2018 Honda Civic review
Honda Civic highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Amazing handling
- Roomy interior
- Quick acceleration
Cons
- Average interior materials
- Outdated infotainment system
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 28 highway, 25 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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What is new for the 2018 Honda Civic?
- The Civic is available in a new trim called the Type-R Touring.
- The Type R trim has been discontinued for 2018.
- Civic trims have been upgraded with Suede Seats as standard equipment this year.
- Memory Seat(s) and Heated Steering Wheel features are now available as options on select trims.
- The LX trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The LX-P trim now comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.
2018 Honda Civic trims
LX:
- 158-hp, 138-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- 174-hp, 167-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- 174-hp, 162-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
LX-P:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- Remote Start
- Sunroofs
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
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Sport:
- Includes all features available on the LX-P
- 180-hp, 177-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- 180-hp, 162-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
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Sport Touring:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Automated Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio Ready
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EX:
- Includes all features available on the Sport Touring
- No significant upgrades found on the EX
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EX-L:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- No significant upgrades found on the EX-L
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EX-T:
- Includes all features available on the EX-L
- No significant upgrades found on the EX-T
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Touring:
- Includes all features available on the EX-T
- No significant upgrades found on the Touring
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SI:
- Includes all features available on the Touring
- 205-hp, 192-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
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Type-R Touring:
- Includes all features available on the SI
- 306-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Suede Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Honda Civic
1. Excellent handling
The 2018 Honda Civic is fun to drive, with dynamic handling characterized by a well-balanced body roll and agile movement during cornering. Equipped with a rear multi-link suspension and front struts, the 2018 Honda Civic confidently absorbs bumps on the road and provides a comfortable ride. Steering is responsive and precise, with the variable-ratio system allowing the amount of steering input to be adapted based on the conditions on the road, including tight corners and long, straight stretches.
2. Abundant cargo space
The 2018 Honda Civic has a large cargo area for enough luggage for a family vacation, groceries, or DIY supplies. The sedan version has a 15.1-cu-ft trunk, while the hatchback has 25.7 cu-ft of cargo space behind the rear seats. The hatchback's total cargo volume increases to 46.2 cu-ft with the rear seats folded.
3. Quiet and comfortable cabin
The cabin of the 2018 Honda Civic is spacious and comfortable, seating up to five people. It doesn't feel cramped in either of the two rows, even for taller adults, with headroom and legroom in the front measuring 39.3 inches and 42.3 inches, respectively, and 37.1 inches and 37.4 inches in the back. The 2018 Civic has a refined interior with supportive seats, great driving visibility, and soft-touch materials across all trims.
4. Lots of standard tech features
You'll love all the standard tech on the 2018 Honda Civic. For passenger comfort, there's automatic climate control, and for enhanced connectivity, there's an infotainment system with a five-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth® integration. A USB port is also standard, as are a rearview camera, cruise control, and remote keyless entry.
5. Selection of high-performing engines
If performance is a priority, you'll be happy to know that the 2018 Honda Civic is available with a lineup of potent engines to provide an exciting driving experience. The base trim is powered by a standard 2.0L four-cylinder engine that generates 158 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. If you want something more powerful, choose one of the available engine options: a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder with 174 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque, a 1.5L four-cylinder producing 205 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, or a turbo 2.0L four-cylinder that puts out 306 hp and 285 lb-ft of torque.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.5 out of 5
62 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 46 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 10 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 2 |
| 1 Star | 2 |
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda CivicHonda Civic features and specs
EX-L 2WD 2D Coupe
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Lane Departure Warning
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
174
Torque (ft-lbs)
162
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
12.4
Wheelbase
106.3"
Overall length
176.9"
Width
70.8"
Height
54.9"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 35.9"
Head room
F 36.5"/R 34.5"
Front tires
P215/50HR17
Rear tires
P215/50HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Honda Civic FAQ
The 2018 Honda Civic is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport Touring: 30 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- EX-L: 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- EX-T: 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- LX: 31 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- LX-P: 30 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- SI: 28 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- Touring: 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- EX: 31 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- Sport: 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- Type-R Touring: 22 MPG City and 28 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 2018 Honda Civic has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Honda Civic, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Honda Civic Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Honda Civic:
- Type-R Touring
- Suede Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Smart Key
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