Twelve US Honda Models Receive IIHS Top Safety Pick

Twelve model year 2012 US Honda models, including the all new 2012 CR-V has received the Top Safety Pick award, the highest possible safety rating, from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).  Holman Honda is proud to share this news with all their Honda customers as the cars have passed the test with flying colors under stringent testing guidelines implemented last year.

The IIHS testing measures the car’s performance in front, side, and rear crashes, plus rollover performance. Based on these tests, ratings are given and the car with the highest rating receives this much coveted award. The award is meant to help car buyers in making an informed decision.

The Honda Fit, CR-Z, Insight, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Ridgeline, along with the Acura TL, TSX, and MDX all earned the highest possible score of GOOD in all the four rating categories including more rigorous roof-strength test.

Last year, the all new Civic and the revamped Odyssey earned the Top Safety Pick award giving US Honda twelve 2012 top safety pick winners.

John Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc, says, "We're proud to have achieved IIHS TOP SAFETY top rating for nine new 2012 Honda models and three 2012 Acura models, making American Honda among the best in the industry with twelve vehicles with top-class IIHS safety ratings under their new, more stringent ratings protocols. In fact, 91% of American Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. are TOP SAFETY PICKS. This accomplishment is part of a concerted effort we have made to reassert the Honda brand as a clear leader in this area.” added Mendel.

All Honda and Acura models include standard safety equipment that include Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), side curtain airbags, (some vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, as well); dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; a driver's front side airbag; and a front passenger's side airbag with an occupant position detection system. All 2012 Honda and Acura models recognized by the IIHS, with the exception of the Ridgeline, utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment.

Let Holman Honda help you chose your next award-winning Honda vehicle! Stop by our dealership located at 12 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, or visit our online showroom to see our vast selection of new, quality-built Honda models and other premium used cars. Also, be sure to schedule a test drive of your favorite Honda model and take advantage of huge savings with special Honda incentives!

Honda Pilot Named Family Car of the Year by Cars.com

Holman Honda, a leading Honda dealership in Fort Lauderdale, Fl, is pleased to announce that the 2012 Honda Pilot has been honored with the prestigious “Family Car of the Year” award by Cars.com. The 2012 Pilot has undergone major changes including upgraded interior features, enhanced fuel economy, and a sleeker front end design. The new Pilot SUV has already received the top rank in the “USA Today, Motor Week, and Cars.com $37k and Under SUV Shootout, “with the editor-in-chief touting the Pilot as “the perfect SUV for buyers who want to comfortably haul the entire family and all of their gear."

Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning, American Honda Motor Co., said, “We're delighted to see the eight-passenger Pilot's versatility and family-friendly attributes recognized with this prestigious award. The newly refined and more fuel-efficient Pilot provides real value and surprising sophistication for anyone shopping in the segment."

Winning the Car.com’s Family Car of the Year award is however, not new for Honda. Last year, this prestigious award was won by Honda Odyssey. Cars.com was launched in June 1998 and is an online portal for car buyers that offers information from consumers and experts to help buyers make informed decisions on what to buy, the best place to shop for a car, current industry trends, and expected price of their desired car. This is the fifth anniversary of Cars.com Family Car of the Year award.

Visit Holman Honda today serving the Ft Lauderdale, Hollywood and Pompano Beach, Florida areas, to learn more about the 2012 Honda Pilot. Feel free to explore their vast new car inventory or peruse their huge stock of pre-owned cars. Drive away in your dream Honda today with a special offer!