10 Used Hondas for All Occasions

There are used Honda vehicles out there for all occasions. The Japanese automaker’s fully featured lineup offers options for those interested in a frugal commuter car, a practical crossover, a competent mid-size sedan or even a pickup truck alternative. Throw in one of the most lauded minivans in the business and a number of hybrids and it’s clear that shopping for a used Honda offers a significant amount of choice.

Let’s take a look at 10 used Honda automobiles that each represent a different segment of the previously owned market in order to get a better idea of exactly which used Honda might be the best fit for your lifestyle and budget.

01. Used Honda Fit

There are two generations of used Honda Fit that can currently be found on secondhand car lots across the country. The most recent update to the compact hatchback was made in 2009, giving the vehicle a more stylish design and improved interior room compared to the previous model. Although small in size, the Fit comes with Honda’s “Magic Seat” feature that increases the configurability of its interior and allows for the transportation of items that are over seven feet long. The seating options can also be arranged to allow for 57.3 cubic feet of total cargo space.

A used Honda Fit is a good choice for those looking for a fuel miser, as the vehicle’s 1.5-liter, 117 horsepower motor is rated at 27-mpg in city driving and 33-mpg on the highway. Transmission choices for the Fit include a five-speed manual and a five-speed automatic, and the used Honda Fit Sport trim offers the availability of steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, larger alloy wheels and an aerodynamic body kit that add to the vehicle’s visual flair.

02. Used Honda Insight

Very recent on the secondhand car market is the updated version of the used Honda Insight, the brand’s dedicated compact hybrid. Like the Fit, the Honda Insight also adopts a hatchback design, providing 31.5 cubic feet of total storage space with the rear seat folded forward. The primary focus of the Insight, however, is offering top-level fuel economy.

Since 2010, the used Honda Insight has been built with a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine under the hood that is paired with an electric motor in order to produce a total of 98 horsepower. Dubbed the “Integrated Motor Assist” system by Honda, the setup makes use of a continuously-variable automatic transmission and returns fuel mileage numbers of 40-mpg in city driving and 43-mpg on the highway.

03. Used Honda Civic

Available as either a coupe or a sedan, 2006 to 2010 editions of the used Honda Civic provide compact car shoppers with an array of choices not often seen in a single small car model line. Those seeking an affordable daily driver can opt for the basic Civic DX, which comes with a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine that offers 140 horsepower and a very solid 24-mpg in city driving and 36-mpg on the highway. For drivers interested in a sportier compact car, the Civic Si trim introduces a 197 horsepower, 2.0-liter engine that drops fuel economy only slightly while waking up the automobile’s driving experience thanks to the additional inclusion of a stiffer suspension system and a unique six-speed manual transmission. All other versions of the used Honda Civic make use of either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic unit.

04. Used Honda Civic Hybrid

For the ultimate in used Honda Civic fuel economy, shoppers of previously owned cars can seek out the used Honda Civic Hybrid. Although only available in a sedan body style, the four-door Civic Hybrid is able to maintain the drivability and practicality of the compact car’s package while dramatically improving fuel economy to 40-mpg city and 45-mpg on the highway. This adds a second potent gasoline / electric weapon to the used Honda arsenal.

The used Honda Civic Hybrid achieves its impressively low fuel consumption thanks to the implementation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. Like the used Honda Insight, the Civic Hybrid’s drivetrain includes a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine and a battery-powered electric motor that together are good for 110 horses. The only transmission available with the used Honda Civic Hybrid is a continuously-variable automatic.

05. Used Honda Accord

A used Honda Accord fills an interesting niche in the mid-size market. The Accord has long been a popular choice as a family sedan, and the vehicle’s most recent platform dates back to 2008. This gives used Honda Accord buyers the chance to pick up a secondhand example that matches the styling and features of the newest model. Unlike other mid-size automobiles, the Accord is also available in two-door coupe form, providing an option for commuters who desire a larger car but who don’t want to settle for a traditional sedan.

Both the used Honda Accord sedan and coupe start out with a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that generates 177 horsepower in entry-level versions of the four-door and 190 ponies on higher trim level sedans and all two-doors. Transmission choices include a five-speed manual and a five-speed automatic, and fuel mileage for the engine shows as 21-mpg city and 31-mpg highway. A 3.5-liter V-6 engine is also available with the Accord, offering 268 horsepower and fuel economy of 19-mpg in city driving and 29-mpg on the highway when matched with a five-speed automatic transmission. The Accord V-6 coupe can be found with a six-speed manual gearbox that knocks fuel mileage down to 17-mpg around town and 25-mpg during highway cruising.

06. Used Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V has grown into its role as one of the preferred used compact crossover vehicles. A used Honda CR-V from the 2007 to 2010 model years provides seating for five passengers as well as the availability of 73 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear row of accommodations folded forward. It also offers the option of all-wheel drive, which greatly improves traction when driving through snow or on rain-slicked roads.

Unlike some of its competitors, the used Honda CR-V doesn’t offer V-6 power. Instead, the crossover SUV is sold exclusively with a thrifty four-cylinder engine that displaces 2.4-liters and provides 166 horsepower. Yoked to a five-speed automatic transmission, this motor offers fuel economy numbers in the neighborhood of 23-mpg city and 30-mpg highway.

07. Used Honda Element

A used Honda Element provides an alternative to traditional compact crossovers thanks to its unusual box-like design and unique features. The spacious Element offers a set of rear-hinged doors behind the main doors that open up a wide loading gap, and the removable rear seating allows for 75 cubic feet of internal storage space to be taken advantage of. The Element also offers easy to clean floor surfaces which have made it a favorite amongst those who regularly transport animals or outdoor gear.

Like the Honda CR-V, the four-passenger used Honda Element makes use of a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that is good for 166 horsepower. A five-speed transmission sends this output to either the front or all four wheels if optional all-wheel drive has been installed. Fuel economy for the used Honda Element comes in at 20-mpg in stop and go driving and 25-mpg on the highway.

08. Used Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey has long stood out as a secondhand minivan option. Capable of seating between seven and eight passengers, and offering as much as 147 cubic feet of total cargo space with the rear seats out of the picture, the used Honda Odyssey provides exactly the practicality and people moving capability that families are looking for.

2005 through 2010 models of the used Honda Odyssey come with a 3.5-liter, 244 horsepower V-6 engine that provides fuel mileage rated at 16-mpg city and 23-mpg highway in most editions. Special high trim level versions of the Odyssey can be found with a cylinder deactivation feature that improves fuel economy to 17-mpg city and 25-mpg highway. Each edition of the minivan makes use of a five-speed automatic transmission.

09. Used Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot was most recently redesigned for 2009, which gives used mid-size SUV shoppers a larger and more modern choice when seeking a family transporter. The used Honda Pilot offers three rows of seating, as well as 87 cubic feet of total interior room for hauling luggage or oversized items with the rear two rows folded forward. All-wheel drive is also available on the used Pilot, which in combination with its eight inches of ground clearance gives the unibody crossover reasonable off-road capability.

A 3.5-liter V-6 engine is the only engine to be found between the front fenders of a used Honda Pilot, and this mill generates a stout 250 horsepower. A five-speed automatic transmission handles the gear shifting duties, and fuel mileage for the vehicle shows as 17-mpg around town and 23-mpg on the highway.

10. Used Honda Ridgeline

The used Honda Ridgeline stands alone when compared against other previously owned pickup trucks. Making use of a platform that draws more from the sedan side of the spectrum and which abandons the traditional body-on-frame construction of standard pickups, the Honda Ridgeline offers a smoother ride than some of its mid-size competitors. Add in the practicality of seating for five as well as a lockable storage compartment located within the truck’s cargo bed, and a used Honda Ridgeline makes an appealing light-duty truck choice.

All used Honda Ridgeline trucks are outfitted with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that provides 250 horsepower. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard, as is front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive can be found installed as an option on some editions of the pickup. Fuel mileage for the Ridgeline is rated at 15-mpg in city driving and 20-mpg on the highway.