To me, this is not a comfortable car, less so than the previous model, despite a claimed increase in cabin space. Build quality on our test sample was atrocious for a Honda. The hood and grille weren't lined up, and there was a constant and irritating rattle coming from the rear parcel shelf. Finally, the door panel has a hard plastic top where I rest my elbow, yet parts of the dash that I never touch are soft. The styling is nicely done, and the car performs well, especially when the brakes are stabbed.
Response is immediate and fade-free.
The soggy suspension does manage body roll nicely, the steering is perfectly weighted and direct, the manual transmission glides from gear to gear with precision, and the tires grip well and keep to themselves when cornering at better than the suggested speed. To be sure, consumers will find the revamped Civic irresistible. With its reputation for durability and high resale values, coupled with class-leading crash test scores and high levels of engineering refinement, this Honda will be a hit. But personally, I think I prefer the old car, especially the Si Coupe. That's the wild thing about Hondas.