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Honda Civic Hatchback
"Honda Civic"
evecars.com rating
Futuristic and affordable, the Civic is perfect for cash-conscious Princess Leias
LIST PRICE:
£15,420 - £24,370
TARGET PRICE:
£14,032 - £24,370
Best for:
cutting a space-age dash as you fly through the traffic at Warp Factor 9
Our favourite edition: 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5dr
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Honda Civic Hatchback
Car Review
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What's it like to drive?
Driving a Honda Civic is a bit like captaining the Millennium Falcon: it looks just like a spaceship. But at high speeds you'll think you've hit an asteroid storm: it's rough, noisy, and the suspension is so stiff you'll feel every pothole where it hurts. The fastest – and most fun to drive – is the 2.2-litre diesel, although the 1.8-litre petrol is almost as quick (it's also quieter). The 1.4, on the other hand, can be slow to accelerate: not the most sensible investment if you're always later than could be considered "fashionable".
What's it like inside?
The Honda Civic looks as space-aged on the inside as it does on the outside. The switchgear is grouped together by theme, there's no shortage of shiny bits and you get a nifty trip computer and digital speedo. They're mounted quite high on the dash, though, so you might need to sit on a cushion to see them if you're very petite. It helps if your passengers are petite, too, as the back seats don't have much room to manoeuvre. The rear window's small because of the car's coupe shape, which means you won't be able to see a great deal out of it. But just wait until you see the boot: it's so spacious, it could almost swallow Imelda Marcos' shoe collection whole. And as if that wasn't enough, you can fold the back seats up for extra storage space in the rear footwell.
Will it break the bank?
Buying a Honda Civic won't stretch your budget quite as much as the competition from Ford, Vauxhall or Volkswagen. But, as a result, dealers are less willing to give discounts. On the up side, low emissions mean a bigger chunk off your company car tax bill. And Honda gets full marks for keeping you safe: you get multiple airbags, stability control and, on some models, active head restraints to reduce the risk of whiplash. You get an immobiliser, deadlocks and an alarm with every car, but you won't get a CD player, alloys or air-con on the most basic models. But while there's no spare wheel, you do get a get-you-home puncture spray – which spares you the indignity of getting down on all fours in public and grappling with a spanner.
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What It Says About You
You're a fan of all things futuristic – even if they are a bit wobbly at Warp Speed
Our Rating
Futuristic and affordable, the Civic is perfect for cash-conscious Princess Leias
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