Honda of Concord

Filed under: Truck, Honda

We knew Honda's load-lugging curiosity, the Ridgeline pickup, was getting a modest refresh for the 2012 model year, and we even knew there was a new Sport model waiting in the wings. But now we have more details - including pricing.

For 2012, the Ridgeline range starts at $29,250* for the entry-level RT model and zooms all the way to $37,180* for the top-shelf RTL with navigation. The sweet spot, however, might just be the new Sport model shown above. At $29,995* it's only $749 more than the base RT, yet includes such visual niceties as 18-inch alloys (the base RT rolls on 17-inch steelies), blacked-out honeycomb grille and matching light bezels, as well as fog lamps and tinted rear windows. Inside, there's a leather-wrap wheel with audio controls, an aux input on the stereo and floor mats. (*All Ridgeline models are subject to a $810 delivery charge).

Range-wide changes for 2012 include a new front grille and various small aero improvements that help net the genre-straddling pickup a revised fuel economy rating of 15 city and 21 highway, an increase of 1 mpg on the interstate. The rest of the range remains basically unchanged, including the 3.5-liter V6 that offers 250 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque and its trademark in-bed trunk.

Despite consistently slow sales, Honda recently pledged that the Ridgeline still has a future. While we haven't seen or heard anything official out of the Japanese automaker about a successor, it has been rumored that the new-for-2012 CR-V could spawn a light-duty pickup variant at some point down the road.

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Filed under: Aftermarket, Concept Cars, SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Honda

Honda showed off a gaggle of wild concepts for SEMA 2011, but the most interesting of the bunch may very well be a demure 2011 Accord Coupe V6. The two-door has been worked over by the go-fast fiends at Honda Factory Performance and boasts a range of bolt-on goodies that include a HFP suspension and body kit. More importantly, the Accord Coupe V6 Concept is laden with a smattering of prototype engine components. Engineers crafted a prototype supercharger, intake and exhaust systems just for the vehicle, and the end result is a very respectable 335 horsepower 285 pound-feet of torque.

Those figures mark an increase of 64 ponies and 34 lb-ft of twist over the stock 3.5-liter V6, which should do plenty to make the Accord a more interesting piece of metal. Right now, Honda says that the concept was built purely to gauge public interest and determine whether or not Accord Coupe buyers would actually be interested in a hotter version of the vehicle. We say extra horsepower is always a good thing, especially when it comes with a factory warranty.

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With top-selling models like the Honda Civic, the Japanese automaker is doing extremely well in America. Honda also holds its own in India, where it represents 20 percent of the market. And soon, that number is bound to go up. Due to an increasing demand, Honda will be launching a line of cars specifically tailored to India's driving needs. The main difference between what they have now and what is to come? Diesel engines.

Looking for a fully loaded front-wheel drive SUV that provides ample room and an agile ride? This certified 4wd EX-L combines high-quality interior materials and a versatile cargo hold with a quiet and comfortable ride. Honda Certified gives you a new limited warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles and extends the power train (engine-transmission) up to 100,000 miles! The CARFAX reports one owner with no reported accidents or damage. Call or e-mail to setup an appointment today! And remember Honda of Concord has you covered with its 120 day first ding, scratch or interior stain removal.

SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE
Certified: Additional 1-year/12,000-mile Non-Powertrain Warranty, Balance of original 7-year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty, 150-Point Mechanical and Appearance Inspection and Reconditioning, Vehicle History Report

AFFORDABLE TO OWN
Reduced from $23,995. Priced $3,000, below Kelley Blue Book.

KEY FEATURES
Heated Leather Seats, Heated Mirrors, Sunroof, 4x4, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, iPod/MP3 Input, Multi-CD Changer, Aluminum Wheels, Dual Zone A/C, Keyless Entry, Privacy Glass, Steering Wheel Controls, Child Safety Locks.

EXPERTS ARE SAYING
Consumer Guide Best Buy SUV. Edmunds.com explains "The Honda CR-V is remarkably nimble by compact SUV standards, thanks to a relatively firm suspension and sharp steering with excellent road feel. Braking performance is top-notch as well." 5 Star Driver Front Crash Rating. 5 Star Driver Side Crash Rating. Great Gas Mileage: 26 MPG Hwy.

ABOUT OUR DEALERSHIP
We devote ourselves to helping and serving our customers to the best of our ability. It is our honor to have you come in and drive the vehicle of your dreams home. Our goal is to offer the most modern and convenient access to up-to-date and accurate information, which our customers have come to expect and rely on for all their automotive needs.

Do you have questions about this vehicle?  Call 704-979-7500 to speak with a Sales Representative!

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Honda

Few model lines have had as big an impact on the import tuner scene as the Honda Civic. The letters "S" and "i" have come to embody what the model's sporting potential, and with the revamped 2012 model already at dealers, Honda has brought a specially equipped Civic Si Coupe to SEMA fitted with all manner of Honda Factory Performance extras.

This limited edition Civic Si Coupe HFP packs an upgraded suspension (including new springs that drop the ride height by 15 millimeters and high-performance dampers), special 18-inch alloys, full body kit, the requisite special badging and some interior enhancements, all from the Honda Factory Performance catalog. Honda won't offer a complete turn-key HFP model, but dealers will be happy to sell you the kits already color-matched to the paint on your 2012 Si, and we bet they'll even fit the parts for you if you ask nicely and open your wallet.

Just 500 examples of the coupe-only kit will be offered at dealers (sorry, Si sedan owners) , but pricing has not been released yet. In the meantime, you can check it out live from the SEMA show floor in Vegas with our high-res images, a quartet of stock photos and the press release after the jump.

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Seven modified 2012 Civic Si Coupes and Sedans are featured prominently in the Honda booth at the 2011 SEMA Show, which opens today. The all-new 2012 Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan emphasize the performance potential of the Civic lineup and represent great platforms for vehicle personalization. Several significant vehicles are being unveiled at the show, including a 2012 Civic Si Coupe equipped with a limited-edition Honda Factory Performance (HFP) package, the Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD) Compass360 Racing HPD 2012 Civic Si Coupe Racecar, the Accord Coupe HFP Concept and several vehicles equipped with Honda Genuine Accessories.

The Honda Civic was instrumental in the first import-tuner movement in the U.S. during the 80s, said Bruce Smith, vice president of Service and Technical Operations for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. The all-new Civic Si builds on that proud history by offering inspiring performance, improved fuel economy and a great platform for personalization.

Show-goers will get the first look at the 2012 Civic Si Coupe fitted with a limited-edition HFP package. Limited to only 500 complete kits and on sale today at Honda dealers in the U.S., the package includes: high-performance springs, reducing ride height by 15 mm; high-performance dampers tuned for enhanced road handling and decreased body roll; 18x7 inch HFP Alloy Wheels; full HFP aerodynamic body kit; HFP carpet floor mats; red ambient interior illumination; and, HFP emblems. All of the painted parts will come color-matched to each of the seven available Civic Si Coupe colors.

After unveiling the Compass360 Racing HPD 2012 Civic Si Coupe Racecar, HPD provided details about its new racing performance parts program for the all-new Civic Coupe. Earlier this year, HPD began sales of Civic bodies-in-white, also on display. For builders of racecars, starting their build with a body-in-white represents significant cost and labor savings when compared to the purchase and conversion of a fully-equipped production car. Sales of the body-in-white began in July, and HPD has delivered a number to licensed race teams thus far, priced at $3,500 each. Additionally, HPD will soon offer HPD-designed parts and branded racing components for the new Civic through the Honda Racing Line. These racing parts are tailored for use in the SCCA World Challenge and Grand Am's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. They will be available early in 2012, and full details and pricing will be available at that time.

Combining the expertise of HPD and the styling and performance history of HFP, the Accord Coupe V6 HFP Concept features a full suite of currently-available HFP components. HPD guided the creation of the concept, which includes a supercharger and performance air intake and exhaust systems. Building upon a stock 3.5-liter V6 engine, the supercharged engine is estimated to produce 335 hp and 285 ft. lbs of torque (up 64 hp and 34 ft. lbs vs. stock car). This vehicle was modified to demonstrate the performance potential of the Accord V6 coupe and to gauge consumer interest. Honda has no current production plans for the concept.

Sporting available Honda Genuine Accessories, the 2012 Civic Si Sedan shows that performance and style can come with four doors. It features 18x7 inch HFP alloy wheels, all-season floor mats, trunk tray, cargo net, cargo hook and splash guards. All Honda Genuine Accessories, including HFP components, offer a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty like the Civic itself, if they are purchased and installed at the time of new vehicle purchase, and are engineered to be fully compatible with each Honda vehicle.

Nestled amongst two previously-seen Honda-modified CR-Z sport hybrids, the HPD CR-Z Hybrid R Concept and the CR-Z with MUGEN accessories, is a stand-alone HPD CR-Z engine concept equipped with a supercharger. This 1.5-liter engine concept builds upon HPDs experience with the turbocharged HPD CR-Z Racer that competed at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill last year and represents HPDs continued exploration of the performance potential of the CR-Z.

Reaching out to the import community, Honda invited three independent vehicle tuners to build and display their Civic Si concepts at the SEMA Show. Tuners were asked to push the limits of performance and style with their builds, and the vehicles on display demonstrate the personalized potential of the Si Coupe and Sedan. Following last years amazing CR-Z build, Bisimoto Engineering delivered a 1004 hp version of the Civic Si Coupe. Having previously built two generations of Fit project vehicles, Tjin Edition brings its own take on the Civic Si Sedan, showing that style and performance can coexist with kids and a family. And making its Honda SEMA Show debut, Fox Marketing pulled out all of the stops to create a wide-body, turbo-charged version of the Civic Si Coupe.

Vehicles on Display at the Honda Booth

From American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
2012 Civic Si Coupe with limited-edition HFP package
2012 Civic Si Sedan with Honda Genuine Accessories
2012 Accord Coupe V6 HFP Concept
2011 CR-Z with MUGEN Accessories
2012 Civic Si Coupe modified by blink-182 for the Honda Civic Tour

Historic Civic models from the American Honda Collection
2000 Civic Si Challenge winner (by Superstreet magazine)
1975 Civic 3dr

From Honda Performance Development, Inc.
2012 HPD Compass360 World Challenge Spec Civic Si racecar
2012 Civic Coupe body-in-white
2011 CR-Z Hybrid R Concept
HPD CR-Z engine concept with supercharger (engine only)

Aftermarket Project Vehicles
Bisimoto Engineering 2012 Civic Si Coupe
Fox Marketing 2012 Civic Si Coupe
Tjin Edition 2012 Civic Si Sedan

Rico - Nov. 3, 2011. I've purchased three cars from Honda of Concord. Tony Montana, the salesman has treated me with the upmost professionalism and made the car buying experience a positive one. The dealership is very professional from the receptionist to the service department.

Honda of Concord
PRESS RELEASE: 11/1/11   

 

Bring Joy to Children Less Fortunate

 

Honda of Concord joins the U. S Marine Corps Reserve for the third year in a row to help the Toys for Tots Foundation collect toys for children who are less fortunate.

As more families have less to spend at Christmas, now more than ever the Toys for Tots program needs our help.  The goal for Honda of Concord is to support this program by filling up a vehicle in our showroom with new unwrapped toys.  Anyone can stop by Honda of Concord and donate any new toy, large or small.  The key is to make this an enjoyable Christmas for as many Children in our community as possible.   

Due to the overwhelming donation of toys the past two years, Honda of Concord is thrilled to serve as a Toys for Tots drop off location for the third straight year.  Last year, people in our community filled a 2011 Honda Ridgeline to the brim with toys.  This year, we would like to collect even more toys.  Please join us and the Marine Corps Reserve in supporting Toys for Tots by donating any new unwrapped toy to our dealership at 7650 Bruton Smith Blvd, Concord, NC 28027 by December 14, 2011.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 51(c) (3) tax exempt not for profit charity, is the authorized fund raising and support organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  The mission of the Foundation is to provide a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children during Christmas.  While the Marines coordinate and manage the program, the Foundationâ??s success depends on the support of the local community and the generosity of people who donate toys, and thatâ??s why Honda of Concord has joined this cause.

Honda of Concord appreciates your continued support of this very worthwhile charity.

 

Mr. Watkins,

I have bought 10 cars in my lifetime. Without question our 2012 Pilot purchase from your dealership this past Friday, was the best buying experience we have had by far. My wife and I agree that Gerard Apadula made it so. Gerard was quite responsive to my email requests for specific information. That led us to set up a visit to Honda of Concord to see the vehicle and determine if we could make a deal. Throughout the transaction Gerard was professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and courteous - to both of us. He kept us informed throughout the transaction, step by step. The first price quoted us was fair and the trade-in we transacted was also quoted, fairly. I had done a reasonable level of homework, and it is possible that we could have made a "better deal" elsewhere and perhaps a better deal with Honda of Concord. However, the overall professionalism and straight forward approach Gerard demonstrated to us made both of those actions undesirable. The overall process was efficient and when a couple of issues arose, Gerard handled them flawlessly, offering apologies and placing no blame. Impressive. Bottom line on our purchase: Gerard made it happen, it was a very pleasant experience. We have already spoken to 3 other couples about Gerard and Honda of Concord.

I would be remiss if I didn't also mention Tim. He was very courteous and knowledgeable, so much so that I purchased the extended warranty that I no intention of buying when I walked in - due in part to Tim not using high pressure sales tactics.

Your dealership and the people you have working for you all "showed well". I mentioned to Gerard a couple of times, you can tell the difference when you walk in to a Hendrick Honda dealership.

You are doing great things at Honda of Concord.

Kevin & Sally

Honda of Concord is participating in Toys-for-Tots again this 2011 Christmas season!


Check back tomorrow for more information on how YOU can get involved!