Tests and Features

Test Drives2016 Honda Pilot Touring: Steady Improvements4.0/5
The Honda Pilot used to stick out in the manufacturer's lineup. With its boxy look and antiquated interior, the second generation of the big seven-seat SUV had been in production since 2009. However, people never stopped loving it, as the Pilot managed to combine Honda's legendary reliability with a roomy …
Test Drives2015 Honda Fit: Swiss Army Knife4.0/5
In the subcompact car segment, some models offer a more engaging driving experience at the expense of interior space, while others put the emphasis on versatility. Between the two, like the automotive equivalent of a Swiss army knife, is the Honda Fit. Obviously, this type of knife doesn’t have the …
BlogAsk And Ye Shall Receive: Manual Civic Turbo Is In The Cards
One seemingly glaring omission on the 2016 Honda Civic turbo's spec sheet is a manual transmission. The 1.5-litre four-cylinder motor is exclusively offered with a continuously-variable gearbox, despite the fact that a manual is available should you choose to order the naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre model. It's an unusual move for Honda …
First DrivesFirst Drive: 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid
One week. Nearly 1,000 kilometres. A fuel economy average of 5.8 L/100 km. This is the summary of my time with the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid, a car that, for roughly $6,000 more than a base gas-powered Accord, will burn about 2.5 litres less per 100 kilometres of combined city …
First Drives2016 Honda Civic: Honda's Four-Door Neuralizer4.0/5
Sometimes you pick yourself right up after a stumble. Sometimes it takes a little longer. When Honda whiffed with the redesign of its - let's face it - flagship Civic in 2012, it followed up with a quick re-do the following year in a bid to soothe the backlash from …
First Drives2016 Honda Accord: Modern And Reassuring4.0/5
Updating the Accord always seems to pose a problem for Honda. Since it’s the segment bestseller and has been loved by consumers for nine solid generations, the Japanese automaker has to be very careful about what they do it. On the one hand, too few updates can push buyers to …
Spotlight on2016 Honda Civic: We're Driving It This Week
This week The Car Guide is heading to Toronto, Ontario to drive the 2016 Honda Civic. The redesigned Civic has been given a fresh look in an effort to spruce up its curb appeal, and it also boats a larger platform and a bigger interior that benefits from the car's …
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