Is this best new car? Honda Civic review

This is the all-new Honda Civic!

The previous edition of the Civic was one of the most popular & recognisable family cars on the road. The question is, does the all-new edition offer enough to sway you away from a different family hatchback?

Well, let’s see what’s on offer. In terms of the design, it’s markedly different to the previous model, with a swooping tailgate around the rear through to an updated front with LED headlights and a new grille.

On the inside, you’ll be treated to a simple but well-laid-out dash. There are good quality materials throughout most of the cabin, along with physical dials to make it easy to manage climate controls. The infotainment has also been updated, although it’s pretty middle of the road. Thankfully though, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard!

Considering it’s a family hatchback, it’s still not the cheapest. The entry-level edition starts at just under £30,000! But does it offer enough for you to still choose it over the competition? You’ll have to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:32 Design
01:49 Interior
04:38 Back Seats
05:39 Boot
07:20 5 Annoying Things
08:40 5 Cool Things
09:59 Engine
11:11 Town Driving
11:57 Country Road Driving
14:18 0-60mph
15:14 Verdict

[carwow]

Describe the looks of the new Civic in ONE word!

[xy]

I will stay loyal to Honda for all my life. I drove a few of them and NEVER had a problem with them. Reliable, affordable and fun to drive. Best brand for me.

[PuffinDragun]

That was actually a good explanation of how the civic's hybrid system works in all honesty

[forsdykemontague]

Test drove it, now ordered it. Best car I’ve driven in years, very fast, very comfortable and roomy. Great thing about any Honda, is the tech works, it’s stable at any speed and this one’s feels luxurious.

[azelia]

I would give the looks of this car a 10/10 for one simple reason... I turn my head every single time I see one haha! It just looks so damn good

[invictus]

I honestly think the new civic looks amazing

[okithdesilva]

The new Honda Civic looks a little bit less aggressive than previous generation Honda Civic but it looks more cooler and sportier than the previous generation Honda Civic! I love the design of the new Honda Civic!

[ant]

I've had mine for a month and 4 days. I've put 6100km on it in that time and I've loved every minute of it. Driving motorway speeds, I get 57mpg (4.8L/100km). A 420mi run from Madrid to Gibraltar at 110km/h on the motorways and 50mph on the "A" roads here (A-7) and I used ~33L of petrol. Brilliant car to drive and great fun on the twisty roads.

[wittypediay]

I am used to driving SUVs . When my suv got bumped and landed in claim i borrowed my father's civic.
I just love it. It is so so smooth to drive the pickup is so smooth. You feel like a snake while zipping past the cars.
Due to sudden surge in crossovers and suvs in my county. It is sad to see people missing out on this absolute beauty of a car.
I decided to keep it a little longer and exchanged it with my father. It is an aboslute joy to drive this car.

[JScot]

I love the way it has the profile of a saloon, especially at the front. I wish car design would return to traditional hatchbacks, saloons and estates. So much better looking than all the crossover blobs.

[battlebreakdown]

I love that Honda is going back to the simpler look, it shows the original creativity that they had put in their older cars and this one looks really amazing and the color is just creamy and nice

[jev]

13:34 overtaking on that bend at 50mph is madness! 😅

[waynemangan]

Your random and unorthodox interior and feature review was GREAT!

[jamiegavin]

I’m still amazed when I watch a review these days and see things like base civics costing £30k. Guess I’m still stuck in 2007 when a civic type r was £16k brand new 😅

[wizkid]

Cool colour, sweet design, reliable engine.

[anestisversus]

best presentation ever, funny and easily explained how the hubrid system works for this honda!!!

[gregmullins]

Your reviews are always thorough and to the point.👍

[TerribleUsernameAmirite]

That hybrid system is absolutely genius

[phil_zupra_b]

The new Civic is amazing and i can’t wait for the Type R to be available.
Im actually surprised at how fast this new one came to Europe. I thought Honda isn’t particularly successful here. At least where i live.
I would definitely consider buying the Type R when it’s available.

[martynm.]

My last couple of cars have been German. But I've had fantastic experiences in the past with Honda. Incredible build quality. Legendary reliability. I will probably go back to them again in the future.