After sampling the well-equipped Sport version and Hybrid earlier this year, we thought we should test out the 2012 Honda Civic VTi-L base model. Is the VTi-L good enough to fend off the competition?

If you’re in the market for a sporty, mid-sized family car, these two propositions from Japan should be considered; the 2012 Honda Accord Euro Luxury and the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport AWD.