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Honda Jazz (2025)
Oct 2025 - Irish Review
The Honda Jazz is a small car that’s ageing well. How does it manage against a rising tide of hybrid hatch competitors?
The Honda Jazz is a small car that’s ageing well. How does it manage against a rising tide of hybrid hatch competitors?
Honda e:NY1 (2024)
Jun 2024 - Irish Review
Honda launches into the big-selling electric SUV segment with the oddly-named eNy:1.
Honda launches into the big-selling electric SUV segment with the oddly-named eNy:1.
Honda CR-V e:PHEV (2024)
Sep 2023 - International First Drive Review
Will fresh tech ensure the new Honda CR-V is even more compelling than its predecessor?
Will fresh tech ensure the new Honda CR-V is even more compelling than its predecessor?
Honda e:NY1 (2024)
Jul 2023 - International First Drive Review
The Honda e:Ny1 expands the Japanese brand's SUV lineup with a fully electric crossover.
The Honda e:Ny1 expands the Japanese brand's SUV lineup with a fully electric crossover.
Honda ZR-V (2024)
Jun 2023 - International First Drive Review
Honda's new hybrid SUV, the ZR-V, aims to take on the Nissan Qashqai.
Honda's new hybrid SUV, the ZR-V, aims to take on the Nissan Qashqai.
Honda Civic Type R (2023)
Jan 2023 - International First Drive Review
Has this new Civic Type R got what it takes to be better than its fantastic forebears?
Has this new Civic Type R got what it takes to be better than its fantastic forebears?
Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid (2023)
Jun 2022 - International First Drive Review
Honda's new Civic gets a smoother design and a hybrid engine. Will that be enough in 2023?
Honda's new Civic gets a smoother design and a hybrid engine. Will that be enough in 2023?
Honda HR-V e:HEV hybrid (2022)
Oct 2021 - International First Drive Review
The anonymous styling of the 2022 Honda HR-V hides a well-made and practical interior, while an innovative hybrid system prioritises efficiency.
The anonymous styling of the 2022 Honda HR-V hides a well-made and practical interior, while an innovative hybrid system prioritises efficiency.
Honda Civic Type R (2021)
Sep 2020 - International First Drive Review
Honda makes some very minor tweaks to its terrific Civic hot hatch. Not that it needed them...
Honda makes some very minor tweaks to its terrific Civic hot hatch. Not that it needed them...
Honda Jazz Crosstar (2020)
Jun 2020 - International First Drive Review
Is there really any call for a pseudo-cool lifestyle variant of the excellent new Honda Jazz?
Is there really any call for a pseudo-cool lifestyle variant of the excellent new Honda Jazz?
Honda Jazz hybrid (2020)
Jun 2020 - International First Drive Review
Honda switches the all-new Jazz supermini to hybrid power only. Has this move worked?
Honda switches the all-new Jazz supermini to hybrid power only. Has this move worked?
Honda e Advance (2020)
Feb 2020 - International First Drive Review
Does Honda's highly anticipated all-electric city car live up to the hype?
Does Honda's highly anticipated all-electric city car live up to the hype?
Honda HR-V Sport (2019)
Mar 2019 - International First Drive Review
Honda turbocharges the petrol HR-V to create the excellent new Sport model.
Honda turbocharges the petrol HR-V to create the excellent new Sport model.
Honda CR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo petrol 4x4 (2018)
Jan 2019 - Irish Review
Honda’s CR- V has always been among the superior SUV choices, but does that still hold true now that there’s no diesel model?
Honda’s CR- V has always been among the superior SUV choices, but does that still hold true now that there’s no diesel model?
Honda Civic Sedan 1.6 diesel (2018)
Jan 2019 - Irish Review
Irish car buyers like saloons, so they should love the new Honda Civic Sedan, tested here in 1.6 diesel guise.
Irish car buyers like saloons, so they should love the new Honda Civic Sedan, tested here in 1.6 diesel guise.
Honda CR-V Hybrid (2019)
Nov 2018 - International First Drive Review
Honda ditches diesel in favour of a petrol-electric CR-V Hybrid - a wise decision?
Honda ditches diesel in favour of a petrol-electric CR-V Hybrid - a wise decision?
Honda CR-V
Jul 2018 - International First Drive Review
The new Honda CR-V looks familiar, but it’s bigger inside, comes with seven seats and there’s no more diesel.
The new Honda CR-V looks familiar, but it’s bigger inside, comes with seven seats and there’s no more diesel.
Honda Civic Type R
Feb 2018 - Irish Review
Latest Honda Civic Type R hot hatch evolves, to become even more engaging.
Latest Honda Civic Type R hot hatch evolves, to become even more engaging.
Honda Jazz 1.5i VTEC petrol
Jan 2018 - International First Drive Review
A more powerful petrol range-topper is introduced for the Honda Jazz Mk3's facelift.
A more powerful petrol range-topper is introduced for the Honda Jazz Mk3's facelift.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC diesel
Jan 2018 - International First Drive Review
Diesel power makes its way under the bonnet of the tenth-gen Honda Civic.
Diesel power makes its way under the bonnet of the tenth-gen Honda Civic.
Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo
Jun 2017 - Irish Review
New Honda Civic has divisive styling, but to drive it is to love it.
New Honda Civic has divisive styling, but to drive it is to love it.
Honda Civic Type R
Jun 2017 - International First Drive Review
Honda brings us the latest Civic Type R hot hatch and it's a truly storming machine.
Honda brings us the latest Civic Type R hot hatch and it's a truly storming machine.
Honda Civic 1.5 VTEC Turbo
Feb 2017 - International First Drive Review
Tenth-generation Honda Civic delivers a more engaging drive, especially in 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo petrol guise.
Tenth-generation Honda Civic delivers a more engaging drive, especially in 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo petrol guise.
Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo
Feb 2017 - International First Drive Review
Massive Honda investment equals a Civic that's suddenly near the top of the hatchback class.
Massive Honda investment equals a Civic that's suddenly near the top of the hatchback class.
Honda NSX
Jul 2016 - International First Drive Review
Old name, new tech for Honda's resurgent NSX sports car.
Old name, new tech for Honda's resurgent NSX sports car.
Honda Civic Type R
Apr 2016 - Irish Review
If you can live with the looks of the Honda Civic Type R, you'll discover one of the most focused front-wheel drive hot hatches around.
If you can live with the looks of the Honda Civic Type R, you'll discover one of the most focused front-wheel drive hot hatches around.
Honda HR-V
Feb 2016 - Irish Review
The new Honda HR-V is amazingly spacious for such a compact car, and beautifully built, as you'd expect.
The new Honda HR-V is amazingly spacious for such a compact car, and beautifully built, as you'd expect.
Honda HR-V
Oct 2015 - Irish First Drive Review
After an absence the Honda HR-V is back and ready to take on the busy crossover segment.
After an absence the Honda HR-V is back and ready to take on the busy crossover segment.
Honda Jazz
Oct 2015 - Irish First Drive Review
The new Honda Jazz might be the company's smallest car, but it's big on space.
The new Honda Jazz might be the company's smallest car, but it's big on space.
Honda Jazz
Aug 2015 - International First Drive Review
Did Doctor Who design the Honda Jazz? It’s small on the outside, massive on the inside.
Did Doctor Who design the Honda Jazz? It’s small on the outside, massive on the inside.
Honda HR-V
Jul 2015 - International First Drive Review
The Honda HR-V returns to the compact crossover segment with a serious offering.
The Honda HR-V returns to the compact crossover segment with a serious offering.
Honda Civic Si
Jul 2015 - Irish Review
Revised Honda Civic thinks it's a Type R, especially in Si guise reviewed here.
Revised Honda Civic thinks it's a Type R, especially in Si guise reviewed here.
Honda Civic Type R
Jun 2015 - International First Drive Review
A turbo and big aero for the long-waited new Honda Civic Type R.
A turbo and big aero for the long-waited new Honda Civic Type R.
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC AWD
Apr 2015 - Irish Review
A new version of Honda's brilliant 1.6-litre diesel engine for the CR-V.
A new version of Honda's brilliant 1.6-litre diesel engine for the CR-V.
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC AWD
Feb 2015 - International First Drive Review
Facelift time for Honda's CR-V: the useful SUV gets a new engine and transmission too.
Facelift time for Honda's CR-V: the useful SUV gets a new engine and transmission too.
Honda Civic Tourer
May 2014 - Irish Review
Size matters. Which is why the new Honda Civic Tourer should be on any estate car buyer's shortlist.
Size matters. Which is why the new Honda Civic Tourer should be on any estate car buyer's shortlist.
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC
Mar 2014 - Irish Review
Honda can now give you the most amount of SUV possible for the least amount of tax and fuel - the CR-V 1.6.
Honda can now give you the most amount of SUV possible for the least amount of tax and fuel - the CR-V 1.6.
Honda Civic Tourer
Dec 2013 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the accomplished new Honda Civic Tourer estate, but how much will it be?
We've driven the accomplished new Honda Civic Tourer estate, but how much will it be?
Honda Civic
May 2013 - Irish Review
Honda's first serious crack at the compact diesel market is a stonker.
Honda's first serious crack at the compact diesel market is a stonker.
Honda Civic
Jan 2012 - Irish First Drive Review
Honda's impressive new Civic takes aim at the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus.
Honda's impressive new Civic takes aim at the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus.
Honda Civic
Nov 2011 - International First Drive Review
Honda's new Civic is closer than ever to its main rivals. We've driven it.
Honda's new Civic is closer than ever to its main rivals. We've driven it.
Honda CR-Z Mugen prototype
Jun 2011 - International First Drive Review
Fancy a faster CR-Z hybrid coupé? Hand it over to Mugen then.
Fancy a faster CR-Z hybrid coupé? Hand it over to Mugen then.
Honda CR-Z
Dec 2010 - Irish Review
The CR-Z was meant to be one of the most exciting new cars this year. It isn't.
The CR-Z was meant to be one of the most exciting new cars this year. It isn't.
Honda FCX Clarity
Sep 2010 - International First Drive Review
So Honda has a hydrogen fuel cell car ready to make; where's the infrastructure?
So Honda has a hydrogen fuel cell car ready to make; where's the infrastructure?
Honda Insight
May 2010 - Irish Review
Can petrol-electric hybrids really displace the beloved turbodiesel?
Can petrol-electric hybrids really displace the beloved turbodiesel?
