Its six-speed manual transmission is a thing of beauty. Honda Civic SI(2008) – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Honda Civic Si Sedan with Navigation, XM Satellite Radio and high performance tires ($23,260). Price as tested: $23,260 Pros: It feels like a sports car but doesn’t come with the drawbacks. Plus, with the Honda name and a rabid following, it should ... Read More »
2007 Honda Civic EX Compact Coupe and Sedan
Available in two- and four-door varieties, the 2007 Honda Civic is actually bigger than it looks in pictures. It's closer to the size of an Accord from a few years ago. Digital gauges and distinctive instrument pods make the Civic's interior look like something out of a science-fiction movie. Read More »
2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL Mid-Size Pickup Truck
As in Honda's cars, the Ridgeline benefits from tight construction with extremely narrow tolerances between pieces of trim. It looks and feels like a Honda should. Read More »
2007 Honda CR-V 5DR 4WD EX-L Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Honda's new CR-V is bigger and more modern looking than the model it replaces. Like a luxury SUV, the CR-V can be outfitted with leather seats, a navigation system and a video camera to help when backing up. 2007 Honda CR-V 5DR 4WD EX-L Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Read More »
2007 Honda Civic Si Compact Sports Coupe and Sedan
The Civic Si, a hopped-up version of Honda's economy car, looks as fast as it drives. It even comes with a big, ugly sticker on the side to reinforce its boy-racer reputation. As expected in a car that starts life as a low-priced commuter vehicle, the Civic Si's interior is nothing special. The gauges, though, are pretty cool, especially the giant tachometer behind the steering wheel. Read More »
2007 Honda Civic Si Compact Sedan
Honda's rakish hatchback coupe, enriched by sporty drive manners plus a high-tech engine, spins off a new four-door dubbed the Si Sedan. Read More »
2007 Honda Fit Sub-Compact Sedan
Derived from Honda's global urban car called Jazz, the new five-door Fit lands in North America as a small-scale city car with big cabin space plus an economical powertrain. Read More »
2006 Honda Ridgeline Mid-Size Sport Utility Truck
Described as a sport-utility truck (SUT), Honda's new truck combines attributes of a powerful full-size pickup and a high-hiked and trail-ready SUV. Read More »
2006 Honda S2000 Sports Car
A front end that looks like a snake's head hints at how viciously aggressive the Honda S2000 is. It's designed to put the driving experience first and everything else second, making it one of the most thrilling cars on the road. One of the drawbacks of a pure sports car is an uncomfortable cabin. While the driver-oriented layout is fantastic, the racing-style seats, bumpy ride, noisy engine and lack of storage space make it impractical for daily driving. It's an impressive piece of high-performance equipment, but it's not something you'd want to commute in. Read More »
2006 Honda Accord V6 Hybrid Mid-Size Sedan
A new tail spoiler plus front chin spoiler and heated side mirrors containing built-in turn signals make up the new content on Honda's high-tech gas-electric treatment for the Accord V6 sedan. Read More »
