Tests and Features

Every time we see a new car for the first time, we tend to concentrate on the technical details: performance, new technologies, fuel consumption… However, design is a major element that often gets overlooked. That’s a shame, because the vehicle’s appearance is the first thing you see, and that first …

Every Canadian has a Civic story. If you haven’t ever owned one of the previous 10 generations of this compact yourself, you very likely have a relative or friend who did. Perhaps you did your driving test or got your first ticket in one of these little Hondas? While the …

The previous version of the Honda Civic may have been accused of simply offering more of the same, but the newest iteration has been completely overhauled. The Japanese compact has been treated to countless improvements to both the body and inner mechanicals. The new 174-horsepower, 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo marks a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …