If you are looking for your next vehicle but aren’t too sure what you’re looking for, then your best bet is to stop by your local Honda dealership. This is because no other automaker can rival Honda for the diversity of vehicles it offers and the quality of each model it produces. By choosing Honda, you have the chance to buy practically any kind of model in each vehicle class, with a class leader in each category. This freedom of choice helps set Honda apart from other automakers who tend to focus on a specific niche of the market.
When you stop at a Honda dealership, you will find a wide selection of high-quality automobiles with modern features and efficient engines. That is why Kelley Blue Book named Honda the Best Value Brand for 2022. This should put you at ease, knowing that whichever model you choose, you are going to get a vehicle that is dependable and fuel-efficient. As a result, your decision will come down to your own personal wants and needs rather than being boxed into a few options that are good while the other ones are mediocre at best. In other words, what works for one driver may not fit the requirements of another driver.
The Honda Sedans
While many automakers have stopped making sedans, Honda continues to thrive, producing two of the most popular models in this vehicle class, the Accord and the Civic.
The 2022 Accord
The Honda Accord is a midsize sedan with plenty of room for a family of five. This makes it a great family vehicle, with the roominess you need to get around town.
Honda gives you an excellent choice of two four-cylinder turbo engines, a smaller one equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that will give you great fuel economy, and a larger one that comes paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 2022 Accord with the smaller 1.5-liter Turbo engine will give you an exceptional 33 MPG combined, making it an excellent choice for your daily commute. The larger 2.0-liter Turbo I-4 gives you better acceleration from more horsepower and torque, making it a great choice for a family that plans to do a great deal of driving together. Honda even offers a hybrid version of the 2022 Accord, which will give you an incredible 47 MPG combined, making it great for the daily commuter.
Whichever engine you choose, you are getting an Accord that is one of the safest models in its vehicle class. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the 2022 Accord a Top Safety Pick+, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave Accord a five-star overall safety rating.
The 2022 Civic
The Honda Civic is a compact vehicle that comes in three different configurations: the hatchback, the sedan, and the Si. The Civic Hatchback has a large cargo area, making it a great choice for young drivers or students looking for their first car. The Civic Sedan has more passenger space, making it perfect for a young family just starting out. Both of these 2022 Civic models offer you a choice of a 2.0-liter I-4 and a 1.5-liter Turbo I-4 gas engine. The sedan comes with a CVT, while the hatchback gives you the option of a CVT or six-speed manual transmission. This Civic in any body style is another great choice for a first car for your young driver with an affordable price, exceptional fuel economy, and a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS.
Honda also offers a Civic model that is all about performance. The 2022 Civic Si is a performance compact sedan that features a 1.5-liter Turbo I-4 that has some serious acceleration. This is a great compact sedan for folks who love to get wherever they’re going as quickly and safely as possible.
The 2022 Insight
If you want a compact sedan that provides savings at the gas pump that can only come from a hybrid, the 2022 Honda Insight might be the one for you. This hybrid sedan will give you 52 MPG combined, allowing you to blow past the gas station more often than folks driving cars with conventional gas engines. Go a little bit greener on your commute with this model.
The Honda SUVs
Honda has built one of the most comprehensive lineups of SUVs on the automotive market today. These range from the subcompact HR-V to the three-row Pilot. As a result, if you think buying an SUV will serve your needs, then Honda is sure to have a model for you. Each offers you a choice of front-wheel drive for better fuel economy and all-wheel drive for better traction. This puts you in the driver’s seat when deciding on the SUV for you.
The 2022 HR-V
The Honda lineup starts with the HR-V, a subcompact SUV that is fun to drive and surprisingly roomy. Even though it is Honda’s smallest SUV, don’t let that fool you. The HR-V has a surprisingly roomy 24.3 cu.ft. of space in its trunk that easily opens up to 58.8 cu.ft. simply by folding down the rear row of seats. Whether you are a young driver or a commuter, you are sure to love the 2022 HR-V’s 30 MPG combined. The HR-V is also one of the safest subcompact SUVs, with a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.
The 2022 CR-V
If you need a little more room, the Honda CR-V is the SUV for you. With its compact, aerodynamic shape, the CR-V stands out from an increasingly crowded field of models from other brands. This is an excellent SUV for a young family or a set of empty nesters who want some extra space when the grandkids come to visit on the weekend. The 2022 CR-V gives you a choice of a very efficient conventional gas engine and a hybrid that provides even better fuel economy. With 39.2 cu.ft. of space in the trunk, you will have more than enough room for your luggage if you go on a road trip. That increases to a voluminous 75.8 cu.ft. when you fold down the rear row of seats. No wonder U.S. News & World Report named the CR-V the Best Compact SUV for the Money in 2021. The CR-V is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick, letting you know that wherever you go, you will get there safely in a CR-V.
The 2022 Passport
If you want a passport to adventure, then the Honda Passport is the SUV for you. This midsize model has a powerful 3.5-liter V6 that comes standard on all models of the Passport. It also has an Intelligent Traction Management system, allowing you to take an all-wheel drive Passport out on some challenging terrain, which is perfect for someone looking to go out on some off-road adventures. With its comfortable seating for up to five passengers and 50.5 cu.ft. of trunk space behind its second row of seats, the Passport was named the Best 2-Row SUV for Families by U.S. News & World Report in 2022. It can even tow up to 5,000 lbs.
The 2022 Pilot
The biggest SUV offered by Honda is the Pilot. This three-row SUV is ideal for drivers with large families or plenty of friends who like to go out driving together. The Pilot can seat up to eight passengers if you choose a model with a second row 60/40 bench seat. The 2022 Pilot runs on a 3.5-liter V6 gas engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This gives it the power you need to tow up to 5,000 lbs. The Pilot also provides 109.2 cu.ft. of trunk space when you fold down the second and third rows of seats. This provides the kind of utility not seen in many midsize SUVs. The Pilot will also keep you and your family safe, as it received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.
The Honda Truck and Minivans
Many folks may not know this, but Honda also makes a pretty capable midsize pickup truck. It’s not necessarily competing with the full-size heavy hitters, but it’s still a great option for those who prefer having a truck as their daily driver. The brand also has one of the best minivans on the road. As we saw with the prominent sedan category, Honda isn’t afraid to keep making things that are considered to be less popular in the market, and it pays off because these vehicles are so well made that many people are happy to buy them.
The 2022 Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a midsize truck that gives you the kind of capabilities you’d usually expect from a larger pickup. Equipped with a standard 3.5-liter V6, the 2022 Ridgeline can tow up to 5,000 lbs and carry 1,583 lbs of cargo in its 33.9 cu.ft. payload bed volume. If you are looking for a midsize truck for work or just want the versatility offered by a pickup truck, then the Honda Ridgeline is for you.
The 2022 Odyssey
Once the standard suburban vehicle, the minivan has gone the way of the station wagon in many places. This is unfortunate, as few vehicles can give you the capability of a minivan. This is why Honda has continued to offer drivers the Odyssey, one of the leading minivans on the market. The Odyssey provides you with up to 158 cu.ft. of cargo space in its interior, as well as seating for up to eight passengers. The 2022 Odyssey gets a respectable 22 MPG combined, making it a perfect model for the budget-conscious family driver. The IIHS named the Odyssey a Top Safety Pick+ in 2022, while the NHTSA gave this minivan a five-star overall safety score. It’s no wonder why U.S. News & World Report named the Odyssey the Best Minivan for the Money and the Best Minivan for Families in 2022.
Honda Offers a Vehicle for Everyone
If you are still unsure of which type of vehicle will work best for you, head over to your Honda dealer and see these models in person. Take them for a test drive, sit inside a few of them, and even look under the hood. Sometimes, you know right away what model will work best for you, and sometimes you have to try a few out until you find the perfect fit. Just know that no matter what model you choose––be it a sedan, minivan, SUV, or truck––a Honda will be safe and reliable for many years to come.
