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Image via Honda The Honda Civic is a fan favorite, thanks to its reliability, style, and fun-to-drive nature. The 2025 Honda Civic Sedan keeps that tradition going, with the same reliability and performance everyone loves. If you're on the fence about getting the new Civic, here are a few reasons that will win you over. more 5 Reasons to Love the 2025 Honda Civic Sedan 1. Gas and Hybrid Options For the first time in the history of the Honda Civic, we have a hybrid variant to choose from. The 2025 Civic can be had with the available hybrid powertrain that combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors. This eco-friendly powertrain makes a net 200 horsepower and serves up 49 mpg combined (50 city/47 highway). If you prefer your Civic with the gas-only engine, you can get that as well. The base Civic is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a CVT. It pumps out 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. Average fuel economy for the gas Civic is 36 miles to the gallon (32 city/41 highway). 2. Comfortable Cabin The Civic has a roomy cabin with comfortable seats and ample legroom on both rows. You get 42.3 inches of legroom in the front and 37.4 inches in the rear. Cloth seats are standard, and leather is available if you need that extra touch of luxury. You can find comforts like dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and power seats in top trims. 3. Intuitive Tech Interface Up front, the Civic has a high-tech dash that hosts a 7-inch instrument panel and a 7-inch touchscreen display. With standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can listen to music, send texts, and even access your favorite navigation apps on the screen. A 9-inch touchscreen display and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel are available in the Sport Touring Hybrid trim. You can also get Google built-in, Alexa built-in, and a premium Bose sound system with 12 speakers. 4. Smart Convenience Features The Civic is equipped with features that make everyday driving a breeze. It comes standard with power side mirrors, push-button ignition, and cruise control. Honda's smart entry system with walk-away auto lock is available. This feature lets you unlock the car without taking the keys out of your pocket or bag. Just grab the door handle, and the car will unlock automatically. Once you've packed and walked away with the key, the car locks itself, as long as the "walk away auto lock" feature is activated. 5. Honda Sensing Honda's safety tech keeps you relaxed and confident behind the wheel. The standard Honda Sensing suite offers these driver assistance features: Collision mitigation braking Forward collision warning Lane departure warning Lane-keeping assist Road departure mitigation Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow There's so much to love about the new Honda Civic Sedan. For a test drive, get in touch with Bommarito Automotive Group in St. Louis, MO!

Image via Honda We all want our vehicles to look good, yet for those of us with large families, we've often pondered the seemingly necessary trade-off of style for seating capacity. With the 2025 Honda Odyssey, you'll never have to make that trade-off again. more 4 Versatile Features of the 2025 Honda Odyssey 1. More Space Than You'll Know What to Do With The Odyssey seats eight passengers across its three rows of seating. The seats are designed with supreme maneuverability in mind with Magic Slide seats: both the second and row-third seats move forward or backward with ease so you can easily reach your child in the backseat or make it easier to access any of the rows. And to keep an eye on your kid that chooses to sit as far away from you as possible, use CabinWatch, an available view of the back seats that displays them clearly even in the dark. 2. Convenience Built Right In With several hungry and tired kids in tow, we know how much the little things matter. The Odyssey comes with several key convenience features to make driving just a little bit easier, including available heated and ventilated seats, push button start, and remote engine start. No longer will you need to fumble around and make yourself even more stressed, as the Odyssey comes with wireless phone charging, a one-touch power moon roof, and a large 9-inch intuitive touchscreen. 3. Entertainment For the Kids and Yourself The Touring and Elite trims come with an Advanced Rear Entertainment System, providing a 12.8-inch screen where the kids can stay entertained and distracted on those long car rides. Use can even hook up your favorite streaming services right to the screen through Bluetooth. The available 11-speaker audio system turns the sound crystal clear, and if you're not digging your kids' music choices, simply play different music in your zone with the Multi-Zone Audio feature available in the Elite trim. 4. Safety Reigns Supreme We know safety is paramount when it comes to keeping your family safe. That's why the 2025 Odyssey comes with a whole host of advanced safety features through the Honda Sensing Suite. All trims come with a Collision Mitigation Braking System that alerts and assists you when there's an impending collision or pedestrian in front of you. For those unexpected moments in the vehicle that demand your attention and cause you to swerve, the Road Departure Mitigation System is there to provide steering assistance to ensure you stay in your lane and on the road. The Honda Odyssey is here to take driving with your family to the next level. We'd love to help you experience the luxury of this versatile minivan for yourself. Stop by Bommarito Automotive Group in Ellisville, MO today to get started on your test drive.

Image via Honda The 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback is hard to beat if you want a stylish, sporty compact car with excellent fuel efficiency. Car and Driver gave it a rare 10/10 rating and placed it on the magazine's 10 Best Cars list. more Learn More About the Compelling Features of the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Design The 5-seater 2024 Civic Hatchback line has three trims. The base model is gasoline-powered only and the top two trims are hybrids. All have Sport pedals, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and heated side mirrors. Hybrid models have a standard tilting power moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat. The top Sport Touring Hybrid has integrated turn indicators in the side view mirrors and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Standard interior features include a 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Performance The 2024 Civic Hatchback lineup is powered by a 4-cylinder engine with 150 hp and 133 lb-ft of torque. The lowest gasoline-powered trim has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters. The hybrid models have two motors delivering 181 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque plus an electronic continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) with deceleration selectors. The two lower trims have three dynamic drive modes: Econ, Normal, and Sport. The top trim adds a fourth Individual mode. The gas engine's fuel economy averages 30 mpg on city streets and 38 mpg on the highway. The hybrid models reach 50 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on highways. Technology All 2024 Civic Hatchback models have two 3.0-amp USB-C data ports in the front row, built-in Google and Alexa, a radio data system, speed-sensitive volume control, and text messaging. Hands-free calling and streaming audio are provided via Bluetooth. A 7-in Driver Information Interface and an 8-speaker sound system with AM/FM stereo radio are standard on the two lower trims. Their infotainment systems have 7-inch color touchscreen displays featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The top trim has a 10.2-inch Driver Information Interface and a 12-speaker Bose Premium Sound System with HD radio. Its infotainment system has a 9-inch color touchscreen display with customizable settings and Smart Shortcuts, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and a Qi-compatible wireless phone charger. Safety The 2024 Civic Hatchback has a perfect 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Additionally, all models have: Collision Mitigation Braking System Road Departure Mitigation System Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow Lane-Keeping Assist System Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Traffic Jam Assist Traffic Sign Recognition System Auto High-Beam Headlights Blind Spot Information System Rear Cross-Traffic Monitor Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines Considering how this tried-and-true hatchback could improve your daily commute? Visit Bommarito Automotive Group in Ellisville, MO to test drive a 2024 Civic Hatchback today!

Image via Honda Eco-conscious drivers like hybrid cars because they reduce harmful emissions and shrink their carbon footprints. This capability is inextricably linked to the fuel economy of hybrid technology, so anyone buying a hybrid electric vehicle soon gets a return on investment. If you desire these things in a refined, spacious car that's comfortable to travel in, the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid is right for you. more Powertrain Efficiency and Reduced Emissions Hybrid technology is inherently eco-friendly, so why choose the CR-V Hybrid over other HEVs? For a start, the CR-V is one of the top-selling compact SUVs worldwide, and Honda is a pioneer in hybrid automotive technology. CR-V hybrid models come in three trims: Sport, Sport-L, and Sport Touring. The introduction of the Sport-L trim was the only major change to the CR-V Hybrid range in 2024. CR-V Hybrid FWD models achieve impressive 43/36/40 mpg fuel efficiency (city/highway/combined), while AWD models reach 40/34/37 mpg. The current 204 hp hybrid powertrain, introduced in 2023, offers performance and efficiency through two adjacent motors and an Atkinson-cycle 2.0L 4-cylinder gas engine. Part of the powertrain's redesign included a low-temperature active catalyst, which significantly reduced harmful emissions. Low-Emission Certification Thanks to reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) and total hydrocarbon (THC) emissions, the modern CR-V Hybrid is certified to LEV III SULEV 30 standards, as defined by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This SULEV certification (Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle) tells you the CR-V emits 90% fewer emissions than average contemporary gasoline cars. Efficiency Meets Eco-Friendly Features that help the CR-V Hybrid's fuel efficiency also add to its eco-friendliness. For instance, the unibody chassis is made with high-strength, low-weight materials, meaning the car burns less fuel. Aerodynamic features have the same benefit. The CR-V Hybrid's drive modes (Normal, ECON, Snow, and Sport) optimize the car's efficiency under varying conditions. Predictive Eco Assist (Sport Touring Hybrid) reduces fuel consumption, too. Road Trip Comfort It's nice to stay comfortable while you're reducing your carbon footprint. The CR-V Hybrid excels in this regard, also, with a premium interior, plush seats, and ergonomic controls. While you admire the fancy honeycomb fascia, you can relax in the CR-V's front "body stabilizing" seats with extra lumbar and pelvic support. To help keep you safe, a large suite of Honda Sensing driver-assistive technologies features across all trims. There's space aplenty for all occupants of a Honda CR-V Hybrid, with 41.3" of front legroom, 41" of rear legroom, and an overall 103.5 cu ft of passenger volume. This roominess doesn't impinge on cargo space, either, which you'll find generous. With all this room and a famously smooth ride, the Honda CR-V Hybrid is perfect for eco-friendly adventures. Contact the Bommarito Honda Superstore in Hazelwood, MO to start your Honda CR-V Hybrid journey.