First, the Portland OR Honda Clearance is having lease and finance offers on the Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline. Our top 15 Portland Honda deals are:

• Honda Accord Coupe – $219.00 for 36 months $2599 due at signing
• Honda Accord Crosstour – 340 for 35 months $0 due at signing and 0 first month’s payment.
• Honda Accord – $270  for 35 months $0 due at signing and $0 first month’s payment.
• Honda Civic Coupe – $179 for 36 months $1799 due at signing
• Honda Civic GX – 0.0% Financing for 24-60 months
• Honda Civic Hybrid – $270 for 35 months $0 down payment, $0 security deposit, $0 first month’s payment, $0 due at lease signing
• Honda Civic Sedan – $159 for 36 months $1399 due at signing
• Honda Civic SI Coupe – 0.9% for 24-60 months
• Honda CR-V – $239 for 36 months $1999 due at signing
• Honda Element – 1.9% for 24-36 months or 2.9% for 60 months
• Honda Fit – $210 for 36 months $0 down payment, $0 security deposit, $0 first month’s payment, $0 due at lease signing
• Honda Insight – $169 for 36 months $1699 due at signing
• Honda Odyssey – $249 for 36 months $1999 due at signing
• Honda Pilot – 1.9% for 24-36 months or 2.9% for 60 months
• Honda Ridgeline – 0.9% for 60 months

Griffith Honda in Oregon also wants Portland Honda enthusiasts to place their entries online at www.griffithhonda.com. Just enter your email address and you could win the grand prize of $7500! There will also be 7 First Prizes of $500 and 98 Second Prizes of $50. You can enter up to 5 times throughout the promotion.

You must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States (including District of Columbia) and at least eighteen (18) years old to enter.  Sweepstakes ends on 9/5/10.

Participants do not need to buy a Honda car in Oregon to win or participate! For more information about the Oregon Honda Clearance or Sweepstakes, please call a Portland Honda team member at 866-648-2271.

Well-qualified buyers can finance a qualifying purchase with just 0.9 percent APR for up to 60 months.  The Accord Sedan, Coupe and Crosstour are all eligible for these rates as are the Civic Sedan, Coupe, Si Coupe, GX, and Hybrid.

For information on all the vehicles with special rates at Griffith Honda, visit: http://www.griffithhonda.com/New_Car_Hood_River_OR.html

Throughout the years the Accord and Civic have both remained incredibly popular with critics and car owners alike for their reliability, performance and value.

2010 Honda Accord & 2010 Honda Civic at Portland Honda Dealer

The 2010 Accord is a perfect example, having received its 24th Car and Driver 10Best award this year.  No other vehicle has received the honor more often.  Car and Driver lauds the Accord line for being so versatile, with completely different driving experiences available in the sedan and coupe and their various powertrains.

The 2010 Civic, meanwhile, also received distinction this year, earning a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s “Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000″ list and being one of IntelliChoice’s Best Overall Value picks in the “Compact Car Under $17,000″ category.  The Civic, like the Accord, offers numerous options with its selection of trim levels and powertrains.

Research the 2010 Honda Accord and 2010 Honda Civic at the leading Portland Honda dealership: http://www.griffithhonda.com/New_Cars_The_Dallas_OR.html

Polk Automotive also recognized Honda as a company for having the highest owner loyalty of any brand.  Polk’s research found that Honda had a higher percentage of consumers return to buy another Honda than anyone else in the industry, quite telling of what customers can expect from their new purchase.

The 2010 Honda Accord and 2010 Honda Civic are just two of the vehicles with special financing rates right now at Griffith Honda.  To learn more about all the current specials at Griffith Honda, visit its dealership on East 3rd Street in The Dalles today.

The Honda Fit, Accord, Ridgeline, CR-V, and Insight were all named winners of the 2010 True Cost to Own® (TCO) awards. The CR-V had also previously been recognized by Edmunds.com for low cost of ownership.

The 2010 Honda Accord was named the best “coupe $25K-$35K,” while the 2010 Honda Fit snagged an award in the “sedan $15K-$25K” category. In the SUV category, the 2010 Honda CR-V was named best “SUV under $25,000, while The 2010 Honda Ridgeline won the large truck award. The 2010 Honda Insight earned top honors for the best hybrid.

The Edmunds.com TCO pricing system estimates total vehicle ownership costs over a five-year period. The calculation incorporates projected average depreciation, financing, taxes, fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, regional variances, maintenance and repairs for each model.

This is excellent information for Oregon Honda shoppers to take into consideration when thinking about their next new or used car purchase.

The 2010 Honda Ridgeline is a sturdy extended cab truck that features a 3.5L V-6 engine.  The Ridgeline has tons of storage options, along with a 4WD system and a 5,000 lb towing capacity that are great for hauling or moving.  With its lockable in bed trunk, unit body construction, and class III trailer hitch, it’s a perfect match for the outdoors inclined driver.  This model is available for low financing at 0.9% APR for 24-36 months or 1.9% APR financing for 37-60 months.

The Civic Sedan is one of Honda’s best selling fuel efficient models that gets an impressive 36 miles to the gallon.  With a USB audio interface, Satellite-linked navigation system, and sleek leather trimmed interior, it’s packed full of entertainment options.  Griffith Honda is offering this vehicle at a low $159/month for 36 months.

Griffith Honda has a vehicle for every taste and preference, whether it be a sporty SUV or a sleek hybrid sedan.  Oregon Honda shoppers can check out more deals and test drive a new vehicle today at Griffith Honda.

The leading Portland Honda dealership, Griffith Honda, provides customers with first-class customer service and an outstanding selection of Honda vehicles.

The Honda Division finished up 11.7 percent from April 2009 figures while the Acura Division had a 21.6 percent increase from the prior April.

Some of the top-selling vehicles were light trucks, which had sales increases of 38.1 percent for the month. The CR-V crossover utility vehicle was up 36.8 percent, the Odyssey minivan was up 11.8 percent, and the Pilot sport utility vehicle was up 41.9 percent.

Honda Accord and Honda Civic also had strong months, with 31,766 and 25,042 vehicles sold, respectively. Accord has been one of Car and Driver‘s 10Best for 23 straight years, while the Civic is one of the most affordable cars on the road, earning a Consumer Guide “Best Buy” designation in 2009.

Learn More at The No. 1 Honda Dealer in Portland

For more information or to schedule a a test drive, visit: http://www.griffithhonda.com/

Positive reviews poured in for the new 2010 CRV from industry experts like US News & World Report who wrote, “The Honda CRV provides one of the best combinations of safety, utility and affordability in its class….and with increased fuel economy, more power and a more well-liked exterior for 2010, it gets even better.”

The 2010 Honda CRV now features a redesigned exterior with a new grille, new wheels and an updated bumper and front fascia. For 2010, Honda has also added 14 extra horsepower.

The CR-V is an award winner. For 2010, US News & World Report ranks it Best Compact Crossover for the Money and it is one of Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value winners. In the past, it received Motor Week’s “Driver’s Choice” for Best Small Utility and IntelliChoices’ “Motorist Choice Award.”

“Look past the conservative exterior styling and you’ll find the best-designed small SUV in this price range when it comes to interior aesthetics and day-to-day practicality,” says Edmunds.com. “Build and materials quality leads the class.”

Honda vehicles have always been known for their safety and reliability, and the CR-V lives up to Honda’s solid reputation for both. The 2010 CR-V received top five-star ratings in all federal government side crash tests and front crash tests, as well as four-star rollover scores. It also received top scores of “Good” in frontal, side impact and rear crash protection tests conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

Standard safety features across all trims include everything expected in a family SUV: Dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, Electronic Brake Distribution, Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control, Brake Assist and many others.

Learn more about the 2010 Honda CRV at Griffith Honda.

Frbiz.com, a B2B search platform, analyzed the sales of the top SUV models in March and found the Honda CR-V to be number one.

Portland Honda dealership Griffith confirms that sales have increased for the Honda CR-V due to the new eye-catching design and reputation for being a reliable vehicle. Frbiz.com believes that consumers are also placing more and more emphasis on space and off-road performance, which is why the Honda CR-V came out on top.

Honda CR-V For Sale at Portland Dealership

With a fresh, new look for 2010, the CR-V is fun to drive and is loaded with luxury features.

The luxurious interior includes a Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, leather-trimmed interior, and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. A 180-hp, DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine powers the Honda CR-V, so Portland Honda drivers can save at the pump with the Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle. Drivers can also get convenient versatility with a dual-deck cargo shelf and a lightweight lift-up tailgate.

For more information on how to get behind the wheel of a new Honda CR-V, visit our Portland Honda dealership today.

This is a rare opportunity for Portland Honda shoppers to ride off in a brand new Honda with ZERO upfront costs.  During the ‘Really Big Thing’ sale, Griffith Honda is waiving the down payment, first month’s payment, and all signing fees for the entire lineup of 2010 Hondas. The Really Big Thing sale will continue through May 3^rd.

Consumers are likely to take advantage of special sale prices by purchasing one of Honda’s most decorated sedans, The Honda Accord.  A Car and Driver’s “10 Best” for an astounding 23 years in a row, the Accord is a stylish and capable full-size sedan.  It features a 271 hp V-6 engine, navigation system, Bluetooth capabilities, dual zone climate control, and a Grade Logic Control system.  A top rated family vehicle for Portland families, the Accord touts numerous safety features including: front, front side, and side curtain airbags; active front head restraints; and Vehicle Stability Assist.  

Learn more about the 2010 Honda Accord.

Another popular seller in the Honda lineup is the economical Civic.  The 2010 Civic is a 4-door economy sedan model that offers various trims and enhancements such as a chic leather trimmed interior, 16 inch alloy wheels, Satellite Linked Navigation System, and 140-hp i-VTEC engine.  It’s also an environmentally friendly ride and classified as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2), meeting requirements from the Clean Air Act.

The newest addition to Honda’s fleet is the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, which features a versatile, upscale 5-passenger interior with an innovative rear storage area, a standard 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine and available four-wheel drive.  The exterior styling evolves the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) concept by integrating a sleek and aerodynamic shape that blends sporty, low-profile contours with versatile CUV functionality. 

Consumers are encouraged to take advantage of this historic Honda sale before the sale ends on May 3^rd.  All of the 2010 Honda models are eligible for the ‘Really Big Thing’ sale.  Portland Honda shoppers can learn more online.

Car and Driver magazine named the Honda Accord as one of the 10 Best Cars for 2010, which is the twenty fourth time the vehicle has made it to the list in the 28 years the magazine has held the competition, according to Oregon Honda dealer Griffith Honda.

A Car and Driver and Portland Oregon Favorite

The “10 Best” list is carefully crafted by a panel of 18 Car and Driver magazine editors who put 58 vehicles through a rigorous testing process at a secret base in southeast Michigan. The cars are assessed on functional performance, driving satisfaction, and value.

Pegged as Car and Driver’s “favorite family sedan,” the 2010 Honda Accord is also loved by consumers who have made it one of the top-selling vehicles not only in Oregon but in the country.

Proven Formula for Portland Hyundai Drivers

The 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine produces 161 pound-feet torque with a horsepower of 177. The Accord has been praised for its spacious interior that hasn’t taken away from its top-notch responses and path accuracy. It is easy to see why the Accord continues to beat out the competition as one of the best and most affordable cars on the road.

Portland consumers can not only rest assure that they will be getting a reliable vehicle, but they can save money at the pump since the Accord averages about 26 miles to the gallon. A car with an affordable base price of $21,000 that delivers excellent MPG is a value that will be appreciated by all drivers in the state of Oregon.

Honda Accord Remains Industry Winner

In addition to being a permanent fixture on Car and Driver‘s 10 Best list, the Accord has been honored with numerous industry awards over the years.

Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com presented Honda with its 2009 Best Resale Value Award in the Brand category, recognizing the value of not only the Accord but of numerous Honda models.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rated the 2010 Accord their highest rating of five stars for both driver and front passenger in the frontal-crash test. The award only reaffirms why the Accord continues to maintain its image of being a great family vehicle for Oregon Honda drivers.

Oregon Honda Drive Invites You For a Test Drive

To see why the Accord has been named one of the 10 Best cars in the country, contact Griffith Honda and visit www.griffithhonda.com to learn more.