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Accord

2008 on

Saloon 2008 on
Honda Accord Saloon
  • Upmarket appearance and feel, hi-tech safety features, refinement, good to drive
  • Awkward luggage area shape, less roomy than many rivals
Tourer 2008 on
Honda Accord Tourer
  • Sporty looks, high quality premium feel interior, good to drive, exceptional diesel engine
  • Not as practical as previous Accord Tourer, limited engine line-up, less than impressive rear legroom

2003 to 2008

Saloon 2003 to 2008
Honda Accord Saloon
  • Successfully creating an up-market image, excellent quality, exceptional diesel
  • Firm ride and the boot's quite small.
Tourer 2003 to 2008
Honda Accord Tourer
  • Impressive gadgets
  • Prices are high

1998 to 2003

Hatchback 1999 to 2003
Honda Accord Hatchback
  • Refinement, space, equipment.
  • Bland values.
Saloon 1998 to 2003
Honda Accord Saloon
  • Refinement; space; equipment
  • Bland values
Civic

2006 on

Hatchback 2006 on
Honda Civic Hatchback
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  • Distinctive and modern styling, great to drive, unique cabin design, large boot
  • Poor rear visibility, limited engine choice
Hybrid Saloon 2006 on
Honda Civic Hybrid Saloon
  • Good fuel economy, excellent build quality, futuristic interior design, roomy
  • Dull styling compared to hatch, sluggish performance, engine noisy when pushed
Type R 2007 on
Honda Civic Type R
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  • Sporty engine note, sharp handling, spacious interior, striking looks
  • Firm ride, frantic driving experience, engine has to be worked hard

2000 to 2006

Hatchback 2000 to 2005
Honda Civic Hatchback
  • Great to drive, family-sized interior space, sporty looking Type-S available
  • Bland styling, some cheap plastics inside, overly light steering
Type-R 2001 to 2006
Honda Civic Type-R
  • Rev hungry engine, sharp handling, huge amounts of grip, swift performance
  • Steering lacks feel, boy-racer image, interior feels cheap in places
IMA Saloon 2003 to 2006
Honda Civic IMA Saloon
  • Avoid London's congestion charge
  • Hi-tech engine won't appeal to all

1995 to 2001

Hatchback 1995 to 2001
Honda Civic Hatchback
  • Comfortable, reliable and easy to drive
  • Can be expensive to buy
CR-V

2007 on

Estate 2007 on
Honda CR-V
  • Great in corners, unique styling, superb build quality, excellent diesel engine, refined
  • Not really an off-road vehicle, firm ride, no seven seat option

2001 to 2006

Estate 2001 to 2006
Honda CR-V
  • Well built, robust interior, decent passenger space, excellent diesel engine, good to drive
  • Not particularly capable off road, firm ride

1997 to 2001

Estate 1997 to 2001
Honda CR-V
  • Versatility; value; reliability; optional fridge and shower!
  • A bit thirsty; not totally convincing off-road
CRX

1992 to 1997

Convertible 1992 to 1997
Honda CRX
  • Decent performance, neat handling, available with electric roof, unusual styling
  • Lacks luggage space, can be tricky to track down
FR-V

2004 on

Hatchback 2004 on
Honda FR-V
  • Great use of interior space, good ride comfort, excellent diesel engine, superb build quality
  • Slow-witted optional auto, two rows of three seats doesn't really work
HR-V

1999 to 2005

Estate 1999 to 2005
Honda HR-V
  • Funky and unusual styling, well built, reliable, available with two or four-wheel drive
  • Dull interior, no diesel option, cramped rear seats
Insight

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Honda Insight
  • Spacious and practical cabin, impressive economy, cheap road tax, clever digital dash
  • Interior trim cheap in places, engine has to be worked hard, sluggish performance

2000 to 2005

Coupe 2000 to 2005
Honda Insight
  • Fuel economy, unique design, fun to drive
  • Limited storage space and practicality
Integra Type-R

1997 to 2001

Coupe 1997 to 2001
Honda Integra Type-R
  • Performance; racing car feel
  • For enthusiasts only; pitiful security
Jazz

2008 on

Hatchback 2008 on
Honda Jazz
  • Even more spacious and practical than before, excellent comfort, easy to drive
  • Dashboard trim looks like it's from a much cheaper car

2002 to 2008

Hatchback 2002 to 2008
Honda Jazz
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  • Excellent practicality, good rear passenger space, frugal engines, cheap to run
  • Ride is on the firm side, dull styling, noisy on the motorway
Legend

2006 to 2009

Saloon 2006 to 2009
Honda Legend Saloon
  • Rewarding to drive, safe and well equipped, superb build quality
  • Lacks image, no diesel, V6 engine lacks punch, cramped rear passenger space

1991 to 2004

Saloon 1991 to 2004
Honda Legend Saloon
  • Generous equipment levels, very refined and quiet cruiser
  • Poor economy, sloppy handling, lacks image, dull looks, no diesel option
Logo

2000 to 2001

Hatchback 2000 to 2001
Honda Logo
  • Cheap to buy; generously equipped
  • Dated looks; rivals are more fun to drive
NSX

1990 to 2005

Coupé 1990 to 2005
Honda NSX Coupé
  • Reliable supercar, superb handling, storming performance, reasonable running costs
  • Dated interior, lacks image of exotic alternatives, very few around
S2000

1999 on

Roadster 1999 on
Honda S2000
  • Good looks, well-engineered, hugely impressive engine, great fun to drive
  • Engine has to be worked, cramped cabin, can be unpredictable in the wet, noisy on the motorway
Stream

2001 to 2005

Estate 2001 to 2005
Honda Stream
  • Good to drive, excellent i-VTEC engine, spacious.
  • Awkward styling, compromised third row of seats.
 
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