Overview & Reviews

Marking the changes for the 2009 Honda Civic are a slight nose and tail job, new wheel designs, a pair of new trim levels (LX-S and DX Value Package) and a number of high-tech enhancements (including Bluetooth availability and a USB audio input).

• Wide-ranging engine lineup offers both fuel efficiency and performance, roomy and refined interior, strong crash test scores, available as a sedan or coupe.

• Controversial gauge cluster design, Bluetooth and stability control only available on upper trims, slow acceleration times of Hybrid and GX models.

User Reviews:

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  Four Months - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Robert - November 11 - 4:26 am

  Four months and a bit over 7k miles. MPG is > 38, over the period. Had just recently driven in heavy rain with the OE Bridgestones, and the car rides fine. Most of the driving is open road & highway (90%). Cruise Control maintains a constant speed going uphills. Very happy I returned to a Civic.

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  Fun to drive - 2009 Honda Civic
  By timbo - November 5 - 11:36 am

  I traded a 15 year-old Saturn with manual steering and only 37,000 miles so this car is a real treat. I did a lot of new car research and frankly dont understand some of the negatives expressed on Edmunds. The Honda is comfortable, the two-tier digital speedometer is no problem, the emergency brake handle is not a problem. Stereo/CD player sounds great, cant really tell about fuel economy yet, had to warm it up a lot this winter. Variably intermittent windshield wipers would be nice, but not a big issue. Took me 3 months before I had 600 miles to finally get to use the cruise control and its fine. Some want a remote trunk opener on the key? Oh please, I mean opening a trunk is difficult?

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  Even Better than the EX!! - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Jason60050 - October 11 - 11:30 pm

  I had purchased a 2009 Honda Civic EX and then decided I wanted the hybrid with everything. So I went back to the dealer and got the 2009 Hybrid w/ leather and navi in silver. They were giving about $4k in discounts so I couldnt pass it up. So far I like it better than my 09 EX because of the gas mileage and cool blue leather interior and navi.

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  2009 LX COUPE AUTOMATIC - 2009 Honda Civic
  By SKYKING1 - October 10 - 2:13 am

  I only have 600 miles on the vehicle but I really enjoy it so far. The gas mileage is increasing every tank full and I expect to easily exceed the 36 MPG rating for the car. I wasnt sure I would like the placement of the speedometer but I cant imagine driving a car with a conventional speedometer now!

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  What Corolla should learn from...! - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Cali_guy - July 29 - 10:33 pm

  I bought this car due to its non- cliche styling, reliability, and performance. I love the way it rides, handles, quietness and the overall uniqueness. I was caught between the Corolla and it was a great revamp but it looked to cliche "family" type, the horsepower never changed, and the interior looked ehh, boring. It took me awhile to get use to the clunking when out and putting in gear... the dealer told me the brakes are magnetic or so. Although, for 140 horses it has a lot of go especially on overdrive but I think a lil more pep should be added. Anyways I love the car -- it was a great deal and I get compliments and looks because its just different from the rest.

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  New Civic Believer - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Max - July 23 - 10:56 pm

  I traded in my Expedition for this Civic as a means to get rid of my truck and to resell the Civic with no problem. At first I was just going to keep it until I found something else that I was interested in, but not anymore. I am more than pleased with the purchase of this car. Before it was just an in-between car, but now the more and more I drive it, I couldnt believe why it took me so long to realize this is the best car for your dollar overall. Its so fun to drive, styling is amazing, interior feels like you are in a cockpit of a jet and best of all it is so practical for almost any occasion. My suggestion to anyone thinking of buying one is too buy it and never look back!

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  Exceptional Car - 2009 Honda Civic
  By oldtimer - June 21 - 9:16 pm

  Have had car for 3 weeks. At 862 in town miles, overall mpg is 38.2; should improve with break-in. MSRP $27,520, paid $24,580 (below invoice). Excellent room in all seats for 62", 190 lb. body. Very comfortable seats. Quiet and comfortable ride. Exceeds expectations. At price paid, its an outstanding value.

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  In luv with my 09 - 2009 Honda Civic
  By dawn - April 22 - 10:40 am

  My exl 09 Honda Civic is more than I expected. Im adding mudguards, window visors, moonroof visor, door guards, fitted floor mats, rear spoiler, garmin navigation. Went from VA. To Penn. Two days after buying my car and couldnt believe how great it runs.

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  Honda does it again! - 2009 Honda Civic
  By John B. - February 3 - 5:43 pm

  I had a 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-door that I traded in on a new 2009 Honda Civic coupe EX. Was I ever blown away by how many changes had taken place in the past decade! The premium audio system in the civic sounds like a home theater set up. The exterior stylings are crisp and flashy and give the car an aggressive look which I like. Driving around town and on the highways is a blast. At first I was worried about the little cars ability to get up and go especially with the highway speeds in my area. However its shown to be more than capable of getting up to speed and the agile handling makes weaving around traffic a breeze. Overall this is the most fun little car Ive ever driven! 10/10!

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  Very good car - 2009 Honda Civic
  By steve - January 28 - 4:13 am

  I have only had this car for about a month and overall I am happy with it. It drives really smoothly but lacks the sporty fun to drive feel. I had a Camry for my first car and happily the sound system is so much better in the civic.