Honda Japanese reliable cars and SUVs
Honda is one of the world's most trusted automakers, renowned for engineering excellence, reliability, and value. From the Civic to the CR-V, Honda builds vehicles that consistently top owner satisfaction surveys and run for hundreds of thousands of miles.
Soichiro Honda founded the company in 1948, starting with motorized bicycles. Honda entered the car market in 1963 with the T360 truck. The Civic (1972) arrived during the oil crisis and became an instant hit for its efficiency. The Accord (1976) established Honda in the family sedan market. The NSX (1990) challenged Ferrari with everyday usability. Honda's VTEC engine technology became legendary among enthusiasts.
Honda vehicles are engineered with a "man maximum, machine minimum" philosophy - maximizing interior space and driver enjoyment while minimizing mechanical complexity. VTEC engines deliver both efficiency and performance. Honda's chassis tuning prioritizes driver engagement. Simple, logical interior layouts and Honda Sensing safety suite come standard across the range.
The original NSX was developed with input from Ayrton Senna and proved supercars could be reliable daily drivers. The Civic Type R is the fastest front-wheel-drive production car. The S2000 revved to 9,000 rpm from a naturally aspirated four-cylinder. The CR-V helped create the compact crossover segment. The Accord has been a Car of the Year winner more times than almost any other model.
Soichiro Honda had no formal engineering education - he was self-taught. Honda is the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer and also makes robots, jets, and power equipment. The VTEC system was so revolutionary that "VTEC just kicked in, yo" became an internet meme. Honda has never had a vehicle with a V8 engine in regular production.