Category: Hot Hatchbacks 
Price Range: £14,750 to £21,780
Incredible traction, glorious induction noise, one of the best gear changes around.
Still lacks low-down urge, fussy split rear tailgate, uncompromising ride.
Limited slip diff almost transforms the Type R into one of the very best hot hatches.
Few cars are as reliable, well built and engineered like a Honda. Don't believe us? In the recent JD Power survey into satisfaction the brand ranked third while the Civic itself came 12th out of more than 100 cars for owner satisfaction with owners praising reliability and the dealer experience.
The Civic may be reliable, but inside it doesn't feel as nicely finished as, say, a Volkswagen Golf. Some of the plastics are below par and ahead of the handbrake there's a pair of nasty blank spaces for extra switches. It just looks a bit unfinished.
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