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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  Very happy with my 2007 Civic - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Eric - July 7 - 3:20 pm

  I bought my 2007 Civic EX manual in December 2006. The car is a pleasure to drive: impressive acceleration for a 4-cyl naturally aspirated engine, tight handling and quick response. The car gives you confidence when you drive. The exterior design is modern and attractive, and the interior is surprisingly roomy and has a solid feel to it. The seats are comfortable and it can seat 4 comfortably, 5 in a pinch. The mileage has improved with each fill up. In the city I got 25, then 27, and now 28; on the one long trip I took I averaged 36 mpg. My only complaints are the thin paint that chips off easily and the engine whine sound. Overall, I am very happy with my new Civic and recommend it!

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  lot of hype - 2002 Honda Civic
  By engineer - July 6 - 9:13 am

  Within weeks of purchase the car had to be taken to a honda dealer twice because of engine malfunction light coming on twice. The dealer has no idea what is wrong with it or how to fix it .Opinion is that low emission hondas have too many sensors causing problems. A car that spends a lot of time at the dealership will naturally have low emissions. What a concept, a lemon by design..........

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  Dangerous instrumentation - 2017 Honda Civic
  By Leah Greenblat - July 5 - 6:03 pm

  Im no tech phobe, but the controls on this car are not intuitive, difficult to use and I believe actually dangerous. The climate and audio controls are almost all on the touchscreen. You must look at the screen to find the place to touch to make changes. (When driving theres no way to feel that youve made the right selection.) There are too many controls on the left side of the steering wheel. I think these could be better located. It is ridiculous that the side view mirrors dont have the flashing lights when the blinkers are turned on. (This feature is pretty common in a lot of other cars and not limited to the high end option packages like Honda has done here.) Instead theyve put a camera on the passenger side view mirror that is activated when you put on the right blinker. so instead of looking over your shoulder or to the right, they are encouraging the driver to look down at the touch screen when changing lanes. ( I have found this camera somewhat useful when parallel parking to determine if Im close enough to the curb). Lastly, if you own an iPhone, you cant have an incoming text message read to you aloud, but messages on Androids can be read aloud. I am impressed with the Econo setting. I find no difference in driving performance so I keep it on all of the time...and I like to accelerate quickly on freeways and live in a hilly area.

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  Good Lil Workhorse Car - 2000 Honda Civic
  By strindbergmania - July 5 - 10:00 am

  This car is classic Honda: wonderful fuel economy and reliability, agile in driving (Im a stick-shift fanatic so I chose the 5-speed), virtually worry-free, and overall nice looking. Drawbacks: being a small hatchback, naturally, the back seat leaves something to be desired-- barely enough room for kids but I imagine people who buy this car probably dont have kids to begin with. Bottom line: if you like small, zippy, Euro/Japanese cars, this is definitely the one for you. Am a lifelong Honda fan.

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  Snow and Cold no problem - 2003 Honda Civic
  By jeffme - July 5 - 10:00 am

  Fantastic fuel economy even with winter treads and subzero temperatures (44-48 mpg winter / 46-55 mpg summer). No problem with battery pack or vehicle starting on several winter mornings with temperature at -30 deg F. Handles hilly, snow covered dirt road driving very well and is easy to control in slippery conditions. A very substantial, fun and sensible car to drive!!!

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  be civiclized.... - 2003 Honda Civic
  By dirtynail - July 5 - 10:00 am

  baving driven trucks and suv all my life, i thought i would never buy a civic. but you cant beat the value and high gas mileage will put more money back into your pocket. car is all around a good car. much fun to drive. the car is not as ugly inside as outside. 127 horse power is quite adequate for this light car.

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  2003 Civic EX - 2003 Honda Civic
  By Luhrs - July 5 - 10:00 am

  Very smooth transmission, roomy ride, great gas mileage.

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  civic - 2003 Honda Civic
  By cdowney - July 5 - 10:00 am

  great car for the money, dependable, great gas mileage...wonderful

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  Great Car! - 2003 Honda Civic
  By dwigin - July 5 - 10:00 am

  Could not ask for more. Gets great gas mileage, very smooth, great price, no problems.

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  simply amazing - 2003 Honda Civic
  By Pacobird - July 5 - 10:00 am

  What a great car, you dont sacrafice anything only gain. I get 49.5 miles to the gallon highway and 42.3 city.