2024 Honda Civic review // Still the compact car gold-standard?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2024 Honda Civic compact car. We are driving the top 2024 Honda Civic Touring model with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. In Canada, this powertrain is only available on the Touring model. In the US, the 1.5T is standard on the EX and Touring trims.
The base 2024 Honda Civic engine is a 2L 4-cyclinder,158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. The Civic is a FWD model.
There is a 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid on the way, it will be powered by a version of Honda’s new fourth generation two motor hybrid system.
The 2024 Honda Civic comes standard with a 7” touchscreen with wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 7” driver information display, heated front seats, manual front seats, cloth upholstery, an 8-speaker audio system and Honda Sensing Safety and Driver Assist Technology. In the US, heated front seats are not standard.
2024 Honda Civic available features include, a 9” touchscreen with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto and navigation, a 10.2” digital driver display, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, wireless charger, a heated steering wheel, power front seats and heated rear seats
The 2024 Honda Civic does not have ventilated front seats and in the US, a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats are not available.
You will pay a little bit more for the Civic compared to its competitors. In Canada the LX-B model starts at $28,754 CAD, EX $31,614 CAD, Sport $32,714 CAD and Touring $36,464 CAD.
In the US, LX $23,950 USD, Sport $25,550 USD, EX $26,950 USD and Touring $30,550 USD.
The 2024 Honda Civic gets great fuel economy, the 2L 4-cylinder, 7.7L/100km, 30 MPG city and
6L/100 km, 39 MPG highway. 1.5T 7.6L/ 100 km, 31 MPG city and 6.1L/100 km, 38 MPG highway.

0:00 Intro
0:15 Power
0:58 Key standrad features
2:03 The drive
5:00 Exterior
5:46 Interior
7:08 Features
8:26 Rear seats and cargo
9:01 Questions, coffee & cars
12:02 Hot topic
13:21 Vital stats
14:18 Competition
14:59 Final thoughts

[kingdele]

The car might be the "gold-standard", but its price is ridiculously eye-popping!

[genegarn]

I really enjoy the tests of the normal regular cars! Other people on YouTube only concentrate on the super/dream cars, special one offs, but my interest in cars is full spectrum. I like to hear about cars I can NEVER afford, but that doesn't help me in real life. Please keep it going!

[JoKIA_-]

I had a 10th gen hatch that was trouble free for 3 years. No reason to be delusional about the oil dilution problem. I had no issues with this well documented problem. I moved to a 2024 EX-L hatch four months ago. I love this generation a bit more; it’s more refined and as another reviewer said, if you’re over 50 you won’t be embarrassed to drive it. Only regret is that I could have paid less if I had waited until now to buy. Honda dealers here in Iowa have good inventory and are discounting some models including the Civic. I agree on the seats. I found these seats to be very comfortable on an all day road trip. Much better than the previous gen. Great review as always. You’re the best out there!

[MrDaveaccord]

One of the best small sedans on the planet. Looks fantastic in Aegan blue or the Raylee red.

[walpoleandworcester]

I still have last years model and love it. It was also made in Canada! They did a really good job. 🎉

[JimAllder]

Broadcasting School served both of you very well. Even with an inferior mic, you still sound very professional. Happy Driving!

[pbwmanagement]

I have an 11 year old Ridgeline that suits my needs, my wife has had an Odyssey and now a 2024 CR-V.
My kids have all had Civics and one has recently purchased an Accord, my brother in law has had a number of Pilots.
One thing we all agree on is that they are a little pricey up front but provide a healthy return when sold privately.
Honda are one of the biggest engine manufacturers in the world, cars, robots, motorbikes, sewing machines, jet engines, ATV's, lawn mowers etc reliability wise they are a prudent investment.

[Nelson_T]

Nice model, finally doesn’t look like a toy. Compact cars are going to make a comeback, I hope. 🤞🏼

[brichpmr]

My son loves the 2017 Civic LX we gifted him in build quality and reliable for sure. We've learned to trust Honda reliability. My wife's 2007 CRV and my 2012 TSX Wagon are both vault solid, and basically drive like new. Both the new gen. Accord and Civic are appealing designs. Thanks for your easy-to-watch reviews!

[drix]

I love this Civic! I still own my 2012 and it runs perfectly! We also just purchased a 2024 CRV hybrid and the same day my sister purchased a 2024 Civic! Honda family for life!

[Larry-nzpi]

Love my ‘23 Civic Touring in Rally Red. Very comfortable, handling is excellent and looks sharp. Don’t miss having adjustable lumbar. Wish it had a heated steering wheel.

[foxlake]

Have friends that were a lifetime Honda family. Replaced their CRV, with a new one, it had the oil dilution issue and Honda basically said too bad. They traded it after 2 years and bought a RAV4, now a Toyota family.

[canadianwatchguy]

Just had my 2018 CR-V with the 1.5T blow the head gasket at 90, 000 kms. Every service performed at the right times… observed the break-in period at the start religiously. I was told by my dealer that they are seeing more and more 1.5T’s coming in with the same issue… the engines are a ticking time bomb. I’ll never drive a car with that engine again. Caveat emptor.

[robme]

I work part-time at a dealership chain driving a shuttle. The Civic with the 1.5 turbo isn't nearly as bad reliability wise as the Accord with that engine, but they are still blowing head gaskets frequently. There's something really wrong with the 1.5T design. Stick with the standard NA 2.0.

[hopnhike]

I love to see you reviewing economy cars/SUVs. I believe that most of us live in that space.

[Spikejou]

The lack of a heated steering wheel in the US baffles me. I live in North Dakota, farther north and in a colder climate than half of Canadians do.

[josephpanozzo]

So the oil gas dilution problem hasn’t really been solved. So while Honda is saying it’s not an issue unless you live in a cold climate, that’s a red flag for me.

[ymlccc]

Civic is a great car and one of the top choices in its class. However, it is really expensive now especially the top trim. Its insurance premium is also eye openingly expensive compare to let say Mazda 3, like double the price! Keep this in mind.

[rogeroforlando]

Love your back and forth in descriptions, and how respectful you both are. My issue is the sensors in the exterior. I pulled into a parking space and it had a very high parking bumper and damaged my front end. The sensors did not warn me as I expected. So please always test sensors all around the car; particularly parking and pulling in and out of very tight places. Roger of Orlando, Fla.

[juanfersan]

You guys work very hard. Cant keep up with all these content. Kudos!