HONDA SWEEPS KBB.COM'S 'BEST FAMILY CARS OF 2016'

February 15, 2016 by Honda

◾Civic, Accord, HR-V, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey named Best Family Cars

◾Honda is the only automaker to claim accolades in each category

Feb 15, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. -- Honda swept the Kelley Blue Book 2016 'Best Family Car' accolades with Honda models chosen in each of the evaluated vehicle categories. The 2016 Honda Civic, Accord, HR-V, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey have been recognized by KBB.com's expert staff of editors for their ability to meet the needs of families, with a keen focus on various factors including safety and performance.

'This recognition by the experts at Kelley Blue Book of six of our core models is affirmation that Honda has the best possible choices for families of any size,' said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of sales, Honda Division at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

The KBB.com editorial team reviewed more than two dozen family vehicles before arriving at their top 16 choices for families. This also marks the first year that the Kelley Blue Book staff has published specific information about how both front- and rear-facing child safety car seats fit into each of the winning vehicles. Honda vehicles were recognized in Sedan, Two-Row Crossover/SUV, Minivan and Three-Row Crossover/SUV categories, making Honda the most recognized brand in KBB.com's assessment for 2016.

About Honda

Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Civic, Fit and CR-Z, along with the HR-V Crossover and Pilot and CR-V sport/utility vehicles and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has the longest-lasting cars1 of any mainstream automotive brand in America, and has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years. Honda currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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1 Longevity based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. vehicles in operation registration statistics 1988-2012 for Honda and non-luxury competing brands.