GRANDVILLE, Mich. -- Adding to an already long list of awards for both vehicles, the all-new 2018 Honda Accord and 2018 Honda Odyssey have been named two of the "10 Best Family Cars 2018" by Parents magazine and Edmunds.

To determine which models will appear on its Best Family Cars list, Parents magazine and Edmunds choose from over 300 vehicles based on safety ratings, car seat installation and other family-friendly features. Also considered are overall vehicle attributes such as driving dynamics, comfort, price, and fuel efficiency.


The 5th-generation Honda Odyssey was completely redesigned for 2018, raising the bar for performance, cabin quietness, family-friendly interior space, comfort, and connectivity to meet the needs of changing American families. Such enhancements include CabinWatch, the industry's first in-vehicle rear-seat camera, and Honda Sensing, the most comprehensive safety and driver-assistive technology suite in its class. The all-new 2018 Accord is the 10th-generation of Honda's iconic mid-sized sedan, boasting luxury styling, a spacious interior, torque-laden turbo engines available in 1.5L and 2.0L capacities, agile driving dynamics, and rich feature content that includes the standard Honda Sensing.

Want to know the best part? Both the 2018 Accord and 2018 Odyssey are available to buy or lease at RiverTown Honda! Browse our inventory and schedule a test drive! Contact our financing department where we guarantee you'll be approved regardless of credit! We're excited to help you drive away in an all-new 2018 Accord or 2018 Odyssey!

Give RiverTown Honda, the #1 Honda Dealer in Michigan in 2017, a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––Spring break is coming up quickly and many families might be considering taking a trip. If you have little ones and a road trip is on the docket, it's time to start getting ready. Kids can make any sort of travel complicated, but a long road trip downright hectic if you're not prepared. We've got some tips that'll help you have a fun and safe road trip with your little ones, no matter where you're going. Check out our tips for traveling with a crew below and use them on your spring break road trip.

1. Inspect Your Car

Before anything else, you'll want to make sure your vehicle is in good shape to hit the road, because the last thing you want to deal with is being stuck on the side of the road with car troubles and impatient children. Things that should be inspected before you go include your oil level, tires, wiper fluid, and of course, your gas tank level. If you bring your car into RiverTown Honda for an oil change before your trip, we'll be sure to give your vehicle a thorough inspection to help you avoid any potential mishaps! Make sure to fill up your tank before you leave as well, or as you head out of town so you don't have to deal with finding a station in a potentially unfamiliar area.

2. Stock the Car with Necessary Emergency Items

Every individual and family is different, but there are some basic items you should always have in your car should you have to deal with car troubles on the road. Extra change or money, jumper cables, a tire pump, a flashlight, a blanket, extra cell phone charger, and a first aid kit are what we consider necessary items. Other items you might want to consider bringing include extra medication, hats or sunscreen, a trash can or trash bags, extra water bottles, and whatever else you need to keep your kids comfy, healthy, and safe.

3. Bring Snacks!

What would a road trip be without some good snacks? If you've ever run into someone who gets "hangry" or hungry and angry, like a toddler for instance, you'll understand why snacks are so important! You can either stop at a gas station before heading out of town, or stock up with what you have at home. Most times, you can bring along smarter, more healthy snacks that'll keep you full by using what you have at home, as opposed to buying sugar-filled junk food items at the gas station or convenience store. See our 7 on-the-go kids snacks to get some homemade snack ideas and get inspired to create your own! Don't forget to also bring plenty of beverages to stay hydrated, but be careful to ration these items, otherwise your driver will be stopping often for bathroom breaks.

4. Prepare Entertainment

If you're taking a trip with just adults you might be able to skip this step, but with children, this step is absolutely necessary. In many newer vehicles, especially family based ones like the 2018 Honda Odyssey, entertainment is plenty with the back seat screen for movies and shows, wifi, and the group playlist feature. In older vehicles, you might have to supply the entertainment yourself. Find fun material-free road games you can play together, bring along handheld game consoles, or make road-trip ready activity bags or kits with the ideas on our Road Trip Tips Pinterest board!

5. Keep Things Organized

If you're taking a short road trip or a long road trip, do your best to keep things organized as you go. This can help you easily access emergency items when needed, not worry about cleaning up a mess when you arrive, and help you get home in a vehicle that doesn't resemble a garbage can. Keep everyone's luggage or items in the same areas, offer items like a bag for garbage or recyclables and storage solutions for small items, and carry along supplies for any spills or messes that need immediate cleaning. This will also help you avoid turning back in your seat a million times because your little ones can't find what they need!

6. Plan Fun Stops to Break Up a Long Trip

Taking a longer trip with little ones? Make sure to plan some fun stops to break up the long periods of sitting. If you're a parent, you know it's no fun to be dealing with a temper tantrum or fussiness in the confines of a car or minivan. Of course, you'll need to stop for the bathroom and meals here and there, but some extra stops along the way can help diffuse the growing crankiness. Stopping at a rest stop and taking a quick walk or playing a game of tag, as long as the weather permits, might help to get out some of that pent up energy. You could also plan for a longer trip and make some educational stops like for tourist sights, museums, etc.


We hope these tips for traveling with a crew give you all the necessary tools for a stress-free road trip and memorable spring break vacation! If you need assistance in inspecting your vehicle or with an oil change before you leave town, stop by our Express Service Lane for routine maintenance services in 90 minutes or less. You can save big just by coming to RiverTown Honda, and even more by utilizing our service coupons.

Looking for a better, more equipped, family-based vehicle? We highly recommend stopping by with the little ones to check out the 2018 Honda Odyssey and the 2018 Honda Pilot. We'll help you find the right vehicle for your family's needs and your budget. Learn more about the RiverTown Honda experience online and why we're different from other dealerships!

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––If you're familiar with the Good Housekeeping, you might know that they're an authority on women's interests. Their magazine and website host a variety of articles on products, recipes, diet info, inspiration, crafts, landscaping, television, and even cars. What? Cars? Yes, you read that right! Good Housekeeping teams up with Car and Driver to name the Best New Cars each year, and this year Honda took home the gold in two big categories.

Is it any surprise that Honda won the Best Sedan and Best Minivan categories? Is it any more of a surprise that the 2018 Honda Accord and 2018 Honda Odyssey were the winning vehicles? Even with some strong competitors, we're not surprised by the results! Good Housekeeping has good taste, a great sense of style, and a practical mindset.

BEST SEDAN: 2018 Honda Accord 

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––Is there such as thing as too much of a good thing? We believe when it comes to safety, you can never get enough! Safety and driver assistive features in vehicles have advanced quickly in the last few years, making new vehicles even more attractive to concerned drivers. The advanced features, like the Honda Sensing suite available in new Hondas, also make vehicles more attractive to rating safety rating organizations, too. The newest Honda minivan is no exception. The 2018 Honda Odyssey has recently received top ratings from IIHS and NHTSA.


"Honda's goal of reaching a collision-free society includes safety improvements for each new generation of Odyssey without having to sacrifice minivan-first technologies like available Magic Slide SeatTM, which consumers have come to love." - Ray Mikiciuk, Assistant Vice President of Honda Automobile Sales.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––It's finally fall in West Michigan! Even though it feels like summer with the record breaking temperatures now, the leaves are falling, the nights are getting cooler, and the pumpkins and mums are popping up every where. If you're a fan of fall like we are, you might be scouting around the internet for the next great fall season activity you and the family can enjoy together. Nothing is better than picking apples or pumpkins, enjoying locally made cider and doughnuts, and spending time in Pure Michigan fall weather with family and loved ones! Check out our list of the best orchards within driving distance of Grand Rapids, then type the address into your HondaLink navigation, and head on out for a great time.

 Robinette's Apple Haus

Klackle Orchards & Pavilion

Sistema Orchards

Hills Bros Orchards & Cider Mill

Klein’s Cider Mill & Market

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GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––WardsAuto, an automotive publication that has covered the industry for over 80 years, consistently publishes top 10 awards for items like Best Engines, Best Interiors, and Best UX. This year, the Best User Experience goes to the 2018 Honda Odyssey! The newest, ground-breaking, feature-filled, minivan from Honda made the Top 10 list for the friendly user experience.

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––The new 2018 Honda Odyssey is on the roads and on our lot! If you're wondering what it's all about, it's time you view and download the 2018 Honda Odyssey brochure from RiverTown Honda. It's our goal to provide you all the information you need to purchase a new vehicle that best fits your wants and needs. The brochures on our website include high resolution photos, feature details, available trim levels, engine specs, and so much more!

Downloadable 2018 Honda Odyssey Brochure

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––There are so many things to consider when you go to buy a new car. The type of vehicle, exterior styling, interior comfort, tech and connectivity features, fuel economy, towing capability, FWD/AWD/4WD, etc. The list goes on and on, but there's something in particular we recommend taking a special look at when you're shopping for your next new vehicle: the safety features! There are many advanced Honda safety features you won't want to drive without, and a handful of driver assistive features that'll make your driving experience easier, smoother, and more enjoyable overall. Let's take a look!

First off, you should get to know the Honda Sensing Suite. This is a package of safety and driver assistive features available in many new Honda models including the 2018 Honda Odyssey, 2017 Honda CR-V, and 2017 Honda Civic. There are many features in the Honda Sensing package that you can control or utilize from the driver's seat, which we'll address below, but some you probably won't ever see.

Passive Honda Safety Features: 

-Honda's Exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure
Each new Honda is designed with this body structure, or a system of front frame structures. This design is built to better absorb a frontal collision and more evenly disperse the forces within the cabin of the Honda and the forces transferred to other vehicles. With this design, it's not just Honda passengers that are safer, but other vehicles as well!

-Advanced Air Bags
There are air bags all around each Honda, including air bags that will inflate and cover the windows. Some new Hondas are equipped with SmartVent front side air bag, side curtain air bags, front knee airbags, and rollover sensors to better protect Honda passengers in the event of a collision.

-Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner and Load Limits
If a strong frontal impact is detected, as in a rear-end collision, the front seat belts will automatically retract to hold the passenger back. If the load pushing back on the seat belt is exceeded, the seat belt will loosen up to reduce the impact on the passenger's chest.

Active Honda Sensing Advanced Safety Features: 

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) 
• Honda LaneWatch
• Forward Collision Warning
• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
• Cross Traffic Monitor
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Keeping Assist System 
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Auto High-Beam Headlights

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––If you haven't caught-up on the latest Honda is bringing to the table when it comes to minivans, it's time you do! The 2018 Honda Odyssey, released just a few months ago is taking over the top seed in the minivan class with tons of exclusive, new family-based features. Honda's best selling 8-seater is always ready to take on the road with its spacious interior, advanced safety technology, and convenience and tech features. Take a look at our top 5 Honda Odyssey features you won't want to travel without this Summer to get a better feel for how this minivan can meet all your family's needs.

1. Second Row Magic Slide Seats

One of the Odyssey's coolest and most useful features yet has arrived! The second row Magic Slide seats offers even more flexibility in seating and free cargo space. These seats can slide together, slide apart, and slide forward and back. Note: they cannot yet do the cha-cha slide. When the kids are fighting and you need to separate them, or the baby is crying and you need to move their seat towards the passenger the Magic Slide seats make it super easy! You can also fully remove the second row seats for more storage space as needed.

2. Rear Entertainment System 

What's easier than having a big screen in the rear to keep the little ones entertained? Having a big screen in the rear that's connected to wi-fi and can live stream services like Netflix or Amazon Prime. Past generations of the Honda Odyssey offer an awesome rear entertainment system, including wireless headphones for those that want to listen in on the DVD. The 2018 model now comes with wi-fi connectivity allowing you to stream movies and shows! The new How Much Farther app is also available through this system to provide kids a fun way to see how far along you are, and to easily answer them each time they ask "are we there yet?"

3. CabinWatch & CabinTalk

These features are exclusive to the 2018 Honda Odyssey. CabinWatch is a feature that allows the driver to view what's happening in the back through the display up-front, meaning you don't have to contort your body while driving to keep an eye on things. This feature also includes night vision! The CabinTalk feature is an awesome way to clearly communicate with everyone in the car, even if they've got the rear entertainment system wireless headphones on. You can project your message through the speakers in the car and the headphones, so there's no longer a need to scream "I will turn this van around" at the top of your lungs to get the message across.

4. Power Tailgate

This is an underestimated features, which is perfect for busy families trying to pack and unpack a van! If you're someone that needs to carry a tired baby on your hip, or just need an extra hand when both of yours are full of groceries, the power tailgate has you covered. A simple wave of the foot under the rear 2018 Honda Odyssey bumper is all it takes, so you don't have to reassemble yourself, your kids, and your load to get it open.

5. Built-In HondaVac

If we're going to be honest about road trips with the family, things can very messy very quickly. Honda knows what it's like to be a parent of crumb spreading, juice spilling, accident prone kids. The class-exclusive built-in HondaVac has been around for a few years and is one of the beat features for on the road messes. Even when you're at home, there's no need to untangle the old extension cord or to wait on charging up your handheld vacuum to clean out your van.



Whether you're taking a trip out of state, across the country, or to Grandma's in Grand Rapids the Honda Odyssey is equipped with unique features you won't want to travel without! Interested in upgrading your family's ride? Whether you're looking to buy or lease, our helpful team at RiverTown Honda will walk you through all the available options within your budget and needs. Your entire family, even the little ones, are welcome to tag along. We're completely family friendly and want to provide you the best dealership experience of your life! We look forward to seeing you at our dealership in Grandville, just 12 minutes from Downtown Grand Rapids.

GRANDVILLE, Mich., ––As a parent, you might know the struggle that comes with Summer break. What's there to do when the kids are out of school?! Many West Michigan families choose to take road trips to special spots within the state, but even shorter road trips call for some preparation, especially if you have little ones. With longer car rides comes hungry tummies and demanding hands. To forgo the hunger-caused temper tantrums, try these 7 on-the-go kids snacks and don't forget the napkins. Enjoy!

1. Greek Yogurt Cherrios Snack Bites

2. Veggie Sticks in a Jar

3. Snack Necklace

4. Ham and Cheese Rollups

5. Nutella Banana Sushi

6. Glittery Sour Patch Grapes

7. Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Cookies

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––If you've had little ones at any time and have taken a road trip of any distance, you know there's bound to be chaos. Kids make messes, get sick, and fight with each other seemingly wherever they please. Your car is no exception, especially if your group is on the road for an extended period of time. Thankfully, Honda knows families, kids, and most of all, parents. Honda has completely shown off their knowledge with their fifth generation minivan. With all the brand new features, Honda can help you keep the peace on your next road trip in the 2018 Honda Odyssey!
In a new ad campaign, titled "Keep the Peace", Honda shows two monsters fighting each other and destroying the city. Two soldiers rush in, team up to create a distraction, then pull a lever to shift crack the ground in between the monsters and separate them. What does this represent? the 2018 Honda Odyssey's Second-Row Magic Slide seats. This feature is great to separate fights, and arrange the backseat in a way that fits your needs!


There are other features in the 2018 Odyssey that can make a road trip with kids seem almost magical. The CabinTalk feature allows the driver or front seat passenger to talk through a speaker to the back seats easily and clearly. The CabinWatch feature allows the driver or front seat passenger to watch the back seat through the infotainment display without turning their body around. These are just a few ways you can keep the peace on your next road trip, but there are other features, too!


The 2018 Honda Odyssey includes other features such as: 

-Seating for up to 8 passengers
-Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate
-Power Sliding Doors
-Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock
-Remote Engine Start
-Power Moonroof
-CabinControl with Social Playlist (through the app)
-HondaLink Mobile Hotspot
-Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
-Wireless Charging
-Advanced Rear Entertainment System
-Honda Sensing Suite of Driver Assistive and Safety Features
-Electronic Gear Selector
-10-Speed Auto Transmission

Ready to check out the new Odyssey yet? Take a look on our website for more information, or feel free to stop by our dealership in Grandville - just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids - to see how Honda can help you keep the peace on your next road trip in the 2018 Honda Odyssey! We'd be happy to provide you a test drive, walk you around the van to explore all the awesome features, and sit down with you to discuss pricing. Explore our new Honda Odyssey inventory online to get started. We look forward to seeing you.

Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––You may have heard talks about the 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan lately, and it's for a good reason. The 2018 Odyssey will be the fifth generation model, which has now been around for 23 years! It's not just another year, though, this family van is completely redesigned and loaded with cool features. Set to arrive this Spring, the 2018 model has been somewhat of a secret in the specs department. The 2018 Honda Odyssey specs have been released and we're even more excited to start selling it!


If you haven't heard about the numerous features included in this van, let's take a brief walk through: You'll get more seating flexibility with the 2nd row Magic Slide seats, consistently roomy cargo space, built-in HondaVac, tablet-style 8-inch front infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4G LTE Wi-fi hotspot, CabinWatch, CabinTalk, CabinControl with your smartphone, and SO MUCH MORE! You can get to know more about these special features on the Honda Odyssey page on our website.

Engine Specs:
-3.5L V6
-10-speed Automatic Transmission (Touring & Elite)
-Or 9-speed Automatic Transmission (LX, EX, EX-L, EX-L NR)
-i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control)

Emissions/Fuel Economy:
-19 city 28 highway 22 combined MPG

Chassis Features:
-Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
-18-inch (19-inch for Elite) all-season tires
-Tire Pressure Monitoring System and Tire Fill Assist
-Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control
-Agile Handling Assist

Exterior Features: 
-Active Shutter Grille System
-ACE Body Structure
-Decrease in body width for aerodynamics
-LED daytime running lights (EX and above)
-Acoustic Windshield (EX-L and above)
-Acoustic Front and Rear Door Glass (Elite)
-Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate (Touring and Elite)




Production of the 2018 Odyssey minivan began April 25th in Alabama and we're so thrilled to know it'll be at our dealership in Grandville soon! Check out further details on some of the coolest interior features on our 2018 Honda Odyssey highlight page and stay tuned for its arrival at RiverTown Honda.

Can't wait for the 2018 model to arrive? Check out our Odyssey inventory online, or by visiting our dealership - just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. We currently have the Drive to 675 celebration going on with awesome lease deals on none other than the 2017 Honda Odyssey (as low as $299/mo. OR 0.9% APR, $0 down, and immediate delivery). When you're at the dealership you can enter to win CASH! We'll be giving away $10,000 total to three lucky winners. We hope to see you there!

GRANDVILLE, Mich.,––Honda's minivan, one of America's best-selling Odyssey, is a great family vehicle and has gotten a serious upgrade for the 2018 year. The very first 2018 model has just rolled off the production line. 2018 model year Odyssey's are expected to arrive at dealerships this Spring. We still have a little time to wait for the arrival, but in the meantime you can explore the new 2018 Honda Odyssey at RiverTown Honda!

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We've put a brand new page on our website exclusive to the 2018 Honda Odyssey. This page highlights all the new features coming with the release of the 2018 model, including:

• CabinControl
• CabinTalk
• CabinWatch
• Magic Slide Seats
• The Quiet Cabin
• Honda Sensing Suite of Safety Features
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Connected Rear System 

The new 2018 Honda Odyssey is a minivan to behold and we want to help you discover all the awesome features in it. Take a look at and stay tuned to our page for more information as it becomes available. We can't wait for the arrival of Honda's newest minivan to our lot in Grandville, MI.

If you're interested in getting a preliminary look, you can stop by to see the 2017 model. Even though there are brand new features to the 2018 model, many are included in the previous model year so you can get a feel for the overall driving style and benefits of the vehicle. Give our team a call to schedule a test drive, check out the 2017 Odyssey brochure, or simply stop by our dealership in Grandville, MI - just 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids off of I-196!

GRANDVILLE, Mich.––The Honda Odyssey is well known as a reliable family van that can tote a crowd along, well, an odyssey (a long journey full of adventures). Not much about the design of vans has been changed across the years, but the list of features always seems to be extensive and growing with each new model. At North American International Auto Show earlier last week Honda revealed the 2018 Honda Odyssey. To put it simply, the ultimate family vehicle has gotten a technology upgrade!



The newest Honda minivan is set to launch at dealerships nationwide this spring! With the new design and new family-friendly features, we think Honda will achieve its 8th year of producing and selling the most popular minivan among American car buyers, especially with the new class-exclusive connectivity and technology features.

"This new Odyssey raises the stakes for family-friendly packaging, performance and technology in the minivan segment," said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "In all aspects of its design, the new Odyssey is made to keep every member of the family happy, no matter the seating position, no matter the destination."

New Technology in the Van