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The fresh re-design has made the 2018 Honda Accord the best-looking Accord ever. This year's version of the Accord sports classic elegance inside and out. A degree of sophistication you would expect in vehicles twice the cost of the new 2018 Honda Accord. CarandDriver.com says, "Elevating the mid-size sedan to a higher plane." Edmunds.com: says, "The 2018 Honda Accord ... promises a host of improvements." The re-designed 2018 Honda Accord, rides on a new platform with new turbocharged engines and has an updated infotainment system. The 2-door coupe is gone and now all Accords are 4-door sedans. more For 2018, the Accord will come in six trim levels: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L Navi and Touring. The 2018 Honda Accord is available with two turbocharged four-cylinder engines including a 1.5-liter engine with 192 hp. The non-hybrid upgrade engine is a 2.0-liter engine with 252 hp. A six-speed manual is available on the Sport trims for both engines. Automatic transmission options include a CVT for the 1.5-liter unit or a 10-speed transmission for the more powerful 2.0-liter. The Accord Hybrid returns with an updated version of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system that couples a 2.0-liter I-4 to two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery for a total output of 212 hp. Features The list of standard features includes a number of driver aids and active safety features. All trim levels come standard with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist and a rear view camera. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert comes standard on all 2.0-liter-equipped models; it's optional on the 1.5-liter and hybrid-powered trims. On top of blind-spot monitoring, 2.0-liter-equipped Accords get LED head- and taillights, proximity entry, remote start, a power moonroof, a 60/40-split folding rear bench, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. These options can also be added to Accords with the standard engine. Find yours at DellaHonda.net! This is a great time to trade-up to a new car and the 2018 Honda Accord is the most impressive yet. It is safe, up-to-date technologically, fuel-efficient and rides and handles like a dream. You owe yourself a test drive in the new 2018 Accord just to start the new year off right. Visit our showroom at Della Honda in Plattsburgh, NY or visit our website 24/7 at DellaHonda.net!

We're not really going out on a limb in calling the redesigned 2018 Honda Odyssey the best family car the world has ever seen. Frankly, it's a declaration about as bold as just staring at the tree from a safe distance while seated in a sturdy lawn chair. KBB.com Honda's new Odyssey minivan shows that more conveniences and modern features can transform a neighborhood commuter into a vehicle fit for road trips. consumerreports.org It's been an innovative minivan player for almost 20 years, and the redesigned 2018 Honda Odyssey continues the tradition with a slew of segment-first features. forbes.com Here at Della Honda in Plattsburgh we're excited about the brand-new 2018 Honda Odyssey! This minivan has been diligently revamped for this coming model year, but hasn't lost its signature lightning bolt design in the process. The new 2018 Odyssey is just as versatile and comfortable as its previous generation, but it's ready to inspire you once again with a new line of impressive features. So climb aboard and visit our Honda dealership in Queensbury today to experience this fun-loving minivan up close! more Versatility and spaciousness is a given when you opt for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, as these two characteristics were top-of-mind during the creation of the Odyssey. To demonstrate this minivan's flexibility, a new Magic Slide ® 2nd-row seat has been added to help configure your interior to match your various passenger or cargo needs. When shuffling your family to and from sporting events or school, you can now access the newly available CabinWatch ® and CabinTalk ® features to interact with your backseat passengers through a built-in microphone and camera. Plus, each rear-seat passenger traveling with you will be able to control their own temperature while adding their favorite songs to the playlist streaming through your advanced infotainment system, too! It goes without saying that safety matters when you're putting the well-being of you and your family into the hands of a vehicle. That is why the 2018 Honda Odyssey provides you with standard driver-assistive technologies through the Honda Sensing ™ suite of safety features on the EX, EX-L, Touring and Elite trims. From this system, you'll receive the added protection of a Road Departure Mitigation System, Collision Mitigation Braking System ™, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, and more! When it comes to conquering the carpool and running efficiently throughout your busy day, the obvious choice will be to opt for the new 2018 Honda Odyssey. Visit Della Honda in Plattsburgh today to learn more about this upcoming minivan and how you can be one of the first families to test-drive a new Odyssey!

The Honda Odyssey has been the most popular minivan for seven years running, and it doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Honda debuted the all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey at the 2017 North American International Auto Show last week and with a sleek design, advanced connectivity, family-friendly versatility, and unwavering safety, it will certainly redefine the family vehicle as we know it. "This new Odyssey raises the stakes for family-friendly packaging, performance and technology in the minivan segment," said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "In all aspects of its design, the new Odyssey is made to keep every member of the family happy, no matter the seating position, no matter the destination." The 2018 Honda Odyssey will feature the most advanced in-vehicle connectivity to date, including CabinWatch and CabinTalk, which allow the driver and front passenger to keep an eye on and communicate with second- and third-row passengers. There will also be no shortage of entertainment, with the Connected Rear Entertainment System that allows passengers to stream video on in-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi. The New 8” Display Audio will be Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatible. The redesigned minivan will also offer comfort and versatility through the New Magic Slide™ flexible seats, which offer four seating configuration modes. And of course, the 2018 Odyssey will offer advanced safety for the family, with the Honda Sensing™ suite expecting to make up 95% of sales. The 2018 Honda Odyssey will be arriving at DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh sometime this spring! Keep up with our blog for the most up-to-date information! "All-New 2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan Makes World Debut at 2017 NAIAS." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2017. < http://hondanews.com/releases/all-new-2018-honda-odyssey-minivan-makes-world-debut-at-2017-naias-takes-family-friendly-design-performance-and-technology-to-the-next-level >.

The 2016 SEMA Show officially kicks off today, and Honda has every intention of stealing the show by bringing their A game - a full lineup of Civic concepts and prototypes! The star of “2016 Civicpalooza,” as they’re dubbing it, is none other than the Honda Civic Type R. This radical new prototype is offering a sneak peek into the style of the 10th-generation Civic, which will be launching next year. Joining the Civic Type R will be a team of custom-built and highly-accessorized Civics, including a GRC Competitive Race Car, a Racing Concept, SEGA Sonic Civic Sedan, aLL STaR Performance concept, MAD Industries Civic Coupe concept, and the Honda Performance Development Civic Body-In-White. To learn more about the lineup, get a detailed description of each model here. Be sure to keep up with the DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh blog for more SEMA show updates! "Honda Civic Type R Makes North American Debut at the 2016 SEMA Show." Honda Newsroom. Honda, 28 Oct. 2016. Web. 01 Nov. 2016.

We know you’ve been hearing plenty of exciting rumors about the all-new 2017 Honda CR-V. Unfortunately, we still have a ways to go until it arrives at DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh. But thankfully Honda has finally released all the details on the fifth-generation SUV. What’s new for this year? Where do we start! The 2017 Honda CR-V has been completely redesigned and reengineered. It has a bold new style, refreshed interior packed with comfort and technology, plus a first-ever turbocharged engine! Take a look at some of the notable changes below. Sophisticated New Design The 2017 Honda CR-V has a stronger, more athletic presence thanks to new design features like aggressively stylized headlights, wing-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights, longer hood and wheelbase, and dual exhausts. Upgraded Performance Perhaps the most notable change for the 2017 Honda CR-V will be the first-ever turbocharged engine, a 1.5L DOHC Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine. A 2.4L DOHC i- VTECÔ Engine will be available for the 2017 Honda CR-V LX trim. Premium Interior The interior of the 2017 CR-V will feature a more spacious cabin as well as upgraded connectivity and audio features. This includes the 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio Interface which is compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. Advanced Safety The Honda Sensing suite, which includes driver-assistive technology like Collision Mitigation Braking with Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keeping Assist will be standard on the EX trim and higher. "The new Honda CR-V raises the bar in every imaginable way, delivering more performance, space and premium content together with higher fuel economy ratings and value than ever before," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Customers are going to love what they see and what they experience behind the wheel of this new CR-V." The all-new 2017 Honda CR-V will be arriving here at 702 State Route 3 in Plattsburgh, NY 12901 sometime this winter, so keep checking back on our blog for updates! "Bold and Sophisticated Styling and Turbo Engine Power Restate the All-New 2017 Honda CR-V as the Outright Benchmark Compact SUV." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2016. < http://hondanews.com/releases/bold-and-sophisticated-styling-and-turbo-engine-power-restate-the-all-new-2017-honda-cr-v-as-the-outright-benchmark-compact-suv >.

While the rest of the automotive world is racing toward autonomous vehicles, Honda is taking a different direction. Honda, who has always believed in “dynamic performance,” as seen most obviously in the new Honda Civic, wants humans to maintain a level of control over driving. “We surely believe in autonomous driving. It will come, definitely. But we believe, and we hope, that there will always remain a certain partition of driving by yourself,” said Civic head engineer, Mitsuru Kariya. Honda wants the joy of driving to be preserved, as in, when you want to drive, you should be able to. As far as the future of environmentally friendly vehicles, unlike many automakers, Honda believes that hydrogen fuel cells are the future as opposed to electric. However, Kariya admits that electric vehicles will lead the way in the short term. “As a long term future, we still believe, as we have been communicating all the time, our long-term propulsion system is still the fuel cell. From an efficiency point of view, from pollution point of view, from a performance point of view, from habit of handling point of view, from a practicality point of view...you can just recharge in minutes. However, until that comes to be normal, and it’s still a long way, electrification is a very important aspect.” Stay up to date with the DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh blog to get more updates on autonomous and eco-friendly vehicle news from Honda. Hines, Michael. "INTERVIEW: Honda's Stance On Self-Driving Is One Gearheads Will Love." CarBuzz. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2016. < http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/10/6/INTERVIEW-Honda-s-Stance-On-Self-Driving-Is-One-Gearheads-Will-Love-7735839/ >.

This past Friday, October 8th, was National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. The holiday, chosen because of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008), seeks to raise awareness about fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, which can help reduce emissions. Honda celebrated by announcing that its new five-passenger, hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Sedan will be launching before the end of the year in California, where a majority of the hydrogen stations are currently located. "Honda believes that hydrogen can play a critical role in addressing global climate change and accelerating progress toward a more sustainable, ultra low-carbon mobility future," said Steve Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We are excited to deliver the all-new zero-emissions Clarity Fuel Cell, a spacious 5-passenger fuel cell sedan with the range and refueling time of a conventional car.  The Clarity can meet customer needs for performance, safety and advanced telematics, while addressing society's environmental and energy concerns." If you’re interested in the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, you can visit http://automobiles.honda.com/clarity for more information. We will keep you updated on when and if the sedan will make its way to the east coast. "Honda Celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day; All-new Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan Coming to Market by the End of 2016." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2016. < http://hondanews.com/releases/honda-celebrates-national-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-day-all-new-clarity-fuel-cell-sedan-coming-to-market-by-the-end-of-2016 >.

The 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and 2017 Honda Civic Coupe will be arriving in our showroom any day now, and they’ll be more fun-to-drive than ever, offering driving enthusiasts more performance choices. A six-speed manual transmission will now be available on the turbocharged 2017 Civic Sedan EX-T and 2017 Civic Coupe EX-T. It will be paired with the 1.4L Turbocharged Engine that powers the vehicle with 174 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. "This has been a tremendous year for Civic, starting with the Sedan and Coupe setting sales records and leading the compact segment," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "For 2017, we're thrilled to boost the Civic lineup by pairing the manual transmission with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine – something we know our customers are very excited about." Check back on our blog for more updates on the arrival of the 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and 2017 Honda Civic Coupe here at DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh! "2017 Civic Lineup Turbocharged with Extended Availability of Manual Transmission." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Oct. 2016. < http://hondanews.com/releases/2017-civic-lineup-turbocharged-with-extended-availability-of-manual-transmission >.

2016 has been a huge year for the Honda Civic. Just last month, Honda finally launched the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback in the United States, a moment Civic enthusiasts have been waiting for for years. Now, Honda has done it again, debuting the next-generation Civic Type R Prototype at the 2016 Paris Motor Show last week. This prototype offers a look into the design and style of the Civic Type R, which offers track-ready performance along with a sleek and sporty hatchback design and will officially be revealed next year. "We promised the most ambitious, sportiest Civic lineup ever and we're delivering on that promise with each new Civic," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "For the first time ever in America, Honda fans and enthusiasts will have access to the ultimate in Civic performance in the form of the new Type R." Based on the Civic Type R Prototype, some of the notable features we can expect from the model include a muscular body, a unique brush aluminum finished exterior, aggressive front fascia accented with a sporty red line. Like all other Type R models, the Civic Type R also includes Honda’s iconic red “H” badge. This vehicle will be making its debut in Las Vegas this November at the 2016 SEMA Show, so check back on our blog for more updates! "Radical New Honda Civic Type R Prototype Debuts in Paris; Making Its North American Debut at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2016. < http://hondanews.com/releases/radical-new-honda-civic-type-r-prototype-debuts-in-paris-making-its-north-american-debut-at-the-2016-sema-show-in-las-vegas >.