Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype is set to make its North American debut on March 22, in advance of the 2016 New York International Auto Show. This highly anticipated prototype showcases the aggressive styling of the 2017 Civic Hatchback, which is launching later this year. This will be the third new variant of what is considered the sportiest Civic lineup ever, whose options include the 2016 Sedan and Coupe, as well as the upcoming Civic Si and radical Civic Type R.

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The Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype’s looks are sporty and aggressive, with a major influence from European hatch styling. It features Honda Turbo engine technology, the handy utility of a hatchback, and an impressive lineup of premium features and class-leading safety technology.

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With the production model launching late in 2016, everyone in Civic Nation will be anxiously awaiting the return of an icon – the Civic Hatchback.

Stay tuned to Hamilton Auto Blog for more updates on the expanded Honda Civic lineup. To view out current Civic inventory, please visit www.imagehonda.com.

Source: Honda Canada

The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe is coming soon…and we can’t wait!

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The all-new 2016 Honda Civic Coupe made its Canadian debut at the Montreal International Auto Show, and it was a showstopper! The newest addition to the Civic lineup features an abundance of upgrades including a new sporty, sophisticated chassis and a roomier, quieter cabin. The Civic Coupe will arrive at Image Honda later this spring, joining the 2016 Civic Sedan.

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Like its sedan counterpart, the Civic Coupe will feature two advanced new engines, including the first-ever 1.5L turbo engine for the Coupe, delivering more power, performance and fuel efficiency. The trim lines, from the well-equipped LX to the all-new Touring, receive significant upgrades to interior style, with soft-touch materials and high-grade finishes. Technology and safety are a priority, with standard and available features, including the Honda Sensing™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies as well as both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

“The Honda Civic Coupe has always represented uncompromising style and design in the lineup and the 10th generation is no exception,” said, Jean Marc Leclerc, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Honda Canada Inc. “With an all new look, new powertrains, and new technology, the Coupe will continue to satisfy enthusiasts who have come to expect the very best from the Civic badge.”

The 2016 Civic Coupe is the second in a series of new 10th-generation Civic models that Honda is launching over the course of 18 months, including the Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe, the 5-door hatchback and Civic Si performance variants. And for the first time in Canada, the radical new Civic Type-R will be available (can we all say “Squeeeee!” about that one – it will be AWESOME!).

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The 2016 Civic Coupe sports the premium character of the 10th-generation Civic design, including the bold front fascia, fast-back profile and sharp-edged detailing. The new Coupe also benefits from a lower seating position, which amplifies the Coupe’s low and wide dynamic driving character. It also features an exclusive rear taillight design is distinctly C-shaped, with LED taillights across the full length of the rear deck lid.

The 2016 Civic Coupe’s sportier design does not come at the expense of passenger comfort, boasting 222L more interior space and 130 mm more rear legroom than the outgoing Coupe model. The new Civic Coupe interior has premium touches, with high-quality materials and high-contrast finishes. These include a new one-piece, soft-touch instrument panel with molded stitching; more premium seat fabrics; door inserts with real stitching; an LED shift indicator and LED overhead lighting; and for EX and higher trims, a leather shift lever boot.

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New standard equipment includes full-colour TFT centre meter, seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen, auto on/off headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, acoustic glass windshield, automatic climate control (dual-zone in upper trims), Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold and Walk-Away auto door locks. New available features include Honda LED headlights, Remote engine start and rain-sensing wipers.

The 2016 Civic Coupe provides the latest in audio and connected-car technology, including more powerful audio systems; a standard new Android OS-based, 7-inch Display Audio touch screen interface; a wide selection of streaming audio options such as SiriusXM® and HD Radio™; and full compatibility with both Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® platforms. The Civic Coupe’s highest trim will also feature a new Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin.

Looking for power and fuel efficiency? The 2016 Civic Coupe delivers, with two more powerful and fuel-efficient powertrains. Lower trims receive a new 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC™ engine, with 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft. of torque and can also be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. Civic Coupe mid to highest trims are powered by a new 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected TURBO – the first-ever turbocharged engine for Civic Coupe – putting out a peak 174 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is exclusively mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission with paddle shifters for the Canadian market.

Safety has always been Honda’s number one priority and the 2016 Civic Coupe is no exception. It utilizes Honda’s next generation Advanced Compatibility Body Structure™ (ACE™) working in conjunction with advanced airbags and seatbelts to provide a high degree of safety performance. Utilizing these with the available new Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, the 2016 Civic Coupe with Honda Sensing™ targets the highest available U.S. safety ratings – an NCAP 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe is set to arrive at Image Honda later this spring. Follow Hamilton Auto Blog for more exciting details on Honda’s 2016 lineup.

Source: http://www.hondanews.ca/en/honda/press-release/Allnew-10th-Generation-Honda-Civic-Coupe-Makes-Canadian-Debut-at–2016-Montreal-International-Auto-Show

The Ridgeline is Back! 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Hamilton Auto Blog

After a brief hiatus, the Honda Ridgeline is back, delivering superior driving dynamics with the largest interior space offered in a mid-size 4 door pickup. Revealed in Detroit on January 11^th at the North American International Auto Show, the Honda Ridgeline sets new benchmarks for versatility and comfort.

Designed, developed and manufactured in the U.S., the 2017 Ridgeline will launch in the first half of 2016. Designed to suit the needs of the “every day” driver, there are a number of features and capabilities that are unlike anything else in today’s market. Such features include:

Class-leading space
Class-exclusive features – In-Bed Trunk, dual-action tailgate and the industry’s first in-bed audio system.
Available Honda Sensing suite of Safety and driver-assisted technologies.
8-inch Display Audio featuring Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility

The new design, based on Honda’s Global Light Truck platform, has a rigid yet lightweight unibody construction, with fully independent suspension. As such, it helps to deliver an excellent ride with even better handling. Powered by a 3.5 litre, direct-injected, i-VTEC V-6 engine with automatic transmission, the Ridgeline provides segment-leading EPA fuel economy ratings. For the first time ever, we are excited to announce that the Ridgeline will be available in both front wheel and all-wheel drive.

On the interior, the 60/40-split and folding second-row seats not only provide convenience, but give you the versatility that you need. When folded down, the truck can comfortably seat 5 passengers while still accommodating larger items that can be stored under the seat such as a golf bag.

If you’re looking for the convenience of hauling large loads, the truck bed on the Ridgeline is like no other. At 5’ wide and 5’4” long, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline is the only vehicle in its class able to offer 4-foot wide flatbed space. Additionally, the composite of the bed is UV-stabilized and scratch resistant and comes with a dual action tailgate, available 400-watt AC power inverter and the industry’s first in-bed audio system.

With so much excitement surrounding the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, you’ll want to be sure to follow us at Hamilton Auto Blog for the latest updates. As always, please stop by and visit us online at Image Honda or in person.

Photo Source: Autoweek

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2016 Honda HR-V Achieves Highest Overall Score for Collision Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

If you haven`t had the opportunity to view and test-drive the all-new Honda HR-V, now is the time to do so. In addition to its stunning appeal, advanced technology and affordable pricing, the new 2016 Honda HR-V has just received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score, the top score available in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program.

As an entry crossover, the HR-V also achieved an IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. With multiple standard and available safety features including SmartVent Front Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction control, Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering, Anti-Lock Braking System, Honda LaneWatch (EX, EX-L Navi), Hill Start Assist, Expanded View Driver`s Mirror, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning (LWD) (EX-L Navi) it`s no wonder this vehicle received such a high accolade.

Summarizing it best, Dave Gardner, Senior Vice President of Operations, Honda Canada said “Using Honda’s packaging magic, powertrain innovation and safety engineering expertise, the HR-V delivers a high level of occupant safety protection along with top class fuel economy and interior space…”

Without a doubt, this is one Honda vehicle you must experience. Visit us at www.Imagehonda.com to schedule a test drive or stop in and speak with one of our reputable sales consultants. As always, stay connected to Hamilton Auto Blog for the latest news at Image Honda.

Source: Honda Canada

Top Family-Friendly Kid-Haulers

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

It’s always sad to see summer come to an end, but with its end comes the start of a new season. As families say goodbye to summer road trips and days at the beach, it’s back to school time for many.

With carpooling, after school activities, sports and the like, families will be spending a considerable amount of time in their vehicles. In fact, an online poll taken by CarGurus.com showed that a third spend more than an hour in their car on any given day. Needless to say, comfort and dependability are important features.

This year, CarGurus.com put together a list with their “10 Best Top Family-Friendly Kid-Haulers” and we are happy to announce that both Honda & GM made the list.

Here are the vehicles that made the CarGuru’s List!

Midsize SUV

2016 Chevrolet Traverse

Minivans

2015 Honda Odyssey

Large SUVs

2016 Chevrolet Suburban

We are excited to see that these vehicles made the list. Visit us at Image Honda or Queenston to schedule your test drive today. As always, make sure to follow Hamilton Auto Blog for the latest news and updates!

Source: http://www.cargurus.com

Top “kid-haulers” for back to school

2016 Civic Concept

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

At the 2015 New York International Auto Show, Honda unveiled the 10th-generation Honda Civic Concept. Launching this fall, the new Civic lineup will include the Civic Sedan, Coupe and Si models along with the return of the Civic hatchback, followed by the launch of a new Civic Type-R as the performance flagship of the Civic lineup. The new Civic also will be the first North American model to apply new VTEC® Turbo engines from the company’s Earth Dreams Technology™ powertrain series.

“The new Civic will be, flat out, the most dynamic, the most technologically advanced and the most refined and stylish Civic we’ve ever made,” said Dave Gardner, senior vice president of operations, Honda Canada Inc. “We couldn’t be prouder to be the global manufacturing lead for this epic vehicle, and they’ll be built by Canadians right in here in our renowned Alliston, Ontario facility.”

Featuring a longer wheelbase and lower, wider stance, the new Civic emphasizes its aggressive personality and engaging experience behind the wheel. Its sporty and expressive face is highlighted by bright new LED headlights flanking the “Flying H” Honda grille which is supported by deeply sculpted lower air intakes.

The 10th-generation Civic is based on a compact platform that targets benchmark levels of efficiency, dynamic performance, safety and production efficiency. Leveraging this new platform in conjunction with new Earth Dreams Technology™ powertrains – including a new 1.5-liter VTEC® Turbo engine with direct injection, a short-shifting 6-speed manual transmission, and a new, more sporty and efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT) – the Civic will target class-leading fuel economy ratings and fun-to-drive performance with near-luxury levels of cabin quietness and ride refinement.

The new Civic will also focus on safety performance and will offer the Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, including Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Multi-Angle Rear-view Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control and Honda LaneWatch™, along with Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

As the best selling passenger vehicle in Canada for 17 years, the redesigned Civic is sure to be a hit and we can’t wait for its debut at Image Honda this fall. For more information about our outstanding Honda vehicle lineup, visit us at www.imagehonda.com or call us at (905) 561-4100.

Source: http://www.honda.ca/future-vehicles

2016 Honda HR-V To Arrive Early Summer at Image Honda

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

2016 Honda HR-V

Due to arrive at Image Honda early this summer, the all-new Honda HR-V is part SUV, part hatchback, with amazing cargo space and fuel economy.

The HR-V is sporty and aggressive, with a cabin shape that’s more than a little reminiscent of a coupe. With loads of cargo space and a spacious cabin, the HR-V also boasts soft-touch materials, precise bezels and premium detailing. It also features a standard Display Audio System and standard multi-angle rear-view camera with guidelines.

Under the hood, there’s plenty of get up and go when you need it. With a responsive engine and available AWD, the HR-V has been engineered to offer a next-level driving experience. As always with Honda, your safety is a priority. With a body structure designed to more efficiently absorb frontal collisions and an anticipated top safety pick win, the HR-V takes your safety to heart.

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Visit us at Image Honda today to experience our full lineup of award-winning cars, trucks and SUV or browse our inventory online at www.imagehonda.com.

Source: http://www.honda.ca/future-vehicles

2015 Honda Fit Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick!

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Hamilton Auto Blog

It’s been a long wait, but the 2015 Honda Fit is almost here, with a scheduled arrival date of September 19^th! Just when we thought this vehicle couldn’t get any better, the 2015 Honda Fit earns a 2014 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Receiving “Standout Choice” in the subcompact segment, the Fit received a top rating of “Good” in four IIHS crash test modes as well as an “Acceptable” score in the IIHS small overlap frontal crash test. The Fit is the only vehicle in its class ever to have received this high of a rating in this IIHS test procedure.

For more information on the 2015 redesigned Honda Fit and what it has to offer, please refer to our previous blog.

As you can see, the 2015 Fit is one vehicle you’ll want to be sure to test drive. Be sure to visit www.imagehonda.com or subscribe to Hamilton Auto Blog for the latest in Honda News and to stay up-to-date on the release of the newly redesigned 2015 Honda Fit.

It’s Coming Soon…The Redesigned 2014 Honda Fit!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Hamilton Auto Blog

There is a lot of excitement at Image Honda as we await the arrival of the newly designed 2015 Honda Fit, coming this summer. Unveiled at the Canadian International Auto Show last month, the Fit awed everyone with its complete redesign, sporty interior and advanced technology and safety features.

The 2015 design features a new grille and redesigned headlights. Adding to the already sporty appearance, there is the addition of larger 16” tires. The reflectors, LED taillights and chrome tailgate garnish are a nice touch, giving it a bolder look. This new Fit is slightly shorter and wider, creating more passenger room and leg room.

For the first time, this 2015 will offer an available moon roof and leather-trimmed seating. Complete with the exclusive Honda Magic Seat, passengers will be given the option of multiple configurable seating positions. Also made available are: smart entry with push button start, heated side mirrors, heated front seats, LaneWatch display and a 7 inch Display Audio Touchscreen interface with HondaLink and smartphone connectivity. Enhanced features, such as Bluetooth connectivity and a multi angled rear-view camera, will give you that little bit of added comfort.

The newly debuted direct-injected 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine will produce 130 HP at 6500 rpmt 114lb-ft. of torque. “Engine output is increased by 13 horsepower and 8 lb.-ft,” when compared to the previous engine. With better fuel economy than its predecessor, the 2015 Fit will be one of the best, if not the best, in the sub-compact segment. The Fit is also expected to earn top Safety Scores from U.S. NHTSA and IIHS, including a NCAP 5 Star overall vehicle score.

Coming Soon to Image Honda: 2014 Honda Odyssey

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

Image Honda is excited to announce that the 2014 Honda Odyssey will be arriving at our dealership sometime next month! As we have previously mentioned in our blog, the Odyssey underwent a minor model change and is full of interior and exterior design upgrades. New features like the “HondaVac” make this stunning model a must have. Two new trims have been added to the Odyssey line up this year: the SE trim and the EX-L-Navi trim, giving the consumer a total of seven trim options.

Whether you choose the base line model or the top-of-the line Touring model, Honda guarantees luxury for everyone with their standard features:

New colour availability, and interior pattern change
New 17″ and 18″ alloy wheels
6-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic control
Text message function
Expanded view driver’s mirror
LED taillight bars
One-touch turn signals

If you are looking for that little bit extra, we suggest that you take a look at the EX, EX-L RES, EX-L-Navi and Touring models that provide even more exceptional technology.

LaneWatch – Blind spot display
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning
Proximity key entry system and push button start
HondaVac in-car vacuum system (TOURING TRIM ONLY)
Power folding mirrors (TOURING TRIM ONLY)

As you can see, this incomparable vehicle provides you with options that are exclusive to the Honda Odyssey. Please make sure you stay connected to Image Honda and Hamilton Auto Blog regarding arrival dates and other information. As always, if you have any questions, please contact us at 905-561-4100 today!

By: Amy Cochren

Credit: Honda Canada

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