Saloon Family Cars

Of all of Honda's ventures, the Civic has stood the test of time, receiving strong acclaim for the overall driving experience and smooth ride. These mid-sized compact cars are well noted for their quiet, refined engines, particularly their modern diesel outfits. For a truly dynamite drive, however, Honda's S2000 holds its own in amongst the sports car fraternity.

Ultra Reliable Honda Engines

Faultless on the safety tests; Honda provides a safe ride for the whole family, not least on the new Legend, which came out top across the range.

Running costs are generally low, but the real treat is the reliability. Japanese cars are famous for their longevity, and recently Honda's Accord and Civic occupied the first and second place respectively in a poll for all modern cars' reliability, scoring best for the most amount of claims made per 100 cars.

Compact Urban Cars & Large Family Driving

Chirpy hatchback Honda Jazz is an underestimated first-time car - the interior is decked with plenty of neat kit as standard and the engines range from 1.2-1.5 litre. Expect the same generous offerings on the larger CR-V, Honda's 4x4, and FR-V, their MPV, both starting in around the 2.0 litre mark.