FOURTY-FOUR years since Honda launched the original Civic hatch, the 10th-generation version has rolled into Australian dealerships.

Much has changed since the now iconic little hatch arrived and helped establish the Honda brand Down Under, but the car-maker says it still offers value for money, an enjoyable drive experience with zippy performance and competitive fuel efficiency figures.

Following a year after the launch of the all-new sedan, the Civic hatch is here and will likely be the more popular body style.

How will it fare against the big guns in the small hatch segment?

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