Pros: Roomy interior; crisp handling; economical powertrains; “Honda Sensing” safety features are standard on almost all models
Cons: Touchscreen controls aren’t easy to use while driving; so-so acceleration; noisier than many compact-car rivals; ride can get a bit stiff over rough pavement[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2020 Honda Civic Si and hatchback models get revised front and rear styling, along with a few interior tweaks. The Si also gains standard “Honda Sensing” suite of safety equipment (lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning and mitigation, and adaptive cruise control) and has a revised control system. Plus, Honda has changed the Si’s final drive ratio for better acceleration. A 6-speed manual transmission is newly available on the Sport Touring hatchback. Civic is a compact car available as a 4-door sedan, 4-door hatchback, and 2-door coupe. Civic offers the choice of a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder or a turbocharged 1.5-liter four in most models. The 1.5-liter engine develops 174 hp, 180 hp, or 205 hp in performance Si. (See engine chart below.) The low-production Type R is powered by a 305-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Among Civic’s available features are remote engine start, rain-sensing wipers, heated rear seats, dual-zone climate control, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality for the infotainment system. Civic’s 2016 redesign put Honda back at the top of the incredibly competitive compact-car class. Some of its rivals are quieter, and some offer more features for the money, but the Civic’s spaciousness, available tech features, engaging driving personality, efficiency, and all-around refinement—not to mention its model lineup—make it a compact-car must-see.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan, 4-door hatchback, 2-door coupe |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA, Canada, England |
| Base Prices | LX sedan: $20,680 Sport sedan: $22,380 EX sedan: $24,630 EX-L sedan: $25,830 Si sedan: $25,930 Si sedan w/summer tires: $26,130 Touring sedan: $28,530 LX hatchback: $22,580 Sport hatchback: $23,680 EX hatchback: $25,080 EX-L hatchback: $26,280 Sport Touring hatchback: $28,980 LX coupe: $21,880 Sport coupe: $22,680 EX coupe: $24,430 Si coupe: $25,930 Si coupe w/summer tires: $26,130 Touring coupe: $28,080 Type R hatchback: $37,950 |
| Base Engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (LX/Sport sedan/coupe) |
| Horsepower 158 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 25-30 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 35-38 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower (174 in LX/EX/EX-L hatchback, EX/EX-L/Touring sedan, EX/Touring coupe) (180 in Sport/Sport Touring hatchback) (205 Si) |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 26-32 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 35-42 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Type R) |
| Horsepower 305 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28 |
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