Overview & Reviews

Marking the changes for the 2009 Honda Civic are a slight nose and tail job, new wheel designs, a pair of new trim levels (LX-S and DX Value Package) and a number of high-tech enhancements (including Bluetooth availability and a USB audio input).

• Wide-ranging engine lineup offers both fuel efficiency and performance, roomy and refined interior, strong crash test scores, available as a sedan or coupe.

• Controversial gauge cluster design, Bluetooth and stability control only available on upper trims, slow acceleration times of Hybrid and GX models.

User Reviews:

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  Fun Car - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Charlie - June 4 - 8:09 am

  FM Tuner has poor output due to bad antenna in window, Car has trouble starting under 32 degrees, easily scratchable interior.

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  Hybrid Good and Bad - 2009 Honda Civic
  By JAD - June 1 - 4:27 pm

  The ONLY reason to even consider the Civic Hybrid is for the great gas mileage. You must drive it differently, pay attention and respond to what the instant mpg gauge and battery gauges tell you. Learning to anticipate lights, allow some slowing on hills, feathering the gas, avoiding the use of brakes and staying at the speed limit yield great results. No lead foot gas use, wont go fast anyhow. Winter driving conditions and sloppy driving habits destroy mpg. Large interior, but VERY noisy and not comfortable after a couple hours. Cheaped out on auto on head lights, dash layout, seat adjusters and tires. Did I say it was NOISY? First, and LAST, Honda.

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  Great but could be better - 2009 Honda Civic
  By automax - May 22 - 10:34 pm

  I drive about 33,000 miles per year, mostly highway. This is one of a very few cars that can do commuting and playing at the same time and do them well. For commuting, its comfortable, reliable and economical(I average 31 MPG, 2 MPG better then EPA estimates). When you want to play, just rev the crap out of it and it rewards you, handling is solid, power is great (above 6000 RPM), and engine notes are extraordinary. All it needs is more torque, if Honda put in the Japan only "R" engine, this thing would be nirvana on wheels. If you do a lot of commuting, yet enjoy a spirited drive, this is one of the best buys out there.

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  Best performance car for the $$$ - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Tris Speaker - May 11 - 2:44 pm

  Ive had my Civic Si now for almost a year and can say that it is the best car for the $$$ that Ive ever purchased. Ive owned many sporty cars before, too. The reviews that Ive read that were negative were from people that probably shouldnt have bought this car to start with. The car is made for DRIVING, not commuting to and from work. The regular Civic is what they shouldve bought. You get WAY more than what Mazda, VW or Subaru can offer for the $21,000 that I paid for this car even with the navi. I drive long distances for work and average 33 mpg on those highway trips and get about 25 in the city. I would definitely recommend this car to just about everyone.

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  Vibration at idle - 2009 Honda Civic
  By pod doc - May 1 - 7:09 am

  Since i purchased my civic i have noticed vibration at idle worse with the A/C on. I have been to the 2 dealers about 10 times with this complaint and there has only been 1 update that did not rectify the problem. The vibration is apparent when the A/C compressor engages at the same time as the cooling fans kick-in.

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  Amazing Car - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Apistogramma - April 30 - 3:08 pm

  Amazing car, made the right choice. Price a little steep but worth the money. Wouldnt have gotten a different car if had to choose again. It was the right vehicle for me.

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  Not bad but not ideal - 2009 Honda Civic
  By djo - April 26 - 4:54 pm

  After 6 months the Civic is almost exactly as expected. Reliable, great mileage, solid build. There are a few things that will drive you nuts. If you are tall, the parking brake handle sticks up and you will whack your leg. It is impossible to see any part of the outside of the car from the inside so for a small car it is more difficult to park then you would expect. The rear seat is not divided so you have to fold down the whole seat - a difficult task with the release mounted in the trunk. The key has become the joke of my department at work. It is huge (gold plate it and it could be the key to the city). It also costs over $100 to duplicate. So solid car with some design issues.

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  Dont waste money, buy straight gas engine - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Mac8 - April 21 - 6:22 am

  Well I have had this car for one year, the only savings I can figure out is mileage, I dont drive it much because it not comfortable, visibility is poor and braking at low speeds it surges as it jumps into coast mode and gas engine shuts off. Therefore the saving is I stay home more. I leased through Honda so I am stuck with it for two more years. Driving in Florida where its as flat as a pancake, around town, Ft Myers area I get a whooping 33 mpg. I took it to east coast and back got around 47 tops. Excuse down here is they use to much ethanol in gas. Its no better than a regular Civic , only less power, dont waste your money, no real saving.

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  great car - 2009 Honda Civic
  By tee - April 12 - 2:08 am

  It is a great little car. Drives well, fast, good gas mileage. Only thing I need to mention is a side miller came off from its frame on the right side 2 weeks after purchase but dealer fixed it with no charge. Highly recommended!

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  gas milege - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Todd - April 9 - 7:44 am

  I do not know how people get more mileage but I am getting 20 MPG driving city.