Professional Reviews

• “Still swoopy enough to look interesting - Honda calls it "one motion design" - but not enough to provoke envious glances.” — Car and Driver
• “...the new Civic sedan isolates its driver and occupants from the outside world in a way its predecessors did not. ” — Car and Driver
• “Inside, Gen 8's twin-tier dash was kept, albeit significantly revised, to carry on the well-liked and well-established design theme. ” — Motor Trend
• “Civic, take two: After less than two years in its last incarnation, Honda scrambled to launch a major update of its top-selling compact car at this year's LA Auto Show. Experts say the move addresses criticism from auto journalists who bemoaned the last Civic's ho-hum design, questionable interior quality and disappointing driving dynamics.” — New Car Test Drive
• “The hard plastic and cheap-looking "rice-paper" dashboard is gone in favor of a deeper grain material that resembles leather. ” — Motor Trend
• “In response to complaints about the hodgepodge of textures in the 2012, Honda has unified the materials and graining.” — Cars.com
• “The Honda Civic has long been one of the better-driving cars in its class, and this tradition continues with the latest version's precise, well-weighted steering and confident handling.” — Edmunds.com