Which Trim of the Honda Civic Is the Best Buy?
Key takeaways
- We of course recommend the Type R, but the best Civic should be both sporty and economical.
- Launched in the mid-1970s with impeccable timing, the Honda Civic offered thrifty efficiency when people needed it the most.
- The standard Civic's 150-hp base engine is a little underpowered, but for $25,890, the entry-level LX isn't quite the penalty econobox that super-basic Hondas were in the past.
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We of course recommend the Type R, but the best Civic should be both sporty and economical.
Michael Simari|Car and Driver The Civic has always offered sporty fun blended with thrift and practicality.We'd go for the hybrid powertrain for more punch and better fuel economy.The hatchback costs a bit more than the sedan, but is worth it for flexibility.See Our Comprehensive Honda Civic Make-Model Page
Launched in the mid-1970s with impeccable timing, the Honda Civic offered thrifty efficiency when people needed it the most. However, the secret to the car's success was that it was also great fun to drive, something that only improved over the coming generations. The current model still does a great job of combining these characteristics, but there's one trim that does it better than the rest.