Accord hits 30 years, looks better than ever

The all-new 2013 Honda Accord went into production this week, marking the 30th year of manufacturing in the U.S. In the past three decades, the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio has produced 9 million Accords, since starting Nov. 1, 1982. The newest generation Accord has been redesigned and engineered with the latest safety features, worthy of being the staple sedan from Honda.

"This new Accord excels in all areas, and it's being built in a plant that excels in all areas as well – including flexibility, efficiency and quality for the customer," said Hide Iwata, president and CEO of Honda of America Mfg, in a released statement. "For 30 years, the Accord has been the signature vehicle from Honda, and it remains the industry benchmark in a very competitive segment."

For this model year, the new Accord has been totally redesigned with a sculpted exterior design, new engines and transmission and new technological features.

Standard features on the 2013 Accord include rearview camera and Expanded View Driver's Mirror, as well as Bluetooth, Multi-Information Display, SMS text messaging function and Pandora internet radio interface, according to Honda. Other options are the LaneWatch blind-spot display, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision warning.

"Together, we worked hand-in-hand to ensure that every detail of this vehicle could be manufactured with the highest levels of quality," said Mike Fischer, manufacturing new-model leader for the Accord, in the statement. "We have been very successful at taking an exciting design concept for the 2013 Accord and turning it into a segment-leading product for our customers."

Inside, the new Accord will have a one-piece instrument panel offering a quieter ride by reducing road noise and a seamless, luxurious appearance. 

"This new Accord will be very fun to drive, will offer great fuel economy, and will feature a comfortable cabin with a very quiet ride," said Tomko.

Among the new design is Honda's new "Earth Dreams" powertrain series, a new generation of engines and transmissions that will debut in the U.S. in the all-new Accord, Honda says. A new four-cylinder direct injection engine will be paired with Continuously Variable Transmission and a new V6 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission is in the works.

The new Accord will be arriving at dealerships soon and you can find any more information here, from Honda Mall of Georgia!

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This week Honda gave us a look at the all-new 2013 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe, on sale this fall. The new Accord is more spacious than before with a cutting edge design and exterior.

"This car is the most sculpted and the most dynamic Accord yet," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda, in a released statement. "Following Honda's long-held philosophy of 'man maximum, machine minimum,' the beautiful exterior evolved from a focus on interior space and the needs of the people inside it."

At first glance you may not recognize the 2013 Accord with a new look that is defined by a new grille and styling lines on the hood. Lines from the headlights flow to the door handles while parallel lines from the fog lights run along the bottom of the door and create a sense of movement. The front of the Accord eases into the back end which features inward sloping fenders and a solid rear appearance with the slightest lip trimming the trunk.

The aerodynamic shape features a nearly flush windshield, flush-mounted windshield wipers and careful under-body tailoring promise enhanced fuel efficiency, according to Honda. Although the exterior has been shortened, the interior has produced increased passenger and cargo space, Honda says.

This is just the beginning however, and Honda Mall of Georgia will keep you updated on all the new details for the 2013 Accord, available this fall.

Call 877-891-3532 and speak to our friendly staff today! Learn about our latest Honda Specials, set up an informative test drive, get details on any vehicle, request a brochure, schedule a service appointment, discuss your trade-in or even talk financing on your next car. We are here to help you.

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Still deciding on which Honda you’d like to be driving? Searching for OEM factory rebates? Are you comparing lease programs or internet specials? Maybe you simply want our best price on a new or used car? For all of this and more, look no further than Honda Mall of Georgia. Our team is made up of professional associates that offer you a no-pressure environment and operate with the quality you'd expect. We look forward to helping you with your next new or used car purchase.

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Honda Mall of Georgia: Honda sales set another record

American Honda has reported a seventh consecutive monthly sales record with the Honda Division posting July sales of 104,119 units, a 46.4 percent increase from July 2011. The manufacturer of both Honda and Acura reported total unit sales of 116,944 units, a 45.3 percent increase compared to total sales in July of last year.

"As our sales momentum continues to build through the summer, Honda is experiencing its best year-to-date sales in four years," said John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales, in a released statement. "With success growing along with inventory, it's wonderful to once again be able to meet the strong retail customer demand for our great Honda products."

The Honda Division sales were highlighted by 28,639 unit sales of the Accord, up more than 70 percent Honda says. The Civic followed suit, posting an increase of 78 percent with 25,004 units sold. Honda's redesigned CR-V posted another monthly sales record, and a new July record according to Honda, with 20,554 units sold; a nearly 47 percent increase over July 2011. Rounding out the huge percent increases was the Odyssey minivan with 88 percent jump from last July, ending with 11,953 units sold.

Come in to Honda Mall of Georgia to help set another monthly record for August by getting the Honda that's perfect for you!

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Still deciding on which Honda you’d like to be driving? Are you comparing lease programs or internet specials? Maybe you simply want our best price on a new or used car? For all of this and more, look no further than Honda Mall of Georgia. Our team is made up of professional associates that offer you a no-pressure environment and operate with the quality you'd expect. We look forward to helping you with your next new or used car purchase.

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Honda Mall of Georgia: The Fit stays in shape

The award-winning Honda Fit has returned for 2013 with an upgraded interior, new standard features and a new exterior color. Coming off a 2012 campaign that saw the Fit win the "16,000 Subcompact Shootout" and being named as a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS, the 2013 Fit looks to earn more awards like being named to Car and Driver magazine's "10Best Cars" list again.

The satisfaction begins with the 1.5-liter, i-VTEC four-cylinder engine, producing 117 horsepower at 6,600 rpm. The Fit's standard transmission is a five-speed manual with five-speed automatic transmission available. The Fit Sport models allow for manual gear shifting with the available automatic transmission through steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. The EPA city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of the automatic transmission is 28/35/31 mpg. The Fit Sport automatic models are rated at 27/33/30 mpg while the manual Fit models are rated at 27/33/29 mpg.

Turning radius and small parking spaces are no worries for anyone driving the Fit, which has a turning diameter of 34.4 feet curb-to-curb, according to Honda.

At just over 13 feet long, the Fit may seem small on the outside but has enough inside room to comfortably seat five passengers in 90.8 cubic feet of passenger volume. With a 60/40 split rear Magic Seat, plenty of seating and cargo combinations are available. The seat can also fold flat into the floor, providing 57.3 cubic feet of rear cargo volume, Honda says.

Standard features include air condition, cruise control, remote entry, a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system, a USB interface an auxiliary audio input jack, MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data System, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks and a security system, according to Honda.

The Fit was named a Top Safety Pick last year and this year standard safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Assist, Advanced Compatibility Engineering, dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System and side curtain airbags.

The Fit Sport model takes the newest model over the top with new features and amenities ranging from fog lights to an underbody kit, rear roofline spoiler and chromed exhaust. The Fit Sport also has six speakers and illuminated steering-wheel mounted audio controls to power the 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system. Console ambient lighting, dark metallic dashboard components, chrome accents and upgraded seat fabric are all you need to get the party going in your Fit Sport. In addition, the Fit Sport includes a 6.5-inch screen, 16 GB of flash memory and the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition.

This car packs a punch for its size with the standard features you want inside and a new Midnight Plum Pearl paint outside. Come in to Honda Mall of Georgia today to check out the new Fit, starting at just $15,325!

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Call 877-891-3532 and speak to our friendly staff today! Learn about our latest Honda Specials, set up an informative test drive, get details on any vehicle, request a brochure, schedule a service appointment, discuss your trade-in or even talk financing on your next car. We are here to help you. 

Honda Mall of Georgia is your local Honda dealer located in Buford, GA. Your satisfaction is our goal!

Still deciding on which Honda you’d like to be driving? Searching for OEM factory rebates? Are you comparing lease programs or internet specials? Maybe you simply want our best price on a new or used car? For all of this and more, look no further than Honda Mall of Georgia. Our team is made up of professional associates that offer you a no-pressure environment and operate with the quality you'd expect. We look forward to helping you with your next new or used car purchase.

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