20,000 km in a recent Honda Civic (11th-gen, 2022–2024) – no BS verdict:
Why you should BUY IT:
Bulletproof reliability — almost nothing breaks.
Comfortable, grown-up ride for a compact car; feels more expensive than it is.
Excellent fuel economy (5.5–7.0 L/100 km real-world).
Steering and handling are surprisingly fun — it’s not a sports car, but it’s agile and confidence-inspiring.
Practical interior: big back seat and decent trunk for the class.
Modern, intuitive infotainment (especially with the 9" touchscreen) + standard CarPlay/Android Auto.
Resale value is stellar — Civics don’t tank in price.
Why you might SKIP IT:
CVT is smooth but can feel droney if you like spirited driving — it kills the fun a bit.
Road noise can still be noticeable at highway speeds compared to pricier rivals (like a Mazda3 or small German sedan).
Some cheap plastics remain inside; it’s improved but not perfect.
If you’re expecting a luxury car, you’ll be disappointed — it’s practical, not posh.
Bottom line:
If you want a reliable, efficient, spacious compact car that’s actually good to drive, the Civic is a no-brainer. After 20,000 km, owners report minimal issues and low running costs — it’s one of the safest bets in its class.
TRY IT? 100%.
BUY IT? Unless you need AWD or luxury features, yes — Civic still nails the basics better than most.
Why you should BUY IT: Bulletproof reliability — almost nothing breaks. Comfortable, grown-up ride for a compact car; feels more expensive than it is. Excellent fuel economy (5.5–7.0 L/100 km real-world). Steering and handling are surprisingly fun — it’s not a sports car, but it’s agile and confidence-inspiring. Practical interior: big back seat and decent trunk for the class. Modern, intuitive infotainment (especially with the 9" touchscreen) + standard CarPlay/Android Auto. Resale value is stellar — Civics don’t tank in price. Why you might SKIP IT: CVT is smooth but can feel droney if you like spirited driving — it kills the fun a bit. Road noise can still be noticeable at highway speeds compared to pricier rivals (like a Mazda3 or small German sedan). Some cheap plastics remain inside; it’s improved but not perfect. If you’re expecting a luxury car, you’ll be disappointed — it’s practical, not posh. Bottom line:If you want a reliable, efficient, spacious compact car that’s actually good to drive, the Civic is a no-brainer. After 20,000 km, owners report minimal issues and low running costs — it’s one of the safest bets in its class.
TRY IT? 100%.
BUY IT? Unless you need AWD or luxury features, yes — Civic still nails the basics better than most.