Review of 2008's Honda Civic - What the Auto Press Says
MSRP: $14,810 - $29,500
The 2008 Honda Civic ranks 2 out of 28 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 54 published reviews and test drives of the Honda Civic, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
In our rankings, the 2008 Civic is engaged in a sibling rivalry with the 2008 Honda Fit. The Civic holds an edge in safety and visual appeal, while the Fit's versatile cabin makes it a better choice for some buyers. Little has changed in the Civic for 2008. Honda introduces a leather seating option and a high-performance model, the Civic Mugen Si.
The 2008 Honda Civic wins praise for performance and value, class-leading safety ratings, and a body style that stands out in from its competition. Reviews say its cabin is comfortable, though a few competitors offer more space or upscale styling. The current generation of the Civic was named Car of the Year when it debuted in 2006 by both Motor Trend and the Detroit News, and by a jury of automotive journalists at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. It was a Consumer Reports top pick in 2007 (Hyundai Elantra took the prize in 2008).
The Civic is available as a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan in a variety of trims, as well as the Civic Hybrid and the performance-oriented Civic Si. The Civic has long been considered the benchmark other compact cars are measured against. Several competitor cars have been redesigned lately and are worthy of consideration, but the Honda Civic finishes consistently near the top of our ratings in every category.
* "There's no single thing that blows you away about the Civic. Except the total package." U.S. News reviewer Rick Newman
* "Feels like a car in an entirely different class." -- Motor Trend
* "A great little fuel-efficient car that's affordable, not too hard on the environment, and oozing with style and charisma." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
* "Great styling, high quality, smooth ride, sweet powertrain, super mileage, excellent quality. And it costs less than $20,000." -- Detroit News
* "Looks, feels and drives like a car that costs thousands more." -- Kansas City Star
* "Wrapped in edgy new styling, the Honda Civic reigns as the most diverse car on the market, including an ultra-efficient hybrid model, high-mileage gas versions, models with luxury trim, and even a clean-burning natural-gas option." -- Arizona Republic
* "Civic has grown into a stylish sedan that, in most respects, rivals the mid-size Honda Accord of just a few years ago." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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