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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  One of the best Hondas Ive owned - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Wilson Webb - April 15 - 10:18 pm

  If you use 100% Synthetic Oil, this car will love you. At 182k miles, my Mechanic says the engine is good for another 130k miles. Because it has variable valve timing, torque and rapid acceleration is great through all speed ranges, including the 5th gear where acceleration is so good, I dont need to downshift to fly. Handling is superb as I can take curves at amazing speeds without too much lean. All of my Hondas have been good, but this one is the best. Ive only encountered 1 repair so far - the Alternator.

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  Simply great - 2008 Honda Civic
  By John - April 3 - 4:13 pm

  This is my 8th Honda since 88 and have to say the "best" With gas prices going nowhere but up, mileage is great. 30 mpg average city wise, and 40 for highway, cant beat that. Looks inside and out a A+++. Quiet on the highway, just cant beat this car.

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  Great Civic - 2008 Honda Civic
  By andrew dansereau - March 16 - 12:30 am

  I have near 5000 miles on the EX-L Civic. This is a luxury compact sedan with plenty of room. Everything from the heated seats the dash display, the quality that Honda put into this car does make it a luxury compact. Best mpg so far 42! No need to slam the door closed, it closes with the sound of quality! I am totally amazed every time I get into this car. Can you say Swiss watch.

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  Si forever - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Ron - March 12 - 1:43 am

  The sound of that v-tec when you hit 6000 rpm, puts a smile on my face every time. This was my first brand new car and I absolutely love it. Would have liked to get the vehicle in white but settled for silver, I still get compliments on its style, people always think its an Acura. Premium fuel only adds about $2-3 per fill up. so stop reading this review and go get one today, theyre awesome! Also, go for navigation, mine is std. and I regret not upgrading.

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  Smarter than the editor - 2008 Honda Civic
  By toddbuffer - March 9 - 9:33 am

  This is a great car, gets better than ad in fuel mileage. I easily get 42 mpg on my commute to work editor should rate this car much higher

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  Best purchase made in 2008 - 2008 Honda Civic
  By lj82 - March 5 - 6:46 am

  My Civic has great pick up for getting on the highway. I commute to work about 26 miles a day, and my gas mileage is outstanding.

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  Best bang for your buck - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Chris G - March 4 - 7:00 pm

  It was between this car or a 4dr GTI. The ride is amazing. The handling is perfect and responsive. I was in an Altima SER, so going from 261 to 197hp Im going to have to say it is slow. It has good pick up and its hard to red-line :). The nav is worth it. Im a pilot so I have a good sense of direction... thought Id never use it. Once I played around with it for a while and studied up on it I really learned to enjoy it. The tires could be a little stickier. I do a lot of city driving and Im getting about 24mpg average and I am shifting around 4500 to 5000 rpm on average. I use the car.

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  Great MPG - 2008 Honda Civic
  By francious - February 26 - 4:16 pm

  I have almost 40,000 miles on this ride. I sold a Mercedes C car because I drive so many miles and was only getting 26 MPG. I routinely get 38.9 mpg, never going below 36 and attaining 41.6 mpg on one trip. A larger tank would be great as I have to fill up every third day. I have had no problems with the engine, drive train, body, or trim. My only disappointment has been the drivers seat which has a one inch tear along a seam. It is very comfortable on good roads, a little less so on bumpy roads. At less than 20 grand for a fully optioned fuel sipper, it is a better deal than one of the hybrids.

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  I love this car - 2008 Honda Civic
  By ronbrns - February 7 - 12:26 pm

  This is an awesome little car that is all it is claimed to be. It performs as well as my Civic Hybrid. It has a comfortable ride and is quiet except on highways with those ridges cut in it. The range is a little limited with an 8 gallon fuel tank and the fuel gauge accuracy is marginal at best - an important feature when you only have 8 gallons when full. The fuel economy has been much better than indicated. Overall average for the last 3200 miles of mixed driving has been 35.9 mpg. It has had a reliable 200+ mile range with a 90%+ fill. It would probably do better if the fuel gauge could be relied upon.

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  Best yet! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Michael - February 6 - 10:06 pm

  I just got my civic and I love everything about it. Its excellent unless youre looking for horse power. With gas prices this high everyone should be trying to reduce consumption of gas.