4 Best Hondas For Your College-Bound Kid

Some colleges and universities don’t allow freshmen to own a vehicle for their first year on campus, granting you at least a 12-month reprieve from a car purchase. However, if your child is a sophomore or can have a car, it’s time for you to start thinking about what to buy. With several models that are ideal for the college student, Honda is a choice you won’t regret. Here are a few choices that will leave both you and your studious scholar satisfied.

1. Honda Civic

With 7.3 million Civics sold in the United States since the car debuted in 1973, this compact vehicle’s reliability and track record speaks for itself. It comes in either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan, and each has styling that’s nothing short of spectacular. Under the hood, it comes with an economical yet capable 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. To keep your mind at ease, it earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick Plus from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). All in all, it’s a value buy that’s an effective and safe way to go to and from home, school, and work.

2. Honda Fit

For an economical, compact, and yet surprisingly roomy vehicle, look no further than the Honda Fit. Despite its exterior appearance, the Fit easily accommodates five adults. Inside, the Fit comes with tons of excellent available amenities including smartphone-connected audio, navigation, and even a push-button start. To top it off, the Fit earned a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA with Honda LaneWatch, which alerts the driver of a vehicle in their blind spot when changing lanes. With such amazing features, the Fit is proof that good things come in small packages.

3. Honda CR-V

For a compact that’s a bit on the larger side, consider purchasing the Honda CR-V. With comfortable seating for five passengers and up to 70.9 cubic feet of cargo space, the CR-V is perfect for students that want to go on a road trip, or a music student that needs room for all their gear. It also comes with a brawny 185-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that provides economical travel, yet superb acceleration when necessary. College students will also love the 7-inch touchscreen display, which allows them to safely and conveniently stream music, send hands-free text messages, and navigate their way around town.

4. Honda Accord

One of America’s best-selling vehicles of all time is back in 2017 looking better than ever. It comes as either a coupe, sedan, or hybrid, giving you several options to fit your needs. To keep your child comfortable, it has dual-zone climate control and available heated seats. Another amazing feature that students will love is the wireless charging pad, which eliminates the wires and clutter that traditional chargers offer. You’ll also have peace of mind thanks to the Accord’s top-notch safety rating.

If you’re looking to purchase a car soon, there’s no better choice than Honda. Not only will you love the price and safety, but your soon-to-be college graduate will love it as well.

Safety matters most, and the 2016 CR-V, Accord, Fit, Odyssey, HR-V and Pilot earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB).

*Based on 2016 EPA mileage/highway estimates and driving range ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml

*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary