“Honda went perhaps too far in squishing the suspension into the smallest possible space, the result is handling that cannot equal the previous Civic's or that of the sure-footed Ford Focus.” — Automobile
“If you're looking for a practical and refined car with a little sporty flair, this one is very hard to beat.” — Car and Driver
“The front, cloth upholstered bucket seats don't move back as far as some other compact offerings.” — DriveChicago.com
“[The coupe] gets a more deeply bolstered set of front seats than the sedan.” — Road & Track
“Totally inoffensive and devoid of either personality or soul.” — Savvy Motoring
“Fast and fluid five-speed manual transmission.” — Car and Driver
“Ride quality is smooth and easy.” — New Car Test Drive
“The large trunk has a low opening, and seatbacks fold forward to allow cargo space to be increased.” — Chicago Sun-Times
“Proves that 'entry level' doesn't mean you have to compromise your comfort standards.” — Motor Trend
