Though it looks sportier than the base Civic Sedan DX and has better tires and brakes, the Civic Sedan Sport sedan has the same powertrain, so don’t expect its performance to be significantly sportier, says editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson.

James Bergeron hadn’t been behind the wheel of a Civic in a while, so he decided to accept Honda’s invitation to thrash a few 2010 Civics around a race-track to find out how they stack up to newer competitors.

Now into its fifth year since a redesign, the Honda Civic’s interior design is holding up quite well considering the number of new competitors that have come on the market since then, says interior reviewer, Michael Clark.

Both of these Canadian-made compact sedans are proving to be capable performers in Ottawa’s sub-zero temperatures, despite the fact that the Civic DX-G doesn’t come with electronic stability control. Heated seats would also be nice, say the authors.

Both of these Canadian-made compact sedans are proving to be capable performers in Ottawa’s sub-zero temperatures, despite the fact that the Civic DX-G doesn’t come with electronic stability control. Heated seats would also be nice, say the authors.

Contributing Editor Chris Chase is torn between his dislike of the Crosstour’s styling and the compromises it creates in rear headroom and cargo space - and his enjoyment of the “the overall feel and driving experience it offers.”

Honda’s latest offering, the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, while aimed at empty nesters and upwardly mobile young executives, may in fact have something for everyone.