Description
Engine Choices
The Honda Civic still rocks a naturally aspirated four-cylinder while the higher trims feature a turbocharged four. The Si features a high-output version of the same displacement while the Type R is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with very impressive power figures.
The Si is the only way to get the sedan with a stick shift while the hatchback offers one in the Sport, Touring, and Type R trims for no additional cost. The Si and Type R go one step further and are exclusively equipped with the six-speed manual and each features unique gearing and a limited-slip front differential.
All trims route power to the front wheels.
Safety Features
Honda Civics are equipped with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, and automatic high beams. The EX and EX-L trims add blind spot detection and the Touring trims also feature cross-traffic monitoring and parking sensors in the front and rear with automatic braking.
The Si and Type R impressively maintain adaptive cruise control (and blind-spot detection) despite their manual transmissions – seen as an excuse by other manufacturers to drop those features.
The Civic earns five stars from NHTSA and is a 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Its LED headlights score Good ratings and the emergency braking system earns Superior ratings for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian (day) tests.
Connectivity
The Sport trim features a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, and an eight-speaker 180-watt stereo. The Touring trim incorporates a nine-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Auto, SiriusXM, HD radio, navigation, additional USB ports for the rear passengers, a wireless phone charger, and an impressive 12-speaker Bose sound system.. The Si and Type R match the Touring trim’s level of equipment.
