odyssey uses a brake force distribution system to help come to a stop quicker. It has electronic traction and stability control for staying on the road and a rear view camera with parking sensors for eyes in the back of your head. In case of an accident, it has intelligent front airbags that use sensors to adapt to crash conditions. These are augmented by side and curtain airbags for all three rows of seating. Features Galore The EX-L comes with a seven-speaker audio system that is SiriusXM ready, touchscreen controlled, and sub-woofer boosted. A leather interior, it comes with heated front seats and triple-zone automatic climate control.

As spring slowly approaches, several auto manufacturers have hinted at overhauling tried and true models. Recently, Honda has teased their fans with a new look for the Ridgeline. The benefit for the buyer? Dealers are extra motivated to make room for new year models. That’s the case with your Clinton Area Honda dealer and the 2015 Ridgeline SE. Under the Hood The Ridgeline begins with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with overhead cams, multi-point fuel injection, and variable valve timing. That means that it offers 250 horsepower and 247 pounds of torque at the same time that it offers an EPA-estimated 21 miles per gallon on the highway. What It Can Do With a five-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, there’s not much the Ridgeline can’t handle. In addition to being able to take on a payload of nearly 1,500 pounds and a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, the Ridgeline seats a five-man crew in its roomy cab. Safety Above All In addition to four-wheel, anti-lock disc brakes that help control anything you’re hauling, the Ridgeline also comes with intelligent airbags that adapt to crash conditions to minimize injury. These are supported by side and curtain airbags to protect the entire cabin. Finally, a rear-view camera with parking sensors just makes your job that much easier. Life’s Little Extras Leather interior, sunroof, heated front seats, and a seven-speaker audio system with subwoofer are just the start. The Ridgeline SE also comes with on-board navigation with map and voice.

When it comes to buying a vehicle, Honda Near Bridgewater submits that leasing can be a great options. There are several different ways to buy a car. One way is to pay cash upfront for the vehicle. Not many people can afford to do this, so the most common option is to take out a car loan and make monthly payments. Usually car loans are for three to five years. Another popular option is to lease the vehicle instead of buy it. What Is A Lease And Why Might I Want It? What is a lease exactly? Leasing is very similar to financing a car, however instead of financing the full price of the car the buyer is only financing a percentage of what the car is worth. This is because once the term of your lease is up, you return the car to the dealership. Getting More For Less One of the main reasons why people choose to lease is because you can typically afford to drive a nicer vehicle than you would if you were buying the car. Payments on a lease are lower, since you are only financing a portion of the car's worth. Since only new cars are leased, the car is usually under a great warranty. Any repairs are covered by the warranty on the car. Also, many leases include maintenance to the vehicle such as oil changes and tire rotations. Drivers should keep in mind that when a car is leased you have a cap on many miles you can put on the car. People who drive far distances may want to consider another option. For those who are not driving far distances, a lease may be perfect for them.

Often times parents are children are on the go, and Phillipsburg Area Honda warns that we can easily forget the hazards that loom right inside our own vehicles. Be sure to take some time and review what could be dangerous to your children while driving. Utilize What Comes With Your Car Many cars come equipped with child safety features. It is up to us to use them. The number one safety feature is child safety locks. These are located on the doors themselves. When you open the door look along the frame to indicate where the child safety switch is. Once activated your child will not be able to open the door from the inside. Be Proactive With Child Safety Features Another safety feature is the child safety locks on the window. This feature is typically located in the driver's seat. Often times there is a button next to the window controls which allows you to activate the child safety features for the windows. When this is activated, the driver is the only one in the vehicle who can raise and lower the windows. This keeps children from accidentally closing themselves in the window or throwing things out of the window. Keep Your Keys Close Be sure to never hand your child the keys to your car. One parent recently reported letting her child play with her keys as she walked around the car to enter in the driver's side. Before she made it the child had accidentally hit the lock button. In this instance the child was locked inside the car and the parent had to call for assistance. Depending on the weather this could be a very dangerous situation.

The FCX Clarity is a zero emissions car offered by Honda that runs on fuel cells electricity and is available at Fleminton Area Honda. What does this mean exactly? Most electric cars need to be plugged in and charged so that they can be driven, but this is not the case with the FCX Clarity. Honda has done some serious work when it comes to revolutionizing the way that drivers can go green. The Future of Driving When it comes to the FCX Clarity, the car uses hydrogen to activate fuel cells which generate their own electricity. Ion batteries to store the electricity. Drivers can go about 240 miles before the car needs to refuel. But how does someone refuel a car like this? All New Technology The vehicles uses hydrogen gas, so when you are in need of a refuel you can easily stop in to a local station have the hydrogen tank refilled. Honda is currently hoping to be able to provide driver's the option to purchase a Home Energy Station where they can refuel right in their own garage. Not only could this Home Energy Station work to fuel your car, it may even be integrated in to the home and provide heat and electricity for your house.   Honda has some big plans for the future of driving. The FCX Clarity is one of the first cars that buys can purchase today that integrate this new technology. The vehicle is intentionally very light to maximize the number of miles you can go before needing to refuel.

Honda Near Bridgewater has stepped up to the plate more than any other company when it comes to vehicles that run on alternate sources of energy. Their fleet is diverse and impressive. Here is a short run down of what we have to offer: The Accord Comes in Two Green Options 2015 Accord Hybrid: This vehicle starts out at $29,305 and drivers can expect to get about 50 miles to the gallon if they are doing city driving. 2014 Accord Plug In: This car starts out a bit more expensive at almost $40,000 for a base model. The car does hold about 12 gallons of fuel so that you can drive this as a hybrid, electric only or gas only. Drivers can go about 570 miles before refueling when using the car as a hybrid. Sporty Hybrid Vehicles 2015 CRZ Sport Hybrid: This is a sleek and sporty hybrid option that offers the functionality of a sports car with the benefits of green driving. This car starts out at only $20,145 2014 Insight Hybrid: This is Honda's most affordable hybrid vehicle, with base models prices at $18,725. Driver's get around 44 miles to the gallon when driving on the highway. 2015 Civic Hybrid: Honda has converted their bestselling sedan in to a green friendly option with prices starting at $24, 735. 2015 Civic Natural Gas: This vehicle uses a fuel source new to cars – natural gas. Honda's website offers a finder feature which helps driver's locate stations offering this new fuel. Stop in today to test drive these green friendly options!

Clinton Honda has two amazing all-star sedan vehicles they are excited to showcase. The Accord and the Civic are both award winning vehicles who have stood the test of time. If you are in the market for a coupe or sedan it is likely that you have considered one or both of these vehicles. Here are some key things to consider when looking in to buying a 2015 Honda Civic or 2015 Honda Accord. Amazingly Efficient: 2015 Honda Civic The 2015 Honda Civic can easily seat five passengers. When it comes to options the Civic is almost unparalleled. The 2015 Civic comes in multiple trim options as well as a hybrid version and a model that runs on natural gas. It is available in 2 door or four door and starts as low as $18,290. The Honda Civic has great estimated miles per gallon at 30-39. Modest and Roomy: 2015 Honda Accord The 2015 Honda Accord may not come in as many trim options, however they do have something for any need. In 2015 Honda is offering the coupe as well as the sedan, but they are also offering the green friendly Hybrid and the all-electric version of the Accord called the Plug In.   The Accord is a fairly pricier vehicle, with base models starting around $24,665. All four Accord options seat 5 people, and boast a bit more trunk space than the Civic. When it comes to gas mileage the Accord performs slightly below the Civic at 27/36 estimated average mile per gallon.   Depending on your needs, both of these sedans are excellent options. Coupled with Honda's excellent reputation you are guaranteed to leave the lot with a smile on your face.

It is comforting to know that the company making some of the most reliable cars in the industry, with high resale values and exceptional safety ratings, also designs pickups.  Honda has a vehicle for everyone, and the Honda Ridgeline is a perfect example of the company’s accommodating styles.  Take the road less traveled in a rugged 2014 Honda Ridgeline SE from Clinton area Honda dealership. Discover why KBB readers awarded the pickup with a 9.2 out of 10 consumer rating. Power and Agility in the 2014 Honda Ridgeline SE The crew cab pickup has a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 4-wheel-drive drivetrain.  The power rating for the Honda Ridgeline SE is 250 hp at 5700 RPM with 247 lb.-ft. of torque at 4300 RPM.  The estimated fuel economy rating is 15/21 mpg.  The max towing capacity for the Honda pickup is 5,000 lbs. with a max 1475 payload capacity. The Honda Ridgeline has a 5-speed manual transmission, single overhead cam, and variable valve timing. Are Pickups Safe? The 2014 Honda Ridgeline is loaded with a plethora of safety and security features.  Standard safety equipment includes a series of airbags, stability control, traction control, ABS, brakeforce distribution, child seat anchors, emergency brake assist, running lights and fog lights, an anti-theft alarm, and ventilated disc brakes in the front. According to the IIHS, the 2014 Honda Ridgeline earned good ratings in all four crashworthiness tests conducted on the pickup.  When the NHTSA performed rollover simulations with the Honda Ridgeline, the pickup earned four stars for safety. Does the Ridgeline have the Installed Options I Need? The 2014 Honda Ridgeline has all of the amenities and creature comforts you expect in sedans and SUVs.  Honda outfitted the 4x4 pickup with comfortable leather seating, a 7-speaker stereo system with subwoofer, an internal HD navigation system, color screen, satellite radio, AM/FM radio, 6-CD player, electric sunroof, and a rearview camera with distance sensors.

Commuting is a tedious and often expensive task that we all have to do.  Just because it is mundane, it doesn’t mean you cannot infuse the drive with a little style.  When you shop the pre-owned lot, you will discover the coupes are affordable, packed with creature comforts, and backed by impressive fuel economy ratings.  Change up your commute with a coupe from Phillipsburg area Honda. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Nothing screams style quite as loud as the iconic Chevrolet Camaro. The red jewel 2011 Chevy Camaro has a powerful 6.2-liter V8 under the hood and manual transmission.  The price tag for the muscle car is under $26K and the coupe has fewer than 25,000 miles on it.  In 2011, the Chevrolet Camaro ranked in the top three for 2011 Affordable Sports Cars, according to US News and World Report. The horsepower rating is 400 hp at 5900 RPM with 410 lb.-ft. of torque at 4300 RPM.  The estimated fuel economy rating is 16/25 mpg.  Chevrolet loaded the Camaro with black, leather-appointed seats, navigation services, heated seats and mirrors, a 9-speaker stereo system with satellite radio and RDS, and luxury trim. 2012 Honda Civic Coupe LX You can save over $1,000 on a certified pre-owned 2012 Honda Civic coupe LX with fewer than 23,000 miles on the engine.  The Honda Civic, according to US News, is the #1 Used Small Car $14K and Up and the #2 2012 Affordable Small Car. KBB also awarded the Civic with a 2012 Best Resale Value Award.  Under the hood is a 1.8-liter inline-4 that produces 140 hp and averages 28/39 mpg.  Installed features on the Honda Civic include a 6-speaker stereo system, all-season tires, safety system, auxiliary audio input, and remote keyless entry. 2012 Honda Accord Coupe EX If you require a little more space, the 2012 Honda Accord coupe EX is an excellent choice.  The coupe has fewer than 39,000 miles on it; it is priced below $16K; and the coupe is Honda certified.  You won’t be surprise to learn the Honda Accord is #1 in 2012 Affordable Midsize Cars.  The Honda Accord has a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine that produces 190 hp at 7000 RPM and averages an estimated 23/34 mpg.  Installed options on the Honda Accord EX include 4-wheel disc brakes, Bluetooth, a premium sound system, and performance tires.

Navigation services have made traveling much easier and more enjoyable. Gone on the days when you have to rely on a frustrated co-pilot or a jumbled road map, which may or may not be upside down.  It doesn’t cost much to upgrade to a Honda with navigation, and there are many models to choose from. This year, drive home a new Flemington area Honda with navigation services. 2015 Honda Accord Both the Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan EX-L trim levels are equipped with navigation services.  The Honda Accord features a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine and a CVT automatic transmission.  The horsepower rating for the 4-cylinder engine is 185 hp at 6400 RPM with 181 lb.-ft. of torque at 3900 RPM.  If you decide to upgrade to the V6 sedan model, the horsepower increases to 278 hp at 6200 RPM with 252 lb-ft. of torque.  Installed options in the Accord include a stereo system with CD player, MP3 player, sun/moon roof, satellite radio, memory seating, Bluetooth, performance tires, lane departure warning, security system, and a navigation. 2015 Honda Crosstour V6 If you need a little more space, without having to opt for a large SUV, the Crosstour is an excellent compromise.  The 2015 Honda Crosstour EX-L benefits from the power of a 278-hp 3.5-liter V6 and a 4-wheel drive drivetrain. The 5-passenger wagon is loaded with power, leather, memory seats, satellite radio, CD player, auxiliary audio input, Bluetooth connection, heated seats and mirrors, all-season tires, universal garage door opener, a backup camera, and a navigation system. 2015 Honda Pilot Captain the perfect ride in the 2015 Honda Pilot SUV.  The family-favorite SUV combines the power of a 250-hp V6 with the prowess and agility of a 4-wheel drive drivetrain.  Seating is plentiful in the Pilot with second and third rows. Road trip and commuting amenities in the EX-L and Touring trim levels include all-season tires, power liftgate, heated mirrors and leather seats, keyless entry, security system, Bluetooth technology, auxiliary audio input, MP3, satellite radio, backup camera, and easy-to-use navigation services. The Touring adds an entertainment system.

If you fall behind on your payments, recovery can be a difficult and stressful journey.  Some people feel as if they will always be stuck in a rut, but if you remain dedicated to the result, recovery is possible.  After a repossession, your mind will be in a scramble, so you need some to help you make sense of it all and devise a plan. Repossession if difficult, but you can recover. Clinton area Honda has tips to help you recuperate from a repossession. There is no quick fix; recovery requires patience. First, you need to make sure all of the information on your report is accurate. You might need to seek help from a debt assistance organization.  If you take this route, do your research, as some people fork up loads of cash with little results. Check the Federal Trade Commission’s site before you choose a company. Do not fall for “credit repair” schemes. Focus on your good credit history.  If you have fallen behind on your car payment, do not allow everything else to fall behind as well. Consider applying for a secured credit card.  You will need to put down a deposit if you are approved, but it can help you build up your credit again.  Do not max out the card and always make the payment. Start saving for a down payment.  A lender will be hesitant to lend to you again, but if the institution sees you are assuming some of the risk, you will be a more desirable candidate. Change your spending habits.  Now is not the time to go shopping for a new cell phone, television, shoes, etc. Focus on the things you need instead of the items you want.  There is a difference.

The Honda Pilot Touring is a large and powerful 8-passenger crossover SUV. It is stylish, durable, comfortable, and offers high levels of quality and functionality. Despite its size, this fierce sport utility vehicle still manages to provide you with a smooth, car-like driving experience. Our Honda dealer near Bridgewater has the fabulous 2015 Honda Pilot Touring waiting for you. Seating and Trim The 2015 Honda Pilot Touring has leather upholstery, alloy-look trim, and an alloy and leather-trimmed steering wheel. The driver has a heated bucket seat with 10-way power adjustments, including memorized height, memorized lumbar, and memorized tilt. The front passenger has a heated bucket seat with power adjustments. The rear passengers have split-folding seats with manual recline and manual fore/aft. The third row passengers have a split-folding bench that seats 3 and folds flat to the floor. Popular Features The 2015 Honda Pilot Touring has a fantastic audio system with an AM/FM radio, a CD player, satellite radio, wireless headphones, in-dash DVD, and color screen. It has 10 speakers and a subwoofer. It has an internal HD navigation system with full map and voice. There is front radar parking distance sensors, and rear camera and radar parking distance sensors. Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls Element antenna Cruise control Trip computer Electric glass sunroof Ventilation system with micro filter Passenger ventilation controls Three-zone climate control Tilt telescoping steering wheel Remote power locks