It's hard to tell what the long-term reliability of the hybrid model will be like, but Honda has an excellent reliability record and has been making hybrid systems for many years, so we wouldn't be put off from buying one. The current model, on sale since 2020, is only available as a hybrid, which might make your choice a little easier. If you're going for the previous-generation car, the 1.5-litre petrol with a manual gearbox would be our recommendation. The 1.3 is a little sluggish, and the CVT automatic is a bit of an acquired taste.