The Type-R enjoys strong residual value and whilst it may cost you a fair bit to insure, the fuel and servicing are pretty cheap too. However, red-line it on a regular basis and you will find that the fuel gauge needle plummets much faster.

Civic performs fairly badly on the eco front. With an average of 212 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are a touch high for a sports hatchback. It’s worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is not very frugal, averaging 31 mpg.

The interior materials may not look the most expensive but its well-engineered and Honda’s ability to provide reliability is legendary. If driven hard it will use oil, so keep an eye on it. Its reliability is backed up by our drivers submitting reviews to our owners’ reviews section.