For The Civic is a great looking small family car thanks to its sharp looks inside and out. It's also blessed with superb build quality and a great drive, while the boot is one of the largest in its class.
Against The coupe-esque styling of the Civic impacts on 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.
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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.
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There are 15 Honda Civic editions available
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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, with the rev-hungry Type-R hot hatch only available as a three-door. 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, and they also have a CD stereo, climate control and alloy wheels across the board. 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.
The Civic's engines are all responsive and flexible, but the ride and refinement are only average for this class.
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