2013 Accord, CR-V and Odyssey Take Top Pick in 3rd Party Testing

Honda has what it takes to make the Top Picks list in ConsumerReports 2013 Annual Auto Issue.   This year Honda picked up three slots on Consumer Reports Top Picks list.   Including the redesigned Accord and the CR-V and Odyssey.  While the Accord took top honors this year....our entire product line shares the same DNA, so to speak.  All top class in our estimation.  But you can be the judge by driving one or any Honda today here at Hendrick Honda Bradenton.

Consumer Reports put together a comprehensive set of tests that include:

• Road testing
• Reliability testing/polling
• Safety testing

Each model’s overall road-test score, predicted-reliability Rating, overall fuel economy, detailed pricing, and much more is available on the pages of the current .

And Honda's Flagship, the 2013 Accord took the Midsize Sedan Category, the CR-V took the Small SUV category and the Honda Odyssey to the Minivan category.

Midsize SedanHonda Accord
As a sales person the redesign was phenomenol.  In many ways a big surprise to many of us.  Features and technology we had not even considered viable are now in the 2013 Accord.  The Accord was redesigned for 2013, now at the top of its class, Honda was right on target..matching customer wants and needs without sacrificing everything that's familar and expected to our many loyal Accord owners.  It's roomy, fun to drive, well equipped, and very fuel efficient. On a recent test drive the vehicle had personaility attributes that can only be experience by driving in one.  There's that sense that this car doesn't not want to leave the road...yet it's light and agile.  With its four-cylinder engine, the Accord squeezes out 30 mpg overall and 40 on the highway.  This being comparable to the Honda Fit.  Higher-trim models have safety features seldom found in this category.  You'll be amazed to know that the Accord’s price remains very reasonable.

Small SUV
Honda CR-V

The CR-V has not only moved into the category this yeart but it has taken over as the top small SUV category.  Honda's own design objective manifest in virtues that include a smooth, responsive powertrain, exceptional fuel economy, a driver adaptive ride, balanced and effiecient braking, a rear seat that is both spacious and comfortable, and reliability?...that goes without saying.  Stop in for a test drive...once again you can be the judge...and you just might be surprised at the competiveness of the pricing.

Minivan
Honda Odyssey
This evolution of the 'base camp' minivan, is much desired in the family domain.  You can expect reliability and you'll get it as it has improved over previous years.  I guess it's earned it's spot as a top family hauler. The ride is first and foremost quiet, quieter than ever and comfortable.  It's also extremely roomier than it's streamlined and sculpted exterior would lead one to believe.  Honda just doesn't cut corner on comfort in any of their third row amenities including the comfort factor.  Imagine a minivan delivering 19 mpg and you've imagined the Honda Odyssey.  Visibility is superb, and enhanced by a rear camera in every model.