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The new Honda Fit has a lot going for it. It's engineered not only to deliver a lively ride; first-class, driver-and-occupant protection, more miles per gallon than your average compact, and ultimate usability via steering-wheel mounted controls, secret storage, three-different modes (i.e., Utility, Long and Tall) and enhanced visibility. The new Honda Fit offers the very best value of any new car currently on the market!

The new 2012 Honda Crosstour, including the Honda Crosstour EX-L 4WD and Honda Crosstour EX-L w/NAV 4WD have arrived at Rensselaer Honda, serving Troy, Albany, Schenectady and beyond. With a regal stance; a chic, sculpted body; and improved functionality inside and out, it proves you don't have to sacrifice style to take on the snow.

That is, of course, just part of the reason why so many people in Troy and surrounding areas are interested in the 2012 Honda Crosstour. The new Crosstour also...

Honda to Make More Models in America

Honda headquarters might be based in Japan, but the automaker makes a substantial portion of their vehicles right here in the U.S. That's right. Many of the new Hondas you'll find at Rensselaer Honda are, in fact, made in stateside.

 

The manufacturing facility responsible for producing many of the new Honda models at Rensselaer Honda of Troy, NY is located...

Next-Gen Honda CR-V Gets a Smattering of Updates

Upon first hearing the Honda CR-V is being revamped for the 2012 model year, many loyalists of the SUV expressed a bit of worry. That's understandable. The new 2011 Honda CR-V is, after all, considered a diamond in the rough. And, really, it's been heralded as the SUV to buy, since it first arrived to market back in 1997 and quickly earned boasting rights to "best-selling compact SUV".

 

Rensselaer Honda is here to put your mind at ease...

It's one thing if you're shopping for a car and you have only yourself to think about. It's another thing all together when you have a family to consider. Add kids to the mix and safety, fuel economy, cargo space, passenger room, and versatility become more than just nice-to-haves. They become must-haves.  Oh!  And let's not forget entertainment to keep backseat passengers occupied and you sane. That goes on the list too.

A car that meets all these criteria might seem elusive; but, there is one that fits the bill: the 2012 Honda Pilot. You don't just have to take Rensselaer Honda's word for it either...

Honda Civic Gets Nip and Tuck, Sooner than Expected

Honda listens to their consumers and to prove it, they're redesigning the best-selling Honda Civic a bit earlier than enthusiasts expected.

 

So as to not ignore the elephant in the room...

Honda Fit EV on the Horizon?

Honda unveiled and EV variant of their already fuel-efficient Fit at the Frankfurt Motor, in September. Fitted with a li-ion battery and electric motor, it's reported to deliver an attractive 100-mile range per full charge (which takes only six hours using a standard 240-volt outlet) and reach 90 miles per hour.

 

While Honda has yet to reveal official specs on efficiency, we do know that...

Hybrid vehicles are an excellent option for drivers looking to do their part to cut down on environmentally damaging CO2 emissions, spend less time at gas stations, reduce reliability on foreign oil, and save money in the long term. The trouble for a lot of drivers is aesthetics. Let's face it, a lot of hybrids out there are a little too cutesy-wootsy. There is one, however, that not only lives up to the promise of hybrid benefits, but meets even the most discerning drivers' requisite for urban flair - the new 2012 Honda Insight.

Honda Snags Former Seinfeld Cast Member for New Campaign

Remember David Puddy from Seinfeld? How about Johnny Johnson from News Radio? Or Joe Swanson, the paralyzed police officer from Family Guy? All three characters were played by the over-the-top comedic actor, Patrick Warburton. And, now the prolific TV and film star is making an appearance in a new Honda campaign coined, "Good Reasons."

Go ahead...It's okay to assume the commercials are a spoof. They are...

Honda Wins NHL Official Vehicle Shootout, Again

Hockey fans, regardless of whether their loyalty lay with the Bruins, Flyers, Sabers or Canadiens, have one thing in common: they're super pumped for the 2011/2012 NHL season to begin early this October. Honda is psyched, too. For, the automaker has just renewed its partnership with the NHL and will continue to stand as the league's official auto.