Its reputation for utility, efficiency and reliability has made the Honda Civic a favorite among American drivers. But after more than 40 years, can the Civic still stand up to the competition.

To find out, we put a regular person - a complete stranger in fact - behind the wheel of the new 2016 Civic coupe and got his non-professional opinion. And although it might not be quite the right car for him, let's just say that overall, he came away impressed.