Overview & Reviews

A new Mugen Si trim level debuts for the 2008 Honda Civic sedan. It's similar to the regular Si sedan but comes with more aggressive suspension tuning, special wheels and exterior body enhancements. The only other change for the Civic line this year is the new availability of leather seating for the new EX-L trim level.

• Engine lineup that offers both fuel-efficiency and performance, roomy and refined interior, high crash test scores, available as a sedan or coupe.

• Controversial gauge cluster design, slow acceleration times of Hybrid and GX models.

User Reviews:

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  Absolutely Superb! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Stan - Amarillo, TX - October 31 - 10:33 am

  5600 mile trip AMA to NJ to NC to Austin to AMA: 37.54 mpg; highway portion: 38.73; city (incl DC rush hr): 30.42. Seats firm, but even a 700+ mile day was fine. Pushing it on NC 80 from I-40 to Blueridge Pkwy (posted 45 mph; most curves 15-20 mph rec) was fantastic: engine, gearbox, clutch, steering feedback, & stable seats combined for the most fun Ive ever had driving a car (Im 65). Car has 2 personalities: economy or fun. I dont think any other car can do both this well under $20K -- particularly with the EXs safety & Hondas reliability. The beige/ivory color combo & sunroof mean minimal AC use. On hwy, recirc the air, keep heat off, & turn AC on/off as needed. Will incr mpg!

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  Spend lots of time test driving - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Swede78 - October 12 - 11:00 pm

  My wife, mom, brother, and friend all have Civics. They all praise how great they are. So, after almost 10 years of driving my Dodge Neon (which had been great, but didnt want to push my luck and needed a change), I decided to get a Civic. I love the styling inside and out. So, my heart was set on a Civic, but I wish I test drove the one I bought a little more. Overall, I still like it, but Ive had it in the shop a couple times due to strong pulling to the right. Its better, but still seems very sensitive to the road. Neon went straight forever. Also, theres a slight throttle hesitation when you take off from an (almost) stop. Otherwise, drive is smooth, avg 35 mpg, now @ 2000 mi.

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  Lovin Every Second Of It! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Alex The Man - October 2 - 6:56 pm

  Well what can I say its a Honda folks its really fun to drive. I read all the reviews about this car on this website and to all the nay-sayers its a very awesome car. Fast pick up great gas mileage you get the sporty looking car wit the economy price tag....just buy it dont think about it just buy it!!!

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  Downsized from truck - 2008 Honda Civic
  By IndyFF290 - September 27 - 2:56 pm

  Fun car to drive, with a lot of pep. This is the first car I have driven in 15 years, as I have owned trucks until now. Researched several small cars for efficiency, fuel mileage, reliability, and resale value, and this is by far the best choice I could make for my money.

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  My favorite car - 2008 Honda Civic
  By My favorite car - September 17 - 3:43 am

  I recently bought the 2008 Honda civic sedan LX and i love it. I have bought a lot of cars and this one has to be my favorite. I drove the accord it was great but i was just liking the civic more. The a/c isnt too great as everyone else says but i like to ride with the windows down anyway. The radio works really good. It has some get up and go when its needed but definitely not the si. Other than the a/c the car is great!

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  First Honda Ownership - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Trelz - September 10 - 11:50 am

  This is my first Honda vehicle and so far it has been a great pick. I picked the 2008 Honda Civic because it has great features. My last car was a 2002 Chrysler Sebring (what a mess!!). After driving a Chrysler Sebring, I wanted a car that was dependable; especially after dealing with the transmission problems for five years. I searched several nights on the internet about Honda products and have seen great comments about their products. So, there I was on a Honda dealership lot and I know I have made a great choice. The only problems I have so far, is the key not having the trunk release button on it and for some reason when the windows are down, the air is not circulating properly.

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  Honda Civic Hybrid Review - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Mike - August 6 - 12:53 am

  What an outstanding car. Its quick, quiet and very well equipped. Very fun to drive. I prefered the Civic over the Prius because it is not quasi-futuristic like the Prius. It has a regular key and regular displays. Conversely the Prius display is extremely busy. Plus going from a Jeep Wrangler to a HCH I went from 18 mpg to 43 mpg - quite a savings. BTW - That was my real world mpg after my first tank.

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  your Civic responsibility - 2008 Honda Civic
  By BLCarper - July 31 - 12:50 am

  I have been a sports car guy - until $4.00 gas. I traded my 04 Accord V6 M6 on a new Hybrid. You have to learn a new driving skill - slow and steady vs. pushing apex turns. Have been rewarded with combined mileage 43.8 and Highway is 55.6. There is a lot of no a/c use to get this. Wind drag at speed over 50 mph kills mileage. Im staying at 58 mph on I-95 (dangerous but economical). You need to squeeze the pedal gently and learn to coast a lot. I have enjoyed the smooth driving style that results in top mpg. No rushing, no frantic lane changing - slow and steady wins the race. In this era of energy crisis I felt led to do something to do my part - Civic Hybrid is my statement.

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  16 Months - Were Getting Ready to Dump - 2008 Honda Civic
  By abandmon - July 23 - 11:26 am

  Weve owned many domestic vehicles and decided to step-up to the superior quality of a Honda. What a disappointment! The first year was okay with the vehicle however its now falling apart. Performs poorly in the cold, if it starts at all. Dont think of driving in winter weather without snow tires. The alarm is toast. The electronics are on the fritz. Seat belts dont retract. Weather stripping is worn through. Loud clunk in the trunk area when making turns. Has a severe shake when approaching highway speeds. Hard to find a comfortable driving position. Overall, the most disappointing vehicle weve ever owned! Will never buy a Honda again.

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  Think twice - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Laura - July 6 - 8:56 am

  This is my third Honda. I loved the other cars (Accords) and bought the Civic mainly to increase gas mileage due to long commute and high marks for reliability and safety. But, there are several things that are truly annoying. The main problem is the front seats are very uncomfortable. After 45 mins of driving my back was hurting due to the hardness of the seat and the way it pushes in your sides to mold you into the seat. Theres no "give." Another big problem is the side door frame blocking you view while driving and especially while turning. Not being able to see the front of the car (end of the hood) is a big problem in trying to park, turn etc. Maybe you eventually get used to it.