Honda Civic review car review

Looks

Car makers often facelift their current model and Honda has done just that to the Civic. The Civic has had some subtle tweaks and its bold, angular shape gives it a distinctive personality. It’s a look that won’t appeal to everyone, but our test car received a positive reaction from a large variety of people. The interior feels well put together with a quality feel and, once again, looks distinctive.

Practicality

We’re big fans of what Honda calls the ‘magic’ back seats, the bases fold up like cinema seats so you get extra floor space if you need to carry large bulky items. The boot is enormous, with a practical hidden storage area and the rear seats fold down for extra practicality.

Driving

The aerodynamic shape helps keep things quiet and the Civic soaks up bumps in the road well, giving a comfortable ride. The sixspeed manual gearbox is sharp and precise and the power steering is light and smooth. It all makes for a easy driving experience and it’s a great car for nipping around town in. But the back spoiler cuts across the window (affecting visibility), and you’ll need to make use of the parking camera, included on all but the most basic model.

Safety

It has a full fivestar Euro NCAP crash test rating and is fitted with two Isofix child seat points. You can also add on technology to warn the driver about getting too close to the car in front, blind spots or wandering out of lane along with a system that displays road sign information on the dashboard.