Why did the Honda Civic win?

The Honda Civic wins out with its pleasing mix of talents. It has a clean look and quality feel, plenty of interior room and nearly all of the modern tech people desire today. There's also a wide range of trim levels. From the affordably priced LX to the loaded-up Touring and performance-focused Type R, there's a Civic to suit just about any small-car buyer. Hatchback models have plenty of cargo space, too. Quite simply, the Civic is one of the most well-rounded cars on sale today.

"This is a great little car. Scratch that, it's a great car period. Affordable, efficient, fun to drive and flaunting build quality from a much higher price point, the Honda Civic is impressive on so many levels." — Reese Counts, vehicle test editor

What stood out?

The Civic is a tremendous value. Not only is it practical, but it’s also fun and it’s affordable. Most importantly, it includes a full suite of advanced driver aids that offer a greater degree of safety, the biggest value of all.