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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  Darn NEAR perfect - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Linda - July 5 - 8:06 pm

  I have had my Civic for 1 1/2 years now and really love it. It does have some issues - passenger air bag light wont go off, horn broke, air crackles if turned up too high and there is a passenger airbag recall as well. But, those are all things that can be fixed and are somewhat expected for a car that was absolutely new when I bought it (new design and all). But, other than that, I love my car.

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  Sharp looking dependable car - 2015 Honda Civic
  By mrp - July 5 - 8:47 am

  CvT is only transmission available.

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  I get better EPA than my wifes Prius - 2007 Honda Civic
  By mbnorcal - July 5 - 4:20 am

  Last year my family decided to take a step forward and bought a 2006 Toyota Prius. I was very happy with its performance and averaging around 45-48 mpg. This year I also needed a commuter car. I was about to get another Prius, but I decided to give the Civic Hyrbid a try. In my opinion, I really liked the styling of the Civic better than the Prius that my wife drives. I have put a little over 2,000 miles on it already and have gotten 51 mpg, better than the Prius. But of course the Civic is a bit weaker than the Prius. The dash layout has a airy spaceship cockpit layout. Although the interior is not as big as a Prius, the fit and finish is top notch. It has good driving position.

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  All the car anyone really needs/wants - 2016 Honda Civic
  By Kevin C. - July 4 - 8:20 am

  I took delivery of my Cosmic Blue 16 Civic EX-T Sedan about a week ago, and Im in love. Before settling on the Civic, I researched and test drove exhaustively just about every comparable and non-comparable car on the market. I finally narrowed my search down to the Hyundai Elantra, the Chevy Cruze, and the VW Jetta. The Civic won, hands down. This car outpaces its competitors by a long shot. Acceleration is strong from the 1.5 Turbo, yet Ive been averaging about 40 mpg in mixed driving. The interior is quiet and comfortable, and the technology is top notch. Handling capability is a class above as well. Civic feels solid and composed where the Elantra felt jittery and loose. Be sure to negotiate for this vehicle. I was able to land this one at around $19,500 for everything before taxes. At that price, it is an incredible value.

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  What a Find! - 2003 Honda Civic
  By B-Dog - July 3 - 10:00 am

  Many have likely overlooked the Civic Si, what with the SVT Focus, Mini Cooper S, Mazdaspeed Protege and the like. Mistake! It has all the typical Honda niceties, such as terrific build quality, great instrumentation, superb materials and a sweet shifter. More than these, though, the Si has torque, seats, space, a nice stereo, a great steering wheel, and you dont see them all over. The torque is a welcome upgrade from my old Miata - at 60 MPH on the highway in 5th you can just accelerate. In the Miata, dropping down to 4th was a must, if not 3rd! And the engine is so smooth that it must be felt to be believed.

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  2003 Civic LX - 2003 Honda Civic
  By cawoodworth - July 3 - 10:00 am

  The Civic 2003 a great little car. It has a nice little zip to it. The car is easy to drive in and out of traffic. It is a fun car to drive. The fuel economy is easy on the wallet.

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  Honda: Ask the Person who Owns One! - 2003 Honda Civic
  By Hendos Honda - July 3 - 10:00 am

  This is my second Honda Civic. My last one was a 91 with 145,000 miles that I gave to my niece. This car is bigger than my old one, with more zip. Gas mileage is very good for a car thats not broken in yet (31 combined). I love the styling. Only thing that concerns me is the sheet metal seems thinner than on my old one. Ive already had to have a dink taken out of the door.

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  Just got it! and Love It!!! - 1999 Honda Civic
  By erik j. h. - July 3 - 2:27 am

  I just purchased a used 99Si with 37,000 miles on it. I have had it a week and i love everything about it already. Its an absolute blast to drive, slow or fast!!!

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  This is what most of U.S. should drive - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Jim - July 2 - 5:37 pm

  Bought new in 1998. 5 speed EX 2-door model. 146,000 miles. Have replaced the battery once, tires twice, and timing belt and water pump at 105,000 miles. No other costs other than oil changes. Car has averaged 37 mpg overall to date. 100% reliable. A few door dings from the parking lot. Interior looks like new. Foreign oil dependency would be much lower if more of us drove these.

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  Requires some effort to get 40+MPG - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Lucas - July 2 - 3:53 am

  I dont know if I can call this a full hybrid because I cant cruise just on the battery. So you always use gasoline, but given the factor that the small 1.3L engine doesnt eat much gas you can get nice MPG. I drive around NYC mostly city. When it was warmer I did get 40MPG on a tank. Now below or near zero temperatures I get 35MPG.