Honda Wins at 2009 U.S. Motorist Choice Awards

TULLAMARINE, AUSTRALIA – August 12, 2009: Honda vehicles were awarded top honour in three different categories at the 2009 US Motorist Choice Awards, announced in California on Tuesday, 11 August.

The Honda Jazz (known as the Fit in the US) was awarded best Economy Car, the Honda Odyssey was named best Minivan, and the Honda CR-V took out the best Mid-Size Crossover SUV segment.

The Motorist Choice Awards rank vehicles according to levels of customer satisfaction and cost of ownership, recognising new vehicles that offer both economic and emotional satisfaction for owners.

Motorist Choice Award entrants are ranked according to owner satisfaction data from industry research firm AutoPacific, and a cost-of-ownership rating from online auto analysis source IntelliChoice.com.

IntelliChoice.com editor and publisher James Bell said, "Automakers have long known that car buyers are looking for outstanding value, and want to be proud of the car they drive."