There are two names that define Honda cars more than any other:Civic and Accord. Sure, newer models have sprung up includingthe CR-V, Element, Insight, Ridgeline, Odyssey, and more. Yet,it is these two heralded models that continue to make up thebackbone of the famed Japanese automaker even to this day. Let'slook at the history of the Civic and Accord and how these modelshave brought Honda to where it is today: a seller of vehiclesespousing world class quality and affordability.
The Honda Civic has graced American roads since the early 1970s.For years it attracted quiet notice as it was truly a "mini"amongst giants. Consumers had pet names for the car including --"pregnant roller skate" -- yet the car began to quickly attracta loyal following. Indeed, with two fuel shortages popping up inthe 1970s the gas sipping Civic caught on for its economy aswell as for its reliability. To this day, 30 year old plusCivics can still be seen around town as owners carefullymaintain their vehicles with the highest quality . Today's Civics, although larger than theirpredecessors continue to receive accolades including receivingan all around five star safety rating from the NHTSA.
In the early 1980s Honda introduced the Accord, a five passengersedan. With the opening of Honda's first US automotive plant in1982, the Accord quickly established itself as a segment darlingwith consumers. By 2001, the Accord became the best selling carin the US, bypassing the ever popular Toyota Camry. Since then,the two cars have been the top sellers in the U.S. Well crafted are keeping even the most classic Accord onthe road today. Indeed, it is this level of quality andreliability which continues to make Honda cars a world leader invalue as well as dependability.
So, whether you own an older Accord or Civic or one of Honda'smany newer models you can keep your car running for years bypurchasing reliable and other parts as needed. Honda reliabilityand dependability are trademarks of this esteemed Japaneseautomaker and all of their models are certain to continue to beworld class performers for many more years.
