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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  Solid car, but doesnt live up to rep. - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Bruce Steffel - December 13 - 8:20 am

  Great looking car inside and out.My gas mileage is very poor.Started out averaging 24-25 in city, now getting only 21-22 at 2000 miles on odometer.I hope there is something wrong to explain this. Where is remote key fob trunk release on LX model? Guess Honda cheaped out.Stupid power window lock on driver control. Besides locking passengers from operating windows, the driver is locked out from operating all except his window.So many small features left out that are on cheaper Chevys and Saturns.I am rather disappointed in this car for the price.Glad they have a history of good resale, hope this model doesnt ruin that.A/C Fizzles out when step on gas and even fizzles when at idle.

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  Unpleasant Car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By veryslowdriver - December 12 - 2:13 pm

  Bought this for commuting and city use. Seats seemed comfortable in test drive but real back achers in day-to-day-use. Miserable. Powertrain was so so. It could rev up but it was just business. Terrible shifter. Avg 30mpg. Hugely annoying interior rattles that dealer said were normal and would not fix. Handling was only average - a compromise of compromises, not comfortable, not precise, even w/good Michelin tires. My third new Honda and my very last. This seems like an excellent chassis, but not correctly exploited. Toyota Corolla a better choice for a commuter compact, quieter and better mannered. All in all, the car made me miserable. Sold at 6700 mi

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  Looks Great and Drives Great - 2005 Honda Civic
  By Liz - December 11 - 2:16 pm

  I just bought my first new car, a Honda Civic LX Coupe (automatic) and I love it. I am 510 and there is lots of leg room in both the front and back. The front seats are good size considering its a small car. It drives very smooth and it is also very quiet. Takes bumps really well.

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  Get it if you want it - 2005 Honda Civic
  By j - December 11 - 12:46 am

  The interior needs to be updated. The radio/cd area is boring and lacks a fun design. The clear coat comes off easy, I already have a chip on my hood. Fun to drive, easy to customize. Needs a rear wing, and tinted windows. Low noise in the interior, good control, great on gas on the highway. No so much in the city.

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  The rear end cups and chews tires up - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Ruth Veith - December 9 - 5:53 am

  The car has dropped in mileage. A new set of tires in the rear every 5 thousand miles. Ive had to have 3 sets of tires put on the car. Sometimes the car will jump if you want to go ahead very carefully. You need to keep your foot on the brake in close quarters. American Honda will not recognize the tire problem and will do nothing about it, so only buy one if you want to put new tires on constantly, which is more expensive and bad for the environment.

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  Instrument Panel Driving Feedback - 2006 Honda Civic
  By RichardDietrich - December 5 - 10:43 am

  Cruise control is very helpful in sub-urban and urban driving as well as utilizing cruise control on the Highway. The car automatically charges and alternately expends electrical energy in the cruise control mode increasing the MPG that a tank of gas delivers. In fact the less hands on driving that I perform and the more driving the car performs in cruise control, the better the car performs.

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  I love my Hybrid - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Billy Pilgrim - December 4 - 5:06 pm

  I chose the Civic Hybrid for its smooth, quiet operation, driveability, advanced standard safety features, exceptional ergonomics, amazing instrument panel...and those 50 miles per gallon. I liked it when I got it, and I love it a few months later. It moves and handles well, protects my family like a vigilant Doberman, and lives up to its advertised MPG. My highest observed sustained mileage was 58.3 on a highway trip; I average around 47 mpg in largely-urban commuting and around town. Steering is quick and precise, braking is sure and solid. Other favorites: Standard 4-channel ABS with brake distribution and brake assist, Hondas exceptional airbag system and the tilt/telescope wheel.

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  CANT PLEASE EVERYONE! - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Katman - December 4 - 4:17 am

  Excellent car, I find it strange that you have a handful of complainers out of over 800 reviews. I dont even bother looking at those reviews when you have almost a 5 star score and just a few 1-2 stars.

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  The car you can trust ! - 2006 Honda Civic
  By hondafan - December 3 - 9:00 pm

  Very fun to drive, miles improved laterly . my first tank average 27mpg , 2nd tank 29mpg.... and now i got 33mpg. Engine runs quiet and smooth 78mph at 2500rpm. I love this car very much

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  A Sporty Sedan - 2006 Honda Civic
  By KeysCop - December 2 - 9:03 am

  Sporty sedan, great performance, even better gas milage. Headrests are tilted too far forward so that you have to recline the front seat so your head is not resting on the headrest.