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Honda builds its all-wheel drive (AWD) systems to handle more than slick streets and passing showers.

Your adventure begins where the pavement ends in a robust Honda TrailSport model from Island Honda. They are tough vehicles engineered for rocky trails and dirt roads without breaking a sweat. With enhanced ground clearance, underbody skid plates, and all-terrain tires, TrailSport models use tuned suspension and all-terrain tires to stay composed on dirt, gravel, and slick pavement.

With its refined yet rugged design and advanced hybrid technology, the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid offers Kahului drivers the perfect balance of efficiency and capability along the winding roads to Waikiki Beach or exploring muddy trails leading to hidden island gems.

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Innovative Safety Technology

Island Honda in Kahului, HI, offers vehicles with the cutting-edge Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies. These intelligent features provide extra protection, so you can navigate any road. Honda Sensing® helps keep you, your passengers, and other vehicles more secure.

Have you ever finished shopping around Kahului or packed up for a road trip to the West Maui Mountains but struggled to find your keys to open the cargo area? Problem solved. At Island Honda, the new Honda Pilot SUV has a hands-free tailgate for convenience and safety—especially with kids or pets around. 

Rush hour traffic and congested roadways can turn the simplest commutes into stressful, exhausting journeys. But what if your vehicle could handle stop-and-go driving for you? The latest innovation from Honda Sensing, Traffic Jam Assist, provides a more relaxing, enjoyable driving experience, even in heavy traffic.

The 2025 Honda HR-V impresses at first sight with its stunning exterior design. 

Introducing the 2025 Honda Pilot, a remarkable mid-size SUV that's ready to take on any adventure. 

Multi-Sensor Integration for Hawaiian Road Conditions

Honda's advanced lane-keeping and Traffic Jam Assist technologies rely on sophisticated sensor fusion that combines high-resolution cameras and precision radar arrays. This integrated approach delivers exceptional accuracy when navigating Maui's diverse driving conditions, from congested stretches near Kahului to scenic coastal routes approaching Waikiki Beach.

Engineering Innovation in Variable Valve Timing

Honda's next-generation VTEC technology represents a significant evolution in internal combustion efficiency, delivering noticeable performance improvements. This innovative system dynamically optimizes valve timing and lift across all driving conditions along Interstate H-1 during rush hour or enjoying a scenic coastal drive near Waikiki Beach.