CARS NEWS 2015 Honda CR-Z: 3 Hidden Features You Are Not Aware Of

It seems that the latest Honda CR-Z is the only car that invites you to go green while also keeping you thrilled thanks to the 6-speed manual transmission. Perhaps, this best explains why the Honda CR-Z is really popular in the world.

If you are among the many CR-Z owners, we are going to reveal to you three features on the car which you might not be aware of. All three features are unique and they could change the way you view the CR-Z. 

If you are ready, the three features are as follow:

1. Turning on the air-conditioner will automatically open a flap inside the glove box for cool air to flow. This feature basically allows the drivers to keep their bottled water cooled.
2. When Start/Stop is active and the engine is switched off, floor the gas pedal and the clutch to keep the engine idling for the duration of the stop.
3. Every CR-Z comes with a privacy shade in the trunk. The shade has a mounting spot on the floor and using it will turn the feature into a divider in the cargo area.

The Ideal Minivan, Sedan or Other Vehicle for the Family

Kelley Blue Book recently named the top 15 family cars out there, four of which happen to be Hondas. So if you’re trying to find the ideal minivan, sedan or other vehicle for the family, then we recommend that you see what Honda has to offer, considering it had more family vehicles to offer than any other brand.

The 2015 Honda Odyssey is the obvious choice for the family. The leading vehicle in it’s segment, with more power and fuel efficiency mixed with an impressive interior in terms of space and standard features. All of the seats can even be removed when home projects need to get done. It is versatile and can help the family in just about every way.

The next most similar vehicle in the group is the new CR-V, recently redesigned it is sleeker looking than ever. It is also filled with a solid mixture of safety and comfort features, making it ideal for an adventurous family on the go. It can also be found in all-wheel drive to help you get through all those mountain passes, even on the snowiest days.

Then there’s the two Honda sedans, the Civic and the Accord. Both offer a fun ride and exceptional safety. They are also easily afforded and are great for families with new drivers that will be borrowing the car from time to time. Both offer exceptional fuel efficiency and great features for both entertainment and safety. The Civic is also a great car to pass down when you plan to get a new one, it lasts forever and is a perfect first vehicle.

No matter what option you go with, Honda makes all of its vehicles with the utmost care, it’s why so many of them continue to lead the segment in style, performance and cost. If you’re thinking of getting a new vehicle for the family, start with Honda.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 at 7:50 pm and is filed under Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Odyssey.

The Most Popular Vehicles in America

Popularity isn’t Everything, But it Helps

For the past few years, the Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey have retained top spots as the most popular vehicles in U.S., in their respective segments. The Accord and Civic have also taken the top spots in California, a spot that had long been held by a certain hybrid vehicle. So if you’re looking for the most popular vehicles in America, look no further than Planet Honda.

Each vehicle managed to be sold more often than every other vehicle in their segment. The Honda Civic’s closest competitor was still nearly 45,000 units behind. The Honda Odyssey also performed well and held onto 32 percent of the retail segment. But why is each vehicle so popular?

Each of these Honda vehicles offers drivers superior handling, power and fuel efficiency. They also offer some of the safest drives available. The Honda Odyssey specifically shined when it was the only minivan to score an overall good rating in a new crash test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The CR-V scored just as well and earned superior marks for front crash prevention with optional equipment.

The 2015 Honda Civic was also named the car of the year in its segment by Kelley Blue Book, because of its overall performance and quality. It offers a spacious interior with an easy to use infotainment system along with a surprisingly powerful engine that provides a fun to drive experience for all Civic owners.

The Accord is popular for those looking for something even more spacious yet. The midsize sedan also offers two engine options and much more power than the Civic, making it a perfect option for someone that enjoys driving and spends a fair amount of time in their vehicle every day. There just isn’t a bad option for drivers among the lineup of Honda vehicles, which is why so many of them are so popular.

Honda Launches the Restyled and Significantly Upgraded 2015 CR-V | Maita Honda

The new 2015 Honda CR-V receives the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in its history, with a new direct-injected Earth Dreams Technology™ i-VTEC® engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT), a new suite of Honda Sensing™ safety and driver assistive features, significantly enhanced exterior and interior styling, a long list of new standard and available features and a new premium Touring trim.

New for the 2015 CR-V:

• More efficient direct-injected engine with torque up 11 percent
• New seamless and sporty CVT for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency
• Bold new exterior design plus chassis, braking system and sound isolation improvements
• New standard features include a center console armrest, sliding sunvisors and rear console ventilation ducts
• New available features include a power tailgate, 10-way power and heated driver's seat with memory, LED daytime running lights, and Display Audio
• Available Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver assistive features that includes Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)4, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)5, Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS)6, Lane Departure Warning (LDW)7 and Honda LaneWatch™8

The CR-V is notably enhanced with multiple functionality upgrades, including a new configurable center console, new rear console heat/air ventilation ducts, and an available 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio telematics interface. A redesigned high-quality and high-tech interior further increases the CR-V's sophistication. Exterior design changes, including re-styled front and rear bodywork, mirrors and wheels, lend the CR-V a bolder, sportier appearance with unique Honda style.
For 2015, the CR-V includes a longer list of standard features on all trims. The CR-V EX, for example, adds 7-inch Display Audio, a 10-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, Honda LaneWatch™, Smart Entry/Push-Button Start and LED daytime running lights.

A new top-of-the-line Touring trim includes the first Honda application of two advanced driver-assistive technologies, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and the first CR-V adoption of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). These systems, plus Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Honda LaneWatch™ are part of the new Honda Sensing™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies that, together with other high-end features, such as a power tailgate, bring a new level of sophistication to America's top-selling SUV1.