Hondas

Civics and Accords

Hondas is the plural of Honda, referring to vehicles made by the Japanese manufacturer.

The word appears in casual conversation about cars and motorcycles: There were three Hondas in the parking lot.

Like other brand names used as common nouns, it sometimes appears lowercase when referring generically to reliable, economical vehicles.

models

Civic

Economy sedan brand

HR-V · Prelude · sedan · coupe · hatchback · SUV · minivan

Japanese

Tokyo

Japan's capital city

  • OsakaJapanese port metropolis
  • kaizenPhilosophy of incremental progress
  • JDMVehicles sold in Japan

import · domestic · reliability · craftsmanship · precision · engineering

reliability

dependable

Worthy of trust

long-lasting · proven · low-maintenance · bulletproof · hand-me-down · workhorse · economical · fuel-efficient · practical

culture

tuner

Device selecting broadcast frequencies

lowered · ricer · sleeper · meet · enthusiast · community · modification · bolt-ons · exhaust · intake

racing

Indy

Midwestern city nickname

podium · motorsport · horsepower · track · circuit

engines

four-cylinder

Engine with four pistons

displacement · torque · horsepower · tuning · swap

Opposites
brand rivalry

HondasToyotas

Japanese automaker's products

Fords · Chevrolets · Hyundais · Subarus · Volkswagens

national automotive identity

HondasFords

Vehicles from Detroit automaker

Chevrolets · Chryslers · Dodges · GMCs · Jeeps

market positioning/luxury

HondasFerraris

Luxury Italian sports cars

Lamborghinis · Rolls-Royces · Bentleys · Porsches · Mercedes-Benzes

Phrases
Family

Honda

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G