2023 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews
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Absolutely love the car!
Pisacha S., 01/30/2023
2023 Honda Civic Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
I have been driving my 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring for about a month now, and absolutely love the car. On the paper, Honda Civic seems more expensive than its rivals, says Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, Kia Forte, Hyundai Elantra, etc. It lacks a few features found in competitors (AWD, Hybrid, 360 Camera, Seat, etc.). However, you get more than you think in terms of practicality, usability, and versatility, many things cannot be told from the spec sheet alone. Civic is now getting very large, to the point that, you don't have to step up to a mid-size sedan (Camry or Accord) anymore (because it's big enough and can do everything!). The drivability blows Toyota Corolla away (esp, the hybrid model), Civic is way more fun to drive. The usability is better than both Corolla and Mazda3 (too small). You get Honda's reliability and better resale value than Kia and Hyundai. Civic also has the best visibility, the design is so open and airy. The Interior has great quality and isn't overly complicated, you get real tactile knobs and buttons everywhere. Some people complain about noise, yea I get it, but that's because the glass is so big, the body rigidity is enhanced, and the tires are also wider than others (235 in Sport/Touring/Sport-Touring). All of these account for your safety and handling. Honda cares more about practicality, things you use every day, things that make you safe, and things that make it a good car. In conclusion, the new 2023 Honda Civic is a great car. It can be your only car, your family car that carries 3-4 people (or your kids) around, or go for a long trip. The hatchback can even substitute a small SUV (CUV) for cargo space. The design is timeless, clean, and grown-up, you can drive this thing for 10 years and it doesn't feel old or outdated. If you want a good overall car, you care more about practicality, and can give up some features that you may use once a month (or a year!), this is your car. Honda Civic is one of the best cars you can get and you will not regret it.
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Sporty & Fun!
Darek Gwozdz, 06/27/2023
2023 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
It's a great car that handles well and has ample power. I love the smoothness and acceleration I get from the 1.5T engine and CVT transmission. Gas mileage is incredible. I usually get an average mpg in the mid 40's on the highway and on road trips. Lots of nice features and tech such as a sunroof, dual climate, remote start, heated seats, heated side mirrors, apple carplay, and blind spot monitoring. I find the seats to be comfortable. They aren't as bad as people make them out to be. My only complaints are the auto start/stop feature, which can't be permanently disabled, and the lack of power seats.
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Don’t buy higher trims
Jason S, 08/06/2023
2023 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is a solid car with excellent handing. The interior is good for a base car. Exterior looks good. The digital instrument cluster is cool as is having wireless Apple CarPlay. Bose system is adequate. Actually the best Bose system I’ve ever heard. Now for the cons of purchasing a top tier $31500 Civic. * Dealership was horrible trying to add a 9k markup!! I didn’t budge and even scored 1500 off the MSRP. Don’t pay anything over MSRP or simply walk. They wanted ~40k for a Civic! * Dealer didn’t follow through with the promise to tint the windows. * The road noise and vibration is inexcusable for a car costing this much. It’s bad folks. * Exterior fit and finish is poor. The hatchback is so much worse. * The interior carpet isn’t carpet…it’s more like the jute typically under the carpeting. * Rear camera resolution should be embarrassing for Honda. * Lots of interior pieces buzzing on rough roads. * No lumbar seat adjustment (Google the complaints about this one!). This top trim screams cheap at every corner. If you to improve all cons above, go with Mazda. Would I buy again…yes but only the base model as a daily driver. this is an economy car and buying higher trims is a waste and you’ll be disappointed.
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Wow.....What a car!!!
Ken, 12/21/2022
2023 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
First of all, if you are thinking about buying an Accord, you need to look at the 2023 Civic, first. This car is incredibly roomy inside. The cabin is upscale. The dash is amazing. It is quiet and smooth on the road. I do not hear the whine of the engine at all. It handles bumps in the road like a larger car. Also, the 2.0 liter engine has plenty of power, both around town and on the highway. Don't believe the reviews that say it is under powered. It has plenty of power with the way Honda has the CVT tuned. You can also use the sport mode when you need a little more power. I have owned about 40 cars in my lifetime, including numerous Civics and Accords, and this is one of my favorite cars, if not my very favorite. I cannot believe I got a car as upscale as this Civic is, for the price I paid. The infotainment center is easy to figure out. All of the tech features are intuitive. The speedometer display is easy to figure out and customize to your liking. The car looks sophisticated and refined, yet still sporty. This is a great family sedan.
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Great but one drawback
George , 05/17/2023
2023 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love this car. The color is beautiful (morning mist metallic), and it drives great. The sports mode is very strong, even my dad who rides a BMW was impressed. Economy can get you 40+ on the highway. It is comfortable for a person like me with back issues (disks in lower back) even on long rides and the Lane Keep makes it really easy on highways. Audio quality is great even without the Bose, and the carplay is very usable. Now the biggest drawback for me: THE CRUISE CONTROL! It always leaves so much space even on the smallest distance keeping setting. This leaves enough room for some swerving inpatient driver to cut in front of you (thinking theyll get to their destination so much faster...yeah right). And when they do cut you off, it starts braking fairly uncomfortably, and then leaves the same amount of space as before...So of course another idiot will come along and cut in front of you!!! AND ITLL SLAM THE BREAKS AGAIN. And all this quickly becomes annoying because it just becomes a loop of : get cut off, car brakes and its not smooth, then it starts speeding up to match speed, then someone else comes along ETC... Not suitable for fairly dense highways for this reason. On emptier roads, very good and its awesome that it matches speed.
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