For The Civic is a great looking small family car. It’s also blessed with superb build quality and agile handling, while the boot is one of the largest in its class.
Against The coupe-like styling of the Civic affects rear headroom, so adults will find it cramped in the back, and visibility is not great for the driver. The firm ride jiggles at all speeds.
What Car? says
Honda's Civic appeals on many levels for its looks and style, quality and driving fun, but the restricted rear seat space and too firm ride holds it back from being a rival to the best of the small family class.
Reader review rating
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There are 13 Honda Civic versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Honda Civic certainly stands out in a crowd thanks to its sharp lines that are a major departure from previous Civics.
It comes in three- and five-door forms, but the Type R hot hatch and 2.2-litre diesel models are no longer available because they don’t meet the latest emissions regulations.
Inside, the Civic is fastidiously well put together and all models come with twin front, side and curtain airbags. All models in the range also have ESP stability and traction control.
Every Civic comes with all-round electric windows and a clever trip computer, as well as a CD stereo, climate control and alloy wheels. The driver has manual seat height adjustment and a steering wheel that adjusts for reach and rake. Space is good for those in the front, but rear headroom is cramped for adults. No rear windscreen wiper is an irritating omission.
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