With high gas prices and sliding overall auto sales, many automakers are struggling just to keep their heads above water. However, Honda has managed to squeeze out sales gains in recent months while others only seem to be losing ground. The key to success says Salinas CA Honda is offering fresh, fuel-efficient models and hybrids. Following this same formula, Honda now plans to up the ante by introducing more compact and green vehicles.
One of the vehicles Honda dealers such as Honda Denver were eagerly awaiting is the all-new Honda Fit. The five door hatchback is a hot commodity right now for its youthful design and extreme fuel efficiency, and the new redesigned model should only encourage demand – especially the Fit hybrid which is estimated to cost below $20K and should be available at Honda Washington DC dealers and others by early 2009.
In addition, the Honda CR-Z hybrid is also due to make its way to showrooms by 2010. The model will make its appearance just before the redesigned Civic and Civic Hybrid. Plus, Accord buyers will soon have the option of a diesel engine which should offer drivers high miles per gallon to battle potentially sky-high prices at the pump in the future.
Aside from compacts and hybrids, other Honda models don’t have concrete plans. The fate of the S2000 roadster, which Louisville Honda Dealers have seen dismal sales recently, is still unclear, and the recently-released Honda Pilot has already faced production cuts. The redesigned Honda Element is due in 2010 along with the Odyssey and all-new Stream minivans.
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