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Three Honda Vehicles Make KBB Top 10 Family Cars List

It's nearly impossible to count all of the awards the Honda Odyssey, CR-V and Honda Civic received over the years. Most recently, and quite possibly one of their highest honors, all three were listed on the 10 Best Family Cars by Kelly Blue Book.

You can learn more about each of these family friendly cars on our site, or come in and see us in person at Smart Honda - 11206 Hickman Rd in Des…

2012 Honda Pilot Dubbed Family Car of The Year By Cars.com

Are you in the market for the perfect family vehicle? Maybe you need seating for 8, or a plethora of cargo space. Well, we've got the answer to your prayers. Cars.com has confirmed our suspicions that the 2012 Honda Pilot is the perfect solution, naming the roomy SUV "Family Car of the Year".

Available in 6 different trims (i.e., 2012 Honda Pilot LX, 2012 Honda Pilot EX, 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, 2012…

New Honda Accord To Be Revealed at Detroit Auto Show

There is no denying the Honda Accord is already a desirable vehicle, but just wait for 2012. Next year, an entirely new design will (supposedly) be introduced. Smart Honda in Des Moines can't wait to bring the model to the public later in the year, but this automobile will be unveiled sooner, at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January.

The Honda Accord has achieved various awards over the years, and it's Honda…

2012 Honda Civic Coupe

The long running Honda Civic coupe is still one of the auto maker's most beloved cars. But maybe you're new to Civic. Here, you'll find out why Civic is #1 in customer satisfaction.

The 2012 Civic was given a "Best Resale Value for a Compact Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com" award. Since KBB knows cars (quite possibly) more than anyone else on the web, you should take their word…

Five Door Honda Civic To Hit UK Dealerships

There's a 5-Door Honda Civic hatchback coming to UK dealers. Sadly, the 5-door variant isn't available in the US this year, however there are 4-Door and Coupe models on sale at Smart Honda in Des Moines.

Honda says their 'Euro-Spec Civic' was designed to "offer the best in aerodynamics," thus offering optimal fuel economy. And you can tell it's true: not only by its design, but also engine choices. 3 powerplants are…

New Honda CR-V Images Turn Up Online

Official images of the all new Honda CR-V have appeared online. Looks like everything is a go at Smart Honda in Des Moines for an updated CR-V!

Under the hood, details are limited. Expect a variation of the 2.0 Liter four-cylinder engine found in last year's version, capable of producing around 148 bhp. Improved fuel efficiency and fuel economy have also been promised. 

Inside, "The Japanese firm is also claiming an all-new, more…

2012 Accord Available Now in Des Moines at Smart Honda

The new 2012 Honda Accord is out and already it's won three prestigious awards. J.D. Power and Associates have given the 2012 Accord their 2011 Initial Quality Award within the midsize segment. Car and Driver magazine has listed the new Accord on their "10-Best" list (for the 25th time). And, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given the sedan a perfect five-star crash-test rating.

Thankfully, the 2012 Honda Accord has not…

Honda Tops Edumunds True Cost To Own Awards

The results from this year's True Cost to Own (TCO) Awards hosted by Edmunds.com are out. And, Smart Honda is pleased to announce Honda tied with just one other automaker for taking the most awards. In total, Honda walked away with five, trouncing the competition. That said. If you're in the market for a new sedan, coupe, hybrid, light duty truck or SUV, and don't want to sink an arm and…

Natural Gas Powered Civic Gets The Royal Treatment

California is making access to the HOV designated areas of their state highway system a little more exclusive. Yellow-sticker partial-hybrid vehicles carrying only a single passenger will no longer be allowed access. Super-ultralow-emission vehicles with white stickers, such as the natural-gas-powered Honda Civic, however, will still be welcome - regardless of passenger numbers.

The admittance of the Honda Civic NGV, and other white-sticker cars, however, is not forever. Drivers of such cars will enjoy the convenience…

Honda Civic Turns 39

It's hard to believe the Honda Civic originally debuted 39 years ago. It seems like just yesterday. To celebrate, the Japanese automaker is offering a total of seven different 2012 Honda Civics. We at Smart Honda are happy to say there is a Civic for everyone.

The 2012 Honda Civic Sedan, for example, is fitted with a refined 140-horsepower (hp), 1.8-liter, 16-valve SOHC i-VTEC engine and mated to either a five-speed automatic or…