2024 Honda Civic Buyer's Guide Breakdown: Still the Best Small Car?

Combining practicality with peppy driving manners

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00:03 The 2024 Honda Civic is an excellent example

00:09 of an inexpensive car that doesn't feel cheap.

00:11 A class leader, regardless of body style,

00:14 the Civic continues to impress with its refined design

00:17 and versatility.

00:18 Available in sedan and hatchback variants,

00:20 the Civic offers options for drivers of assorted tastes.

00:23 With its contemporary design and attention to detail,

00:26 the Civic looks handsome and mature.

00:29 The Honda Civic's cabin is both spacious and intuitively

00:32 laid out.

00:33 From excellent ergonomics to a comprehensive standard

00:35 infotainment suite, the Civic feels premium

00:38 without commanding a premium price tag.

00:40 However, we've noted that sound deadening could be better.

00:44 Under the hood, the Civic offers a range of powertrains

00:47 to suit a variety of purposes.

00:49 The base model is slow but efficient,

00:51 while the mid-level turbocharged engine serves

00:53 as a solid all-around option.

00:56 Those looking for more excitement

00:57 should step up to the sporty Civic Si or the extraordinary

01:01 Civic Type R hatchback.

01:03 Safety is paramount in the Civic,

01:04 with the sedan and hatchback earning great marks

01:07 from both IIHS and NHTSA.

01:11 With the Honda Sensing Suite standard across all models,

01:14 every Civic is well-equipped with active safety features.

01:17 With a variety of trim levels to choose from,

01:20 including the LX, Sport, EX, Si, Touring, and Type R,

01:25 there's a Civic for a range of budgets and driving styles.

01:28 Plus, with pricing starting around $25,000,

01:31 the Civic offers good value for money.

01:33 Note that the Civic's best features

01:35 are reserved for the higher trim models.

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