New or Significantly Altered Models
- 2006 Honda Civic Coupe
- 2006 Honda Civic Sedan
- 2006 Honda Ridgeline
- First-ever truck offering from Honda. Ridgeline has a unit-body structure with an integrated frame. It is offered in three trim levels and one mechanical configuration. Power is provided by a 250hp V6 to all four wheels with a full-time four-wheel drive system. A 5-speed automatic is standard. A number of innovations have been added including a dual-hinged tailgate and an under-floor trunk for secure storage.
Updated Models
- 2006 Honda Accord Coupe
- The Accord coupe receives a significant mid-cycle refresh. Improvements include updated front and rear styling with LED taillights. Horsepower increases for both 4-cylinder and V6 models. Stability control has been added as standard equipment to V6 models.
- 2006 Honda Accord Sedan
- The Accord sedan receives a significant mid-cycle refresh. A sport model joins the lineup pairing a six-speed manual and V6. Improvements include updated front and rear styling with LED taillights. Horsepower increases for both 4-cylinder and V6 models. Stability control has been added as standard equipment to V6 models.
- 2006 Honda Pilot
- The Pilot gets a new FWD model this year and the V6 features Honda's cylinder deactivation technology to increae fuel economy. Front end styling changes make the Pilot look more like its light truck sibling the Ridgeline.
Mostly Unchanged
- 2006 Honda CR-V
- 2006 Honda Element
- A new trim level appears offering painted body panels and door handles.
- 2006 Honda FCX
- 2006 Honda Insight
- 2006 Honda Odyssey
- DVD system offered on base Touring model without navigation system.
- 2006 Honda S2000
Discontinued
- 2005 Honda Civic