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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  Glad I bought it! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By ggrec1 - March 23 - 2:06 pm

  I really like this car. Im 6 tall and the seat & steering wheel adjust perfectly. The seat is comfortable and the 2 tiered dash is cool. I can see all the instruments perfectly. The shifter is smooth and the position and movement are just right. I owned a Pathfinder and to me the visibility is great. You cant see the hood while you are driving but it is so short it doesnt really matter. Also has a nice amount of power for a fuel efficient car. I definitely recommend it!

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  Civic Rules - 1995 Honda Civic
  By Lovingmycivic - March 22 - 10:00 am

  The sporty styling is just a babe magnet! The suspension and the handling is just perfect. I have the automatic shift but I sometimes shift it like manual when come out of traffic light to maximize the VTEC efficiency. When the VTEC kicks in around 5000 revs, you just feel like you are on a plane. Other than replacing the parts that are due, the car is absloutely worry free. My friends are surprised how roomy the little car is also. I have the ABS version and it just helps the snow driving tremendously. Its just a fun car. Did I mention Im 63" and I feel fine in the car?

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  Heavenly Honda - 2002 Honda Civic
  By Pageaut - March 22 - 10:00 am

  I have just bought the Honda Civic LX. What a wonderful vehicle. It handles so nice, and looks great too!!! I had a Ford and it is nice to know I wont be putting thousands of dollars into repairs like I had been.

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  Expected Better Gas Mileage - 2008 Honda Civic
  By JVM - March 18 - 11:03 pm

  I absolutely love the way the car handles. It feels like a sports car. At first glance, I did not like the new dash, however, it really grows on you. The only item I was disappointed in was fuel mileage. I was expecting at least 30 to 31 mpg in city/highway driving, but I am only averaging 27/28 mpg. I do drive for fuel economy; so hopefully when the car is broken in more, the mileage will improve.

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  Touring 16 - 2016 Honda Civic
  By Mountain Time - March 18 - 5:53 pm

  Drove the new Honda Accord and Civic. The Accord is really nice but the Civic was just more comfortable for me. The Touring model has every option anyone would want except for blind spot monitoring on drivers side. That would have been nice. Driving the car in mixed driving, I got 38mpg on the first tank. That was calculated. The car was saying 40. Not bad considering the my 2015 Prius was 5 mpg off. The power of this car is nice. The drive is very comfortable. I can see this car getting 42-45 on the highway. Not bad at all since my Prius only got 46. The fit and finish of this car rival the luxury cars. Honda hit a home run on this one.

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  I Love it! - 2004 Honda Civic
  By jwcarter82 - March 18 - 10:00 am

  I just bought the car and I cant begin to explain how wonderful it is to own the car. I traded my gas guzzling suv in and I have saved a ton of money in gas just the first month. In fact, I have driven 400 miles and have yet to fill it up! That should speak for itself. The car is fun to drive and handles really nicely. The seats are a little firm but not uncomfortable.

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  Honda Coupe 2008 - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Linda - March 17 - 7:36 am

  Car is very sporty & accelerates & handles quite smoothly. Bucket seats mold to you & are quite comfortable. A power seat would be desirable. Trunk is roomy with fold down seats adding to space. I like the speedometer out in front by windshield so you dont have to look down. Center console armrest slides forward (nice feature) but slips back when you lean on it (should lock in place). Mileage is great. Overall quality & design is excellent! I love driving my civic.

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  Honda does it again! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Jack D. - March 16 - 7:43 am

  I wanted an 08 Accord but in light of current fuel prices, decided on the Civic. I wanted the EX, but after driving the EX and LX, decided there wasnt enough difference between em to justify the price variance. This is my 3rd Honda and I am very pleased with the quality that goes into them. My 91 Accord had 326k original miles on the clock when I sold it to a co- worker for $1,800!! Looked great, ran like new. I will agree with prior comments re: the road noise, it is a bit much on rough pavement. On freshly paved roads, though, its quiet as a tomb. This has a lot to do with the Goodyear Eagle RSA tires. When they wear out, Ill install comparable Michelins, which are quieter.

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  Love it - 2016 Honda Civic
  By Kristen Thorsen - March 15 - 5:31 am

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  Very classy car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By DesertDweller - March 14 - 1:50 pm

  Amazing job on this new Civic. This is a better car than my old Accord, and it costs less money. Its a knockout in looks and looks very classy in the driveway. I traded in a high performance car for this coupe, and I miss the adrenaline rush sometimes, but all in all, this car is superior in every way.