Soichiro Honda, founder of the Honda empire, was a self-professed motorcycle maniac. The dynamism, performance and practicality that two wheels taught him translated perfectly onto Honda’s initial small 

cars too. High-tech, light, agile and fun – Honda small cars made a name for themselves in not just Japan but also gave established British carmakers a tough time, eventually leading the charge that would drive them out of business. Here’s a quick lowdown on the company’s most iconic small cars.