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The Honda trophy cabinet

Our recent awards

Why should you choose a Honda? Our recent rewards below show why others rate us so highly - from reliability and value, through to style and performance. Have a read, and then take a test drive and see if you agree.

  • Civic named overall winner

    Civic named overall winner

    In Parkers' New Car Awards 2012

    The Civic 1.4 i-VTEC SE has been named the overall winner and best in class in Parkers' New Car Awards 2012. The Civic was chosen as the overall winner on the basis that if offered more than any other in terms of value, practicality and equipment. NCAP Advanced reward for its Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) technology.

  • Maximum 5-star safety rating for new Civic

    Maximum 5-star safety rating for new Civic

    from the European New Car Assessment Programme

    The new Honda Civic has been rated one of Europe's safest cars in the independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. Receiving the maximum 5-star rating, the Civic also picked up a Euro NCAP Advanced reward for its Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) technology.

  • Parkers' New Car Awards - Jazz Hybrid

    Jazz Hybrid is Eco cars winner

    in Parkers' New Car Awards

    The Honda Jazz 1.3 IMA HE Hybrid CVT was praised by Parkers' for its low running costs. 'The advanced hybrid technology, unique small-car appeal and excellent practicality puts it well ahead of the other eco cars.'

  • 2011 JD Power Survey - Honda

    Honda highest-placed volume maker

    in 2011 JD Power Survey

    Honda retained the number two spot in the overall league table for the 2011 JD Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Survey – the highest-placed volume manufacturer. “We strive to make every second of Honda ownership an enjoyable experience, and that means looking after our drivers throughout their use of our cars,” commented Dave Hodgetts, Managing Director, Honda (UK).

  • What Car? And Warranty Direct reliability study 2011 - CR-V

    Honda most reliable UK car maker

    in What Car? And Warranty Direct reliability study 2011

    For an unprecedented sixth year in a row, Honda has topped this survey thanks to an impressively-low 9 per cent failure rate in the first 12 months. Honda also dominated the top of the SUV table, with the HR-V and CR-V at number one and two.

  • 2011 JD Power Survey - Honda Accord

    Accord tops family car category

    in 2011 JD Power Survey

    For the second year running, the Honda Accord topped the chart in the family car category of the JD Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study.

  • 2011 JD Power Survey - Jazz

    Jazz tops Supermini car category

    in 2011 JD Power Survey

    For the eighth year running, the Honda Jazz topped the chart in the Supermini car category of the JD Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study.

  • in Which? Car survey - Honda

    Honda most reliable brand

    in Which? Car survey

    The 2011 Which Car? Survey has named Honda as the most reliable brand – complementing our rating as most reliable manufacturer in the latest What Car? And Warranty Direct reliability study. “Success in reliability studies further proves the dedication, skill and passion of our engineers, both at the development and manufacturing stages,” commented Dave Hodgetts, Managing Director, Honda (UK).

  • Parker’s annual depreciation survey - Jazz

    Jazz and CR-V top residual value leagues

    in Parker’s annual depreciation survey

    This survey recorded the average resale value for 12-month-old cars with 10,000 miles on the clock and the Jazz (08 on) topped the small car category and the CR-V (07 on) led the 4x4s.most excited about,” said the magazine.

  • What Car? Green Awards - CR-Z

    CR-Z wins Best Sports Car

    in What Car? Green Awards

    The 2011 Which Car? Survey has named Honda as the most reliable brand – complementing our rating as most reliable manufacturer in the latest What Car? And Warranty Direct reliability study. “Success in reliability studies further proves the dedication, skill and passion of our engineers, both at the development and manufacturing stages,” commented Dave Hodgetts, Managing Director, Honda (UK).

  • Top Gear magazine - CR-Z

    CR-Z crowned Green Car of the Year

    in Top Gear magazine

    The CRZ’s blend of sporty looks, agile handling and good fuel efficiency allowed it to deal with the bustling back streets of the Third Ring district in China to win over the judges at Top Gear. “Of all the cars we brought to China, CR-Z is far and away the one I feel most at home with – and most excited about,” said the magazine.

  • Gadget awards 2010 - CR-Z

    CR-Z crowned Eco Gadget of the Year

    in the Stuff Magazine Gadget Awards

    Here’s what Fraser MacDonald, editor-in-chief at Stuff magazine had to say about their decision to award the CR-Z ‘Eco Gadget of the Year’: "The Honda CR-Z looks great, and it feels great to be in. It’s also relatively small and light, so – for an unethical minute or two – hit the ‘Power’ button and work the manual gearbox, and it’ll go like a little rocket.".

  • Japan car of the year 2010/2011 - CR-Z

    The CR-Z is Japan Car of the Year

    Honda takes the title for the 11th time

    Honda is now officially the most successful manufacturer in ‘Japan Car of the Year’ history, having just won the prestigious award for the eleventh time with the CR-Z. Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor, says: "This award shows that the public has accepted Honda's aspiration to supply exceptional environmental performance in a fun-to-drive hybrid car."

  • RAC Future Car Challenge - CR-Z

    CR-Z: Most Economic & Environment Friendly Sports HEV

    Awarded at the London to Brighton Future Car Challenge

    We began the Brighton to London Future Car Challenge with two CR-Z cars and an FCX Clarity, and finished with an award for the Most Economic & Environment Friendly Sports Hybrid Electric Vehicle – an accolade virtually tailor-made for the CR-Z.

  • FN 50 Honda

    Honda: most reliable car manufacturer in Britain

    According to Fleet News’ FN50 survey

    Fleet News’ prestigious FN50 survey covers 1.5 million cars owned or managed by Britain’s 50 largest contract hire companies. Not only were we named the most reliable car manufacturer of all, but our Accord and Civic came second and ninth too.

  • Which? Car - CR-Z

    CR-Z named best new UK sports car

    in 2010 Which? Car survey

    Our sporty hybrid coupe raced straight to the head of the field in the 2010 Which? Car Survey - the UK's biggest survey of car reliability and performance (with 64,467 respondents).

  • BTCC Honda

    Honda lifts Manufacturers / Constructors trophy

    at Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship 2010

    The Honda Racing Team, partnered with Team Dynamics, had another great season in their racing Civics – with 10 wins out of 30 races – and we're honoured to receive this prestigious trophy.

  • Which? Car - Insight

    Insight delivers unbeatable new large car reliability

    in 2010 Which? Car survey

    Our hybrid Insight scored 97% for new large car reliability (0 to 3 years). The results are based on breakdowns, faults and general niggles over a period of 12 months.

  • Which? Car - Jazz

    Jazz scores 96.2% for new car reliability

    in 2010 Which? Car survey

    The Jazz came third in the supermini class for new car reliability (0 to 3 years) with a score of 96.2%.

  • Which? Car - Honda

    Honda second for new car reliability

    in 2010 Which? Car survey

    Our great results in this latest survey add up to lots of happy Honda owners.

  • JD Power Survey - Jazz Award

    Jazz tops satisfaction survey

    in the 2010 JD Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study

    For the fifth year in a row, the Jazz has come first in its class in this Study – and has this year also come third in overall model ranking. For Honda it was another great year, reclaiming second place overall in the survey and high scores across all four categories.

  • Euro NCAP logo - Honda

    5-star safety results

    from the European New Car Assessment Programme

    The Honda Civic 5-door, Jazz and Accord have all received 5 stars – the highest possible rating – in independent crash tests by Euro NCAP. This makes them among the safest cars in Europe.