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The Honda brand has certainly withstood the test of time and remained relevant throughout the last 44 years. They took that time to perfect the small, affordable car and made sporty versions and hybrid versions for more personalization. A perfect example of this is the Honda Civic. The latest generation of the Civic would be considered the “tech” version. This model is so packed with cool features, reporter Nick Jaynes of Mashable didn’t know what to try out first! His first impression was obviously about the exterior of the vehicle. The unit that Jaynes drove around was the eye-catching Energy Green Pearl color, was “chromed-out”, and featured a cool LED tail light bar. Once he got inside, he was equally impressed. The Honda Sensing suite of safety features caught his attention first. The Civic he was driving included Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation Braking. Jaynes suggested these advanced safety features have their names changed to semi-autonomous features. He also points out that Honda’s inclusion of these features on such an affordable sedan is a step in the right direction for the auto industry. Why make these life-saving features available only to people who can afford a car that’s over $50,000? Jaynes also remarked on the 7” touchscreen infotainment system, navigation system, and its super crisp handling on the road. To experience all these features and more come into DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh today and we’ll be happy to put you in the driver’s seat! Jaynes, Nick. "2016 Honda Civic Coupe Review: A High-tech Car with a Sporty Feel." Mashable. Mashable, 02 Aug. 2016. Web. 24 Aug. 2016.

We are looking forward to sharing the 2017 Honda Accord with all of our customers near Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, VT; Potsdam, Lake Placid, and Malone, NY. We will be working on a Research & Review page very shortly and will let you know as soon as it’s available for you to read. We do, however, want to give you a special sneak peek at the newest trim level of the Accord, the Sport Special Edition. This trim level will come with many of the standard features you’ll find on the other models but it will be a little more customized for the drivers who prefer a sportier style. Starting at $25,415* the Accord Sport Special Edition will feature leather-trimmed seats with red stitching, heated seats, a "Special Edition" badge, and much more. "Accord continues to set the bar in its class with customers making it the top retail selling car in America for three years running," said Jeff Conrad, vice president Honda division.  "We're proud to offer an expanded lineup with the new Sport Special Edition and the 2017 Accord Hybrid as we continue to advance Accord's position as a true benchmark in its class, offering an unbeatable combination of style, efficiency, fun-to-drive performance and connectivity in the midsize sedan segment.” To check out all the different trims and models of the Accord and their respective features visit us at DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh! Our associates will be happy to match you up with the perfect one for your needs. "2017 Honda Accord Arrives in Showrooms with New Sport Special Edition." Honda Newsroom. Honda, 24 June 2016. Web. 28 June 2016.

Being a parent is challenging at times. So if something you use on a daily basis, like your car, can make your life a little bit easier why not make sure it really works for you? The engineers at Honda have equipped multiple vehicles with features that will do just that. Built-In Vacuum Cleaner - Messes in cars are the worst. Whether it’s from snack crumbs or dirt, once it gets into the nooks and crannies of the seats and floor it’s nearly impossible to get out. Unless you have a Honda Odyssey equipped with a HondaVac! No more dragging your indoor vacuum out to the driveway to clean the interior of your vehicle. Conversation Mirror - This sneaky feature will give you a view you could only get from having eyes in the back of your head. Turning around to talk to your kids can be dangerous since your eyes are leaving the road, but with this roof-mounted mirror, you’ll have a wide-angle view of everything that’s going on behind you. Test it out for yourself on the Honda CR-V. Power Liftgate - When your arms are full of grocery bags or your youngest child, having a third hand to open the liftgate would be a gift from above. Enter the Honda Pilot and its magical trunk. With just the push of a button all you need is a free finger to access the cargo area of your SUV. Try these features and more by visiting us here at DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh today! No appointment necessary for your test drive either! Clarke, Warren. "6 Car Features Tailor-Made for Moms." CARFAX Blog. CARFAX, 3 May 2016. Web. 15 June 2016.

In honor of the unofficial start to summer that arrives this Memorial Day weekend we wanted to bring a relevant feature of some of our Honda vehicles to your attention: the sunroof. Below we have listed just a few of the reasons why you should consider getting a Honda with a sunroof installed. Style - Have you ever gotten into a car with a sunroof and not immediately thought that the car was just a little bit cooler? We didn’t think so. Temperature - Speaking of being cool, having a sunroof open allows warm air to rise right out of your car, allowing cooler air to settle in the cabin. Ventilation - Driving with the windows open is something we love and hate. We like the flow of fresh air, but having them open often comes with a lot of noise. An open sunroof invites in fresh air without having to shout to your passengers over the wind. Brightness - Whether or not you have the actual window open or just the sunshade, the sunroof will let a ton of light into your car. Natural sunlight is something many of don’t get enough of sitting in an office all day so open that sunroof and expose yourself to the benefits of sunshine! Resale Value - Yes, getting a car with a sunroof may cost a little extra when you buy it, but since that sunroof isn’t going anywhere you’ll be able to resell your car at a slightly higher price thanks to the premium feature! If you have any questions about sunroofs, or just want to see which Honda models come with one, stop into DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh and we will gladly help you!

Here at DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh, we are very excited for the upcoming 2017 Honda Ridgeline! This updated and redesigned model is a former favorite of many of our customers and will be again once the latest model is released. Some of the available features that we know about include the Trunk-Bed Audio System, HondaLink®, Honda Sensing™ Features, In-Bed Trunk, and Rear-Seat Versatility. All seven trim levels will be powered by a 280 horsepower V6 Engine and have Push Button Start and a Dual-Action Tailgate. Check out this video from mashable.com to see some of the cool features in action and stay tuned for the announcement of its release!

For a long time now, the argument against driving a truck versus a sedan or even a compact SUV, was fuel economy. Honda listened to all the usual complaints like, gas prices are too high, the emissions need to be lower and the MPG needs to be higher, and designed the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The new pickup brings that brand back into the truck segment in a big way by boosting the fuel economy by 5 MPG. Compared to competitors, the 2017 Ridgeline fares well with gettings 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 highway. With its current rating, it comes close to truck with a four-cylinder and rear-drive. If you’d like to get your hands on a 2017 Honda Ridgeline, keep an eye right here on the DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh blog. We’ll let you know when we have more information on the model and when it’s available on our lot. "2017 Honda Ridgeline Boosts Fuel Economy by 5 Mpg." Autoblog. N.p., 29 Apr. 2016. Web. <http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/29/2017-honda-ridgeline-fuel-economy-ratings/>.

MotorWeek has released their Road Test review of the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe and from the sounds of things their excitement is not far from what they previously expressed for the sedan version of this all-new Civic. The review starts out with MotorWeek host and creator, John Davis commenting on the eye-catching, sportier design of this all-new model. Some of the specific design elements that he points out include the sharp roofline, aggressive front end, and new full-length taillight design. When they take it out for a drive, they note that the new Civic Coupe offers a smooth ride and impressive handling abilities that drivers are sure to love. This model also comes equipped with an abundance of safety and convenience features that make this model stand out even more. Check out the video below to hear the full review and then stop by DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh to take the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe out for your own test drive.

Honda is releasing a new video series called #HondaSerialOne, which will follow Honda mechanic, Tim Mings while he restores the very first Honda automobile in the United State, a 1967 Honda N600. Mings, who grew up restoring Honda vehicles with his father, is the only full-time Honda N600 mechanic in the world, having restored over 1,000 of them in his career. There were only 50 1967 Honda N600 vehicles built, and only three have survived. Mings purchased one immediately when he came across it, and owned it for several years before discovering it was Serial 1000001, the first Honda automobile in the U.S. After Tim restores this vehicle, it will be sent to the Honda Museum where Honda fans all over the world can see it and enjoy it. Keep up with Tim on the Honda video series and watch the first installment below! Honda. "Restoring #HondaSerialOne, the First Honda Automobile in the U.S." YouTube. YouTube, 16 Mar. 2016. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pe0XyiREVw >.