Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V

The 2012 Honda CR-V styling will have to abandon the impassive look of the third-generation Honda CR-V and become more expressive if Honda wants it to look fashionable next to flamboyant newcomers like the recently redesigned 2011 Hyundai Tucson and 2011 Kia Sportage and the all-new 2012 Ford Escape. The vast majority of Honda CR-Vs sold in the U.S. are assembled at Honda’s plant in Ohio, but this crossover is marketed in some 160 countries and the fourth-generation’s styling is likely to take inspiration from the animated shapes of Hondas sold in Europe and Asia. Honda would be wise to not sacrifice interior roominess in the name of swoopy styling, however. It should not abandon the packaging acumen it

Honda Prelude

Honda Prelude

Honda Prelude

Introduced in 1979, the Honda Prelude was the company's first attempt at building an exciting car that still held true to the core Honda values of intelligent design and reliability. Over the next two decades, the Honda Prelude two-door sport coupe would become the primary performance car in the Honda lineup. Although the Honda Prelude it was outfitted with relatively powerful engines in later generations, the Honda Prelude was not a muscle car. It was built around handling and drivability, while providing enough power to remain competitive.

Honda Prelude

 Honda Prelude

 
Introduced in 1979, the Honda Prelude was the company's first attempt at building an exciting car that still held true to the core Honda values of intelligent design and reliability. Over the next two decades, the two-door sport coupe would become the primary performance car in the Honda lineup.