The 2012 Honda CRV, readily accessible for viewing and test driving at Vista Honda, your local Ventura Honda dealer, is a crossover SUV that was almost delayed in its launch due to weather concerns in Thailand, but is being released on schedule due to alternate configuration and arrangements.

Honda knows that a significant part of its market share will come from the 2012 Honda CR-V and a delay will impact sales negatively and upset consumers that were waiting for the big release of its newest model. Ventura Honda will play a role in making the 2012 Honda CRV just as successful as previous CRV releases. The line currently holds 3rd place with Honda, coming in only behind the Accord and Civic for the year.

The 2012 Honda CRV successfully completed its goal in looking more like an SUV than a car with a lower front bumper, five-spoke alloy wheels and an increase in attentions towards the vertical tail lights. If the interior is a larger focus, the manufacturers listened to reviews and have increased interior capacity to provide more room for passengers and cargo.

Ventura Honda is just as in the dark as the rest of the public when it comes to specifications about the engine. The only information that Honda has released is that they have drifted towards a lighter body weight with an improved fuel-efficient engine to appeal to consumer’s wallets. It wouldn’t hurt to make a trip to Ventura Honda to check out the new models once they are shipped out.

2010 Honda Insight Loaded with Earth Friendly Features

Each year on April 22nd, we’re reminded of the importance of taking care of our planet. Every action we take, no matter how small it may seem, can make a difference. When it comes to driving a car, the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid, available at Vista Honda, can help you help the environment. It’s a vehicle that’s packed with loads of eco-friendly features!

The Insight’s fuel efficiency begins on the outside. Its exterior goes beyond aesthetics as its aerodynamic shape is designed to help you save gas. And what’s better than driving a vehicle that’s stylish, green, and saves you money, all at the same time?

Another feature that makes earth friendly driving easy with the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid is its Eco Assist system which has two basic functions: (1) a system that teaches you how to drive more efficiently by providing real time feedback on your braking and acceleration, and (2) an ECON button that automatically boosts your car’s fuel efficiency by minimizing overall energy use – and all you have to do is push it. See? We told you it was easy.

Finally, the Insight is equipped with the latest version of the Integrated Motor Assist IMA system, wherein the electric motor works alongside the gasoline engine to provide extra power and torque.

But that’s not all. The Insight has plenty of other features such as a 1.3-liter VTEC engine, USB audio interface, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system, side curtain airbags, and more.

If you would like to test drive the Insight – and we know you do – Vista Honda, which services Ventura and Oxnard, is the Southern California Honda dealer to visit. We are one of the highest volume Honda dealers in the area and we have a large selection of Insight’s in stock.

Another reason to visit us is the fact that our customer service is second to none. We provide a no pressure buying experience and our welcoming staff is focused more on customer satisfaction than sales. You won’t find any other Oxnard Honda dealer like us!

If you would like to know more about the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid, you may reach us at 805-654-0066 or drop by our dealership in the Ventura Auto Center. You’ll see why we’re the Ventura Honda dealer that Ventura County residents keep returning to!

Have you had the chance to personally check out the Insight? If so, let us know what your favorite features are in the comments section below!

Honda Element: The Comfy Canine SUV

Tails will surely wag with Honda Element’s Dog Friendly Package.

Especially made for cargo and large loads, the Element has plenty of space in either front or back. And now with its Dog Friendly Package, your canine pets can travel with you secured and in comfort. Makes this the perfect beach vehicle for Ventura county dog owners.

Featuring a cargo bay custom-fitted pet bed with mesh sides, the package also includes such pet essentials like the built-in spill-resistant water bowls and electric cooling fans. The crate can accommodate two medium-sized dogs or a handful of smaller dogs with still ample moving space left.

If you wish, however, to indulge your dogs and have them sit in the main passenger compartment, the package also offers a removable seat cover specifically for this purpose. Keeping pet hair and beach sand off your main Honda seat will help keep your car cleaner longer.

An extend-able, non-skid ramp sweetens the package by letting your pets into and out of the crate in a breeze. The ramp slides down to half-size and can be easily stored under the crate. Comes in handy with larger and older dogs getting in and out of the back.

In full, Honda Element’s Dog Friendly Package includes:

Exclusive exterior badges on the tailgate and front fenders proclaiming you a bona fide canine lover, The Honda Element all-wheel-drive EX with the Dog Friendly Package is available at Vista Honda serving Ventura and Oxnard California. If you frequently travel with canine companions, then there is no other vehicle more suited for you.

Vista Honda in the Ventura Auto Center, just off the 101 freeway in Ventura. Take the Johnson Drive exit for Auto Center Drive.