Honda Shuttle
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Last models went for £16,500 new, £15k pre-reg, so relatively good value (for a new car) but still depreciates £2k p.a.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very little maintenance required - I do it myself; lifetime timing belt; oil required at 9k miles, I do it at 5k.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    For the bulk and height, it's fast and handles well; suspension is better than my Mercedes 500SEL - honestly.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    150bhp VTEC; runs in around 20k miles; nippy; accelerates to 80mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hondas made in Japan like this are the most reliable cars; a NY taxi and top US MPV in their reliability stats; no problems at all; ATF changes at 50k miles; engine can do 350k before engine/gearbox failure.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks like an estate car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent suspension; Previa has top load space with underseat engine giving rear luggage space with 3 rows of seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Electronic deadlocks with transponder key, so good, but no alarm.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Jap-made Honda are top for reliability.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes