Redesigned 2012 Honda Civic Coming Soon to Richards Honda in Baton Rouge, LA

Richards Honda is pleased to introduce you to the re-designed 2012 Honda Civic! This beautifully designed vehicle arrives at the showroom in Spring 2011! With improved fuel efficiency and styling, this new Civic is sure to impress! Take a look at the photos below and give us your opinion on our Facebook page!

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For more information on the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic, call Richards Honda in Baton Rouge at 1-800-720-9466 today!

2011 Honda Accord now available at Richards Honda in Baton Rouge, LA!

The Re-Designed 2011 Honda Odyssey now available at Richards Honda in Baton Rouge, LA!

The Honda Odyssey has long been one of America's most popular mini-vans because of its smooth handling, reliability, fuel economy, and value! The all-new re-designed 2011 Honda Odyssey does not disappoint! It takes everything you loved about the previous models and enhances it to better suit the driver and the passengers. As you can see from the photos below, Honda has completely re-designed the 2011 Odyssey from previous models (2010 on left, 2011 on right):

 

 

The 2011 Odyssey now has a trim level above the touring called the "Touring Elite". Notable features in the Touring Elite model include: 

Interior:

AM/FM/XM/CD Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Activation

Ultra-Wide Rear Entertainment System (RES) with split-screen capability

External HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) input

150-watt AC power outlet

Media tray with integrated beverage holder

Removable 1st row center console with hidden storage

New cool box in lower center stack (keeps items cool when vehicle is running)

Leather-trimmed seating with heated front seats

Memory-linked 10-way power driver's seat

LATCH child seat anchors in five seating positions, including three positions in the second row to accommodate three child seats simultaneously

Two captain's chairs in the second row provide adult comfort with center seat folded down

One-strap stowable 3rd Row Magic Seat®

Second- and third-row passenger window sunshades

15 beverage holders

Trash bag ring

Exterior:

HID front headlights

18-inch alloy wheels

12.6-inch ventilated front disc brakes

Power side mirrors with integrated turn indicators

Power tailgate

Take a look at some of these informational videos about the new 2011 Honda Odyssey:

Like what you see in the new 2011 Odyssey? Well, then its time to get behind the wheel for a test drive! Our team of trained sales professionals at Richards Honda look forward to helping you find the vehicle that is right for you! Give us a call today at (225) 928-6100 or request more information online! We look forward to serving you soon! 

Richards Honda's Used Car Indoor Showroom in Baton Rouge, LA

Honda's used car indoor showroom has used luxury models, family vehicles and fuel economy conscious buys available today! Check out our video to get a personal tour of our indoor used car facilities located at 7791 Florida Blvd in Baton Rouge, LA

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Richards Honda in Baton Rouge Introduces the 2011 Honda Accord.

The upcoming 2011 Honda Accord brings subtle, elegant changes to the already sophisticated look of the original Accord. The 2011 Honda Accord continues in the  Honda tradition of a smooth ride, sleek look and powerful drive. One new option, available on many trim levels of the 2011 Honda Accord is the USB Audio Interface option. This feature allows users to have a direct connection to current audio controllers such as ipods, MP3 players, WMA files and AAC files.

The front exterior of the 2011 Honda Accord has been modified to a refined and luxurious state with the curved look of the revised grill.

The 2011 Accord sedan gains a new trunklid with red horizontal reflector bars that span most of car’s width. The 2011 Accord Coupe has new tail lamps that relocate the clear, brake-light portion from the top of the lens to the bottom. This tail light addition has been modified to look straighter, larger and more clearly defined.

The new 2011 Honda Accord SE is offered as a sedan only and brings to the less expensive models several previously unavailable luxury features, including leather upholstery and heated front seats.

Lastly, exciting improvements to fuel- economy have also been made to the 2011 Honda Accord. The EPA fuel-economy ratings for Accord 4-cylinder sedans raised by 2 mpg to 23 in the city and raised by 3 mpg to 34 on the highway.

Richards Honda expects the 2011 Honda Accord in August 2010!

For more information about the 2011 Honda Accord, contact Richards Honda today! 7791 Florida Blvd. in Baton Rouge, LA. (225) 928-6100

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Honda, “Lowest True Cost to Own” in Baton Rouge, LA

When purchasing a car, often people think they must only consider their monthly payment, but a recent Edmunds article revealed much more. Insurance premiums, service needs, taxes, depreciation and fuel costs are just a few factors that should be factored in to the cost of one’s vehicle.

Edmunds did a study to find the “Lowest True Cost to Own” automobiles in the nation and Honda was one of the major contenders in almost every segment analyzed.

In the Honda Fit received positive feedback from Edmunds “Sedan $15K to $25K” section of analysis due to the compact car’s impressive fuel efficiency.

The Honda Accord coupe was the car with the lowest true cost of ownership in the “Coupe $25K-35K” segment. The Honda Accord’s dynamic performance coupled with conservative fuel use makes the Honda Accord a top pick for Edmunds.

Next, Edmunds “Large Truck” segment revealed that the Honda Ridgeline was not only one of the most capable vehicles to own, but also the least expensive.

In the popular “SUVs under $25,000” category, the Honda Element is ranked the number one choice. It is extremely affordable and offers many flexible interior options.

Lastly, the “Hybrid” category named the Honda Insight the car with the “Truest Low Cost to Own.” The EPA ratings speak for itself: 40 mpg city/43 mpg highway/41 mpg combined.

The results are obvious, Honda consistently makes reliable and affordable cars. Honda owners should be proud to say that they truly got the best deal and the lowest cost.

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2011 Honda Odyssey: Coming this Fall to Richards Honda in Baton Rouge, LA

The Honda Odyssey is the ultimate family vehicle, equipped for ease of travel, comfort of ride and accessibility of cargo space and storage options.

The new and improved 2011 Honda Odyssey comes out this fall at Richards Honda in Baton Rouge, LA. The redesigned 2011 Honda Odyssey has increased fuel economy, better storage options and a new, fresh look. The lower, wider frame allows for more space throughout the interior of this new 2011 Honda Odyssey. The 2011 Odyssey's new, sleek look is visually appealing and gives the mini-van a new "cool factor".

To reserve your 2011 Honda Odyssey today, call Richards Honda at (225) 928-6100 or visit us at 7791 Florida Blvd. in Baton Rouge, LA. The 2011 Honda Odyssey has some great new interior features such as a trashcan, drink cooler, removable center console, one touch flip down back seats and much more. To see all of these new upgrades, check out the videos below!

Richards Honda Sales Consultant Philip Cash Recognized by American Honda for Top Sales-Volume Achievement

Baton Rouge, LA, April 9, 2010 – Sales Consultant Philip Cash from Richards Honda in Baton Rouge was recently honored by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., for achieving one of the highest sales volumes in 2009 while meeting rigorous standards for customer satisfaction and product knowledge. Cash is one of only 33 out of more than 12,000 Honda Sales Consultants nationwide to receive recognition for this achievement. This prestigious designation was awarded as part of the Honda Council of Sales Leadership program, which promotes professionalism among Sales Consultants in Honda dealerships across the country. 

To merit the Top Sales Volume award, Cash had to first qualify for the 2009 Council of Sales Leadership by exceeding an annual sales objective, receiving exceptional customer satisfaction scores, and demonstrating expertise in Honda product knowledge. By excelling in these categories, Cash was judged to have the ability to best serve Honda’s customers. This is the fourth year Cash has earned membership in the Council of Sales Leadership.

In recognition of his top-ranking sales, Cash received a special plaque at a Council of Sales Leadership awards banquet and other recognition awards.

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Kelly Blue Book Awards the all-new 2010 Honda Crosstour
March 26, 2010
The automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com have named their "2010 Top 10 Family Cars." And Honda's very own 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour has taken its place in the highly esteemed group. So what made the Crosstour stand out from the ever-growing pack of family-friendly choices?

The KBB editors considered factors like fuel efficiency, resale value and kid-friendliness. In the end, they saw that the Accord Crosstour offers all the qualities of its sedan counterpart, plus the additional benefits of available 4-wheel drive and increased cargo space. As they put it, it's "a big win for families."

RichardsHonda.com is the place to find your 2010 Honda Crosstour in Baton Rouge! View Richards Honda's inventory online or come to our showroom at 7791 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA to test drive today!

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Honda to Debut Next-generation Odyssey Concept at Chicago Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif. January 26, 2010

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will debut a concept version of the next-generation Honda Odyssey minivan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show on February 10, the company announced today. The next-generation Odyssey will further enhance its hallmark qualities of innovation, quality, safety and fun-to-drive character, while increasing its overall efficiency. The Odyssey, currently in its third generation, was the best-selling minivan in the United States in 2008 and 2009. It is produced from domestic and globally sourced parts by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC in Lincoln, Alabama.

Stay tuned to the Richards Honda Blog and RichardsHonda.com for the latest news on the new Honda Odyssey. We will be sure to post pictures as soon as they are released!

UPDATE:

Honda released the first official photos of the all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey. Contact Richards Honda's Internet Sales Department to learn more and reserve one today! You could be one of the first people in Baton Rouge to drive this beautiful automobile!

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Production Version of 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Makes Official Debut
All-new hybrid model set to go on sale in the U.S. this summer

DETROIT January 11, 2010

 

The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, making its U.S. production debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

"The CR-Z is a personal sport hybrid coupe for people with a spirit of adventure and an elevated sense of responsibility toward the environment," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "It's the first hybrid designed to maximize style and fun, in addition to efficiency and economy."

Set to go on sale late summer in the U.S., the CR-Z is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with Honda's compact and lightweight Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system. The two-passenger CR-Z introduces a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal driving modes.

The exterior's distinctive "one-motion" wedge form originates from its low-slung hood to form a broad forward stance. A side profile with a deeply inset beltline conveys a dynamic tension, while the short wheelbase and large, wide front grille accents the vehicle's athletic presence.

The futuristically styled interior offers a high-tech appearance and ergonomically intuitive controls. Instrument panel meters illuminate with a three-dimensional, vibrant blue color theme resulting in a multi-layered appearance. Set against a motif of textured black materials and aluminum-style trim accents, the upper portion of the dashboard extends toward the driver to provide a wrap-around cockpit environment. The passenger zone offers an open, comfortable space. Premium sport-oriented cloth seats are designed to provide excellent lateral support along with everyday driving comfort. A mid-ship console behind the front seats optimizes cargo space. A hard-shell separator can be closed to create additional hidden storage.

The two trim levels include the well-equipped CR-Z and the feature-rich CR-Z EX. A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available. Standard features on the CR-Z include Vehicle Stability Assist, an AM/FM/CD/USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry, cruise control, and more. The CR-Z EX adds, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Auto-On/Off, fog lights, a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with seven speakers including subwoofer, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more. The CR-Z EX is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System1 with voice recognition.

The CR-Z represents the sixth unique version of Honda's original IMA technology since the launch of the 2000 Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available in North America in December 1999. The foundation of the CR-Z's hybrid powertrain is a 4-cylinder, 16-valve, single overhead cam engine with "intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) that receives additional power from the IMA system's DC brushless electric motor. The i-VTEC system controls the opening and closing of one intake valve per cylinder to enhance combustion at low RPMs. The 10-kilowatt electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100-volt IMA nickel-metal hydride battery pack. The gasoline engine can automatically turn off during vehicle stops to improve efficiency.

The system delivers a combined peak output of 122 horsepower2 at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft. of torque2 at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm (123 lb-ft on CVT-equipped models). Preliminary fuel economy estimates are anticipated to result in a rating of 36 city/38 highway miles per gallon3 on CVT-equipped models. Manual transmission models are anticipated to achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 31 city/37 highway miles per gallon3. The CR-Z is rated as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) in states that adhere to California Air Resource Board (CARB) ZEV standards (EPA Tier 2, Bin 2 in all states).

The standard six-speed manual transmission is engineered for optimal acceleration performance in gears one through five and for optimal fuel economy in sixth gear. When starting on steep inclines from a stop, hill start assist temporarily prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards during the moment between releasing the brake, depressing the throttle and releasing the clutch (for a duration of approximately 1.5 seconds). The available CVT provides the convenience of an automatic transmission with a seamless transition between minimum and maximum ratios, while also keeping the engine within an optimal RPM range for overall efficiency. To increase the performance potential of the CVT, paddle shifters located on the steering wheel allow the driver to manually simulate the stepped holding pattern. In Sport mode, the paddle shifters will hold and maintain a selected ratio.
The CR-Z's three-mode drive system allows the driver to select between individual modes of performance for Sport, Normal and Economy driving styles. The system is activated via three backlit buttons to the left of the steering wheel.

The Sport mode enhances multiple vehicle systems for performance including the engine throttle responsiveness, electric power steering effort and the electric motor power assist. The inner ring of the tachometer illuminates red when the vehicle is in Sport mode.

During Econ mode operation, the engine's responsiveness is tuned for optimal economy, the electric motor assist gives priority to fuel efficiency and the air conditioning system can reduce its overall load on the engine. The inner ring of the tachometer transitions between blue and green when the vehicle is in Econ mode, with the green representing more ecological driving.

Normal mode provides standard settings for steering, engine response, motor assist and air conditioning. Similar to Econ mode, the tachometer ring transitions between blue and green when the vehicle is in normal mode, with the green representing more ecological driving. Like the Honda Insight, the CR-Z offers an Eco Guide and Eco scoring feature to help drivers track progress of efficient driving styles.

The front MacPherson strut suspension and rear H-shaped torsion beam suspension settings are tuned to provide a sporty, solid and dynamic driving experience. All models are equipped with 16x6-inch aluminum wheels with 195/55 R16 86V tires. Accessory 17x7 alloy wheels with 205/45R17 84V tires with are available. The standard anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) uses ventilated front discs and solid rear discs. The low vehicle height and placement of the battery and other hybrid components beneath the rear cargo area further contribute to a low center of gravity, which is key to the new CR-Z's responsive, sporty handling. Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering enhances steering performance and improves efficiency.

In addition to being environmentally responsible, the CR-Z demonstrates a commitment to safety in its design and construction. The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure helps protect vehicle occupants in a frontal collision. Additional safety technologies include standard dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; standard front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); side-curtain airbags, active head restraints; an anti-lock braking system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle.

Additional Honda media information is available at Hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com.

1 The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on the CR-Z EX in the United States, except Alaska. Please see your Honda dealer for details.

2 Preliminary estimate provided by Honda. Final specification is subject to change.

3 Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

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USA Today says "Honda gets Accord Crosstour just right"
Take a look at what USA Today had to say about the all-new Honda Accord Crosstour, now available at Richards Honda!

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Honda Accord and Fit Receive Car and Driver Magazine's "10Best Cars" Awards
12/01/2009 - TORRANCE, Calif. -

Car and Driver Magazine has named the 2010 Honda Accord and the 2010 Honda Fit as two of the winners of its prestigious and highly competitive annual "10Best Cars" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best" status 24 times in the 28 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history. The Honda Fit has been honored with 10Best status in each of the four years that it has been on sale in the United States.

"The Car and Driver '10Best' awards recognize Honda's ongoing emphasis on performance, quality and safety," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Honda is honored to have its vehicles regarded so highly over the years with one of the most coveted awards in the industry."

Honda Model-- 10Best Award Model Year:

Accord:  2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994,1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

Civic: 1996, 1991,1990, 1989, 1988

CRX: 1988, 1985

Fit: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

Prelude: 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995,1994,1993, 1992, 1986, 1985, 1984

S2000: 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000

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Three Honda Models Achieve Top Value Rating
12/02/2009 - TORRANCE, Calif. -

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that it has received three Residual Value Awards from ALG. ALG's 11th annual Residual Value Awards, for the 2010 model year, honored the vehicles in each industry segment that ALG predicts will retain the highest percentage of their original price after a three-year period.

The Accord won the award in the Best Midsize Car category, the Fit was the winner in the Best Compact Car category and the Odyssey prevailed in the Best Minivan category. Since 2001, the Honda brand has earned 20 model awards and six overall brand awards from ALG.

"In a challenging economy, residual value moves up on the list of buyer considerations," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These ALG awards once again recognize Honda's commitment to offer high-quality products with long-term value."

ALG determines the award winners after carefully studying the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, and pricing strategies are among the key factors that affect ALG's residual value forecasts.

 

 

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