When Consumer Reports unveils their Top Picks List around this time each year, we here at Bend Honda can't help but get excited. Maybe it's just the anxious shopper in us, or maybe it's the unfaltering adoration we have for each of the new and used cars at our dealership. But regardless of the reason, it's time to get excited, because now that they've released their Top Picks for 2013…
We at Bend Honda are often heard saying that the models by our choice Japanese automaker are family-friendly. We tout this merit so frequently, in fact, that sometimes we feel that we sound like a broken record, in a good way of course.
When it comes to winter travel we know that safety is a key concern for drivers. Snow tires are important purchases during the snowy season, but having a safe car will keep you extra protected in case an accident does occur.
In terms of safety, Honda vehicles have you covered. In December of 2013 the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released their winners for Top Safety Pick 2014 and Top Safety Pick+ 2014 award. Several of our vehicles made it onto the list and at Bend Honda we couldn’t be more excited.
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Proving that performance and efficiency needn't be mutually exclusive our choice Japanese automaker offers a range of models that tote ample amounts of the aforementioned characteristics. One such vehicle is a diesel-powered version of the Honda CR-V that's offered in select European markets.
Though you probably wouldn't put the 2014 Honda CRV on your top list of off-road vehicles, it's nice to know that Dave Erickson of Everyman Driver recently tested the vehicle and found that it was rather capable in the off-road snow and ice of Spokane Washington. See him drive the trails in the video, below:
When the 2014 Ridgeline joined the new Honda lineup back in September, drivers in Bend, OR were instantly wowed by the pickup's versatility. Recently, the Japanese automaker debuted an exclusive version of the pickup to round out the 2014 Ridgeline offerings.
It is called the Ridgeline Special Edition and begins at $37,505 MSRP. The pickup truck features a flashy exterior with a black trim package which includes 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a black…
Last month at the Tokyo Motor Show we were introduced to a new production ready crossover from our Japanese automaker. The Vezel appeared ready to tackle the Asian market, and will be related to an American counterpart in a CUV based on the Fit, which will enter the Bend Honda showroom in the future.
Now, information was leaked that the performance arm of our brand, Mugen, has already got their hands on the Vezel.
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The Honda Odyssey is unequivocally family-friendly. Offering an interior that can carry seven passengers comfortably and an assortment of standard safety features, the minivan is a popular household option. Though, it's not usually associated with a high-performance engine. That is, until now.
At Bend Honda, we look forward to the annual November SEMA Show in Las Vegas with great anticipation. This is because many automakers congregate to display their most popular models, boosted with a range of enhancements and upgrades. Of course the Honda brand will be in attendance, and we've recently learned that the automaker has selected this venue to debut their Civic Coupe.
The 2013 model year saw the extensive refresh of the Honda…
The last time we had some racing news for you fine folks here at Bend Honda, our favorite automaker was heading to Colorado to test their mettle at the 2013 Pike's Peak International Hill Climb. It was an event for the ages alright, although considering our line of work, it's been far too long since we've shifted our focus to the racetrack.
