Pros: Availability of sporty coupe body style, Hybrid version, and performance-oriented Si models; build quality; good ride and handling balance
Cons: Lack of standalone options; headroom can be cramped for tall drivers on sunroof-equipped Civics
CG Says: After receiving a raft of updates for 2014 that included a continuously variable transmission (CVT) in place of a traditional automatic, availability of Honda’s LaneWatch side-view camera, and new styling for Civic Coupes, the Civic lineup is little changed for 2015. The only noteworthy update is the addition of an Special Edition (SE) sedan model, which slots in between the LX and EX models in price and content. Civic may not be tops in the compact class at everything, but its strength lies in that it really has no glaring faults. Model choices range from mileage misers to downright sporty, yet all are fun to drive and frugal with fuel. Although Civic is up against a tough group of rival cars–some of which might trump it from a “features per dollar” standpoint–it’s still a compact-car Best Buy.
| Class | Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA, Japan |
| Base Prices | LX Coupe: $18,290 LX: $18,490 SE: $19,990 HF: $20,040 EX Coupe: $20,390 EX: $21,190 EX-L Coupe: $22,640 EX-L: $22,840 Si Coupe: $22,890 Si: $23,090 Hybrid: $24,735 Hybrid w/ Leather: $25,935 Natural Gas: $26,740 |
| Base Engine 1.8-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 143 |
| Std. Transmission 5-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 28-31 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 36-41 |
| Optional Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 205 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 31 |
| Optional Engine 1.5-liter 4-cylinder/electric |
| Horsepower 110 |
| Std. Transmission CVT |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 44 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 47 |
