The 2018 Honda Civic is a good car made better by plenty of options and value at nearly every stop.
Pros Sharp style in every body Incredible value across lineup Great turbocharged engines Stellar safety record Impressive fuel economy
Cons Buzzy base engine Breathtaking number of trims Boy-racer look on some models The Si could use more power
The 2018 Honda Civic ranked #3 in Compact Cars. Currently the Honda Civic has a score of 8.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 40 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros High-grade cabin Plentiful cargo space Spacious seats Great fuel economy Comfortable ride and agile handling
Cons Available infotainment system is tricky to use
For 2018, Honda has tinkered with the availability of certain features. Overall, though, the Civic is unchanged.For mainstream Civic buyers, we think the extra power and fuel economy of the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine make it one of the Civic's best options.
PROS Excellent fuel economy and performance from turbocharged engines Ride quality expertly balances comfort and athleticism Many available advanced technology and safety features Roomy cabin with high-quality materials
CONS Slow-responding adaptive cruise control system Overly vigilant forward collision warning system is frustrating Touchscreen interface is confusing and slow to respond to inputs
The 2018 Honda Clarity ranked #13 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Honda Clarity has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 9 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Highly efficient Pillowy ride
Cons Audio controls lack knobs and buttons Timid highway passing power Rivals are more agile
The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, the only version distributed nationally, is spacious, comfortable, competitively priced, and offers excellent electric range.
Pros Comfortable mid-size sedan Well-equipped for the price Smooth, quiet ride High plug-in hybrid range rating Zero emissions for 2 of 3 models
Cons Strange, bulbous proportions Fuel Cell model tethered to hydrogen stations Low range of Electric version Only Plug-In version has five seats Can Honda explain plug-in hybrids?
The 2018 Honda Clarity range now includes plug-in hybrid and electric versions that join the Clarity Fuel Cell.Among the three versions, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid easily makes the strongest case for itself. And among the two trim levels, we say stick with the base one and forgo the Touring trim's leather seats and navigation. Options are limited to accessory items, except for the rear parking sensors that we'd suggest adding.
PROS Comfortable, well-appointed cabin seats five people Solid driving range in all versions except Clarity Electric Pleasant ride quality in electric and plug-in hybrid versions
CONS Polarizing styling Limited availability of all but Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touchscreen infotainment system can be cumbersome to use
