Cars.com established the Lifestyle Awards to recognize which vehicles were best suited for the lifestyle needs of today's car buyers. After an exhaustive analysis, the 2007 Honda Civic was named the Best New Car for First-Time Drivers. According to Cars.com, "Whether it's for someone just learning to drive or experienced drivers ready to purchase their first new car, the Honda Civic makes sense either way. Top crash-test scores should ease the minds of parents with a new driver in the house, and the Civic is available as either a coupe or sedan to suit different tastes. Roomy and comfortable inside, the conventional versions are thrifty performers, but there's also a hybrid for those looking for even better gas mileage."

Cars.com established the Lifestyle Awards to recognize which vehicles were best suited for the lifestyle needs of today's car buyers. After an exhaustive analysis, the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid was named the Best New Car for Commuters. According to Cars.com, "If you're commuting, the two attributes you want most are good fuel economy and confidence that the car will always start and run properly. The hybrid version of Honda's Civic compact takes what is already a remarkably economical car with appliance-like predicted reliability and boosts its gas mileage even higher, to an estimated 40/45 mpg (city/highway)* with exemplary emissions. Stop-and-go traffic is where the hybrid system does its best work. An MP3-player input and optional navigation system take your cares away. To date, the hybrid version shows no sign of straying from the model's legendary longevity and lasting value. Paying more now might save you in the long run.

*EPA-estimated 40 city/45 hwy mpg. Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.