Tests and Features

Previews2021 Honda Civic: Five Things to Know
The eleventh-generation Honda Civic , which is scheduled to make its debut next spring as a 2022 model, is already generating huge interest. Have you seen the patent renderings and artist renderings online in recent weeks? From what we can tell, the Civic will adopt a more mature albeit less …
Test Drives2020 Honda Civic Hatchback: The Practical Alternative4.0/5
Canada’s best-selling car, the Honda Civic , added a versatile and stylish five-door variant to its lineup back in 2017. We’re of course talking about the Civic Hatchback. SUVs seem to get all the spotlight, but the reality is that about 27 percent of consumers still prefer cars. Half a …
Comparative Tests2020 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla: The Numbers
The two most popular compact cars in Canada, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla , have been battling each other like crazy for decades. Over their many generations, they have evolved to better meet the needs of drivers and their families, adding new body styles, models and options in the …
Test Drives2019 Honda Civic Sport: Still Cool at 474.0/5
Originally introduced in 1972, the Honda Civic was a nimble little car priced to attract young drivers. Forty-seven years later, it continues to build on that tradition. Our most recent experience involved a 2019 Civic Coupe Sport and was quite refreshing. But this had nothing to do with its Mountain …
Test Drives2018 Honda Civic Si: Sports Car or Fast Economy Car?4.0/5
When I shared that I was testing the 2018 Honda Civic Si on social media, stating that it was a “great little sports car,” I had some pushback on that characterization. Some people took issue that a Civic could be labeled a “sports car.” It’s understandable if you only consider …
Test Drives2017 Honda Civic Si: Hasn’t Lost its Charm4.0/5
The Si badge has been synonymous with sporty Hondas since the 1980s. At the time, it designated the most powerful versions of the Civic Hatchback, the CRX and the Prelude, and although the cars’ output was far from spectacular, they were light, nimble and affordable. The Civic Si is still …
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