2020 Honda Civic review
Honda Civic highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Powerful turbocharged engine
- Athletic handling
- Wide choice of body styles and powertrains
Cons
- Infotainment touchscreen is too complex and unintuitive
- Not enough standard tech features
- Confusing and inconsistent exterior design
Mileage (EPA estimate)
25 city, 35 highway, 29 combined
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A practical compact car with features and style
Whether commuting to work or shuttling your kids around town, the ever-practical 2020 Honda Civic will let you do so in style and comfort. With three body choices—sedan, coupe, and hatchback—and seven trims brimming with standard features, this compact car offers something for everybody. It's an excellent choice for families, professionals, and couples wanting a well-rounded vehicle with a great reputation.
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What is new for the 2020 Honda Civic?
- The Sport Touring trim now comes with Rear Seat Heaters and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Type-R Touring trim now comes with Rear Seat Heaters, Leather Seats, Sunroof(s), Power Seat(s), Lane Departure Warning, Automated Cruise Control, and Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
- The SI trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning and Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment.
2020 Honda Civic trims
LX
Includes 16-inch alloy wheels (coupe and hatchback models only), body-colored power side mirrors, automatic climate control system, driver seat with manual height adjustment, five-inch color LCD screen, and more.
Sport
Adds 18-inch alloy wheels with gloss black inserts, fog lights, sport pedals, seven-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and more.
EX
Adds 17-inch alloy wheels, one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, eight-speaker audio system with subwoofer (sedan and hatchback models only), and more.
EX-L
Adds an automatic-dimming rearview mirror, leather-trimmed interior, available HomeLink® Remote System
, and more.
Touring
Adds 18-inch alloy wheels with gloss shark-gray inserts, LED headlights with auto-on/off, automatic-dimming rearview mirror, leather-trimmed seats, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition, and more.
Sport Touring
Adds an underbody spoiler kit, center-mounted dual-outlet exhaust, four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, sport pedals, 12-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer, and more.
Si
Adds 18-inch matte-black alloy wheels, six-speed manual transmission, adaptive damper system, body-color wing spoiler, textured aluminum pedals, and more.
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Honda Civic
1. Fuel economy
If fuel economy is a top priority, the 2020 Civic delivers attractive EPA estimates to help you go longer between fills. Fuel economy does vary between powertrain options and body styles, but for your average commuter, the Civic sedan with the turbocharged 1.5L engine and CVT is an excellent choice. It gets an EPA-estimated 32 mpg city and 42 mpg highway.
2. Balanced dynamics
Whether finding joy in your daily commute or taking the scenic route, the 2020 Honda Civic strikes an ideal balance between comfort and driving enjoyment. All models deliver a smooth ride with responsive steering, while Sport and Sport Touring trims add an athletic feel with even quicker steering and a firmer brake feel. With such precise handling, this is a fun and compact sedan, coupe, or hatchback to zip around turns and cruise along the highway in.
3. Well-appointed interior
The 2020 Honda Civic aims to keep you comfortable during your drive. This compact car proudly boasts soft-touch materials and plush interior details that'll make you want to spend every second of your day behind the wheel. Higher trims come standard with leather-trimmed seats (EX-L, Touring, and Sport Touring trims), along with heated front seats (EX, EX-L, Touring, Sport Touring, Si coupe, and Si sedan trims) to get you through the winter. There is also an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat on EX, EX-L, Touring, and Sport Touring sedans and hatchbacks and a one-touch power moonroof (on all trims except the LX and Sport) to enjoy sunny days.
4. Roomy cabin
Don't be deceived by the 2020 Civic's compact design. Despite its neat dimensions, the interior is roomy enough to hold five passengers and their belongings. If you need stretch-out space for growing teens, the sedan's 37.4 inches of rear-seat legroom is the largest of the three body styles and the trunk holds up to 15.1 cubic feet of cargo volume. Meanwhile, if versatility is what you're after, the hatchback boasts 25.7 cubic feet of cargo volume with all seats in place and 46.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. That's plenty of space to cart around sporting equipment or camping gear for some weekend fun.
5. Excellent technology
The 2020 Honda Civic includes many tech features that will enhance your connectivity and inspire confidence when behind the wheel. All trims, except the base LX, boast a standard seven-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, providing seamless integration to certain smartphone apps. If you want a satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition, Touring and Sport Touring models come standard with this feature, along with a more premium audio system. Driver-assist features are also plentiful with automatic high-beams and forward-collision warning on all trim levels. Every 2020 Civic also includes standard automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist to help you master your daily commute.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Honda Civic an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda Civic 3rd out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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LX 2WD 2D Coupe
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
158
Torque (ft-lbs)
138
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
12.4
Wheelbase
106.3"
Overall length
177.3"
Width
70.9"
Height
54.9"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 35.9"
Head room
F 38.2"/R 34.6"
Front tires
P215/55HR16
Rear tires
P215/55HR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Honda Civic FAQ
The 2020 Honda Civic is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LX: 31 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- Sport: 29 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- EX: 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- Touring: 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- EX-L: 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- SI: 26 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- Sport Touring: 29 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
The Honda Civic received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Honda Civic as 2 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2020 Honda Civic has received an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Honda Civic, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Honda Civic Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Honda Civic:
- Lane Departure Warning
- Automated Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
More about the 2020 Honda Civic
Color options
Exterior colors:
Aegean Blue Metallic
Cosmic Blue Metallic (all Civic sedan trims)
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic (all Civic sedan, Civic coupe, Civic Si sedan, and Civic Si coupe trims)
Molten Lava Pearl (Civic sedan LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring trims only)
Platinum White Pearl
Polished Metal Metallic (all Civic hatchback trims)
Rallye Red (all Civic sedan, Civic coupe, Civic Si sedan, and Civic Si coupe trims as well as Civic hatchback Sport, EX, EX-L, Sport Touring trims only)
Sonic Gray Pearl (all Civic hatchback trims)
Interior details
All 2020 Civic models offer two rows of seating for five passengers.
Out of all 2020 Civic body styles, the hatchback version offers the most cargo space with 25.7 cubic feet of trunk volume.
EX-L, Touring, and Sport Touring trims come standard with leather-trimmed seats.
Heated front seats come standard on EX, EX-L, Touring, Sport Touring, Si coupe, and Si sedan trims.
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