The tenth generation is the charm: The all-new 2016 Honda Civic is bigger, quieter, and better-looking than previous versions. The optional Honda Sensing driver-assist package brings stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and forward-collision warning to all trim lines, not just high-end models. And it's big enough that some midsize sedan buyers will find the Civic a preferable option to a larger car like the Accord. The Civic is one of the best compact cars we've tested this year, and an easy pick for our Editors' Choice.

How Much?
Prices range from $19,475 (including a $835 shipping fee) for the manual Civic LX to $27,335 for the Civic Touring, which has no buyer choices other than paint and upholstery color. The turbocharged models with continuously variable transmission (CVT) get 31 miles per gallon (mpg) city, 42mpg highway, and 35mpg combined, edging out close competitors such as the Toyota Corolla, the Hyundai Elantra, and the Mazda3.

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The entry Civic-level LX starts with a 2.0-liter, 158-horsepower four-cylinder engine (no turbo) and a six-speed manual transmission. The Civic EX, which starts at $21,875, uses the same non-turbo engine but comes with CVT standard. This is also the model at which the 7-inch Display Audio infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto becomes standard, along with LaneWatch, a split rear seat, remote start, and heated side mirrors. The instrument panel LCD (Honda calls it the Driver Information Interface) provides navigation prompts, music, and phone information.

The Civic EX-T (starting at $23,035) switches to a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine and comes with XM and HD Radio, heated cloth front seats, fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, and dual-zone climate control. The $24,535 Civic EX-L adds leather upholstery and a leather steering wheel, an eight-way power driver's seat, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.