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2014 Honda Innovations to Look For at the Honda Dealers - Joyce Koons Honda of Manassas
Honda vehicles are known for their performance, durability and fuel efficiency, with new innovations making many of the models safer and more comfortable for different types of drivers. A number of the 2014 models available at the Honda dealers today include a number of features that are unique from those in other brands. Honda strives to produce vehicles that offer top-of-industry fuel efficiency, looking forward as it creates vehicles that will help to significantly reduce CO² emissions.
2014 Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey is the company’s minivan, with the 2014 model featuring the industry-first HondaVAC™ built-in mobile clean up system. The built-in vacuum cleaner is readily available to clean up dirt, crumbs and other types of debris for active families who aren’t strangers to snacking on the go. The 12-foot hose allows for instant clean-up of every corner of the van. The HondaVAC™ received the 2014 award from Good Housekeeping for Very Innovative Products (VIP)¹ for a breakthrough solution that many families face every day.
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2014 Honda CR-Z
At a time when interest in fuel-economy is growing at an increasing rate, the Honda CR-Z is delivering in a sport compact style that differs from other hybrids. In addition to the 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine, the CR-Z also operates with an electric motor pump that delivers 1130 horsepower and 140 pound/feet of torque. In addition, the Plus Sport System lets drivers push a button when they need an instant burst of power.
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2014 Honda Ridgeline
Truck drivers also have innovative features to choose from in the 2014 Honda Ridgeline. The pickup has a lockable in-bed trunk for storing gear and a unique dual-action tailgate that you can swing open for unloading cargo or lower like traditional tailgates.
2014 Honda Accord
One of the most significant driving factors that bring car buyers to the Honda dealership is the desire for greater fuel-efficiency. Green Car Journal awarded the 2014 Honda Accord as the “2014 Green Car of the Year,” on top of the model already being the top-selling car in the country.² This model features the company’s Earth Dreams™ technology powertrains including a continuously variable transmission or the driver’s choice of a 6-speed manual transmission. Innovative features have made the 2014 model the most fuel-efficient model of the car during its entire history. Earth Dreams™ technology is a set of advancements that are designed to improve both driving performance and fuel efficiency.
Some features are found standard in various models, adding to the safety, fuel-efficiency or comfort. The Collision Mitigation system uses a grille-housed radar sensor to monitor the speed in comparison to the distance interval of vehicles in front of the driver. When the system recognizes the potential for an accident to happen, a warning light flashes and the driver’s seat belt is tugged tighter, while the brakes are applied to reduce the impact of any unavoidable collision.
Honda continues to create innovative vehicles and features that contribute to performance and safety while retaining the features that have made it a car brand that is a pleasure to drive.
Summary
Innovative features in the 2014 Honda lineup include those that improve convenience, safety, comfort and performance. The company has a long history of creating innovative vehicles and continues to work towards better fuel-efficiency to improve the environment.
Company Bio
Joyce Koons Honda (www.joycekoonshonda.com) is a leading Manassas Honda dealership which serves the entire Northern Virginia region. The dealership offers a wide inventory of new and used vehicles, and has a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and community service. Owner Joyce Koons has carried on the tradition of supporting organizations that help children and families that her parents began after purchasing the dealership in 1954. Today, Joyce Koons Honda has earned the title of Premier Honda Dealer in Fairfax by offering customers quality information and vehicles they can rely on, always at the best price.
1. Honda Odyssey Touring Elite and HondaVAC™ Win a 2014 VIP (Very Innovative Products Award from Good Housekeeping, March 11, 2014, www.honda.com 2/17/2014
2. Honda Accord Named “2014 Green Car of the Year” by Green Car Journal, 11/21/2013, www.honda.com, Mar 11, 2014
