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2012 CRV

 
The 2012 Honda CRV is here and it is BOLD!  This is the 4th Generation CRV and it is truly a must see.  Its sleek new look is bound to get noticed with the redesigned grille and front bumper along with the 17 inch alloy wheels (EX and EX-L models). These design changes make the CR-V stand out in 2012 more than it ever did before. The exterior is eye catching as much as the interior is sophisticated; the complete package in a compact SUV.

The interior is lavish with some of the most advanced features in the auto industry including the Econ Button !  This environmentally friendly feature can be turned on at any time and it will help increase your MPG by reducing the engine use (and other energy sources) when the vehicle is coasting. Eco Assist will also help the driver understand when they have been driving at the vehicle’s maximum gas saving potential and when they have been driving less efficiently. The CR-V has optimal gas mileage of 23 city/31 highway mpg, outstanding for a compact SUV.

Other interior updates include the rear-view camera, Pandora Radio, Blue-tooth, voice text messaging, and USB audio interface. The steering wheel is fully equipped to control the Multi-Information Display (i-MID) located in the middle of the dashboard. The i-MID has a custom background imag (option) that you can load from your USB, while displaying either music you are playing, SMS Texts, your current MPG and your turn by turn directions as you drive. The steering wheel can control the radio, phone calls, and your navigation system making it easier and much safer to multitask while you drive! Not only does the new CR-V feature state of the art technolgical advancements like the satellite linked navigation system with voice recognition. It also has an improved cargo area with 60/40 rear seat fold back.

The seats have multiple configurations, so the space can be customized for moving, shopping, packing, and so much more. The most common feedback from moms who are on the go is that the new CR-V has the easiest seats to fold down! You do not have to remove the head rest, you do not have to push the seat down, lift the seat back (while you strain your back), or even put your purse down to fold these seats. The women simply love this easy to use feature. Just pull one lever in the rear cargo area and the seat folds into itself. Another note that the CRV’s women drivers  commonly made was the fact that the center console in the front of the vehicle is large enough for their purse! So they wouldn’t have to hand it to their husband while they drive, or put it behind the seat. Enough space for a purse sounds like no big deal but these small details make a world of difference.

Consumer Reports states that the CR-V is far above average in its safety ratings. No matter what road you’re on in the city, country, mountains, snow, or beaches; safety should always be a top priority in any vehicle you drive. Rating well for crash tests and beyond well for highway safety, this model is at the top in it’s class. Safely drive a vehicle that offers gas saving abilities, technological advancements, and POWER.

All three models, LX, EX, and EX-L have 2.4L - 4 cylinder engines with 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC^® . Each model can be equipped with AWD or 2WD. The power of the 4 cylinder engine shouldn’t be underestimated, this engine has been perfected through years of engineering and it complimets Honda’s light weight CR-V ideally.    

It’s hard to ignore this vehicle’s pizzazz, its comfortable straight forward interior design with easy to use features exactly where they should be. The newly designed exterior catches attention everywhere it goes . The CR-V defines more than just a car, it represents the modern era of practicality, utility, technology, and aesthetic design.      

Please free to visit either of our convienent Atlanta locations

Honda Carland Roswell, GA 770-993-2805

Honda Carland North, Cartersville, GA 770-382-2282

or visit ShopCarland.com

Save even more at Honda Carland and Honda Carland North

Looking for a chance to win a brand new Honda Civic? Well- stop by either one of our locations and enter for a chance to win a 2011 Honda Civic! Honda Carland and Honda Carland North are participating in the “Take your Pick” North Georgia Honda Dealers January Sales event.  Here is a link to check out the new Honda Specials in Atlanta. You can lease a 2011 Honda Accord LX Sedan with Automatic Transmission for only $219.00 a month… check out this site for the details… they only have 3 available, so better move quick! Also take a look t the 2011 Honda Civic LX Sedan Lease  too… 169 a month- Signature only due at signing lease~! Sign me up. Not to mention- if you testdrive a Honda at Honda Carland or Honda Carland North you can win a $25.00 American Express Gift Card! Check out the video in the left hand corner… it explains the “Take your Pick”- Honda Carland and Honda Carland North have taken their lease specials and purchase offers even further! I hope someone reading this will take advantage of these limited time offers!

Accord like no other!

A question we get often is ” Why should I buy a 2011 Honda Accord?”.  The experts love the 2011 Honda Accord.  The Accord has been in the  ”10 Best” for Car & DriverMagazine a record 24 times!  Here is a quick 5  reasons why to choose the 2011 Honda Accord over the Camry, Altima, or the Sonata.

#1 Suspension- McPherson Strut Front Suspensions are not bad suspensions, but they are not a  Wishbone Suspension. Wishbone suspension will

Double Wishbone Suspension

force your tires to independently remain perpendicular to the road. The 2011 Honda Accord will feel very confident in cornering and overall handling!

#2 ACE- Advanced Compatibility Engineering – only the Honda Accord has it… the concept that  the crumple zones should be intelligent enough to

ACE

absorb crash energy throughout the engine compartment from various vehicle sizes. When crumple zones first came out, they were pretty much for offset and frontal crashes from similar sized vehicles. ACE allows the Accord to minimize the crash energy going to the passenger compartment from various sized vehicles. ACE is a huge difference.

#3 Drive By Wire Throttle system is another advantage. The Accord uses this valuable technology in it’s VSA  (Vehicle Sytability Assist) system. The Accord will recognize a potential oversteer or understeer, and will cut the throttle in unison with braking to keep you on the course that is intended. Cable throttle systems are just not as sophisticated and are found only on basic traction control system.

#4 Size – The Accord has more width and length- meaning that the Accord is bigger! The Accord is considered a “Full Size” sedan. 5 Passengers can sit comfortably in the 2011 Honda Accord.

#5 Better Resale Value- ALG rates the Honda Accord higher in 36 month resale value against the Camry, Sonata, and Altima. The initial cost is always something to be concerned with, but also the rate of depreciation is lower in the 2011 Honda Accord.

If you are interested in testdriving the all new 2011 Honda Accord please visit one of our Atlanta Honda Dealerships.

Honda Carland, Roswell, GA 770-993-2805 (Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Canton, Cumming, Sandy Springs, John’s Creek, Duluth)

Honda Carland North, Cartersville, GA 770-282-2282 (Atlanta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Canton, Marietta)

Automated car washes are great because they are fast, and I always wondered about effectiveness of the upgradable wax option. I have tried a few times, but whenever I would run my finger across the paint, it would never smoothly glide like hand applied waxes. Just recently Honda Carland in Roswell, GA installed a waxing machine called the “Auto Butler”. Upon hearing about the Auto Butler I was very apprehensive, thinking that it will not come close to the effectiveness of a by-hand wax application. Well… I was wrong like many times! I place my own vehicle in the Auto Butler after it was cleaned. The machine covered my vehicle in a liquid, and then the rotating brushes covered every inch of the paint and glass. So, the real tests had to be administered. I ran my finger across the paint, and it glided just like the hand waxes. Not yet content with my latest revelation, I had to see how it worked in the rain. So driving up to New York for the Holidays afforded me rain, snow, and sleet in one trip. The windows repelled the water, and allowed the wipers to clear. The water beaded and streaked of the paint in the rain. So, I was forced to concede, wax can be applied by a machine. Who would have “Thunk”! Read more…

The Carland Group located in the Atlanta area,  is focused on customer service. Every month Honda Carland, Honda Carland North, and Acura Carland host a “New Owner Clinic”. These clinics are designed to welcome customers to the Honda and Acura Family. We have found that customers often have questions regarding their vehicles well after delivery, and the owner clinics are a great source for information. Read more…