Civic Sedan for Play and Work

The Civic sedan has been and continues to be a favorite car on the Honda lineup. Every year this gets improvements to its technology and practicality. In this blog I'm going to highlight some of the things that stuck out to me.

Sitting in the car I feel like everything is at arms length. It is easy to feel comfortable and familiar with the buttons and their locations. Being six feet tall I felt more than comfortable in the front seat of the Civic. I had tons of headroom and legroom with comfortable resting places for my arms.

The driver and passenger are surrounded by compartments that are perfect for wallets, cellphones, pens, change and anything else.

I found this slot perfect for my wallet, so I could get it out of my back pocket for going in a fast food drive-through or whatever.

Driving this car is fun around the city. Its small size and responsive steering and quick throttle allow this car to be easily manageable in traffic in Chicago or parallel parking. Its also gets 34mpg so those with short commutes will save money.

The cabin is surprisingly quiet at low speeds and minor bumps in the roads are ironed out by the suspension.

This car is great for a first time buyer and someone living in the city.

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About Us

Honda on Grand in Elmhurst serving Lombard, Addison, Naperville in Illinois

We are one of the prominent Chicago Honda dealerships. A full-fledged Illinois Honda dealership, we specializes in new Honda sales, certified used car sales, Honda service, genuine Honda parts and Honda car loan. For all your Honda requirements in Chicago, Lombard, Addison, Naperville and nearby areas, Honda on Grand in

Elmhurst is an ideal choice.

We stock an large array of top-class Honda models inc

luding the Honda Accord Coupe, Honda Accord Crosstour, Honda Accord Sedan, Honda Civic Coupe, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Civic Sedan, Honda Civic SI, Honda Civic SI Sedan, Honda CRV, Honda Element, Honda Fit and the Honda Insight. Check these out in our virtual showroom, read their comprehensive reviews and also get an instant quote on your favorite brand new Honda online from our website.

We have vast collection of used cars in impeccable condition, Honda on Grand in Elmhurst is a perfect destination for Chicago used cars buyers in and around Lombard, Addison, Naperville, Aurora. We offer top-quality used cars across the world’s most revered automotive brands including Toyota, Chevrolet, Acura, Nissan and of course Honda. Your search for a quality used car in Chicago fruitfully ends at Honda on Grand in Elmhurst.

With highly experienced and skilled technicians on board, we ensure your Honda keeps running much longer with impeccable service. Whether you are in need of genuine Honda parts/accessories or want to schedule a service appointment or need a car loan you can do so online, without any hassle!

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Honda Accessories

If you are looking to add uniqueness to your car accessories are the way to go.

Searching online or going to a local store looking for the best price is a good idea however, this can lead to problems in the future. The best way to accessorize your Honda is to do it through the dealership.

Dealer Installed Accessories come with a guarantee as dependable as your Honda itself. All Honda Accessories are tested in severe conditions to improve their durability and reliability just like Honda cars are. When you purchase a vehicle with Honda accessories you are purchasing a product that has been created to perfectly match the vehicle it was designed for.

The same applies to the electronic add-ons, Honda makes every single one of their cars prewired for Honda Electric Systems Accessories, like CD products, MP3 players and Security Systems.

Don't forget that with Honda Accessories you also get a warranty and financing options. Every Honda Accessory carries a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty when you buy them with your new car. Take advantage of financing your accessories with your new Honda.

Non-Honda parts and accessories are not warranted by American Honda, so if you purchases a non-Honda part it would not be serviceable at Honda Dealers.

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The RidgeLine

The Ridgeline brings the Hard Edge to Honda.

The 2010 Ridgeline is a tough, durable, powerful, comfortable and practical road going, off road truck. It is capable of going off road and hauling vehicles or supplies while keeping the passengers comfortable and safe. Traction Control and a Tire pressure monitor are all standard on the 2010 Ridgeline. This is the first 4-door pickup to receive 5-stars from the government in both frontal and side impact tests.

First thing you notice when you get in the car is the amount of storage space. The armrest storage compartment is enormous. You will also notice a shelf above the glove box with a power outlet. Storage space is the name of the game for this truck.

In the driver seat you will find all the buttons easy to access. Some buttons may surprise you to where they are, but once you discover them you will like

their new position. For example the washer fluid button is located on the end of the windshield wiper controls, its not a movement of the controls that controls them. Certain buttons are also larger and have rubbery grips that are easier to manipulate with gloves on.

The Ridgeline is actually the 2009 SCORE International Stock Mini Class Champion.

Driven by Gavin Skilton, the Ridgeline successuflly won four races. They had to make several modifications to make the truck ready for the brutal course but Gavin was surprised about how well it came built:

"It's strong enough that the roll-cage will be there just for safety, and not to hold the unibody together," Gavin Stated

"The Ridgeline has unique features that set it apart from the others," Gavin stated.

"It's the only truck racing in the desert with unit-body construction, VTM-

4 and 4-wheel independent suspension."

The Ridgeline is a great truck and would be a great choice for the person who likes the outdoors and isn't afraid of getting dirty sometimes.

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Information researched from:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredvehicles/129_0605_desert_race__honda_ridgelin/index.html

FC Sport Concept

The FC Sport Concept is what sports coupes will be like in the future.

This three seater concept uses the same Hydrogen fuel cell technology that can be found in the FCX Clarity (which is already on the road). The FC Sport shows the flexibility of hydrogen fuel cell by using it in a super car and not only in a family sedan.

All the parts were designed with weight saving and performance in mind. With a powertrain that already offers zero emissions, Honda could focus on weight saving and balance in the FC Sport. An electric motor sits just in front of the rear-axle and a battery pack sits low in the center of the vehicle.

Because of the innovative design of the car there is extra space to offer three passengers, with seating arrangements just like in the legendary Mclaren F1 Supercar. The driver sits in middle while the other two passengers sit on the sides.

This car will change the way people think about performance vehicles. The FC Sport displays performance, style and speed without contributing to the environmental crisis.

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*All information and photos were taken from the following websites:

http://jalopnik.com/5093386/honda-fc-sport-hydrogen-sports-car-concept-of-the-future

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z16229/honda-fc-sport-concept.aspx

http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/hondafctopla08/1004731464/

Accord Coupe vs. Accord Sedan

The Accord is one of Honda's most popular cars. It has proven to be one of the most reliable, affordable and practical cars on the road year after year.

The Accord Sedan is a great choice for anyone buying a car, but lets not forget the Accord Coupe. In this blog post we are going to compare the 2010 Accord Coupe and Sedan. Both are excellent cars and both offer different driving experiences. Both of these cars are marvelous to drive and each has their own personality.

The Accord Coupe offers the same amount of practicality as is larger sibling but with its 3.4 Liter V-6 it adds more excitement to driving. More aggressive styling on the inside and out are only cues to the performance under the hood.

The Accord Coupe EX-L wants you to accelerate quickly. When passing, downshifts are quick and precise. When you accelerate hard you will hear the deep bellow of the V6.

The steering offers a lot a feel in the corners. But at the same time it is still calm and collected during casual driving.

In normal driving the Coupe calms down and it feels more like the Sedan. The ride is smooth and the seats are extremely comfortable. Around the city or on the freeway the car is easily manageable and the performance is easy to access.

Interior space is much larger than one would expect to find in a sports coupe. But there is as much space in the front seats as the Accord Sedan and the Coupe adds a sporty flavor.

The added sportiness does not compromise practicality, safety and cargo space are still excellent. In the rear seat of the Coupe there are side curtain airbags, providing confidence to taller passengers.

Cargo space in the Coupe is also very similar to the Sedan.

The Sedan adds only 2.1 cubic feet of more trunk space compared to the Coupe.

In conclusion, the Honda Accord Coupe is a great alternative to the Accord Sedan if you are looking for the perfect balance of driving excitement and everyday practical use.

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Your Music and Phone Love your Honda

Honda's Navigation System offers a lot of great and practical features that will keep you safe while driving.

In this blog we will explain some of the functions and their benefits.

The Bluetooth feature on the navigation system allows you to connect your Bluetooth enabled phone to the car.

When you do this you will be able to make/receive calls with your steering wheel without having to touch your phone.

After I paired my phone with the Navigation system I just dialed the number in the system and the car took care of the rest.

For added safety you can just push a button on the steering wheel and say the number you wish to call or the persons name as it appears in your phonebook and the car will dial it for you.

Just like you would do at home on a computer you can search names and places using the cars directory. This way you don't have to pull up a map or call information for help.

In addition to giving you restaurants, Honda's Navigation offers Zagat Ratings. Zagat is a company that gives reviews for thousands of restaurants around the nation. So while you are on the go you could find a really good place to eat.

You can also enter in addresses into the navigation system, such as your work, home or friends addresses, this way the system can find you the fastest way to get there while avoiding all the traffic.

The trip computer is great because it doesn't only tell you how far you have gone, but it calculates your average MPG and speed.

The music capability is great too. With Honda's system you may connect your iPod/iPhone or other USB device. You can control what songs you hear using the buttons in the car while it charges your device in the armrest.

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