2015 Honda CR-V Receives Top Safety Pick + Rating

Recently, the 2016 Honda CR-V earned a 5-Star rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program. The 5-Star rating is the highest rating that a car can receive, and on top of that, the 2016 CR-V was also given a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). "Consumers have made the CR-V America's best-selling SUV for good reason, and this top government safety rating just adds one more appealing and class-leading attribute," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Honda is committed to offering vehicles that deliver advanced safety, fun-to-drive performance and connectivity, with top fuel economy ratings. CR-V is that kind of vehicle." The 2016 CR-V features some of the newest technology available. It uses Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering body, a rearview camera, forward collision warnings and lane departure warnings, to keep passengers as safe as can be. It was also the first Honda vehicle to use Honda Sensing, a new feature that helps avoid accidents, and minimize damage if an accident occurs. With an even longer list of additional features, the 2016 CR-V rightfully earned its award. "2016 Honda CR-V Achieves Highest Overall Score for Collision Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety         Administration." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 16 Dec. 2015. Web. 22 Dec. 2015.

A Top Safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have been awarded to five different Honda models. The Honda Odyssey was presented with a Top Safety Pick rating while the  Accord Sedan, Accord Coupe, the CR-V, and Pilot were given a Top Safety Pick + rating. All five vehicles earned a “good” rating on each of the five IIHS crash tests in order to earn a Top Safety Pick rating. Additionally, the four models that earned the “Plus” rating offer a front crash prevention system that earned a “superior” or “advanced” rating from IIHS. Safety features that come standard on all of these vehicles include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), dual-stage multiple-threshold front airbags, side curtain airbags, front side airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control, and Advance Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. Available features on each model include a multi-angle rearview camera and Honda Sensing™ technologies such as  Lane Departure Warning (LDW),  Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and Forward Collision Warning (FCW). "The fundamental notion of vehicle safety is evolving and with technologies like some of those in Honda Sensing and AcuraWatch, we are pursuing our vision to reduce and, ultimately, to eliminate vehicle collisions," said John Mendel, executive vice president, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This is one of our biggest challenges and an essential element of our commitment to making products that improve the lives of people." Take a trip over to D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls if you are interested in taking a test drive in any of these vehicles. "American Honda Is Among Industry Leaders with Eight Honda and Acura Vehicles Earning a 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating from the IIHS." Honda Media Newsroom. N.p., 9 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hondanews.com%2Freleases%2Famerican-honda-is-among-industry-leaders-with-eight-honda-and-acura-vehicles-earning-a-2016-top-safety-pick-rating-from-the-iiihs>.

The 2016 Honda Pilot offers the Road Departure Mitigation system (RDM) in order to help the driver stay on the right track. It utilizes the same windshield mounted camera used by the Lane Departure System that has the ability to detect yellow and white painted lines, including the cat’s eye markers, and Botts’ Dots (reflective raised nodules). The system becomes engaged once you reach a driving speed of anywhere from 45 to 90 mph. At that point, if it detects that you are leaving your lane without the use of the turn signal, the vehicle will alert the driver by vibrating the steering wheel rapidly. If no action is taken by the driver and the vehicle detects a possible collision, the system may apply the brakes on its own. This feature can be easily turned-on and off by using its convenient push button, located to the left of the driver’s column. You can also adjust the settings found on the MID (Multi-Informational Display) system in order to fine tune the guidelines and alert sensitivities. When you come to D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls and test drive your Honda Pilot, our informative staff will be able to teach you all about this innovative feature. Stop in today and pick out your favorite Honda. We are conveniently located at 313 Quaker Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804 just up the street from Saratoga, Glens Falls, and Clifton Park.