Honda Civic (2005 - 2010) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Had all the features I wanted and everything worked great. It had low miles (85,000) and was out the door for $7500.00. I consider that great value. Missing nothing for my satisfaction. Came well equipped. It compares to Mazda 3, T. Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, V. Passat and is as roomy as our Chevy Impala and easier to get in and out of. Preferred best.Apr 06, 2021

This car hasn't had a repair performed in 7 years and 70k of mixed driving. If this car had more road noise isolation it would be perfect. Easy ingress-egress, the driving position is great, controls are simple and well placed. Power is ok but at 38-40 mpg highway driving it strikes the perfect balance. It is as solid, rattle and squeak free as the day it was delivered. Handling is excellent. The interior is designed with high quality materials. The leather seats look new. I paid $23K for this car new and it's worth $10 to 11K today. For a small economical car I find it difficult to believe there's anything better. Jan 10, 2015

This was my second new Honda I bought-first car note (my first NEW Honda was an Elite scooter during college) and I liked it's futuristic design and it's dashboard. This felt about the same size as my 93 Accord EX 5MT sedan I had back in the day. This car was great around town but was great for road sailing on the highway. This car is easy to drive, inexpensive to own and has that Honda durability that gives you piece of mind. Even though I had a unique color/model/transmission combo and have never seen one exactly like mine, I'm sure there are some out there. I did however see numerous LX models in this color and a few automatic EX sedans in this color here and there. I averaged 33 mpg mostly over those 70771 miles I racked up on my ride. Xochella was a great car for my first brand new car; the Civic has come a long way since 1987-when I had a Civic RealTime 4wd wagon. The new one looks quite impressive I must say-and I've only seen the coupe version camoflauged-but it looks impressive. Dec 19, 2010

A few years back, I got the opportunity to test drive a customer (!) owned 2005 Honda Civic Type-R car from a Honda dealership. Type R's were so wanted that none of the dealers in Belgium had one for demo purposes, not even the importer. On the test drive day, rain was pouring of course. The dealer drove me around for a few minutes before handing me over the steering wheel. The Civic drives like a fast GTI in the lower rev range with a particularly well balanced chassis and roadholding. You feel instantly at ease in this car. I never quite understood the essence of the VTEC although I read lots about it. But boy is it good. This car feels like it comes with two engines. Somewhere around 4500rpm where a normal engine prepares for its last breath, this thing is not even awake. When it eventually does, the character is so wild and brutal that I was instantly hooked. The Type R is built in superlight spec. Aircon is not available because it would make the car heavier. It is only available as a dealer accessory. The racy interior is well built and has a nice touch. The comfort is very good for this kind of car with the Recaro seats. Braking is up to level with the cars 200hp and excellent handling. The only drawback in this soaked weather was the grip of the Bridgestone Potenza's when the VTEC kicks in. It sure could do with a sensitive right foot. There is no doubt that this is one of the most fun cars I have ever driven. I generally dislike front wheel drive cars, but this one made me reconsider my fundamental judgement.Feb 06, 2010

Very roomy, especially the back seats. Big trunk for a small car. Very quick off the line. Exterior looks good, but a matter of preference. Handles like a go-kart, altho' the steering is a bit overassisted. A bit of road and wind noise, but nothing too annoying. Phenominal gas mileage, especially highway, getting 36-40 mpg. Very low cost to maintain. reliable as sunrise. 71K miles on mine without a single rattle or problem, also feels very solid and well built.Jan 23, 2010

It's a very practical, reliable and well-built machine that is a near perfect car for basic transportation. The build quality is great- so it lasts forever-, it gets good fuel economy (I average around 30mpg), and it comes equipped with anything you would need in a car. It also features an excellent handling/ride compromise, which makes it a fun car to drive without sacrificing ride quality. It's a great car overall, perfect for anyone looking for a practical and sensible economy sedan. And it's light-years ahead of a comparable Corolla or Sentra...Jan 08, 2010

great acceleration, gotta love the k20z3 with the 6 speed...great combination. Excellent first car. Braking is superior, no repairs needed, no rattles, interior is nicely crafted as long as exterior...car could be a little lower say about another inch lower. Cost is great. Fun as anything to whip around with especially with the sport tires. Grip like no other. Jul 15, 2009

I had researched several different vehicles in this before purchasing this one right off the truck. Alternatives were the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Nissan Altima, Pontiac G5, VW Golf, Toyota Corolla, and the Toyota Matrix. All of these are fine in their own ways but none can quite compare to the Civic outside of the Golf. The Civic has better handling on sharper corners, an example of this, there is a certain corner that I take that the entry speed is 55 in the other cars, the Golfs was 60 and the Civic was able to do it flat at 72 mph. Acceleration is a bit lacking though and it feels as though it could do better but is just not quite tuned right. The interior is roomy, I am six foot five and can fit in it comfortably... the one complain I have is that the handbrake pokes into my leg if I lean it there. Fuel economy is excellent though. I have been able to get well over 40 mpg traveling on the highway at 72 mph. In town it is cut back a bit to around 30 mpg due to stopping and going and passing. The car is fairly light on its feet but provides good traction in rainy weather. I will say that it does not do well in snow and ice; where I was only able to do 25 mph, other cars were passing me by at 45. Some people don't like the digital speedometer/fuel gauge but I have come to prefer it, it is strategically placed in my line of sight and I can easily concentrate on my speed as well as the road ahead. I dislike the fact the the front pillars come forward so far as to obstruct my view when taking a corner and the road noise can be a bit pronounced. I do like the looks of the car although they are a bit French and reflect a lot you would see in a Citroen. I have put nearly thirty thousand miles on it in the past year and it has not been in the shop one time. The top speed is supposedly limited to 125 mph but I have seen my speedometer at 138 which is not bad at all for a four cylinder car.Oct 11, 2008

The Civic is a very pleasing and practical economy car, but no more. Straight-line performance is adequate. The 1.8- liter engine needs to be kept above 3000 rpm for best results, although with a 6800 rpm redline it's pretty flexible. At town speeds below 50 mph, there is rarely a power deficit, but you will wish for more power on the interstate, especially above 80 mph. The 5-speed gearbox is good, with a relatively positive feel and low effort but long shifter throws. It does not match up to the 6-speed available in the Si. The clutch has a very short travel, which results in some rough starts until you get used to it, but is low-effort enough that stop-and-go is easy. Handling is the car's strongest attribute. The steering is extremely light, but precise and communicative. The suspension offers excellent body control through bumps and a taut, but not harsh, ride. Like any front-drive car, consistent understeer is the only thing happening at the limit, but if you drive at the limit you should not have a Civic. The stock Michelins are biased toward a soft ride and should be replaced with something better, although I have not. The excellent handling and lightweight feel make the car very satisfying in city traffic. I notice this most when I drive rental cars; after my Civic, they always feel heavy, ponderous, and reluctant to change direction or stop. As usual with economy cars, there is a fair degree of both engine and tire noise on tap, although wind noise is unusually absent even above 80 mph. Braking is adequate with the 4-wheel discs on the EX. (I would not want to buy an LX with its rear drum brakes.) The pedal will fade with repeated hard stops, and the ABS kicks in a bit too quickly. The interior is quite roomy for this class. Seats are firm and fairly comfortable, although not up to the standard of the Accord/TSX/TL. The interior materials are good for the class, but cannot match up to those used on larger and more expensive cars. As is typical of Honda and Acura, interior parts have a lightweight feel that may bother those used to Mercedes-Benz solidity (for example), although the actual build quality is good and the parts are very durable. My car has an unfortunate rattle from somewhere in the moonroof area which I have been unable to isolate but feels otherwise very solid. Thoughtful Honda touches include plenty of closeable storage, two power ports, and a well- placed auxiliary input (right next to one power port; EX only) for the stereo. Strangely, there is no sunglass holder. The moonroof (EX only) only slides; it does not tilt for ventilation. The driver's seat is height-adjustable and features adjustable lumbar support. The two-level dashboard is the car's most controversial feature, but I like it. I love the digital speedo above the wheel, although a redundant analog speedo would also be helpful. The large central tach is nice as well. Secondary controls are typical of Honda in that they are relatively intuitive but feature many buttons and look a bit cluttered. The gas mileage is quite good. Tanks have ranged from a low of 19 mpg (1- or 2- mile city trips for the entire tank) to a high of 42 mpg (driving at 50- 55 mph on the highway). Typical mileage in my almost all city driving is about 27-28. The car has required no unscheduled maintenance and only two oil changes as scheduled maintenance. I would definitely recommend the Civic to someone looking for a driver-centered economy car, provided they understand it is not a luxury or sports car and will not feel or perform like one.Sep 01, 2008

Love the car the engine revs like crazy and loves it, the handling is amazing as it is so light fantastic car for the money with Honda reliability, the fuel economy is not that great around 20 MPG around town and up to 35 maybe 40 MPG at a push on the motorway, lets face it you don't buy this car for its fuel economy! Fantastic confidence inspiring drive corners like its on rails, the VTEC does kick in a little too late i think it would be nice if it kicked in at around 5 to 5 and a half thousand RPM, other than that a brilliant car. Fantastically fun to drive. Servicing costs are very low and this is a Honda so is ultra reliable. It looks fantastic an all round brilliant package.Jun 25, 2008

Civic Si Returns in 2007, with the addition of a 4 door sedan alongside the 2 door model. 4 door Si, have a better weight distrubtion and ride better than the 2 door supringsly. The vehicle is very rev happy, eager to rev, and shifter and shift pattern is similar to the 6 speed found in the S2000. Vehicle only comes in manual transmission form like traditional Si vehicles of the past. Honda stays true to the Si philosophy with the 7th generation civic and 4th iteration of the Civic Si model. Apr 16, 2008