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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  Sharp and comfortable - 2017 Honda Civic
  By Kevin Ryan - July 1 - 10:45 am

  In and out will be different than a SUV. Quality seems very good. Layout is simple and logical, and well thought out. Performance seem good and ride is smooth enough. Happy purchase ! Still new.. Bought May 2017, the pull down on this form for year not working.

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  Sharp and comfortable - 2017 Honda Civic
  By Kevin Ryan - July 1 - 10:45 am

  In and out will be different than a SUV. Quality seems very good. Layout is simple and logical, and well thought out. Performance seem good and ride is smooth enough. Happy purchase ! Still new.. Bought May 2017, the pull down on this form for year not working.

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  Sharp and comfortable - 2017 Honda Civic
  By Kevin Ryan - July 1 - 10:45 am

  In and out will be different than a SUV. Quality seems very good. Layout is simple and logical, and well thought out. Performance seem good and ride is smooth enough. Happy purchase ! Still new.. Bought May 2017, the pull down on this form for year not working.

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  Great Vehicle - 2008 Honda Civic
  By JS - June 30 - 9:23 am

  Fun to drive and surprisingly comfortable for a small car. Great quality and nice features. Very appealing exterior design by Honda. Excellent investment during these tough times of rising gas prices. Tough decision after test driving both the Prius and Honda and ended up purchasing the Honda.

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  Excellent fuel economy and performance - 2002 Honda Civic
  By Rhino - June 28 - 3:19 pm

  I purchased my Civic new in 2002. Its been driven hard over the last three years....it has not been babied. It hasnt had any problems whatsoever. I get over 30 mpg all around driving, Mid 30s on the highway. My Civic is a 4 dr LX model with a 5 speed transmission. It has excellent performance with the standard transmission...plenty of pep. If you are looking for a strong, reliable, fuel efficent and fun to drive car give the Civic a try!

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  Buy This Car!! - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Elise - June 27 - 2:08 am

  I sold my Civic for more cargo room but miss it so much! This was a great car! Excellent gas mileage and incredible reliability, especially for a traveling college student. It NEVER gave me ONE problem. And my fuel indicator would be on "full" for days!! I could always count on this car. Very fun to drive. Honda knows what theyre doing! Ill never stray again! BUY THIS CAR! You wont be disappointed!

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  Civic Hatch Challenge - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Tou Chang - June 27 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car for two months and its really fun to drive. I wish it had power steering though. The D16Y7 engine isnt all that strong but could use some VTEC. I also wished it had an RPM gauge. I love the exterior design with its aggressive look. Most of all there are many aftermarket parts to tune-up this little civic to make it one of the best cars to have out there.

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  Great car, worst Bluetooth ever!! - 2016 Honda Civic
  By AJ - June 27 - 12:42 am

  I thought it was odd that they removed the AUX audio port, but dealing with a horrible Bluetooth phone conversation makes this car hard to recommend. Also active lane assist is a bit choppy.

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  Best car ever!!!! - 1990 Honda Civic
  By si - June 26 - 7:53 pm

  This car is so much fun to drive. You feel as if you are connected to the road. The motor is strong and with 134,000 miles it has no problems. The car feels tight and shifts great. I love the styling, people are always staring at the car. Deffiently a recomended purchase.

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  Exceeded All My Expectations! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Dave - June 23 - 9:26 am

  I was ready to buy something in the $30K+ range, when both of my parents bought new 2007 Civic 4 doors. After driving theirs, I was very impressed and decided the car to get for overall reliability and gas mileage was the Civic. I waited for the 2008 version with the leather and decided to get the coupe for the better stereo system. I have had this car for one week now, and I absolutely love it! The car drives smoothly, accelerates quickly, and looks great outside and inside (Silver with black leather). I find myself going for drives at night just to sit in the car and drive it. The car feels solid and able on the road. It has exceeded my expectations for a car in this price range.