“Despite its fantastic retro looks, the Honda e is anything but old-fashioned under its skin. This all-electric city car is a breath of fresh air, with rear-wheel drive that not only gives it go-kart handling but also an incredibly tight turning circle. It feels nippy around town, and while its 137-mile range isn’t as much as some had hoped for, it’s sufficient for the urban trips the Honda e is designed to excel at. If that wasn’t enough to guarantee it a place in the Top 50, its interior is also an intriguing mix of digital displays and faux wooden trim.”

“Those retro looks, combined with a wonderfully high-tech cabin, make this a winner. It’s the car everyone wants,” David Ross.

As well as winning the overall Best of the Best award, the Honda e’s ground-breaking product design also picked up the Best Smart Product award.

The Motor Awards panel loved the Honda e, describing it as "absolutely perfect, not only because of its zero-emission powertrain, but also because of its compact size."

The jury described the Honda e as having, "a very happy combination of hardware and software still so rarely seen in the car industry."

Top Gear quoted that, “It’s impossible to do more than 100 miles in and around a city in a day, and the Honda e is the happiest and best tool to do them.”

The Honda e is the first vehicle from a Japanese brand to win this highly prestigious prize and also recognised for its commitment to a sustainable future.

The judges said: “Honda has taken the spoils in one of the biggest and most exciting categories of 2020. A fantastic result!”

What Car? Car Awards 2022 said: "The Honda Jazz is a small car that feels like a big one, not only because of the sheer amount of space you get, but also because of the comfort and refinement that it offers. The interior is incredibly thoughtfully designed, too, with lots of clever touches to improve practicality. Plus, the Jazz is an easier car to see out of than many rivals, and its hybrid technology allows it to sip fuel, particularly around town.”

The Honda Jazz has been named the "Best small hybrid" by the DrivingElectric Awards 2021. It stated that "the Jazz is a great choice for those who prioritise space, flexibility and efficiency in a small car."

What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2021 said: "The Jazz's space and seating flexibility puts other small cars to shame, but crucially it's not just box on wheels; it’s brilliant even if you take practicality out of the equation. Its hybrid engine, for example, delivers strong performance and excellent real-world fuel economy."

The Honda Jazz and Jazz Crosstar have won the prestigious Red Dot award in the “Product Design" category. This internationally acclaimed accolade is only awarded to products that excel in quality, design and functionality.

The new Honda Jazz e:HEV has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests, which introduce a range of rigorous new assessments. The Jazz has an advanced all-new body structure and includes as standard a comprehensive suite of active safety technologies and driver aids.