2022 Honda Civic review
Honda Civic highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Sophisticated cabin
- Great gas mileage
- Plenty of driver-assistance features
Cons
- The sedan is not offered with manual transmission
- Sluggish acceleration
- Road noise at highway speeds
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 36 highway, 29 combined
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An ideal daily driver.
This well-loved compact car just got a redesign, making the 2022 Honda Civic an even better choice. New tech features for this model year include a 10-inch high-definition touchscreen, wireless charging, and Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® connectivity. In addition, a spacious interior with a fresh, bold design seats up to five passengers comfortably. The 2022 Honda Civic is available in three body styles: a four-door sedan, two-door coupe, and five-door hatchback. Ready to take on everyday life, the 2022 Honda Civic is an ideal pick for your next compact car.
All Honda Civic years
What is new for the 2022 Honda Civic?
- The Civic is available in a new trim called the SI.
- The Type-R Limited and Type-R Touring trims have been discontinued for 2022.
- Civic trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Leatherette & Cloth, Parking Sensors, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- The LX trim now comes with Smart Key, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment.
2022 Honda Civic trims
LX:
- 158-hp, 138-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Cloth Seats
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Mirrors
- Automated Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
Sport:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- Remote Start
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Manual Transmission
- View our Honda Civic Sport inventory
Sport Touring:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- 180-hp, 177-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- 1.5L
- Front Seat Heaters
- Sunroofs
- Leather Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Turbo Charged Engine
- BOSE Sound System
- View our Honda Civic Sport Touring inventory
EX:
- Includes all features available on the Sport Touring
- No significant upgrades found on the EX
- View our Honda Civic EX inventory
EX-L:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- No significant upgrades found on the EX-L
- View our Honda Civic EX-L inventory
Touring:
- Includes all features available on the EX-L
- No significant upgrades found on the Touring
- View our Honda Civic Touring inventory
SI:
- Includes all features available on the Touring
- 200-hp, 192-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- Rear Spoiler
- View our Honda Civic SI inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2022 Honda Civic
1. Modern tech for a modern driver
If you're looking to keep up with car technology, the 2022 Honda Civic has a long list of standard and available tech worth checking out. Get the latest driver aids with an updated version of Honda Sensing®, which is standard on every 2022 Civic. The update adds stop-and-go for traffic jams and traffic sign recognition. In addition, you can go cordless with wireless charging for compatible devices and wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ integration on 2022 Honda Civic Touring models.
2. Refined inside and out
The 2022 Honda Civic has a whole new look and feel over previous model years. Featuring smoother lines and a smaller grille, the 2022 Civic is more understated in its appearance than in past generations. Not to be outdone, the interior gets a big boost as well. From the seats to the eye-catching grille pattern across the dashboard, the inside of the 2022 Honda Civic is as attractive as it is comfortable. Plus, improved sound-deadening provides quieter rides at highway speeds.
3. Compact outside, spacious inside
Don't be fooled by the term "compact car"—there's plenty of space inside the 2022 Honda Civic to meet your needs. In the rear, passengers have an impressive 37.4 inches of legroom. Thanks to 99 cubic feet of passenger volume, there's plenty of space for a crew of five on your next weekend trip. Plus, you can fit up to 14.8 cubic feet of cargo in the trunk of a 2022 Civic—perfect for family road trips.
4. Small engines that can
You have a choice between two engine options on the 2022 Honda Civic. A standard 2.0L four-cylinder is no slouch, making 158 hp and paired with a continuously variable transmission. At an EPA-estimated 31 mpg city and 40 mpg highway, the 2022 Honda Civic with the 2.0L engine can stretch the distance between fuel stops.
5. Going farther between fill-ups
Both engines available in the 2022 Honda Civic are matched with a CVT to improve performance. An added benefit is going farther between fuel stops. The base-level 2.0L four-cylinder and CVT on the 2022 sedan gets an EPA-estimated 40 mpg highway and 31 mpg city.
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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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda CivicHonda Civic features and specs
LX 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- 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
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- 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
107.7"
Overall length
179"
Width
70.9"
Height
55.7"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 37.4"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 37.1"
Front tires
P215/55HR16
Rear tires
P215/55HR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Honda Civic FAQ
Both the Honda Civic and Honda Accord are considered excellent cars. The 2022 Honda Civic offers many of the same features as the Honda Accord, but in a compact car.
A one-touch power moonroof is only available on the 2022 Honda Civic EX and Touring trims.
There are eight colors available on the 2022 Honda Civic: Aegean Blue Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteorite Gray Metallic, Morning Mist Metallic (EX, Touring), Platinum Pearl White, Rallye Red, and Sonic Gray Pearl (Sport, Touring).
The 2022 Honda Civic has 158 hp from a 2.0L four-cylinder engine (LX and Sport) or 180 hp from a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine (EX and Touring).
More about the 2022 Honda Civic
Color options
Exterior colors:
Aegean Blue Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Morning Mist Metallic (EX, Touring)
Platinum Pearl White
Rallye Red
Sonic Gray Pearl (Sport, Touring)
Interior colors:
Black
Gray
Interior details
Completely redesigned for 2022, the Honda Civic interior gets an overhaul over previous model years—the focus is an eye-catching honeycomb grille design in the dashboard. In addition, comfortable cloth seating can reduce fatigue over long trips, while soft leather seating is standard on the Touring trim. 60/40 split-folding rear seats offer flexible cargo space.
Child seat details
There are child seat anchors for all three seats in the second row of the 2022 Honda Civic. There are two LATCH anchors for child seats that require it, one on each side of the vehicle. As a result, you can comfortably fit two rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster seats in the 2022 Honda Civic rear seats. The child seat anchors are easy to access, located on the deck behind the rear seats in sedan models.
Performance
The 180-hp, turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine in 2022 Honda Civic EX and Touring models offers a six horsepower bump from the previous generation. The added power and stiffer body give the 2022 Civic better handling around corners at speed. The 2022 Civic Touring sedan goes from zero to 60 mph in just 7.4 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). For extra control, the standard six-speed manual transmission in the 2022 Honda Civic hatchback adds fun to your daily drive.
Emissions
Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions for the 2022 Honda Civic sedan with the 2.0L engine and CVT are an EPA-estimated 260 grams per mile.
Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions for the 2022 Honda Civic sedan with the 1.5L turbocharged engine and CVT are an EPA-estimated 243 grams per mile.
Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions for the 2022 Honda Civic hatchback with the 2.0L engine and six-speed manual are an EPA-estimated 304 grams per mile.
Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions for the 2022 Honda Civic hatchback with the 1.5L turbocharged engine and CVT are an EPA-estimated 258 grams per mile.
These estimates are based on a brand-new model. Visit fueleconomy.gov for more details.
Year comparisons
2012-2015 Honda Civic (Ninth Generation)
The ninth-generation Honda Civic comes standard with a 140-hp, 1.8L four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. In addition, the 2012-2015 Honda Civic Si gets a sport-tuned suspension, a body kit, and a 201-hp, 2.4L four-cylinder engine. That's great news if you like a bit of excitement on your morning commute. Added standard equipment on the ninth generation Civic includes a rearview camera.
2016-2021 Honda Civic (Tenth Generation)
Reengineered from the ground up, the 2016-2021 Honda Civic offers many improvements over the ninth generation. The stiffened body means the 2016-2021 Civic handles better around corners and during spirited Sunday drives. For the tenth-generation Civic, Honda introduced two new engine options: a 2.0L four-cylinder and available turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder. Also, for the first time on the Civic, 2016-2021 models have available CVT, providing a smoother ride around town.
2022 Honda Civic (Eleventh Generation)
The redesigned 2022 Honda Civic has a whole new look and feel, featuring smoother lines and a smaller grille as well as an eye-catching honeycomb grille design across the dashboard. For the first time on the Civic, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are standard on all four trims, as is the Honda Sensing suite of driver aids. Plus, improved sound-deadening provides quieter rides at highway speeds. A new tech feature for 2022 Touring models includes wireless charging.
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