2008 Honda Civic Road Test Ratings

From the base level coupe to the top-of-the-line sedans, the Civic line-up offers an entertaining, solid value at every level.

Nice range of engines, from performance to economy. Good chassis manners and a smooth manual shifter.

Rides well and good driving position, but sometimes noisy. Certainly better than the last generation.

Clean, logical ergonomics and features with iPod connector. Some buyers may be turned off by the split-level dash and digital speedometer.

Very good materials and build quality. Some may find the styling odd, but at least it’s a unified, cohesive theme.