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CRV & Accord US Best In Class

The Honda Accord and CR   -V have been named in Kiplinger’s 2010 Best in  Class ’awards in the U.S, with the Accord taking Best in Class in the US$25,000  – $30,000 price range and the CR -V named Best in Class: Small Crossover.  The V6 Honda Accord won its price range category for the third year in a row, with editors nominating the vehicls impressive reliability, comfortable  ride, standard safety equipment and powerful yet thrift’driving approach as key selling points.

 One of the first models introduced to Australia, the Accord is the most  highly decorated vehicle in Hondas history. It was the first Japanese car to win the coveted ‘Wheels Car of the Year ’award during its first year in Australia and was more recently named 2008 Drive Car of the Year and Large Car of the Year.  Adding to its popularity as the -selling compact crossover in the U.S, the Honda CR  -V was awarded Best in Class for its clean design, fueeconomy, and impressive driveability. Kiplings editors also nominated the vehicles strong resale value as a contributing factor.

 One of Honda Australia s most popular cars, the CR-V is a versatile familycar that offers superior safety, style and affordability. Comprehensively equipped with safety features, the CR-V features Honda s Advanced  Compatibility Engineering body, Vehicle Stability Assist and front, side and curtain airbags as standard across the entire range.

 The Best in Class awards recognise vehicles that are proven standouts in their respective categories. Vehicles are judged on performance, value,  safety and road test results.

 Kiplinger is a Washington, D.Cbased publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, available in print, online, audio, video and
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