Overview & Reviews

Since its launch in 1973, the Honda Civic has been one of the most popular compact cars sold in America. Its success can be attributed in large part to its consistently high level of quality inside and out and its long-standing reputation for reliability and low running costs. Impressive fuel economy and engaging performance have also played a role in making the Civic a top choice for many Americans.

The competition has largely caught up with Honda, though, and there are now many excellent small cars vying for your attention. Still, we continue to recommend the Civic due to its ergonomic interior layout, wide range of models and high resale value. For small-car shoppers in search of a solid used vehicle, the Honda Civic is certainly a smart choice, as its long production run and many variants make it easy to find what you want.

User Reviews:

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  Very Good Car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By punt - September 25 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car. I have run this car very hard and it keeps on going and going and going. I have had no problems at all in 5 years.

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  my honda vs anything - 2000 Honda Civic
  By EPB00SI - September 25 - 10:00 am

  when the first sis came onto the market i told myself i was going to have one some day. the day finally came. this car is so fun do drive. the 8k redline is amazing. when the vtec changes over the car is great. everything about this car is fun. the engine does lack low end torque but it is tstill very fun to drive. i recommend this car over any other import in the price range, if you are lookin for a coupe around 16k i strongly recommend the civic si.

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  Great Gas Mileage... most of the time - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Citan - September 25 - 10:00 am

  Decent car, decent ride, decent handling, off the line pickup isnt that great with the automatic, but passing power is decent. Only con so far would be: any time the gas tank has fewer than 3 gallons in it, its nearly impossible to start, the dealer cant seem to find anything wrong with it, nor have they been able to duplicate the problem (always how those things go) Also, the dealership was a ripoff for trade-ins, and are a pain to work with in general.

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  Kissis Review - 2005 Honda Civic
  By HONDA CIVIC - September 24 - 3:40 pm

  This car is excellent, the pickup is great, gets about 30 miles to the gallon. And with current gas prices, thats excellent! Im at 56,000 miles and had to replace tires and a battery - thats all! I am looking forward to another great year from my Civic.

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  Great Gas Mileage - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Great Gas Mileage - September 23 - 9:10 am

  The new style is great. The new Civic is comfortable and with under a 1,000 miles have already had 37.5 mpg mixed highway / city driving.

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  Cute but SMALL - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Hoosier - September 22 - 10:00 am

  Cute LITTLE car. Nice exterior and dash layout. Handles great for small car. Better ride than expected. Good mileage but still waiting for EPA listed mileage. The new accord hybrid should be better with more room. CVT transmission takes getting used to.

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  not bad, but... - 2004 Honda Civic
  By max the knife - September 22 - 10:00 am

  I love driving my new Si. It handles beautifully, performs great in gears 1-3, and has very comfortable, firm, well-designed seats. Three complaints: lousy visibility in back (cute small rear side windows a problem), less-than-wonderful turning circle, and it is a mite underpowered.

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  New car experience - 2004 Honda Civic
  By k brown - September 22 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car after driving a Buick Regal for 6 years. I can say without reservation, this car is a pleasure to drive. It feels like Im part of the car. It is responsive in traffic and the milage is terrific. I have about 1000 miles on the car. I took it from the dealer and wenton a trip of 250 miles. Half was highway and half city miles. I averaged 43 mpg. I look for it increase. i would recommend this car to anyone who wants a "fun" car to drive.

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  Coolest Hatch on the market - 2017 Honda Civic
  By Dylan Drudge - September 21 - 12:33 pm

  The stock tires and headlights are garbage ! But the rest of the car is amazing Im 6 3" and this car has tons of space. Its crash test rating is through the roof, its 0-60 is ~6.8 seconds which is faster than most cars. Its passing ability is awesome with the turbo ! Really fun and peppy car to drive. I test drove the impreza, mazda 3 , and golf , and this car was definitely the most bang for your buck. the only quells are again the stock all - seasons are terrible in the snow, and the headlights arent very bright. but the daytime running LEDs are really pretty. Ive gotten so many compliments on the look of this car. If you get this car get the sport package the exhaust sounds awesome at high rpms but still keeps quiet at low speeds and not to mention those 18" wheels are so sexy.

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  Honda Civic Si - 2000 Honda Civic
  By AL - September 20 - 8:49 pm

  I must say I am very satisfied with the car. The performance is good the gas mileage is good. Reliability is very good. It is fairly comfortable for the class. I recommend this car.