2018 Honda Civic Type R Touring

The 2018 Civic is Honda's compact contender, offered as a sedan, coupe, or hatchback to take on the Corolla, Sentra, and Mazda3. The Civic drives with a composed, planted feel, and the turbocharged models add a welcome punch of mid-range torque. Inside, the Civic offers a modern, driver-focused cabin with comfortable seats and a spacious back seat for the class. Honda Sensing, including collision mitigation braking and lane keeping assist, is available on many trims, and a touchscreen infotainment system is standard. Honda's reputation for dependability carries over to the Civic, though some owners note the continuously variable transmission can be a weak point. Its 2.0L I4 makes 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, sent through a six-speed manual to the front wheels, and you'll see 25 mpg combined if you keep it out of the boost. The adaptive dampers let you soften the ride for the commute or stiffen it for a track day, but the stiff suspension and aggressive styling are the trade-offs for that handling.