Often criticized for being too conservative with its designs, Honda took a dramatic, sporty turn with the new-for-2008 Accord coupe. Featuring a bold front fascia, stretched projector-beam headlamps, sharp lines and a swept-back roof line, it barely resembles its predecessor. Top models are dressed up further with 18-inch alloy wheels with low-profile tires, a rear spoiler and dual chrome ...

Honda's latest Accord model arrives in the form of a CUV, known as the Crosstour. The Accord Crosstour is available in two trim levels: the EX and EX-L, both with similar mechanical specs but different feature sets. The front-wheel-drive Crosstour EX starts from $29,670, while the more upscale EX-L sells for $32,570. The all-wheel-drive package is only available with the EX-L model, starting ...

The Honda Accord was completely redesigned for 2008 and has grown in space, refinement and luxury amenities. Interior volume has increased so much that the EPA now classifies the Accord as a full-size car, compared to the previous generation's mid-size ranking. Passenger space is 106 cubic feet, accommodating up to five people. Trunk space is 14 cubic feet, which is about average for the ...

Honda's CR-V sport-utility vehicle has been growing in refinement and popularity since it first appeared on the market in 1996. The latest generation model appears sleeker than its predecessors, thanks to a lower and wider stance. It's also a bit shorter in length, but only because the spare tire has been moved off of the tailgate, which now more conveniently lifts up instead of swinging out. ...

The Honda Civic coupe has evolved greatly over its six generations into the much larger -- and much more refined -- car that it is today. Only marginally less efficient than the first-generation Civic, the current model features massive upgrades in performance, safety and comfort. Redesigned for 2006, the Civic coupe grew externally and internally to the point where it is almost a midsize car. ...

Where the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius are purpose-built hybrids, Honda's Civic Hybrid stands alone as the only gasoline-electric hybrid version based on an existing design. Looking and, for the most part, driving like a standard Honda Civic, the Hybrid is aimed at those who want to use less fuel without the polarizing style of the extra-misers. Fuel economy of the Civic Hybrid is ...

Despite growing in every dimension after its last redesign, the Honda Civic sedan continues as the Japanese automaker's entry-level mainstream four-door car. Totally redesigned for 2007, the Civic received a mild update for the 2009 model year that saw an even higher feature content upgrade. The current Civic places an emphasis on interior space, unlike its predecessors, meaning the rear seat ...

Recently synonymous with the import tuner scene, Honda's Civic Si coupe is actually in its sixth generation. The highest-performance model in the Civic lineup -- aside from the mechanically identical Civic Si sedan -- the sporty coupe infuses a little performance into the otherwise staid and conservative but popular line of cars. The current Civic Si was introduced for 2006, though a 2009 ...

Long popular with the tuner market, the Honda Civic Si sedan is now in its sixth generation as a factory-build, high-RPM compact hot rod. Seen by many as the basis for further performance, the Civic Si still offers a fairly hefty upgrade over the standard Civic sedan. First introduced in 2007 -- a year after the Civic platform was redesigned -- the Civic Si received a handful of minor updates ...

Honda's Element is an ideal vehicle for those who need a lot of versatility to carry things, especially big things, of varying shapes and sizes. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts should be right at home. Several innovations give this vehicle its cargo-carrying capabilities, such as its boxy design, large clamshell tailgate and side doors that swing wide open with no interfering pillar ...

Sure, the Honda Element boasts a highly versatile interior with very good utility, but perhaps it's not hip enough for you. Then step up to the performance SC version. With many calling it an urban cruiser, the SC's exclusive features include 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile rubber, a lower ride height, stiffer sport suspension, blacked-out grille, projector-beam headlamps, ...

Honda launched an all-new Fit in 2008 for the 2009 model year and beyond. The new Fit builds on the last-generation's sporty nature and high efficiency, but grows in virtually every dimension. Since 2001, Honda has sold over 2 million Fits worldwide, in over 100 nations. Sales of the Fit were up 87 percent last year, and the new model looks to continue that success. For 2009, Honda ...

The original Honda Insight, sold between 2000 and 2006, was the first mass-market hybrid vehicle available in the United States. Its place in history, however, was overshadowed by the success of the Toyota Prius. Not content leaving the hybrid market to its rival, Honda launched an all-new Insight in 2009 designed to undercut the Prius in price. Honda delivered on its promise to price the ...

The Honda Odyssey, redesigned in 2005 and given an exterior styling refresh for 2008, is rated by many reviewers as the best minivan on the market. The Odyssey is priced from $26,000 to over $40,000 with equipment and trim levels for every pocketbook. A powerful 244-horsepower V6 engine with five-speed automatic transmission is standard across the lineup. Easily-configured seating can ...

Honda debuted a thinly-veiled production version of its all-new 2009 Pilot at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show - followed by the full production version just a few months later. Based on an entirely new platform, the eight-seater offers more legroom and overall occupant space for all passengers. It also has more cargo space and easier access to the third row. The 60/40 split second row, now more ...

Honda decided to enter the lucrative North American pickup truck segment in 2006 with its Ridgeline. Many were skeptical, journalists and the general public alike, but the vehicle won several awards in its first year. For 2009 onward, the Ridgeline received a modest update to freshen its appearance and improve features. The biggest changes are up front with an all-new, Pilot-inspired grill, a ...