Safety upgrades this year make the 2019 Honda Civic as compelling as ever.
Pros Great value for the money Terrific ride and handling Thrilling turbo engines Good fuel economy Excellent safety record
Cons Styling an acquired taste on some models Base engine just average Civic Si could use more power Some rivals are cheaper
The 2019 Honda Civic ranked #4 in Compact Cars. Currently the Honda Civic has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 33 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Dynamic performance High-end cabin Ample cargo room Great fuel economy
Cons Unintuitive touch-screen interface
For starters, the 2019 Honda Civic gets a restyled front end.Sport trim now available as sedan and coupe.Sport now gets base 2.0-liter engine instead of turbo 1.5L.Restyled front bumper.Updated optional infotainment interface (now with a volume knob!)
PROS Excellent fuel economy and performance from turbocharged engine Ride quality expertly balances comfort and athleticism Many standard advanced technology and safety features Roomy cabin with high-quality materials
CONS Overly vigilant forward collision warning system is frustrating Slow-responding adaptive cruise control system
Renault Captur 2020 good-looking, refined and comfy.
Pros Higher-quality feel than the old Captur. Actually rather handsome, and plenty roomy enough.
Cons Laggy, fiddly infotainment. Too much wind noise
The Renault Captur is one of the crossovers to beat, thanks to low running costs and plenty of style.
Pros Easy to drive Sliding rear bench Good value
Cons Untested reliability Imprecise gearbox Digital dials cost extra
The Renault Captur looks great, has a spacious, high-quality cabin and a big boot. Its infotainment can frustrate, though, and there are more comfortable small SUVs around town.
Pros Space and practicality Large boot Efficient engines
Cons Infotainment system Low speed comfort Safety tech reserved for top trim
