Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com has honored Honda with its 2009 Best Resale Value Award in the Brand category. This means that across its entire line of vehicles, Honda has the best projected resale value. Individual Honda models—the Odyssey, CR-V, Fit and the entire Civic family—also won this prestigious award in separate categories.
Projected resale value is specific to the 2009 model year. For more information, go to Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
Projected resale value is specific to the 2009 model year. For more information, go to Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
Winner in the crossover category, the 2008 CR-V takes “Best in Class” title with its cosmopolitan styling, sophisticated interior space, great fuel efficiency* and car-like handling. This small SUV makes a big impression as a best seller and best-crossover title holder.
Best in Class Award-Winning Features:
Best in Class Award-Winning Features:
- Five-year service cost: $1,934
- One-year insurance cost: $1,412
- Resale value on three years: 57%; Five years: 41%
- 20 City / 27 Highway mpg*
The 2008 CR-V received 5-star frontal and 5-star side-impact crash-test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). Every CR-V comes equipped with standard features such as Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, anti-lock braking (ABS) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Plus, six airbags, including side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, help protect driver and passengers in sufficient impacts.*
*Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact airbags (SABs).
*Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact airbags (SABs).
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized the Honda CR-V as a 2008 "Top Safety Pick." The award was based on several extensive tests, including a frontal-offset test, side-impact and rear-impact test. In addition, each winner was required to have electronic stability control available as either standard equipment or as an option.
