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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  Early Review - Only Driven 400 Miles - 2009 Honda Civic
  By larry s. - June 8 - 3:26 am

  Honda makes one of the best stick shifts in the auto business with the Civic Si. Short throws and creamy smooth shifts. Performance is great for a 4 cylinder (2 liter) engine without a turbo. Its a rev happy car which performs best at 6,000+ rpms, and the engine sound is sweet at higher revs. My car is black which is hard to keep clean but looks great when it has a bath. Its a head turner. Gave it a 9 on reliability but thats just based on Hondas past reputation cause Ive only had it a week with 400 miles driven so far. I leased it for 3 years so its covered by limited warranty. If it proves reliable I will purchase another 3 year lease.

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  Great Car - 1992 Honda Civic
  By Lyricnac - June 8 - 2:00 am

  Extremely well made, excellent gas mileage, Honda built another hit.

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  High-end amenities with a modest price tag - 2016 Honda Civic
  By Dennis Attenello - June 7 - 11:32 pm

  Weve leased a number of basic Honda Civic Sedans over the years and have been satisfied with both the reliability and solid driving experience of these cars. This time out we wanted to purchase something a bit more upscale that looked great, rode well and had a lot more bells and whistles. That said we didnt want to pay the price for a new BMW, Lexus or Mercedes. We considered the option of a pre-owned luxury car but recognized that starting with 20-30K miles on a pre-owned vehicle, we could expect to see repairs sooner and at a premium price. At the Honda dealership we took a look at the strikingly sharp redesigned 2016 Honda Civics and test drove their top of the line Touring model. This model really fit the bill for us. It had all of the bells and whistles we wanted - active sensing safety features, touchscreen navigation, premier audio system, LED lights, heated front & rear seats, leather trim, and 17 inch wheels. The 1.5 liter turbocharged transmission provided plenty of power , great handling and terrific gas mileage. And the price tag was very appealing for everything this car offered. Weve driven it for a month and could not be more pleased with the purchase.

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  Reliable Decent Transportation - 1995 Honda Civic
  By Snarks - June 7 - 2:00 am

  A great reliable car. A bit noisy especially in comparison to new cars. I bought it knowing it was reliable and it has remained to this point in time with 191,000 miles. Just regualar maintenance and wear items nothing unexpected or catastrophic failed. It does everything pretty adequately except accels in fuel economy and reliablity, I recommend this car. I plan on running into the ground hopefully it will carry me through 2-3 years of grad school.

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  ill be driving it at 300,000 miles - 1995 Honda Civic
  By mpj - June 5 - 2:00 am

  RELIABLE, RELIABLE, AND RELIABLE. This car is a great commuter. Its not the most comfortable car, but it just goes, and goes, and goes. Granted, I havent this car for long... but no problems with a car that had 183,000 mile when i bought it?? unheard of! I have a friend that is a Honda maintenance mechanic... he says that I should expect 300,000+ miles as long as i change the oil regularly. Cant beat this car for the $3000 that I paid for it!

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  Best Hybrid - 2006 Honda Civic
  By TD - June 4 - 7:56 am

  I have driven all of the hybrids and the civic is by far the best on overall performance, comfort, style and overall combination. I am planning on buying another one for my wife when we trade hers in.

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  Keeps on ticking - 1997 Honda Civic
  By moz52 - June 4 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car used, with about 30,000 miles on it, and now it has over 120,000. I have done nothing but regular tune ups, new tires, and oil changes. Although I would love to have something a little more sporty, I will most likely purchase a new Civic sometime this year. You just cant beat the reliability.

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  Recent Convert - 2009 Honda Civic
  By okhondadrvr - June 3 - 11:30 pm

  My chief priority in my purchase this time was fuel economy. I was a little nervous going from my large sedan (Ford 500) to a smaller economy type car. After driving several makes and models, I decided to go with the Civic. I am not disappointed at all. I went with the LX-S because I liked the black interior and some of the extras it came with. The car handles great and the 4 cylinder has surprising power. The fuel economy is better than expected. 4 fill ups and I have been getting 30 + mpg with over 70% being city driving. The interior is very roomy even for my 63 frame. The car feels very solid and just a lot better quality then all the competition I looked at. New Honda convert.

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  2012 Honda Civic, Best yet!!! - 2012 Honda Civic
  By cargirl511 - June 3 - 7:45 pm

  First a review correction for Edmunds! The new 2012 Honda Civic gets 39 mpg highway!!!! your review stated incorrectly the following: "The front-wheel-drive 2012 Honda Civic is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 140 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices include a five-speed manual and an available five-speed automatic (HF and EX models get the automatic as standard equipment). This combination returns EPA fuel economy estimates ranging from a low of 28 mpg city/36 mpg highway" The additional info on HP and Torque are otherwise correct. Best Civic yet! Highly reccomended.

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  A "Solid" Economy Car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Pat - June 2 - 3:50 pm

  I had a 1995 Civic EX w/manual for 11 yrs. prior to this new one. Its amazing what 11 yrs.of engineering will do to a car! My new Civic awesome! From the interior/exterior design, to the build quality. In the interior, everything was well-thought out; all is where it should be, withing easy reach and logically located. The build quality is comparable to higher-end cars. When I close the door, it closes with a reassuring "thunk", at the same time incubating the occupants from outside noise. Its not "vault-like quiet", but it is definitely quiet in there. Everything else from the powerful and clear stereo to the ever-so-frigid air conditioning system work extremely well.