All 2012 Honda Civic Sedan Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 14,990 - 25,990
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Avg Price
Used
$ 18,914
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Cabin materials rather cheap
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Extremely tight
Great handling
Fun to drive
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Questionable dash appearance and quality
Unadventurous new styling
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Spacious and comfortable cabin
Excellent outward visibility
Good fuel economy
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (70%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Not the Si it used to be
Can be a bumpy ride for passengers
Repetitive exterior design (from previous generations)
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Fuel economy (even for a "sporty" model)
Honda ergonomics
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (88%) |
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| Space and Access (84%) |
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| Comfort (90%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Noisy at full throttle
Insipid looks
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Very low fuel consumption
Spacious cabin
Better equipped than before
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (67%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Large expanses of hard plastic onboard
Not a highly attractive design
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Spacious cabin
Smooth, refined performance
Outstanding fuel economy
Great forward visibility
Safety and occupant protection as standard equipment
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (70%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (70%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Lighten up on the hard plastic
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Firm ride
Mildly noisy
Rearward visibility
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Fun factor
Lively handling dynamics
Greater power
Practicality and economy
Forward visibility
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (90%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (86%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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No longer a screamer
Coupe not very pretty
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Drives like an Si
Fabulous 6-speed transmission
Torquey 2.4L
Great seats
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Dash design
No manual mode with autobox
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Drives like a Civic should
Spacious interior
Easy on gas
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