Honda Named 'Brand of the Year' in Study

From Honda.com:

Honda has been recognized as the "Brand of the Year" in the "Full Line Automotive" category according to the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend (R) study. Honda received the highest numerical Equity Score among full line automotive brands included in the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study¹. Harris Poll EquiTrend is an annual brand health assessment from Harris Interactive that surveys thousands of U.S. consumers online about their brand perceptions, measuring key touchstones including familiarity, quality and purchase consideration.

"This study offers strong evidence that the Honda brand continues to be well-regarded by American consumers," said Mike Accavitti, vice president of National Marketing Operations for American Honda. "The combination of strong brand equity and a fresh line-up of new models that resonate with customers will drive strong growth for us this year."

¹The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study was based on opinions of 38,529 U.S. consumers ages 15 and over surveyed online between January 31 and February 20, 2012. Your opinion may differ. "Highest Ranked" and "Brand of the Year" were determined by a pure ranking of a sample of full line automotive brands.

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Current Offers at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda

Tyrrell-Doyle Honda is offering a great variety of specials on your favorite Honda vehicles.  Specials such as 0.9% APR financing on Honda Accord and Honda Civic or $0 due at lease signing for Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey.  Valid for well-qualified lessees or buyers.  Contact Tyrrell-Doyle Honda for more details on these specials.

2013 Honda Fit EV Receives Best-Ever Consumption Rating

From Honda.com:

The 2013 Honda Fit EV, has received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, and an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles. With an EPA rated annual fuel cost of only $500 , the fun-to-drive 2013 Honda Fit EV can help consumers get more miles for each charging dollar. Full EPA MPGe ratings¹ for the Fit EV are 132/105/118 city/highway/combined.

With such an efficient drivetrain, the Fit EV’s 20-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery provides the capacity to earn an EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating of 82-miles, allowing the Fit EV to surpass the EPA efficiency and range ratings of the Ford Focus Electric (105 MPGe, 76-mile range), Nissan Leaf (99 MPGe, 73-mile range), and Mitsubishi i-MiEV (112 MPGe, 62-mile range). The Fit EV’s exceptionally efficient design – encompassing everything from savvy powertrain design, weight-conscious engineering and effective aerodynamics – makes the most of the Fit EV’s smaller battery. Additionally, the Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point when connected to a 240-volt circuit.

“Just as important as the industry-leading fuel-efficiency and fast recharging time, as a Honda, the 2013 Fit EV will be an absolute kick to drive,” said Steve Center, vice president of the American Honda Environmental Business Development Office.

The Fit EV’s 92 kilowatt (123 horsepower) coaxial electric motor generates 188 ft-lb of torque, and is teamed to a chassis with a fully-independent suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid.

¹132/105/118 city/highway/combined miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) rating; 82 mile combined (city/highway) driving range rating (adjusted).  Ratings determined by US EPA.  Your MPGe and range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.  For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-electric-label.shtml.

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Why Service Your Honda at Tyrrell-Doyle Honda?

When you arrive at the Tyrrell-Doyle Honda Service Department, you will find the accommodations clean and well-lit. We have a nice customer lounge with a T.V., free coffee and a snack machine. We are a huge facility with 24 Service Bays to ensure we can meet your needs in a timely manner. We have a courtesy local shuttle to take you to your place of business or home until your service is completed. Rental cars are also available.
 

Tyrrell-Doyle Honda has ASE and Honda Certified technicians and we use genuine Honda parts when applicable. We can complete your service or repair to factory specifications. The safety and performance of your vehicle is nothing to gamble on. Bring it in to Tyrrell-Doyle Honda and rest assured your work order is completed properly. As a bonus, we also offer a free car wash on all vehicles serviced!

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