New Honda Models

For 2010, the Accord gains a wagon version dubbed Crosstour; it's the first Accord with a rear hatch since Honda dropped the Accord wagon in the car's 1998 redesign. That was two decades ago, and now there are competitors like the Subaru Outback and recently introduced Toyota Venza for Honda's wagon. 

The 2010 Honda Insight brings back the name borne by Honda's first hybrid car, which was also North America's first hybrid, sold from 2000 to 2006. Now, rather than a two-seat runabout, it's a five-seat hatchback that's intended to beat the Toyota Prius in terms of price and just about every non-hybrid in terms of mileage. Pricing will be released closer to the April 2009 on-sale date. There are two trim levels, LX and EX, differentiated more by features than by appearance.  

The 2009 Honda Fit four-door hatchback replaces the original model that came to the U.S. in 2006. It's larger now, but is still classified as a subcompact. As such, it competes with the Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Elantra, Scion xD and Toyota Yaris. As of publication, prices aren't final, but Honda expects the car to sell for roughly the same price as the previous version, and to achieve similar gas mileage. That would mean prices around $14,000 to $15,000 and EPA-estimated 28/34 mpg city/highway with a manual transmission. 

Honda's midsize Pilot crossover SUV has been redesigned for 2009 and changes include new exterior and interior styling, a new high-end Touring trim level and a more fuel-efficient V-6 engine. The eight-seat Pilot hits dealerships in May 2008 and competes against crossovers like the Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9 and GMC Acadia. 

The Accord family sedan received an extensive redesign last year that included all-new styling inside and out, a spacious rear seat for the sedan, more standard safety features and more-powerful engines, including an optional V-6 with advanced fuel-saving technology. Competitors include the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry. 

The Accord family sedan received an extensive redesign a couple years ago that included all-new styling inside and out, a spacious rear seat for the sedan, more standard safety features and more powerful engines, including an optional V-6 with advanced fuel-saving technology. Competitors include the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry. 

Honda's compact Civic is available in coupe and sedan body styles; it's positioned between the subcompact Fit hatchback and midsize Accord in Honda's lineup. Civics compete with the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra. 

Honda's compact Civic is available in coupe and sedan body styles; it's positioned between the subcompact Fit hatchback and midsize Accord in Honda's lineup. Civics compete with the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra. Five distinct models are available: the Civic sedan and coupe, Civic Si sedan and coupe, and the Civic Hybrid sedan, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section. In addition, approved Honda dealers in California, Utah and New York carry a Civic GX that's powered by natural gas. Civic Si models feature a high-performance 197-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. 

Now into its second generation, the Honda Civic Hybrid offers more premium options but remains technologically unchanged for 2009. The Civic uses gasoline-electric hybrid technology to reach fuel economy ratings of 40/45 mpg city/highway. The Civic Hybrid's main competition is the Toyota Prius. 

The Honda Civic Hybrid offers more premium options than the original but remains technologically unchanged. The Civic uses gasoline-electric hybrid technology to reach fuel economy ratings of 40/45 mpg city/highway. The Civic Hybrid's main competition is the Toyota Prius. 

Many newcomers have entered the compact SUV market since Honda launched its car-based CR-V as a 1997 model. The CR-V comes in three trim levels: base LX, EX and top-of-the-line EX-L. Competitors include the Toyota RAV4 and Saturn Vue.  

Many newcomers have entered the compact SUV market since Honda launched its car-based CR-V as a 1997 model. The CR-V comes in three trim levels: base LX, EX and top-of-the-line EX-L (leather). Competitors include the Toyota RAV4 and Chevrolet Equinox. 

The Honda Element gets some exterior and interior changes for 2009 and also receives some new electronic features. 

The versatile Honda Element is a boxy, compact crossover whose tall styling makes up for modest overall length. Originally pitched as a dorm room on wheels for college-age folks, the Element also appeals to families and senior citizens because of its easy entry and exit and spacious interior. 

The subcompact Honda Fit competes with the Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Elantra, Scion xD and Toyota Yaris. It serves as Honda's entry-level model but has an aggressive design that Honda describes as "super-forward aero-form." 

Last year, the Odyssey minivan received an exterior and interior refresh, and the V-6 engine was updated to improve fuel economy. Four trim levels are offered: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. With seating for seven or eight passengers, the Odyssey competes with minivans like the Toyota Sienna, Dodge Grand Caravan and Hyundai Entourage.  

Honda's minivan offers comfort and convenience for up to eight passengers. Four trim levels are offered: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. With seating for seven or eight passengers, the Odyssey competes with minivans like the Toyota Sienna, Dodge Grand Caravan and Hyundai Entourage. 

Honda's midsize Pilot crossover SUV was redesigned in 2009 and sees only minor changes for 2010. The Pilot seats eight and competes with crossovers like the Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9 and GMC Acadia. 

The Honda Ridgeline is the perfect utility vehicle for a soccer dad. It's smart, active-minded, cultured and extremely safety-conscious. The truck offers ingenious storage options, a high-tech drivetrain and unique chassis construction. The Ridgeline's styling is unique and hotly debatable. What's not in question are the Ridgeline's comfortable ride, precise handling, and limited, but always spirited, performance. Honda's quality controls are not disputed, either. The Ridgeline features a unit-body frame, all-wheel-drive and four-wheel independent suspension. It comes in three trim levels: RT, RTS and RTL.  

The Honda Ridgeline is the perfect utility vehicle for a soccer dad. It's smart, active-minded and extremely safety-conscious. The pickup truck offers ingenious storage options, a high-tech drivetrain and unique chassis construction. The Ridgeline's styling is unique and hotly debatable. What's not in question are the Ridgeline's comfortable ride, precise handling, and limited, but always spirited, performance. Honda's quality controls are not disputed, either. The Ridgeline features a unibody frame, all-wheel drive and four-wheel independent suspension. It comes in three trim levels: RT, RTS and RTL. 

Honda's high-performance S2000 two-seat roadster has gone almost 10 years without a complete redesign. Honda spiced things up last year, however, with a new track-ready package called the S2000 CR. CR stands for "club racer," and the trim continues into 2009. The S2000 competes with other two-seat roadsters, including the Pontiac Solstice GXP, BMW Z4 and Audi TT.