The 2014 Honda Civic’s MPG Ratings Set the Bar High

It’s no secret that Honda is a world leader in environmentally responsible vehicles. For more than three decades, Honda has risen to every environmental challenge, including being the first manufacturer to offer production vehicles with an ultra-low-emission vehicle rating (UL EV). The 2014 Honda Civic is proud to continue worthy legacy, with money-saving mpg ratings of 30 mpg city/39 mpg highway* and a host of options that make it a natural choice for environmentally conscious car buyers.

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Honda’s new CVT provides an exceptional driving experience by allowing the engine to operate at the most efficient RPM, maximizing efficiency under all driving conditions.  This allows you to make the best use of 2014 Honda Civic’s power plant without wasting much fuel.

SOHC i-VTEC Engine

The 1.8 L single overhead camshaft, aluminum alloy, i-VTEC four-cylinder engine uses new technology to produce a whopping 143 hp while still achieving excellent fuel efficiency. Its Partial Zero Emission Vehicle Rating (PZEV) means that you don’t have to sacrifice power for mpg.

Eco-Assist to Help Manage Your Driving Efficiency

The 2014 Honda Civic’s mpg boost comes partially from Eco-assist: a dashboard indicator that lets you know when your driving is at its most fuel-efficient. Keeping the indicators in the green allows you to go farther on a tank of gas. With Eco-assist, Honda does the thinking for you, letting you concentrate on the road instead.

The Econ Button Makes Saving Energy Effortless

The Econ button, big and green on your dashboard, takes the Civic from standard to Econ mode. In Econ mode, the Civic’s engine and other energy consuming systems are automatically configured to operate at their highest efficiency. When you’re ready for a greater boost from your engine, simply turn-off the Econ feature and return to regular mode.

See the 2014 Honda Civic in Action

Honda has done everything to make your responsibility to the environment as a driver as casual as it is impactful. See for yourself how intuitive eco-conscious driving can be. Contact Maita Honda to test drive the 2014 Honda Civic, or simply drop by our dealership at 6100 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA. One of our skilled associates would be happy to introduce you to Honda’s line of compact, eco-smart vehicles today!

*30 city/39 highway/33 combined mpg rating for CVT models. Based on 2014 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

Find Out What Type of Brakes Your Car Has and How To Maintain them

Learn how to maintain the brakes on your car and stay safe

 

Find Out What Kind of Brakes You Have

For the past few decades there have been only 2 predominant types of brakes, disc brakes and drum brakes. They work in essentially the same way, and symptoms of a worn system are often identical.

Drum Brakes

Drum brakes predate disc brakes by many years, but they are still a reliable and affordable braking technology. However, because drum brakes do not dissipate heat as well as disc brakes, they are often only found on the rear two wheels of vehicles. Drum brakes essentially consist of two rounded brake shoes housed inside a round drum that spins with the wheels of a vehicle. When the brake pedal is applied, fluid pushes the two brake pads out against the drum where they create friction and slow the vehicle.

Disc Brakes

A car’s disc brakes work much like those of a motorcycle or bicycle. A caliper that houses two brake pads is mounted over a thin disc shaped rotor. The rotor spins with the wheels while the brake caliper remains stationary. When the brake pedal is applied, the two brake pads in the caliper squeeze the rotor to create friction and slow the vehicle. Check out the two diagrams from CarBibles below to see the difference between drum and disc brakes visually.

Maintaining Your Car’s Brakes

Fortunately, drum and disc brake systems should go many thousands of miles without any trouble. Keep an eye on brake fluid and inspect your brake pads every 12,000 miles or so. If the pads are less than 1/8 inch thick consider replacing them. Otherwise, just keep an eye out for unusual behavior that could indicate a problem.

A Worn Disc Rotor

Detecting a Problem With Your Brakes

The importance of your brakes cannot be overstated, if you experience these symptoms have your brakes inspected.

•  Strange sounds when braking
• Your car “pulls” to the left or right when driving
• Vibrations when applying the brakes
• A “mushy” or inconsistent brake pedal
• Noticeable grooves in the rotors
• Strange smells

Have Maita Honda Inspect Your Car’s Brakes

Hopefully you aren’t experiencing any of these warning signs of brake problems, but if you are, do something about it as soon as possible. Brake problems don’t fix themselves, and letting these problems persist could lead to an accident. Let the mechanics you trust at Maita diagnose your brake troubles and drive safely.

2015 Honda Fit

• Six project teams will each customize a 2015 Fit
• Fit fans and car enthusiasts will vote for their favorite custom Fit
• Completed project vehicles will be on display at the 2014 SEMA Show Honda booth

There’s a Honda Fit for every one! Honda launched an interactive 2015 Fit experience on Tumblr today to show the customization potential of the all-new 2015 Fit. All six final products will be on display at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Honda selected six performance shops to participate in the custom building project. These shops include Bisimoto Engineering, Kontrabrands, MAD Industries, Spoon Sports USA, Tjin Edition and the award-winning Kenny Vinces.

Each team will use modifications such as body kits, wheels, custom paint jobs and much more to build their creations. View the official Tumblr posts (including photos, animated GIFs and video), and progress of each custom Fit here. From August 21st through October 22nd you can vote for your favorite Fit by liking and reblogging posts tagged with #ProjectFit. The performance shop with the highest total number of likes and reblogs will win an award from Honda.

“Personalized Honda subcompacts were the foundation of the original import tuner revolution, and the all-new Fit upholds that legacy with a great powertrain, an engaging chassis and renowned Honda quality, all at an affordable price,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “Our Fit project vehicle program and our Tumblr initiative, #ProjectFit, together offer a unique, fun way to demonstrate the personalization potential of this great new car.”

2015 #ProjectFit

I’m excited to vote and see each final product!

Project Fit FAQs

Honda Engineers Are Dedicated to Keeping You Safe in a 2015 Honda Fit

The 2015 Honda Fit is an IIHS “Top Pick”

Crash test ratings are something of a bittersweet subject; we don’t want to be reminded of the dangers associated with driving, but we do want to know how safe the cars we drive are. The reality is that even if you are the safest driver in the world, you can’t control other drivers who may not be, especially with all the distractions that are commonplace in our modern lives. Because of this, Honda takes crash test ratings very seriously, and you should too.

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Small Overlap Frontal Test

The Small Overlap Test

Because a frontal crash is the most dangerous type, the IIHS conducts several frontal crash tests. In 2012 they introduced the small overlap frontal test to drive further improvements in car safety. This test replicates a frontal collision where the front corner of a vehicle makes contact with another vehicle or object. Because car occupants are move forwards and to the side in a crash of this nature it is a very dangerous crash and challenging for automakers to excel at. When the IIHS conducts this test, the vehicles travel at 40 miles per hour towards a 5 foot tall rigid barrier, only 25% of the total width of the vehicle strikes the barrier. You can learn more about how the Insurance institute for Highway Safety conducts these tests here.

Testing the 2015 Honda Fit Against the Small Overlap Frontal Crash Test

The 215 Honda Fit Crash Test

Initially Honda engineers were disappointed when the 2015 Fit received a substandard grade on the IIHS small overlap frontal test. Honda engineers prepared the 2015 Fit for this test specifically to meet Honda’s rigorous safety expectations. However, even with these preparations, a steel bumper designed to absorb impact broke loose during the crash test allowing too much crash energy to be absorbed by the driver’s side of the vehicle. This was simply unacceptable for Honda

Improving the 2015 Honda Fit’s Crash test Rating

Honda did something unusual when it received a “marginal” rating on the small front overlap test. Even though the 2015 Fits were due to hit showrooms right away, Honda went into overdrive and re-engineered the front bumper of the 2015 Fit. When Honda asked the IIHS to re-test the 2015 Fit, the score improved to “acceptable.” While that might not sound like the most encouraging rating, it brought the 2015 Fit’s overall safety rating up to a “Top Pick” by the IIHS. A “Top Safety Pick” overall title is the second highest rating that the IIHS awards, pretty spectacular for such a small vehicle.

Feel Safe in a 2015 Honda Fit from Fisher Honda

When making car purchase decisions many buyers consider safety, and small cars are often looked at with skepticism. Despite a tiny footprint, the 2015 Honda Fit has proven itself to be an incredibly safe vehicle. Check out our inventory of 2015 Honda Fit’s and drive away with the space and safety of a large vehicle, while enjoying the sport feel and fun of a small hatchback.

Honda Named Most Trusted Brand & Best Overall Brand by KBB.com's 2014 Brand Image Awards

Honda has been named the “Most Trusted Brand” three straight years and “Best Overall Brand” for a second consecutive year.

“A brand is really built over the long haul through consumers’ experiences with its products, and Honda is committed to delivering class-leading vehicles that provide lasting enjoyment and value to our customers,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda automobile division for American Honda. “Honda simply embraces the challenge of being a brand that people can trust.”

Once again, new-car shoppers have recognized the Honda brand as “Most Trusted Brand” and “Best Overall Brand” for Kelley Blue Book’s 2014 Brand Image Awards. KBB’s 2014 Image Awards are based on consumer data derived from the Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence Brand Watch study. Brand Watch is an online brand and model study that taps into over 12,000 in-market-new-vehicle shoppers every year on KBB.com. This in-depth study offers an observation on how shoppers perceive certain factors driving their auto purchase decisions, and captures brand loyalty and familiarity data among shoppers. Honda secured the highest average score across all non-luxury models for the “Best Overall Non-Luxury Brand” title.

“The fact that Honda has again won the Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards as Best Overall Brand and Most Trusted Brand comes as no surprise,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book. “Our experience has indicated that consumers continue to both respect Honda vehicles and be enthusiastic about them. Honda’s reputation for quality, reliability and fun-to-drive continues to resonate with buyers of all ages.”

We aim to match match these standards as your trusted Honda dealer. Rest assured that with Maita Honda we will work to help you find the vehicle you want, paired with the service and attention you deserve. Browse NEW Honda inventory here and schedule your test drive today!