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9 - Honda Civic
Watch: Honda Civic: What a difference a year makes
A misguided redesign a couple of years ago had turned the Civic into a lackluster also-ran. But, heavily altered for the 2013 model year, the Honda Civic is, once again, a quite respectable compact car. It looks sharp and drives nicely. And, as Kelley Blue Book notes, the Civic has always had a well-deserved reputation for solid dependability, which is cool, too.
- Last updated June 24 2013 06:56 AM ET