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Accord (2008 - )

Good: Refined and rides smoothly, well thought out interior, ideal with 2.2 i-DTEC engine, robust build quality.

Bad: 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre i-VTEC engines with automatic gearboxes less impressive, no hatchback version.

Accord Tourer (2008 - )

Good: Impressively quiet and strong i-DTEC diesel engine, feels well built and reliable, high refinement and comfort levels, styling looks upmarket, lots of underfloor boot storage.

Bad: Petrol engines combined with automatic gearbox not as impressive.

Civic (2012 - )

Good: Impressive ride comfort, high quality feel and very refined, huge boot, spacious and versatile rear seats, 2.2 i-DTEC diesel emits just 110g/km, 1.6 diesel due later in 2012.

Bad: Not as good to drive as the previous Civic while the interior is sadly no longer as unconventional.

Civic Type R (2007 - )

Good: Great steering and handling, futuristic looks, still practical and spacious inside, huge fun to drive.

Bad: Engine needs to be worked hard, firm ride, not enjoyable to drive in traffic, poor fuel economy.

CR-V (2007 - )

Good: Roomy and versatile. Very comfortable, pleasant and relaxing to drive. not at all cumbersome. 2.2iCDTI diesel is excellent.

Bad: Can be tricky to link a Bluetooth phone to the car's system, 2.0-litre petrol engine seems lacklustre compared to the diesel. 2.2iDTEC come with a diesel particulate filter.

CR-V (2012 - )

CR-Z (2010 - )

Good: Great looking hybrid sports coupe, fun to drive, performance Mugen version available.

Bad: Poor rear visibility through split rear window, rear seats for very small kids only.

Insight (2009 - )

Good: London congestion charge exempt if registered before 2011, fairly easy to achieve good economy, under 100gkm CO2 from 2012.

Bad: Initially not under 100g/km, CVT gearbox doesn't like hard acceleration, some of the interior quality isn't up to usual Honda standards, Toyota Prius feels a better car.

Jazz (2008 - )

Good: Much prettier with increased room and better performance than original Jazz. More fun to drive. Very versatile. CVT-7 returned in February 2011 replacing i-SHIFT. 5 starts for this model, not the i-SHIFT.

Bad: Six-speed i-SHIFT automated manual disliked and did not bring Jazz under 120g/km CO2. Gearbox bearing problems on manual.

Jazz Hybrid (2011 - )

Good: Spacious, high quality interior. Easy to get in and out of. Retains 'Magic Seat' versatility. Officially capable of 62.8mpg.

Bad: Expensive list prices. Emits 104g/km of CO2 so not exempt from the central London congestion charge (this may change). CVT box smooth but this is no sports car.

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