2019 Honda Civic vs 2021

What's the difference?

Honda's current Civic is a perplexing thing, and I'm not just talking about the profusion of styling features. The range spans from the entry-level VTi to the completely bonkers Type R and the two cars could not be more different.

One step up from the bottom of the line-up is the VTi-S, priced at $25,490. Honda and its competitors are selling boatloads of SUVs but the small hatch/sedan market (it seems to be merging) is still punching away.

The Civic has been with us in its current form for a couple of years now, but it was ahead of the pack in some areas when it first landed. With the arrival of the new Mazda3 and ongoing Korean onslaught, it's worth a quick re-visit to see what's happening with the Civic.

Hot hatches are great on so many levels, with their high performance and relative affordability making for a winning combination for the mainstream enthusiast.

But few are more divisive than the Honda Civic Type R due its wild styling, which is a shame because it arguably sets the benchmark for its segment.

But with the 10th-generation model having been on sale for more than three years now, it’s time for its mid-life update. Has the breed been improved? Read on to find out.