Motoring
Civic duty: Honda opts for hybrid power in new take on old favourite
The new e:HEV promises frugality, quality, space and practicality
Honda has struggled somewhat in Ireland in recent years, which is perplexing. It does, after all, offer the CR-V hybrid SUV, which, if not quite motoring perfection, is a fine and frugal vehicle.
But, while Toyota’s RAV4, a rival SUV, is the fourth-bestselling car in the country right now, the CR-V languishes in 130th position in the sale charts, not helped by the fact that it is more expensive than the former.
Honda’s Civic, meanwhile, ...