Model Tested: 2015 Honda Fit 5DR EX-L Engine: 1.5-liter I-4 gas, 130 horsepower 114 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 32/City—38/Highway—35/Combined Base Price: $20,800 As Tested: $21,590 Performance: Peppy performance for small engine CVT transmission worked fine Paddle shifters Eco … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Honda Accord Sport 4-door sedan Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 189 horsepower 182 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—34/Highway—27/Combined Base Price: $23,865 As Tested: $24,655 Performance: Peppy four-cylinder engine Powerful and smooth Great 6-speed manual transmission Smooth clutch … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Honda C-RV AWD Touring  Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 185 horsepower 181 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission all-wheel-drive  EPA Ratings: 26/City—33/Highway—28/Combined  Base Price: $32,770  As Tested: $33,600 Performance: Smooth i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Earth Dreams Direct Injection Efficient CVT transmission Real … read more

  Model Tested: 2015 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan  Engine: 1.8-liter I-4, 143 horsepower 129 lb-ft torque  Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 30/City—39/Highway—33/Combined Base Price: $24,340 As Tested: $25,130  Performance: Smooth 4-cylinder engine with good mix of power and economy Very nice … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Honda Civic 2-door Si coupe  Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I-4, 205 horsepower 174 lb-ft torque  Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive  EPA Ratings: 22/City—31/Highway—25/Combined  Base Price: $22,990  As Tested: $23,780  Performance: Peppy performance when gears are maximized Excellent 6-speed manual transmission Nimble … read more

Model Tested: 2014 Honda Ridgeline SE  Engine: 3.5-liter SOHC V-6  Transmission: 5-speed automatic  EPA Ratings: 15/City—21/Highway—17/Combined  Base Price: $37,505  As Tested: $38,335  Performance: Strong, smooth Honda V-6 power Car-like ride Locking differential for heavy-duty 4×4 use Good size for in town maneuverability  Comfort: … read more

Model Tested: 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring  Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder and 124 kW electric motor  Transmission: Electric Continuously Variable Transmission  EPA Ratings: 50/City—45/Highway—47/Combined  Base Price: $34,905  As Tested: $35,695  Performance: Strong acceleration and torque thanks to electric motor Seamless transitions between power … read more