The 2024 Honda Civic is the benchmark for affordable compact cars thanks to its sporty performance, ample features and roomy, high-quality interior. The 2024 Honda Civics Number 1 ranking is based on its score within the Compact Cars category. It is the winner of our 2024 Best Compact Car for the Money award.
Zach Doell, with US News and World Report, wrote,,,The Honda Civic has traditionally been a good buy if you want an affordable, fuel-efficient and dependable compact car. This latest generation, however, elevates the Civic from safe bet to a truly desirable choice. I rented a Civic Sport sedan on Turo for this evaluation, and I found it to be a pleasure to drive, with spry handling, an upscale cabin and admirable fuel economy. It is a family-friendly sedan that doesnt feel like a cheap conveyance, and apart from the similarly posh Mazda3, I think the Civic stands a cut above rivals like the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra and Hyundai Elantra.
The Civic is as enjoyable to drive as it is easy on the eyes. I appreciated its precise steering and buttoned-down handling when hustling the car along back roads and valued its cushioned ride when the road surface turned rough. The cabin looks and feels like it could belong in a luxury car, thanks in part to the sleek honeycomb mesh that spans the dashboard and conceals the air vents.
This base trim starts you off with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, LED headlights, Automatic climate control, Push-button ignition, a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Every Civic also comes with these advanced driver aidsForward collision warning with automatic braking, Lane keeping assistance, Adaptive cruise control, Traffic sign reader and Automatic high beam.