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Vista Honda, located in Ventura, Ca. proudly wants you to know the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study for 2011, have given Honda its best ever ranking. Proving Honda quality is unmatched.

J.D. Power and Associates‘ serves as one of the most important tools for consumers in rating and evaluating the quality and design of all brands of new vehicles.

Seven Honda models earned the highest initial quality score in their segment as well as having the most segment leaders of any brand. With five of the models being manufactured in North America. The Civic, Element, Accord, the Accord Crosstour and the Ridgeline and the Insight, as well as the Honda Fit. Vista Honda wants to invite you to test drive any of these exciting models.

Honda has the most segment leaders of any brand, five of which are manufactured in North America.

As for the manufacturing segment, the 2011 study recognized three Honda plants, including Honda’s newest North American plant in Greensburg, Ind. The Greensburg plant was only one of three worldwide earning the Platinum Plant Quality Award, The Suzuka Japan plant, earned a Silver Plant Quality Award, while the East Liberty, Ohio plant earned the Bronze Plant Quality Award.

Honda quality automobiles made in North America are manufactured using American as well as globally produced parts. To test drive the latest models visit Vista Honda of Ventura to find the latest in Honda quality. Offering 5 Star Sales and Service, and all the latest Honda models at the best prices.

The 2011 Honda Insight is a hybrid model that was based on Integrated Motor Assist Technology.  This model from Honda Motors is the first to be equipped with the Honda ECON Assist System, the system that delivers aggressive start and sudden stops, while giving great fuel efficiency and battery back-up.

The first generation Insight was produced from 1999 to 2006 as a three-door hatchback, while the second generation of Honda Insight was introduced back in 2009 as the 2010 model and installed with the latest advanced accessories.

The 2011 Honda Insight is powered by a hybrid engine which consists of a 1.3 L gasoline engine pared with electric motor, which is also pared with a nickel metal hydride battery, which is capable of generating 13 horse power and 58 lb-ft torque.  When combined, this will generate more than 98 HP and 123 lb-ft torque.  Moreover, the battery pack of the Insight was further improved, which result in cost savings and reduced weight.

2011 Honda Insight is also equipped with standard safety accessories like the antilock brakes with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, stability control, side curtain airbags, brake assist, active front head restraints and traction control.

Moreover, this hybrid car is also outfitted with emergency brake assist, engine immobilizer, day time running lights, three rear and two front headrests, Electronic brake force distribution and tire pressure monitoring system.

But what makes this Hybrid car special is its ability to let you drive more efficiently and optimizes your car’s fuel efficiency and that is all possible because of the Insight ECON Assist System.

The unique Insight Econ Assist System enables improved efficiency for superior performance through its ECON button that direct certain functions of this car, and a feedback system that allow you to check your driving performance.

Overall the Honda Econ Assist provides drivers with even more of an incentive and that is to drive green.