Honda Civic (2017 to 2022)

Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual saloon
Score: 7.5 / 10
“The Honda Civic 4 Door takes all the good elements of the sister hatchback, plus some of the more average bits, and adds some quirky bits of its own.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range review)
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The Honda Civic benefits from the brand’s bid to make its car a more mainstream contender and is now a purchase far easier to justify.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The tenth-generation Honda Civic is a great alternative choice in the hatchback class.”

Model reviewed: Sport Line
Score: 7 / 10
“It remains practical, fun to drive and well built, but the changes Honda has made to the ageing infotainment system are insufficient in such a tech-focused class.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual EX saloon
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Honda Civic saloon adds another string to the family car’s bow. It commands a premium, but such a small difference will pale into insignificance on a monthly finance deal. In diesel form, it’s capable of impressive real-world economy, too, without sacrificing fun or refinement.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
“Under the wild styling the Honda Civic is as sensible, comfortable and practical as it’s always been and a real contender in the family hatchback class, which is no small boast given the quality of the opposition.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The Honda Civic Saloon is a very good car in a number of areas, but its appeal is likely to remain very limited. It’s such a good all-rounder, though, that if you happen to be one of the few people it appeals to, then it’ll probably serve your needs extremely well.”
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Model reviewed: EX Sport Line
Score: 8 / 10
“Essentially, it’s the sort of sensibly shaped family car you might buy if you want something that looks vaguely like a hardcore hot hatchback but don’t need the associated hardcore ride or performance.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range review)
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Honda Civic is plainly a practical, generally refined, quietly upmarket, creditably economical and well-equipped car – and on all of those respects, it’s decent value, although pricey.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual SR saloon
Score: 8 / 10
“It takes what was already one of our favourite hatchbacks and merely tweaks the formula. As such, if you’ve already decided on a Honda Civic, which to opt for will largely depend on which you prefer the look of.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“The facelift’s definitely a bit half-baked, but the Civic was a good car before it and it’s still a good car after.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual saloon
Score: 8 / 10
“The world won’t be knocked backed to its senses by the arrival of the Civic saloon. But what it does mean is that there’s a worthwhile extra choice to consider, combining the practical bonus of a big boot and the less measurable advantages of a no-nonsense car that’s all about getting the job done and not worrying about fleeting fashions.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual EX Sport Line
Score: 8 / 10
“The changes on this updated Honda Civic might be small, but they certainly keep this model in contention in this popular market. The driving experience is one of the best in this segment, while the huge boot and lengthy standard safety kit levels add to the appeal.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual hatchback
Score: 8 / 10
“The diesel Honda Civic is a car you buy with your head. It’s not quite as enjoyable to drive as the petrol units, and a 1.6-litre diesel engine is never going to spark emotions, but for those wanting an impressively efficient hatchback, without sacrificing on style, it makes for an excellent choice.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The latest Honda Civic is a real departure, with unique styling in the family hatchback class and lots of desirable talents.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The Honda Civic saloon shares many of the hatchback’s talents, but there’s little reason to spend extra for it unless you love its looks.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
“At a time when crossovers are seemingly everywhere, the Civic Saloon aims to win you over with low running costs and a spacious interior. However, it’s not exactly a bargain.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Honda Civic is impressively comfortable and is one of the most practical family cars around, although alternatives have more rear headroom.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol hatchback EX Sportline
“EX Sport Line is a pricey but worthwhile addition at the top of the Honda Civic range, and minor tweaks enhance an already excellent and CCT100 award-winning hatchback.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual saloon SR
“You’ll need a real preference for saloons to take the Honda Civic four-door over the excellent, better looking and more cost-effective hatchback.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol hatchback SR
Score: 8.3 / 10
“The Honda Civic is a huge leap forward from its predecessor, and has a whole suite of strengths to make it a great company car.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Honda Civic is not just a serious contender for those considering a Ford Focus, SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia or Vauxhall Astra – but also maybe pushing for those considering a VW Golf or Audi A3.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s clear the Type R has had a positive effect on the standard Civic’s handling, but a mini Type R this is not.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual hatchback EX
Score: 7 / 10
“One of the strong points of the Honda Civic, in diesel form, is the potentially impressive real-world economy, especially if you do high motorway mileages. It’s also got a decent chassis, and it’s worth noting that it’s likely to be reliable.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 6 / 10
“The Honda Civic Saloon is, as you’d expect, based on the hatchback but gets a saloon-style boot that’s more spacious but not as practical. Perhaps its biggest selling point is its sleeker looks and the fact that in the UK – where few people buy small mainstream saloons – it’s a rare sight.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“You have to feel a bit sorry for Honda. The firm comes up with a car that looks as unconventional, as outlandish and as in-your-face as the latest Civic. And yet still, it can’t shake its image as the car brand for those with a blue rinse and a pension book. It’s a shame, too, because getting around in one of these is far more pleasurable than using your bus pass.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0 EX Sport Line
“The 2020 Civic is marginally improved, but that’s mostly because the pre-facelift car was so competent in many areas.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range review)
Score: 8 / 10
“There is no shortage of good family cars on the market, covering everything from hatchbacks to people carriers and crossovers. The Honda Civic is up there with the best of them and is a car that’s easy to recommend. Put simply, it’s very, very good.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre VTEC petrol automatic Prestige hatchback
“While the smaller, more characterful three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine is at its best with the manual six-speed, the CVT (automatic) is the transmission of choice for the 1.5T.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre VTEC petrol manual hatchback
“Refined on the move, high quality inside yet enjoyable to drive, the new Honda Civic has managed to recapture the sparkle it lost. And the new 1.0-litre VTEC turbo engine is a real gem, suiting the Civic perfectly. The competition is tough, but the new Civic is up there with the best.”
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Score: 7 / 10
“Very good residuals for the segment, traditionally strong levels of reliability, classic models are starting to become sought-after.”
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Model reviewed: saloon range
Score: 7.6 / 10
“Four-door Honda Civic retains much of its hatchback sibling’s ability”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 9.2 / 10
“Honda Civic raises its game, but loses some of the old car’s character.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre i-VTEC manual SR hatchback
Score: 8 / 10
“Honda has put huge amounts of effort into making the 2017 Honda Civic better to drive, more roomy, more fuel efficient and less polluting. Its engineers should be proud of ticking so many boxes.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual SR saloon
Score: 8 / 10
“If you fancy a svelte saloon as a company car, this one should be on your list. It’s astonishingly frugal, and while its CO2 emissions aren’t significantly better than those of its premium rivals, a lower P11D value means you should still up paying less tax each month.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel manual EX hatchback
Score: 8 / 10
“While it’s not about to convert anybody who didn’t want a diesel before, this new engine still represents a worthwhile addition to the Civic range, being good to drive and cheap to run for those who cover a lot of miles. If you’re in the market for a diesel family hatchback it should definitely be on your shortlist.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range review)
Score: 8 / 10
“Honda has breathed new life into the Civic with this latest model, which now not only offers a big boot, but is also comfortable and fun to drive. It’s not quite as good an all-rounder as a Volkswagen Golf, nor as roomy as a Skoda Octavia, but for something that occupies a solid middle ground between the two it represents an excellent choice.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Honda Civic brings some welcome colour to a sensible part of the market. Not perfect, but very interesting.”
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Model reviewed: (hatchback range review)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Civic is good to drive, has a big boot and comes with lots of standard kit. It can’t match the Volkswagen Golf in terms of performance, handling or refinement, but the Civic offers a generously sized boot, good selection of technology and competitive servicing packages. It’s a shame the infotainment system is so poor, though.”
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