Honda Civics are a line of cars that were very popular and manufactured by Honda. 
I agree.  Know for being one of the most durable brands on the market today.
They were originally a subcompact but now they are larger and more upmarket. They have moved into the compact car section of the market.
Excuse me I meant Known* for being...  I did not know that about them being a subcompact at first and now moving into compact.  That's interesting.  Sounds like they've gotten larger.
EPA guidelines for vehicle size required a car having combined passenger and cargo room of that of a mid size car.