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Honda HR-V e:HEV Review – Hybrid style meets everyday sense 

HYBRID SUVs are everywhere these days, but few wear their eco-credentials as confidently as the Honda HR-V. While some rivals still feel like petrol cars with a battery wedged in, the HR-V e:HEV was designed as a hybrid from the ground up. 

The result is a small family crossover that’s smart to look at, smooth to drive, and refreshingly easy … Read the rest

Is the new Honda CR-V an ideal family SUV?

HONDA’S flagship SUV, the CR-V has been around a while now – but the latest version has shed the ugly-duckling looks and come up with some decidedly attractive power trains that will make it very tempting for families looking for a good-sized SUV. 

Spacious, well-equipped and relaxing to drive, the new Honda CR-V now comes with a choice of two … Read the rest

Clever Honda ZR-V makes the case for a driver-focused family SUV

FROM certain angles, the front of the new Honda ZR-V looks a little grumpy. Maybe it is the weight of expectation – after all, it is going up against the titanic duo of the Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai.

However, I suspect it’s just a bold reflection of Honda’s intentions for the ZR-V in this very competitive segment. It’s determined … Read the rest

Honda Civic Type R GT – Review

THERE’S a word for a car that belies its true nature. It’s an alternative to the phrase “wolf in sheep’s clothing”. The word is “Sleeper”. 

The new Honda Civic Type R is not a sleeper. In fact, it’s rather shouty in a very “wide-awake” kind of way. 

The new Honda Civic Type R – Not a shrinking violet . .
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