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Alongside Toyota with the original Prius, Honda was one of the pioneers of mass-produced petrol-electric hybrid cars with the Honda Insight. The Japanese firm has stuck with the technology ever since and produced lots of different hybrid models over the years. And these days, hybrids make up the vast majority of the company’s model range. In this handy guide, we’ll take you through all the various hybrid models currently offered by Honda, so you can figure out which one might be right for you.

Honda hybrid car range: current models

From small supermini to sizeable SUV, there’s a Honda hybrid for you.

Honda Jazz

Like it always has been, the current Honda Jazz is a masterpiece of design. Sure, it’s not the prettiest or most exciting car in the world, but in terms of simply making your life easy, there are few cars that can touch it. There’s a 1.5-litre petrol engine, two electric motors - one that drives the wheels and one that generates electricity - and a lithium-ion battery. Efficiency figures of 62.8mpg and 102g/km would suggest it works. The total power output of the system was originally 109hp, but updates in 2023 boosted that to 122hp.

Honda Civic

Every version of the Honda Civic, bar the rip-snorting Type-R Civic, gets the same hybrid package boasting an impressive-sounding 183hp, even if it doesn’t feel that powerful in practice. That said, the Civic is capable of returning up to 56mpg on the official test cycle, and besides, it’s a hugely impressive car in a variety of other ways. It’s more practical than most rivals, it feels plush and solidly built, it comes well equipped and it delivers a really good blend of comfort and agility on the road. That’s pretty much everything a good family hatchback should do.

Honda HR-V

The smallest of Honda’s hybrid SUVs is the HR-V, and it has pretty much the same powertrain found in the Jazz, but with power levels dialled up a wee bit to 131hp. Despite the extra power, though, the extra weight of the HR-V means it still feels a little sluggish when you’re trying to build speed, and things can get a little noisy, too, but it’s fine when you’re simply pottering around town. It’s a comfortable car in which to do that, because the suspension is good at soaking up lumps and bumps.

Honda ZR-V

The ZR-V is the mid-sized option in Honda’s line-up of hybrid SUVs, so it’s no surprise that it shares plenty with the Civic, including the hybrid system powered by the 2.0-litre petrol engine. It operates in a similarly smooth and relaxed manner, too, so performance is entirely adequate, and the ride is also impressively smooth. Practicality is a mixed bag, with more rear passenger space than the Civic, but a smaller boot. However, like with most Hondas, buyers will enjoy the impressive cabin quality and generous equipment levels.

Honda CR-V

The CR-V, the largest SUV is Honda’s line-up, has recently ticked over into its sixth generation. And this latest car is a wee bit different from all its other Honda hybrid siblings. Yes, it’s available with a version of the 2.0-litre e:HEV self-charging hybrid but also as a plug-in hybrid, the first Honda product in Europe to offer this type of powertrain. The PHEV version has a much larger 17.7kWh battery, which allows it to travel a maximum of 50 miles on electric power alone with a full charge. Otherwise, expect the CR-V to offer family-friendly space and practicality, plush quality, and bags of tech.