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Absolutely love the car!
Pisacha S., 01/30/2023
updated 01/31/2025
2023 Honda Civic Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
46 of 47 people found this review helpful
I have been driving my 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring for two years now, and still 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, Civic is 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 The design is timeless, clean, and grown-up, you can drive this thing for 10 years and it doesn't feel old or outdated.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)
19 of 19 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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Gorgeous car
April A, 10/14/2023
2023 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd civic. I traded my 2018 civic ex for a 2023 civic sport. I love the look of this car. It’s a blast to drive and handles amazing. I hate the seat. No matter what I do I can’t get comfortable which was never a problem in my last one. The lane assist is annoying, I turned it off. I would think it’s a good option for someone who is looking at their phone when they shouldn’t be. It doesn’t have Sirius radio which really bugs me. My ex had it but Honda only makes available in their touring model now. If I hadn’t been so focused on not getting a bad deal I would have caught this and kept my 2018. I had it installed which cost $$$ and because the system uses the USB port I can’t plug my phone in. There is only one USB port in the car. Stupid. If I want to use apple CarPlay I have to unplug Sirius so I can use the USB port. When it’s built it you can just switch sources. For the price of the car I just feel like Sirius and a better driver seat should be available. The inside is way quieter than my EX which is much appreciated.
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Great car for the $
GR, 08/30/2023
2023 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Since I have occasional lower lumbar back issues, I was hesitant as there is no lumbar option on the 2023 Honda Civic Touring. So far, the gray leather seats are perfect and I am not experiencing any back issues. Before test driving this car, I thought the 1.5 Turbo engine & CVT transmission would not be sufficient but they pleasantly surprised me when entering the interstate highway. I am very happy with the good city and exceptional highway mileage. Body panel fit & Meteorite Gray finish, gray leather seating / interior is nice. I would have given Honda a 5 stars but the following two points are worth mentioning. (1) The carpeting is very thin and Honda could have used more sound deadening insulation to quiet the interior on rough roads. (2) I was disappointed to learn a heated steering wheel is not included with the heated seats.
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great compact with some shortcomings
Chris, 09/03/2023
2023 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2023 Honda Civic Touring new after driving this and 2023 Accord Sport hybrid, the dynamics were similar but the new Accord Styling is definitely a miss, so I got this one. Not sure how the 1.5 turbo is going to hold over time but it is definitely satisfying to drive for the small displacement it is and my last car was a 2007 Honda Accord EXL V6. The downside is road noise at highway speeds and trashy Goodyear Eagle stock tires but aside from this, the handling, dynamics and fuel economy just a tad more than 40mpg when not exceeding 75mph is great.
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2023 Civic Sport sedan (2.0) K20C2 / CVT
Nick L, 10/01/2023
2023 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
2023 Honda Civic Sport pro's 1.) The engine (K20C2) it is the most reliable 4 cyl on the market right now! 2.) Gets above average gas mileage 34.5mpg in the city & 37mpg on the highway! 3.) ease of DIY maintenance and cheap replacement parts compared to the 1.5T! 4.) The CVT transmission is more than adequate to respond to your throttle inputs, also just remember to change the transmission fluid with HCF-2 cvt fluid every 25k miles. 5.) Lastly, the chasis handles like a Accord with its smooth flat steering response with the 18's that come stock on the sport trim. Con's 1.) No manual E-brake. 2.) Prone to rock chips on the paint and windshield. 3.) Have to enable auto start stop to (off) every start up. 4.) Highway passing power isn't the most robust leaving some to be desired. 5.) Subpar audio system... Honda's stock 8 speaker system is a 6/10! In conclusion, I enjoy my Honda especially since it is the most reliable economy car that has a great handling chasis as this 11th civic does. I plan to keep this car a long time and will do oil changes every 3-4k miles with 0W-20 Valvoline Full synthetic extended protection with a Mobil1-110A synthetic oil filter or a Fram Ultra synthetic 7317!!! Also, Change the transmission fluid every 25k miles with Honda genuine HCF-2 cvt fluid and only do a fluid change, no flush.... Lastly, I always put my E-brake on before I park so help the transmission along with letting the car warm up at least 30 seconds before driving off and driving easy for the first 15 minutes.
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Very poor exterior paint quality
CJ, 02/23/2023
2023 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Very poor quality control on the paint jobs of these Civic’s. I have a black 2023 and the paint looks horrible with a dull look and lots of orange peel. The bumper still has buff marks from where it looks like the factory tried to fix the dull paint. Very disappointed in Hondas paint quality.
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Fun to Drive, Practical, Mature Styling
R.G., 04/23/2023
2023 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Enjoy every second driving my Honda. I was not a fan of the more aggressive styling of the 10th generation, the 11th gen looks more mature to me. the interior styling is the best in Civic's history, the cloth seats are comfortable for those longer drives and the leather steering wheel is a pleasure to engage. interior noise is not so bad and the engine is not that loud at cruising speeds. some corners were cut with this car though, and given its price (27k+ for a civic!?), thats why I have to give it four stars. my biggest ZONK is the instrument cluster, they could have done better that for sure (and they do with the upper level trim). no regrets though, I didn't want a turbo engine and am very happy with my choice.
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Great but one drawback
George , 05/17/2023
2023 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
10 of 10 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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Don’t buy higher trims
Jason S, 08/06/2023
2023 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
42 of 48 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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