Honda

Founder Soichiro Honda’s first dealings with the automobile industry began in 1937 when, with Kato Shichiro, he founded Tōkai Seiki or Eastern Sea Precision Machine Company. Tōkai Seiki’s main line of business was supplying piston rings for Toyota.

After World War II Honda sold what remained of his company’s assets to Toyota, and used that money to start the Honda Technical Research Institute, in 1946, which began building affordable motorcycles. In 1949, Honda Motor Company was incorporated with the help of businessman Takeo Fujisawa.

By 1964 the company had become the world’s largest producer of motorcycles. The company’s first car was the T360 kei-class pickup truck. Over the years the company branched out into ever larger vehicles, but at home in Japan the company still retains a large share of the kei-car class.

Models

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Pilot Elite (2023, fourth generation)

Pilot TrailSport (2023, fourth generation)

Accord (2023, 11th generation)

Prologue (2024, first generation)

Civic Type R (2023, 11th generation)

CR-V Sport Touring (2023, sixth generation)

HR-V EX-L (2023, third generation)

HR-V Sport (2023, third generation)

HR-V (2023, third generation)

Civic e:HEV hatch (2022, FL, 11th generation)

Civic Si sedan (2022, 11th generation)

Passport Trailsport facelift (2022, third generation)

Civic hatchback (2022, 11th generation)

Civic Touring sedan (2022, 11th generation)

Civic Sport sedan (2022, 11th generation)

HR-V e:HEV (2021, third generation)

Civic Prototype sedan (2022, 11th generation)

Legend facelift (2018, KC1/2, JDM, fifth generation)

Accord facelift (2021, 10th generation)

Ridgeline HPD Package facelift (2021, second generation)

Insight update (2021, ZE4, third generation)

Odyssey facelift (2021, fifth generation, USA)

Civic Type R GT (2020 facelift, FK, 10th generation)

Civic Type R Sport Line (2020, FK, 10th generation)

Civic Type R Limited Edition (2020, FK, 10th generation)

Civic Type R (2020 facelift, 10th generation)

City (2020, seventh generation, Thailand)

Civic hatch (2020 facelift, 10th generation, EU)

Jazz Crosstar (2020, fourth generation, EU)

Jazz (2020, fourth generation, EU)

Fit (2020, fourth generation, JDM)

CR-V (2020 facelift, fifth generation, USA)

CR-V Hybrid (2020 facelift, fifth generation, USA)

E (2020, first generation)

N-Wgn (2019, JH3, second generation, JDM)

N-Wgn Custom (2019, JH3/JH4, second generation)

Civic Sport Touring hatch facelift (2020, FK, 10th generation)

Civic Type R hatch (2006, FN, eighth generation, EU)

Civic Type S 3-door (2006, FN, eighth generation, EU)

E Prototype (2019, Casa Connessa Tortona, first generation)

E Prototype (2019, first generation)

HR-V (2002-2006 facelift, first generation, on the street)

HR-V (2015-, second generation, on the street)

Civic Si sedan (2019 facelift, 10th generation, USA)

Civic Si coupe (2019 facelift, 10th generation, USA)

Pilot Elite (2019 facelift, third generation, USA)

Passport (2019, third generation)

Passport (1997-2002, second generation, USA, on the street)

HR-V (1998-2001, first generation, on the street)

Rugged Open Vehicle Concept (2018 SEMA, Ridgeline)

Civic coupe (2019 facelift, 10th generation, USA)

Ridgeline RTL (2012 facelift, first generation, USA)

Civic sedan (2019 facelift, 10th generation, USA)

Civic Sport coupe (2019 facelift, 10th generation, USA)

Ridgeline Sport (2012 facelift, first generation, USA)

CR-V LX AWD (2018, review car, fifth generation, USA)

HR-V (2019 facelift, second generation, USA)

Pilot (2019 facelift, third generation, USA)

Odyssey (2019, fifth generation, USA)

Civic Type R Pickup Concept (2018, FK8, 10th generation)

Insight (2018, third generation, USA)

Fit backup camera (2015, GK, third generation)

Amaze (2018, second generation, India)

Insight Prototype (2019, third generation)

S660 Special Beta Komorebi Edition (2017, 1st gen, JDM)

Legend facelift (2017, fifth generation, JDM)

Sports EV Concept (2017)

CR-V Hybrid Prototype (2017, fifth generation, EU)

Urban EV Concept (2017)

Insight (1999, ZE1, first generation, JDM)

Fit Sport (2012, GE8, second generation USA)

Accord (2018, launch, 10th generation, USA)

Accord prototype (2018, 10th generation) “spy”

Fit (2018 facelift, third generation, GK5, USA)

Civic Type R (2017, FK7, 10th generation, EU, track)

Accord sedan & wagon (1997-2002, sixth generation, JDM)

Fit Hybrid (2017 facelift, GK5, third generation, JDM)

Torneo sedan (1997-2001, first generation, JDM)

CR-V Hybrid (2018, fifth generation, China)

Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018, second generation, USA)

Clarity Electric (2017, second generation, USA)

Amaze (2016 facelift, first generation, India)

Civic Si (2017, 10th generation, FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4)

Accord sedan (2007-2011, eighth generation, Australia)

Clarity Fuel Cell (2017, second generation, EU)

Civic hatch (2017, FK7, 10th generation, EU)

Civic Type R hatch (2017, FK7 10th generation)

City (2017 facelift, GM6, sixth generation, India)

Vezel Gear Concept (2017 Tokyo Auto Salon)

T880 Concept (2017 Tokyo Auto Salon)

S660 Neo Classic Prototype (2017 Tokyo Auto Salon)

Crossroad (2007-2010, second generation, JDM)

Odyssey (2018, fifth generation, USA)

Civic Type R Prototype (2013, FK2, ninth generation, EU)

NeuV concept (2017, CES)

Civic Tourer wagon (2014, ninth generation, FB, EU)

Accord (2013, ninth generation, Australia)

Mobilio Prototype (2013, DD4)

Fit (2013, third generation, JDM, GK5)

Civic Si Prototype coupe (2016, 10th generation)

Accord Hybrid (2014, ninth generation, USA)

Accord SiR coupe (1993-1997, fifth generation, CD, JDM)

CR-X (1987-1991, second generation, JDM)

Torneo (1997-2001, JDM, first generation)

Accord Euro (CU1, CU2, 2011 facelift, Australia)

Odyssey (2013, JDM, fifth generation, RC1, RC2)

Civic DTi-S hatchback (2013, FK2, ninth generation, Aus)

WR-V (2017, first generation, Brazil)

Integra Type R (1996-2001, JDM facelift, DC2, 3rd gen)

CR-V (2017, fifth generation, USA)

MC-Beta concept (2013, MC-β)

Civic Type R Prototype (2016, FC)

Freed, Freed+ (2016, second generation, JDM)

Fit EX review in (2015, GK5, third generation, USA)

Concept M (2013)

StepWgn Spada (2016, fourth generation)

Integra Type-R (1999, DC2, Australia)

NSX (2016, second generation, EU)

Civic hatchback (FK7, 2017, 10th generation, USA)

Jazz Hybrid (GE8, 2013, Australia)

Integra (DC5, 2003, Australia)

FCX Clarity (2008-2014)

City (2014, GM6, Australia)

Accord Plug-in Hybrid (2014, 9th generation)

Civic hatch (2011, FK2, ninth generation, Australia)

Acura NSX concept (2013)

Accord 40th Anniversary history (US, 2016)

Elysion (2010 facelift, RR1-RR6)

Vezel Hybrid (2013, RU3/RU4, JDM)

CR-Z Alpha Final Label (2016, ZF1, JDM)

FR-V (2004-2009, EU)

Stream (2004 facelift, 1st generation, RN1/2/3/4/5)

Stream (2001, RN1/2/3/4/5, first generation, EU)

Beat (1991-1996, JDM)

Element with Dog Friendly package (2010, H1/Y1)

Avancier (2016, China)

Saber (UA1, UA2, UA3, 1995)

Inspire (UA1, UA2, UA3, 1995)

Element (2009 H1/Y1 facelift)

BR-V (2015)

Civic Hatchback Prototype (FC3, 2016)

Civic (first generation, 1972-1979, SB1, SG, SE, VB)

Odyssey Hybrid & Absolute (RC1, RC2, 2016)

Accord SiR coupe (CD, 1993-1997, JDM)

Prelude (BA8, BA9, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4)

Accord (CD facelift, 1994-1996) sedan, wagon

Accord (CD, JDM, 1993-1994) sedan, wagon

Elysion (RR, 2004-2013, JDM)

Ridgeline (second generation, 2017 MY)

Civic coupe tenth gen MY2016

HR-V Fox Marketing SEMA 2015

Pilot Black Edition concept (SEMA 2015)

2016 Pilot Baja Pre-Runner

HR-V by MAD Industries (SEMA 2015)

2016 HR-V Tjin Edition

2015 Ridgeline Baja Race Truck

2016 Civic sedan with genuine accessories

Civic Type R (2015, FK2, ninth generation, JDM)

Clarity Fuel Cell

AP1 S2000 facelift

Civic sedan (tenth generation)

AP1 S2000

AP1 S2000 facelift with hardtop

Civic Tourer Active Life concept

EP3 Civic Type R hatchback

FG Civic coupe facelift

FG4 Civic Si coupe facelift

GF Fit

ZF1 CR-Z (2015 facelift)

Project 2&4 concept

ZF1 CR-Z HPD Supercharged

ZF1 CR-Z (2012 facelift)

Acura NSX (second generation)

Accord coupe (ninth generation facelift)

ZE1 Insight

ZE2 Insight

RL5 Odyssey (fourth generation) USDM

Accord ninth generation facelift

BR-V Concept

GM6 Grace LX

Legend (fifth generation)

FB Civic CNG (2013 facelift)

FB Civic Hybrid (2013 facelift)

CU Accord (Euro) – 2014 facelift

Civic Type R Concept II (2015, FK2, ninth generation)

Civic hatch, wagon (2014 facelift, FK2, 9th generation, EU)

RM CR-V (2014 facelift)

Pilot Special Edition (second gen)

GM6 Grace (2014) hybrid sedan

Concept D SUV

2015 Crosstour crossover hatch

2015 Civic Concept coupe

S660 mid-engine RWD convertible kei car

Civic Type R (2015, production, FK2, ninth generation, EU)

Pilot (2016, third generation, USA)

2015 HR-V

Civic hatchback, wagon (2014 facelift, FK2, 9th generation)

1991 Acura NSX

News, Reviews, Features

• Honda Civic vs Acura Integra: Differences & changes compared
• 2022 Honda Civic hatchback: Boring is better than fake sporty ugly?
• 2022 Honda Civic: From radical back to boring, again
• 2022 Honda Civic vs 2015-2021: 11th vs 10th gen differences and changes
• 2021 Honda HR-V: Boring new body for Fit/Jazz SUV
• 2021 Honda Accord vs 2018-2020: Facelift differences & changes
• 2021 Honda Ridgeline vs 2017-2020: Facelift changes & differences
• Honda Civic Coupe axed: 2020 is its final year, sedan and hatch survive
• 2021 Honda Odyssey vs 2019-2020: Facelift changes & differences
• 2021 Honda Odyssey facelift: Less ugly, more safety
• Honda Clarity Electric: Ugly EV with limited availability, short range axed
• 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition: Stripped out and lighter
• No Honda Accord, CR-V or Acura Type R, just the Civic for now
• 2020 Honda Civic hatch: Facelift now available in Europe
• 2020 Honda Fit (Jazz) vs 2013-2019: Differences & changes compared
• 2020 Honda Fit/Jazz: Hybrid & Crosstar for Japan, Europe; TBC for the US
• 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Accord powertrain adopted for crossover
• 2020 Honda E: Retro electric hatch is not coming to America
• 2020 Honda CR-V vs 2017-2019: Facelift differences & changes compared
• 2019 Honda N-Wgn: Spacious new body, more standard features
• Honda to close UK, Turkey factories in 2021: Refuses to blame Brexit
• 2019 Honda Passport vs Pilot: Sibling differences compared side by side
• 2019 Honda Civic sedan vs 2016-2018: Facelift changes compared
• 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey recalled: Rear sliding doors won't stay shut
• Honda Ridgeline ATV is something you never knew you wanted
• 2019 Honda Insight vs 2016-2018 Honda Civic: Sibling differences compared
• 2019 Honda HR-V vs 2016-2018: Facelift differences & changes compared
• 2019 Honda Pilot vs 2016-2018: Facelift differences & changes comparison
• Honda and GM to develop electric car batteries together
• Honda Civic Type R Pickup Concept is the fastest pickup in the UK
• 2019 Honda Insight production begins in Indiana
• 2018 Honda Accord vs 2016-2017 facelift: Differences side by side
• 2018 Honda Accord: RIP V6, hello turbo I4 and Civic Type R engine
• Honda Accord Coupe axed for 10th generation, RIP personal coupes
• 2018 Honda Civic Type R: Automatic would be too heavy for FWD hot hatch
• 2017+ Honda Ridgeline vs 2016+ Pilot: Sibling differences
• 2018 Honda Fit facelift: New Sport trim, colors, Honda Sensing safety tech
• 2018 Honda Civic Type R vs Si: Differences in side-by-side comparison
• 2018 Honda CR-V Hybrid unveiled in China, coming to US soon
• 2016 Proton Perdana vs 2007-12 Honda Accord: Differences side-by-side
• 2017 Honda Civic Type R: Turbo hot hatch turns aggression up to 11
• 2017 Honda City facelift: LED lights, wider wheels, Digipad infotainment
• 2017 Honda City vs 2016 sedan: Facelift differences side by side
• 2017 Honda CR-V vs 2016 CR-V: Differences between fourth and fifth generations?
• 2018 Honda Odyssey vs 2017 minivan: US fourth & fifth gens side by side
• 2018 Honda Odyssey: Lightning bolt, hidden door tracks, 10-speed auto
• 2017 Honda Ridgeline is 2017 North American Truck of the Year
• Honda, Google Waymo could work together on self driving car technology
• 2017 Honda CR-V: Starts at $24k, all have 1.5L turbo except base LX
• 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell: 366mi EPA range rating, best in ZEV class
• 2017 Honda WR-V: New SUV for South America, smaller than HR-V
• Honda WR-V etymology: What does its name mean and letters stand for?
• Honda NSX, Ayrton Senna honored in short video by Robbert Alblas
• Honda etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
• 2018 Honda Civic Type R Prototype: In your face turbo hatch coming to US
• 2016 Honda Freed: second-gen 5 or 7 seat minivan available now in Japan
• 2017 Honda Civic 5-door hatch: 1.5-litre turbo sole engine in US
• Honda CR-Z Final Label: End of production special for Japan
• How to delete paired Bluetooth phones in a Honda
• Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype previews UK made FC3 hatch
• 2016 Honda Odyssey Hybrid added to Japanese range
• 2017 Honda Ridgeline to debut at 2016 Detroit Motor Show
• 2016 Honda Civic coupe: Sportier design, longer wheelbase
• Honda CR-V: What does its name mean?
• Honda HR-V: What does its name mean?
• Honda Clarity: High tech fuel cell car with weird looks
• Honda Civic Type R: 750 for Japan, buyers decided by lottery
• Honda CR-Z: What do the letters in its name mean?
• Honda Project 2&4 concept has a RC213V MotoGP engine
• Honda S660, S1000 not coming to the USA
• 2016 Honda BR-V is a 7-seat Brio SUV for Indonesia, Asia
• Honda "Ignition" Ad shows off NSX, Type R, HR-V, Jet, Asimo
• Honda S660 sold out in Japan until June 2016
• 2016 Honda Accord facelift follows sedan template
• 2016 Honda Odyssey SE with built-in vacuum cleaner for $33k
• 2016 Honda Accord facelift: New front; CarPlay, Android Auto support
• Honda BR-V: 7-seat SUV coming to Asia soon
• GM6 Honda Grace LX: New entry-level non-hybrid JDM sedan
• Honda Civic Hybrid and CNG to die after 2015
• Honda Concept D: Ugly SUV is only for China, hurrah!
• Honda Crosstour going out of production
• Honda Civic hatchback coming to the US, Euro ops restructured
• FB Honda Civic Type R: 228kW/400Nm 2L turbo hot hatch
• Honda registers CDX name for potential Acura version of HR-V
• 2016 Honda Pilot leaked, 8-seat SUV less dreary than before
• Acura considering a new model based on the Honda HR-V
• New Honda Pilot teased prior to Chicago debut in Feb
• Honda Grace: A JDM City hybrid sedan with a different name
• Honda Legend is a RHD, hybrid AWD-only Acura RLX for Japan
• Honda Civic Type R ad is two simultaneous shades of awesome
• CU Honda Accord dies in 2015, will be the last Euro Accord
• Honda Civic Type-R Concept II: hit the +R button for a harder ride
• FB Honda Civic hatch, wagon facelifted; new Sport model
• RM Honda CR-V facelift: more aggressive looks on sale Oct 1
• Honda Pilot gains Special Edition for MY2015, still exceptionally dull