Honda Civic Hatchback (06-11) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 23 October 2006 Last Updated: 31 March 2011 Honda wanted to attract younger buyers when it launched the Civic - the carmaker was keen to lose the dull image of the previous car and aimed to develop something that would appeal to style-conscious drivers. It certainly succeeded and the result is a daring and ground-breaking design that is unlike anything else on the road. It's not just style over substance though because the Civic is practical, great to drive and user-friendly while the interior is just as futuristic as the exterior. Add in the option of the most refined diesel engine available in a hatchback in the form of the excellent i-CTDi, a superb dealer network and bullet-proof reliability and you've got the best family hatchback on the market. 4.5 out of 5 Other Honda reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Also Consider 4.5 out of 5 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (09 on) Supremely refined, upmarket interior, good choice of efficient engines, low-emission BlueMotion model available Not particularly striking to look at, expensive compared to similarly equipped alternatives Read full review 4.5 out of 5 Ford Focus Hatchback (05-11) Good to drive, smart looking, wide choice of engines and trim levels, comfortable interior, refined ride, low emissions ECOnetic model available Boot and rear passenger space could be more practical Read full review 3.5 out of 5 Renault Megane Hatchback (08 on) Good build quality, comfortable ride, impressive extras, improved steering feel Conventional styling, limited rear headroom, fiddly controls Read full review Find other hatchback cars Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Honda Civic cars for sale We have 1,188 models like this for sale. Find Honda Civic cars for sale Previous: Buying & Selling Next: Company Car Info
4.5 out of 5 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (09 on) Supremely refined, upmarket interior, good choice of efficient engines, low-emission BlueMotion model available Not particularly striking to look at, expensive compared to similarly equipped alternatives Read full review
4.5 out of 5 Ford Focus Hatchback (05-11) Good to drive, smart looking, wide choice of engines and trim levels, comfortable interior, refined ride, low emissions ECOnetic model available Boot and rear passenger space could be more practical Read full review
3.5 out of 5 Renault Megane Hatchback (08 on) Good build quality, comfortable ride, impressive extras, improved steering feel Conventional styling, limited rear headroom, fiddly controls Read full review