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SanTan Honda Report: Odyssey & Fit Earn ALG Residual Value Award
December 5, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Honda Fit, Honda Odyssey.
Photo: 2012 Honda Odyssey
SanTan Honda is proud to report that two of our Chandler, Arizona, Honda models received a Residual Value Award from ALG: the 2012 Odyssey minivan and 2012 Fit sub-compact.
Both models were also recently named “2011 Best Cars for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report.
ALG’s annual Residual Value Awards honor the vehicles in each industry segment that are predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a three-year period.
The Honda Odyssey prevailed in the Best Minivan (MPV) category retaining its top spot from last year. The Fit was the winner, for the fourth consecutive year, in the increasingly competitive Sub-Compact Car category. Since 2001, the Honda brand has earned 24 model awards and six overall brand awards from ALG.
“We are delighted to receive two Residual Value Awards from ALG for the Fit and the Odyssey,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. “From the smallest to the largest, Honda vehicles are designed to provide class-leading quality, feature content and value to our customers.”
ALG is the leading provider of residual value information to the automotive industry, and determines the award winners through careful study of the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, as well as pricing strategies are among the key factors that affect ALG’s residual value forecasts.
Check out the award-winning Honda Odyssey and Honda Fit at our SanTan Honda dealership in Chandler, AZ!
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SanTan Honda Report: Honda Civic & Fit Named “2011 Best Cars for the Money”
November 14, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Honda Civic, Honda Fit.
Photo: Honda Fit at SanTan Honda named "Best Car for the Money."
As Arizona car dealers begin pushing out their 2011 models to make room for the 2012 models, this is a great time of year to find a smoking deal on a brand new car. But with so many Arizona car deals to choose from, how do you know which one offers the best car for the money?
Now that people are hanging on to their cars longer, a new car should do more than beat the competition in price – it should also add value to your life from the day you drive it off the dealer’s lot to the day you trade it in.
To make your car-buying decision easy, the car experts at U.S. News & World Report ranked the 2011 Best Cars for the Money. The results highlight cars that not only delight car reviewers, but also provide lower-than-average ownership costs across five years.
The result? Two SanTan Honda models topped the 2011 Best Cars for the Money list: the Honda Civic for “Best Compact Car for the Money” and the Honda Fit for “Best Hatchback for the Money.”
You can check out both award-winning models at SanTan Honda in Chandler, where you can find amazing finance specials like 0.9% APR for 24-36 months on a brand new Honda Civic. (See all of SanTan Honda’s new car specials.)
Stop by our Chandler Honda dealership today!
SanTan Honda
1150 S. Gilbert Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
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SanTan Honda Exclusive Video – Honda Fit
November 10, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Honda Fit, Videos.
The 2012 Honda Fit packs a lot of punch into a compact body size. The Sport edition provides upgrades and details that give an appealing look and convenient interior features. This compact car is at the top of its class for quality and safety. Drivers enjoy the Fit’s easy handling and adjustable cargo space.
To take a test drive or for more information, contact us at (877) 297-1484 or visit us at http://www.santanhonda.com.
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Five SanTan Honda Models Win “2011 Best Cars for Families” Awards
September 26, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Dealership News, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Fit, Honda Odyssey.
Photo: Honda CR-V named "Best Affordable Compact SUV for Families"
For many people, a family car is the car you have to buy, not the car you actually want.
Or so say the auto editors at U.S. News & World Report. That’s usually the case when it comes to buying a family car, but Honda has figured out how to make family cars that ditch the mom-mobile persona yet still retain the qualities that make family life easier.
Four Honda models earned five awards on U.S. News’ “2011 Best Cars for Families” list, proving Honda is still the best at providing family enjoyment. Taking top honors for Honda were:
Honda Fit for Best Subcompact Car for Families and Best Hatchback for Families
“For a small car that doesn’t skimp on cargo space, look no further than the Honda Fit. This affordable hatchback is the Best Subcompact Car for Families and Best Hatchback for Families because it can seat five comfortably and has what reviewers call one of the most innovative storage systems on the market. Its standard Magic Seat has four modes (people, long, tall and utility) and lets you haul a bike, surf board or store up to 57.3 cubic feet of cargo for those occasional trips to IKEA.”
Honda Civic for Best Compact Car for Families
“The Honda Civic made its American debut in 1973, and since then, it’s become an icon. Most consumers have heard of or seen this affordable small car. The Civic earns its popularity from its top safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and above-average predicted reliability ratings from J.D. Power and Associates.”
Honda CR-V for Best Affordable Compact SUV for Families
“The Honda CR-V is dependable and popular, just like the Honda Civic, but unlike the Civic, it has all sorts of doodads that simplify parenthood. Inside, you’ll find an under-seat storage bin, a retractable center tray table for snack time, eight cup holders and door pockets for tucking away wet wipes for when Junior spills his apple juice. The only thing the CR-V doesn’t have is a rear-seat DVD entertainment system. Honda left that to the Honda Pilot.”
Honda Odyssey for Best Minivan for Families
“We all know the stereotypes associated with minivans, but parents have been investing in the Honda Odyssey for more than a decade, so it must have a lot going for it. The Odyssey boasts fuel economy ratings topped by few midsize SUVs, an IIHS Top Safety Pick award, seats for eight people and an impressive 38.4 cubic feet behind its rear seats. The Odyssey does all this while keeping passengers entertained with an optional split-screen rear-seat DVD entertainment system.”
Check out all of these 2011 Best Cars for Families winners at SanTan Honda, Arizona’s top Phoenix Honda dealership.
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SanTan Honda Report: New Photos & Details of Honda Fit EV Concept Revealed
September 20, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Honda Fit, Honda Models.
Photo: Honda Fit EV Concept
Honda used the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to debut some of its green-machine prototypes, most notably its battery/electric motor-powered Fit EV Concept, which is set to go on sale in 2012.
The Honda Fit EV Concept (still awaiting a proper name) will utilize the same five-passenger layout found in the popular Honda Fit, but will be better equipped to meet the daily driving needs of the average commuter by offering an impressive 100-mile driving range per charge.
The 2012 Honda Fit EV will be powered by a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor derived from the unit found in the FCX Clarity fuel cell car, which is efficient and powerful while remaining quiet at highway speeds, according Honda. The Honda EV Concept will have a top speed of 90 mph.
Honda says the estimated 100-mile driving range of the Fit EV Concept can be maximized by using the innovative three-mode electrical drive system adapted from the Honda CR-Z. The system allows the driver to select between ECON, NORMAL, and SPORT to instantly and seamlessly change the driving experience to maximize efficiency or improve acceleration.
The 3-mode electric drive system uses the same principle as the 3-mode drive system in the CR-Z hybrid, which allows drivers to optimize the vehicle for their preferences or traffic conditions. While in ECON mode, practical driving range can increase by as much as 17 percent, compared to driving in NORMAL mode, and up to 25 percent compared to driving in SPORT mode. Acceleration improves significantly when in SPORT mode, generating performance similar to a vehicle equipped with a 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Honda says the Fit EV Concept will also allow the driver to stay connected through a smartphone and personal computer, or the Honda-exclusive interactive remote, while away from the vehicle. The pocket-friendly, interactive remote provides connectivity to the vehicle without the need for an internet connection or mobile phone signal. Through the connectivity system, drivers will be able to remotely view the vehicle’s state of charge, initiate charging and activate the air conditioning, even while connected to the grid, to reduce the drain on the battery at start-up. The mobile application and website also offers the ability to set charging notifications and alerts to optimize utility rates, and provides 24-hour roadside assistance, along with a public charging station locator.
There’s still no word on pricing or the on-sale date for the Honda Fit EV Concept, but Honda says the Electric Fit is set to hit U.S. dealership in 2012.
Be the first to know when the Honda Fit EV Concept will be available in Arizona by contacting our SanTan Honda Phoenix dealership.
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SanTan Honda Report: 2012 Honda Fit Gets New Updates, Revised Style
August 31, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Dealership News, Honda Fit.
Photo: 2012 Honda Fit
With so many sub-compact cars competing for attention, it’s hard to stand out. Yet the 2012 Honda Fit manages to do it, once again.
The 2012 Fit – on sale now at Chandler Honda dealer SanTan Honda – updated styling for the Fit Sport, interior upgrades on all models, and the addition of new standard and available features.
Base models get paint-matched mirrors and a new hubcap design while the top-of-the-line Sport models get a new grille, black headlight bezels, additional chrome accents around instrument displays, and a new shade of silver for the 16-inch wheels. The 2012 Fit Sport also gained a long list of exclusive, standard features compared to the entry-model Fit. For 2012, it gains standard steering wheel-mounted audio controls for fingertip operation (previously exclusive to navigation-equipped models) and upgraded seat fabric. When equipped with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition, the Fit Sport now includes Bluetooth HandsFreeLink to help make hands-free telephone calls more convenient. The enhanced system also includes a Bluetooth Audio capability with compatible phones and devices.
Two new colors are available for the 2012 Fit: Blue Raspberry Metallic and Orangeburst Metallic, which replace similar colors from the prior model year.
The 2012 Fit at SanTan Honda has received numerous accolades, including being named to Car and Driver Magazine’s “10Best Cars” list and earning the highest initial quality score in its segment in the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. The 2012 Fit has also been named a 2011 Top Recommended vehicle by Edumunds.com in its 2011 New Car Sedan Buying Guide, and captured the 2011 Residual Value Award for “Best Sub Compact Car” from ALG.
Check out the award-winning Honda Fit at SanTan Honda today – the premiere Arizona Honda dealer.
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2011 Honda Fit Named “Top 10 Back-to-School Cars” by Kelley Blue Book
August 10, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Dealership News, Honda Fit.
Photo: 2011 Honda Fit
Choosing a car for yourself is one thing, but when it comes to buying a car for your child it becomes a far more important decision.
Deciding which vehicle is the right back-to-school car for your child is a critical one – it must be safe, affordable and reliable, and it would be nice if it were fuel-efficient, fun-to-drive and good-looking, too. Thankfully, the editors at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com did the research for you and came up with the Top 10 Back-to-School Cars for 2011. Number 2 on the list? The ultra-cool 2011 Honda Fit.
Vehicles on kbb.com’s 2011 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars list were chosen with the following criteria in mind: safety, affordability, versatility, reliability, cost of ownership and fuel efficiency, along with the ever-subjective ‘fun-to-drive’ and ‘good-looking’ factors. Each new car on the list is available for $18,000 or less, using Kelley Blue Book’s exclusive Fair Purchase Price as the yardstick.
The 2011 Honda Fit — available at SanTan Honda in Chandler, Arizona — ranked #2 out of the 10 best new back-to-school cars for 2011. The #2 ranking is not surprising, considering it was also named one of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000” by kbb.com and has been named one of Car and Driver Magazine’s “10Best Cars” for five years in a row.
Here’s what the editors at kbb.com had to say about the 2011 Honda Fit in their Top 10 Back-to-School Car ranking:
“Playful and nimble in both its look and road manners, the 2011 Honda Fit is a wicked-smart choice for either the college-bound undergrad or his empty-nesting parents (or both). Tardis-small on the outside and Tardis-big on the inside, the Honda Fit is a four-door hatchback that can carry four surprisingly comfortable adults in subcompact style. What the four-cylinder engine may lack in whoomph, it makes up for in mpg: 27 city/33 highway.”
You can check out the fuel-efficient, affordable and fun-to-drive Honda Fit at SanTan Honda – the top Arizona Honda dealer serving Chandler, Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe. Stop by SanTan Honda today to test drive the 2011 Fit or one of our other student-friendly Honda models.
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2011 Honda Fit Named Top 10 “Coolest Car Under $18,000” by KBB.com
July 15, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Honda Fit.
2011 Honda Fit, photo courtesy Automobile Magazine
SanTan Honda customers love the 2011 Honda Fit, and now we know why – it’s just been ranked #4 on kbb.com’s list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.” The Honda Fit ranking barely beats the 2012 Civic, which made the list at #6.
Here’s what the editors at kbb.com had to say about the 2011 Honda Fit:
Fun, flexible and funky, the Honda Fit remains an instantly unanimous choice for our annual cool cars list. Even the crisper, better-equipped Fit Sport comes in under our $18,000 ceiling. Every Fit has a cool back seat that flips and folds for max cargo versatility, plus the backing of Honda’s renowned reputation for reliability. Pretty cool, right?
The editors at kbb.com aren’t the only car experts enamored with the 2011 Honda Fit. Car and Driver Magazine has named the Honda Fit one of its “10Best Cars” for five years in a row, thanks to its edgy styling, spacious interior and 33 mpg fuel economy.
Check out the versatile, fun-to-drive Honda Fit — kbb.com’s “Coolest Car Under $18,000” — at SanTan Honda, your go-to Honda dealership in Chandler, Arizona serving the Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix area.
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7 Honda Models Earn J.D. Power & Associates’ Top IQS Awards for 2011
July 5, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Honda Accord, Honda Accord Crosstour, Honda Civic, Honda Element, Honda Fit, Honda Insight, Honda Models, Honda Ridgeline, Honda Technology.
Honda has just earned its best-ever ranking in J.D. Power and Associates’ Initial Quality Study (IQS) for 2011, finishing highest among non-premium brand and second among all surveyed brands, including top premium brands like Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar. So what does this mean for buyers like you?
It means that when you buy a new Honda, you’re buying one of the highest-quality manufactured and designed vehicles in the world. In fact, Honda’s newest U.S. auto plant in Greensburg, Indiana – which produces the Civic Sedan – was one of only three plants around the world to earn the Platinum Quality Award.
Honda received seven Initial Quality awards this year, the highest number of awards that Honda has ever earned in IQS. Among the top performers are the Honda Fit, Honda Civic, Honda Insight, Honda Element, Honda Accord, Honda Ridgeline and Honda Accord Crosstour.
2011 J.D. Power and Associates’ IQS Awards
Honda led the industry by receiving seven awards in J.D. Power and Associates’ IQS for 2011. Here’s how the Honda models ranked, and why.
Sub-Compact Car: 2011 Honda Fit
The Honda Fit is a subcompact 5-door hatchback that first debuted in the US in 2007. The Fit is equipped with a standard 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a choice of 5-speed transmissions. Honda offers the Fit with a navigation system and vehicle stability control—unique in the subcompact segment.
Compact Car: 2011 Honda Civic (tie)
Honda offers the Civic in nearly 20 different variants, including models with gasoline, hybrid and natural gas engines. All models are front-wheel drive with 4-cylinder engines and manual or automatic transmission options. Currently in its eighth generation, the Honda Civic is unchanged for 2011.
Compact Car: 2011 Honda Insight (tie)
The Honda Insight is a hybrid-electric vehicle that uses a small, gas-powered 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor for boost. In 2010, Honda introduced an all-new model with a more mainstream design than the previous iteration. For 2011, Honda revised the suspension tuning and improved cabin appointments.
Midsize Car: 2011 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is one of the automaker’s longest-running nameplates, and one of its highest-selling models. The Accord lineup includes midsize sedans and coupes—all of which are front-wheel drive. In addition to a freshened front bumper, grille and tail lights, many of the trim levels feature new equipment for 2011.
Compact Crossover SUV: 2011 Honda Element
Designed for 4 passengers, the Honda Element is a compact crossover 4-door built on a modified Honda CR-V platform. Targeted at young and active buyers, the Element features an interior that is stain-resistant, seats that are highly configurable, wide-opening doors, and a clamshell tailgate.
Midsize Crossover SUV: 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
The 5-door Honda Crosstour is based on the Accord platform and shares many of that model’s mechanicals—including its standard 3.5-liter, 271-horsepower 6-cylinder engine. The Accord Crosstour is offered with front-wheel drive on the standard models and all-wheel drive on its highest trim level.
Midsize Pickup: 2011 Honda Ridgeline
Unlike traditional pickup trucks, the Ridgeline is only offered in one 4-door body style with a short pickup bed on a unibody platform. The Ridgeline is offered with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with standard all-wheel drive that is designed for traction in inclement weather, rather than intensive off-road use.
You can catch all these award-winning Honda models at SanTan Honda – the premiere Honda dealership in Chandler, Arizona.
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2011 Honda Fit is Fuel-Efficient, Fun-to-Drive Compact
June 2, 2011 by HondaExperience, under Honda Fit.
Have you met the new Honda Fit yet?
This versatile, fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient model has been named one of Car and Driver magazine’s “10Best Cars” for five years in a row – each of the five years it’s been on sale in the United States.
The five-time returning champion boasts 33 mpg, edgy styling and a deceivingly spacious interior with hidden storage areas. The 2011 Honda Fit also hits 60 mph in 8.3 seconds — nearly 2 seconds faster than its closest competitor — and has an available automatic transmission with paddle shifters to make zipping through traffic even more fun.
According to the editors at Car and Driver:
“We’re equally zinged by this Honda’s upscale interior, its quick and precise steering, an engaging shifter, spot-on ergonomics, a windshield as big as a minivan’s, and a rear seat that is both adult-habitable and drops to the floor faster than a Marine pumping push-ups…the Fit offers a fun-to-drive quotient that proves basic transportation isn’t always basic.”
Six airbags, the new high-rigidity ACE body structure and Vehicle Stability Assist are just some of the superb safety features Honda adds to the 2011 Fit.
You can check out the 2011 Honda Fit and other popular Honda models like the brand-new 2012 Civic at SanTan Honda. Our Chandler, Arizona Honda dealership not only features the largest selection of new and used Honda models, but is also the most state-of-the-art Honda dealership in the Southwest.
