From motorcycles to lawn mowers to powerboats to even aeroplanes, while Honda can comfortably lay claim to being one of the world’s most diverse manufacturers, its cars have been, still are and will always continue to be its ‘bread and butter’.
Famous for myriad engineering innovations over the decades, Honda’s forward-thinking ethos is crucially reinforced by a hard-earned reputation for building reliable, practical and well thought out models.
Today’s Honda line-up is no exception with stalwart nameplates like the Civic, Jazz and CR-V now joined by new lines like the ZR-V and e:Ny1, which together ensure a spread of petrol, self-charging hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power.
Sensible yet still desirable, the 2026 Honda range at Vertu has a lot to offer…
Why Choose a New Honda?
- Durable & Reliable – Honda has become a byword for durability and reliability over the decades, the manufacturer becoming well-known for building models that last
- Sensible or Stylish – Reliable, economical family cars have always been at the heart of Honda’s trusty model line-up, but models like the silky Prelude coupe and the iconic Civic Type-R reveal its fun streak too.
- Petrol, Hybrid & Electric – Honda’s petrol engines attained legendary status during the 1990s, while the firm was also a leader in hybrid technology. Today, electric power is also a key element of its line-up
- Breaking the Mould – Honda has never been afraid to think outside the box and the current line-up is proof of that, whether it’s the Jazz’s unconventionally tall profile, the sleek family-oriented Civic or the stylish new Prelude hybrid coupe
- A Step Upmarket – Recent years have seen Honda reposition itself as the premium Japanese choice with larger models that put an emphasis on high-quality interiors and refined driving experiences
Popular Honda Models in the UK
Honda Jazz
It’s hard to believe the Honda Jazz is now more than 25-years old, though this partly because the latest generation hasn’t steered all too far from the original concept that wowed press and public alike on launch in 2000.
While design details have evolved, the Jazz’s tall roofline and bulbous silhouette is still very much present, which means so is the airy, generously sized interior.
As well as still being one of the most practical models in the small car class, the Jazz is also one of the most economical thanks to a self-charging hybrid powertrain that ekes fuel economy out towards 65mpg.
Together with a well-built interior – complete with an unusual-looking but logically laid out dashboard – and that cast-iron reputation for reliability, the Honda Jazz ticks a lot of sensible boxes.
And if you do want to ‘jazz’ things up (see what we did there…) you can opt for the more rugged-looking, SUV-flavoured Honda Jazz Crosstar with its raised ride height, chunky cladding and roof-rails.
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Honda Civic
At 54-years old, the Honda Civic nameplate stands proud as one of the longest-serving in the entire UK car market.
Which is just as well because you’d be hard pressed to call them distant relatives beyond being called Civic. In fact, you could say the same thing about the current generation Civic next to its predecessor, such was the thoroughness of its overhaul between updates.
Most importantly, the new Civic has grown significantly in size, so much so that it has all-but-moved into family car territory.
This is no bad thing though, for the Civic feels every inch the premium product with its understated yet handsome looks and an interior that looks and feels high quality, while it is smooth and refined on the move too.
Equipped with the single choice of a 2.0-litre full-hybrid system, the Civic gets off the line well to deliver sprightly performance, yet comfortably returns an impressive plus-50mpg for a car of its size.
Honda HR-V
The smallest member of Honda’s four-strong SUV line-up, the Honda HR-V blends the streetwise urban agility of the Jazz with the upmarket sheen of the Civic before raising the ride-height.
With its sloping profile at the rear and obligatory bulges to fit the SUV mould, the HR-V cuts a low key yet classy dash compared to more outlandish rivals, while the same could be said for the interior, which uses top quality materials and two-tone colours to lift the ambience.
Available with a 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain, the HR-V is noticeably frugal for an SUV at a return of 52.3mpg and will suit those who want to lower their SUV’s running costs without worrying about how, when and where to charge a PHEV or EV.
Honda e:Ny1
With the Honda HR-V fulfilling the self-charging hybrid brief in the Japanese firm’s range, the Honda e:Ny1 is the similarly sized electric SUV equivalent.
Pitched as a rival to the Volkswagen ID.4 and Volvo EX30, the e:Ny1 gets off to a strong start with a design that appears like a more contemporary, coupe-esque take on the HR-V.
The modern approach continues inside where the e:Ny1 brandishes its technologically advanced positioning with a dashboard that is dominated by a large portrait-oriented central touchscreen.
Under the skin is a 62kWh battery capable of 256-miles (WLTP) and there is a choice of two trim levels – Elegance and Advance – though the e:Ny1 is generously kitted out across the board
Honda ZR-V
With the smaller HR-V nestling into the compact SUV segment and the bigger CR-V maturing into a large family SUV, the Honda ZR-V has arrived to take on the mantle as the firm’s mid-size family SUV offering.
Touching down in one of motoring’s most competitive sectors, the ZR-V has a litany of accomplished rivals to compete with, including the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan.
It won’t set hearts pulsing on the surface for the ZR-V adopts a decidedly conservative look compared with its SUV siblings, but an interior layout that takes inspiration from the Civic ensures a premium impression from behind the wheel.
It’s very spacious inside the cabin too with plentiful head and legroom available all round, while a chassis donated by the Civic delivers assured handling and a comfortable ride.
Honda CR-V
One of the original members of what would become today’s vast and varied SUV segment, the Honda CR-V has grown and matured significantly since the first generation started a quiet revolution in 1997.
Indeed, not only has the current CR-V has been promoted to Honda’s flagship model, its handsome styling and top-quality interior sees it angling itself as an alternative to more premium offerings like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5.
The CR-V impressively holds it own across the board by proving hushed and unflustered on the move, while there is plenty of interior space for passengers, not to mention a sizeable 617-litre boot.
Coupled with its reputation for strong reliability and the flexible choice of either full hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain and the CR-V has a lot to offer.
Honda Prelude
Trust Honda to go against the tide of trends in the automotive industry and do something wild like resurrect the Honda Prelude mid-size coupe.
A model not seen in Honda’s UK range since the early-2000s, while mid-size coupes are very few and far between these days, the Prelude returns with the dual objective to inject some fun into Honda’s line-up and remind the buying public that sleek coupes are great.
With the roofline sloping steeply to meet the bootlid, the Prelude is elegantly aerodynamic, while the novelty of having ‘only’ two-doors just adds to its head-turning credentials.
Though not a replacement for the discontinued Honda Civic Type-R, the Prelude does inherit a lot of its parts, allowing it to imitate its axed brethren’s pin-sharp handling and eager nature on the road.
Honda settled on a hybrid powertrain for the Prelude, instead of electric, and it proves a well suited pairing for the carefully curated chassis. Packing 181bhp for a 0-62mph time of 8.2secs, the Prelude still returns an impressive 54.3mpg in fuel economy.
Recent Awards and Recognition
Honda Jazz – Used Hatchback of the Year (2024/2025 What Car? Used Car Awards)
Honda Civic – Family Car of the Year (2026 What Car? Awards), Most Reliable Car Overall Winner (2025 What Car? Reliability Survey)
Honda Civic Type-R – Hot Hatch of the Year (2023/2024/2025 Auto Express Awards)
Honda CR-V – Most Reliable Used SUV (2025 Warrantywise)
Honda Prelude – Best Coupe (2026 New Car World Championships)
Honda – Customer Service Star Award (2024 Motor Ombudsman)
New Honda Cars at Vertu
With hundreds of new Honda cars in stock across our nationwide network of Honda dealerships, your next Honda is at Vertu.
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