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Since the second generation emerged in 2015 after a nine year hiatus, drivers have flocked to the couple-like style and sporty functionality of the Honda HR-V. Now, they have even more to look forward, as the 2017 model year is due to hit showrooms all over the country this week. What’s new for this year? The 2017 HR-V will add a new color (Lunar Silver to replace Alabaster Silver) and a new starting MSRP. The 2017 Honda HR-V LX 2WD with Six-Speed Manual Transmission will start at $19,365*. The 2017 HR-V LX, EX, and EX-L Navi are all powered by the efficiently engaging 1.8L Four-Cylinder i-VETC® Engine, which delivers 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. And as the 2016 Green SUV of the Year**, the HR-V continues to offer excellent fuel economy - an EPA estimates 34 MPG highway***, to be exact. Additional features include push-button electric parking brake with Automatic Brake Hold, Pandora® radio and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, 17-inch alloy wheels, and rearview camera with guidelines. We will update you as soon as it is available at Clinton Honda, so check back here for the announcement! *MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary. ** The Honda HR-V was named 2016 Green SUV of the Year™ by Green Car Journal. This award recognizes the class-leading efficiency and low emissions of the HR-V, highlighted by its top fuel-economy rating of 35-mpg highway. The Green Car Journal is an award-winning publication that focuses on the relationship between automobiles, energy and the environment. This award represents Honda’s continued environmental leadership, and commitment to producing efficient, low-emission vehicles. For more information see GreenCarJournal.com. ***Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors. "Sporty, Functional Honda HR-V Enters 2017 with Fresh Color and Green Credentials." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.

Silicon Valley is one of the most technologically advanced places in the world, so it’s fitting that just last month, Honda unveiled one of their most technologically advanced cars there. The 2016 Honda Accord will feature some of the most up-to-date vehicle technology that very few other cars have incorporated yet. The Accord will also incorporate a new audio touchscreen interface as well as one of the safest vehicle technology systems on the road today, Honda Sensing. Other features will include HD radio, heated rear seats, front and rear parking sensors, and many more, further solidifying its role as one the market’s most technologically advanced vehicles. "Where else to introduce the most technologically advanced midsize sedan, the 2016 Accord, than in Silicon Valley," said John Mendel, executive vice president of the Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Customers want their vehicles to be more intelligently integrated with their smartphone-powered lives, and we are committed to delivering that experience starting with Accord, retail car buyers' most popular vehicle the past two years."