The Iconic Honda Civic Returns with a Bold and Green Future
Honda has revealed its next-generation Civic Hatch, ushering in a new era for the beloved model with its 11th generation. Now powered by Honda’s cutting-edge e:HEV hybrid technology and sporting a striking, contemporary design, the Civic is cementing its place as a hybrid leader in New Zealand’s automotive market. The all-new Honda Civic combines high-performance […]
Familiar and Familial: 2024 Honda CR-V Sport AWD Long-Term Review
CR-V is back with turbo power and AWD traction but is it a step too far for the family favourite?
Characterful Crowd Pleaser: 2024 Honda HR-V Sport e:hev Review
Honda’s popular crossover has undergone a complete transformation.
A polished rock – 3rd Generation Honda HR-V NZ launch
Since it was first launched in 1998 (1999 in NZ) the Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle or HR-V has been a stalwart of Honda’s range. Known for its fuel efficiency, spacious interior, and ‘fun-to-drive’ handling it’s been a desirable compact SUV for decades. Anyway, having been MIA in NZ for 2.5-years, the HR-V is back, and with […]
Honda celebrates 75 years with a very special offer
For three quarters of a century, premium Japanese car brand Honda has been at the forefront of mobility. From two to four wheels, and even taking to the skies, their spirit of innovation, keenness to improve and desire to race has been at their core – to celebrate this epic milestone, Honda NZ are now […]
Sport and Sportier – all-new Honda CR-V second look
With the NZ launch of the all-new, sixth generation Honda CR-V still fresh in my mind, Honda NZ thought it best I spent some more time behind the wheel of not one but two of the model variants. The oh so versatile 7-seater ‘Sport’ and the sportier (yet frugal) RS e:HEV hybrid, who am I […]
Dream BIG – 6th Generation Honda CR-V first drive
With five generations of history to draw upon, Honda’s second most popular vehicle (after the Jazz) is back and literally bigger than ever. But wait there’s more, it sits on a totally new platform, has a new powertrain, new exhaust, fresh design (inside and out) and greater tech. We headed to Nelson at the top […]
Field of Dreams – Honda ZR-V e:HEV review
Fieldays is a popular agricultural annual event held in Hamilton. Not only is it filled with everything a farmer could want or dream of, but it’s also become a bit of a car show for NZ distributors to display their wares – farmers drive cars too. Admittedly, Honda’s sleek new ZR-V SUV and Fieldays don’t […]
A Spirited Compact Hatchback – 2023 Honda Jazz RS review
Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda is famous for saying ‘if Honda doesn’t race then there is no Honda’ and that emphatic statement is the core ingredient (albeit not exactly F1) of the new Jazz RS e:HEV. The brand’s popular hatchback has been given some RS treatment and I got to spend some time with […]
Sweet Dream-Z – Honda ZR-V first drive
We all have dreams, from playing football for England to owning a beachside bar in Key West (maybe that’s just mine), but to most of us, that’s where they remain – just dreams. Not so for Honda motors founder Soichiro Honda. Not only was Siochiro a man with BIG dreams but his visions ultimately became […]