Model Tested: 2018 Honda Clarity plug-in Hybrid Engine: 1,498cc, 103 horsepower, Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder, plus 181-horsepower electric motor Transmission: Electric continuously variable transmission EPA Ratings: 110 combined city/highway — electric; 42 combined city/highway — gas Base Price: $36,600 As Tested: $37,490 Overview: The original … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Honda Fit 5DR Sport Engine:1.5-liter I-4, 130 horsepower, 114 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 36-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $17,500 As Tested: $18,390 Performance: Nimble on twisty roads if driven aggressively Impressive fuel … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V-6, 280 horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city/28-mpg highway/22-mpg combined Base Price: $46,670 As Tested: $47,610 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Nice handling, especially for a mini van Paddle … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5T AWD Touring Engine: 1.5-liter I-4 turbocharged, 190 horsepower 179 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/33-mpg highway/29-mpg combined Base Price: $33,695 As Tested: $34,595 Performance: Good fuel economy—we equaled EPA highway estimate Pretty … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Engine: 1.5-liter I-4, 180 horsepower 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30 mpg city/39 mpg highway/33 mpg combined Base Price: $21,300 As Tested: $22,135 Performance: Strong, easy revving turbocharged engine Butter-smooth 6-speed … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined Base Price: $42,870 As Tested: $43,770 Performance: Smooth, powerful V-6 engine 5,000 pound towing capacity … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD Black Edition Engine: 3.5-liter I-VTEC V-6 Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 pound-feet Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 18/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base Price: $42,870 As Tested: $43,770 Overview: “Is it a car or a truck?” That’s the most frequently … read more
