Once mere basic transportation, the humble Honda Civic has blossomed into a desirable and fun-to-drive compact car. Available as either a sedan or a practical hatchback, the Civic is powered by your choice of a 158-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a turbocharged 1.5-liter that makes up to 180 horsepower. Honda loads up its smallest car with plenty of standard driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Oddly, modern infotainment features aren’t standard; the base LX model comes with a tiny touchscreen that offers radio tuning and not much else. The base model notwithstanding, the Civic is a compact car that should satisfy most buyers and a reason it earned a spot on our Editors’ Choice list. If you’re seeking something with a spicier flavor, we’d suggest the 205-hp Civic Si or the 306-hp Civic Type R (both reviewed separately).