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2019 Honda Civic

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$15,995 - $37,555
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2019 LX 4dr Sedan
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Price:   -  From $19,550
2019 LX 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $20,750
2019 Sport 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $21,250
2019 LX 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $21,450
2019 Sport 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $21,550
2019 Sport 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $22,250
2019 EX 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $23,300
2019 EX 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $23,500
2019 EX 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $23,750
2019 Si 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $24,300
2019 Si 2dr Coupe (DISC) Price:   -  From $24,300
2019 Si 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $24,300
2019 Si 4dr Sedan (DISC) Price:   -  From $24,300
2019 EX-L 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $24,700
2019 EX-L w/Navi 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $26,250
2019 Touring 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $26,950
2019 Touring 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $27,400
2019 Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $28,750
2019 Type R Touring 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $36,300
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Overview

The humble Honda Civic has long been a microcosm for the Honda brand at large: tidy, zippy, well-built, and reliable. In the decades since it was first trucked into dealerships, competitors have strengthened, matured, and spent earnestly in trying to build a better Civic – and they have perpetually come up short. Nowadays the compact sedan class is as fierce as ever, but, despite the cutthroat competition, the 2019 Honda Civic remains a leader.

What's New for 2019

With the new model year come a host of small but noteworthy updates across all variants of the diverse Civic lineup. Many will rejoice to hear that physical buttons have now returned for key radio inputs as well as fan speeds, the latter only on cars equipped with dual-zone climate control. The interior also gets larger cupholders, a new steering wheel, and a revised electronic parking brake switch. All models now come with the Honda Sensing suite of active-safety features as standard. Small styling updates such as lower bumper designs round out the changes.

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Choosing Your Honda Civic

One of the reasons the Civic remains perennially popular is that it comes in a raft of body styles and trims. Want a bare-bones hatchback? The LX will fit the bill nicely. How about something cheap and cheerful with a chassis inspiring enough to win over the critics working the mainstream rags? Take your pick between the Si or the Sport. Want 306 raging horsepower? The extreme Type R awaits.

No matter what trim you decide on, engines all displace either 1.5 or 2.0 liters. The lower-spec sedans and coupes get the larger, 2.0-liter engine. It's a naturally-aspirated affair that makes 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque, and pairs up with a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Fuel economy checks in at an EPA-estimated 25 miles per gallon city, 36 mpg highway, and 29 combined with the manual, or 30/38/33 mpg (city/highway/combined) with the CVT.

For a bit more grunt, there's the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. It comes standard with all hatchbacks as well as sedans and coupes in EX, EX-L, and Touring trims. Generating 16 psi of boost, the turbo lets the little engine make a respectable 174 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. All 1.5-liter cars are paired with the CVT. Keep your foot out of it, and gas mileage is a thrifty 32/42/36 mpg.

The long-running Si models represent the mid-range performance trim, slotting above the Sport – which is essentially a LX subtly tuned for sharper response – and the track-ready Type R. Like EX and up cars, the Si uses the turbo 1.5-liter engine, but boost has been cranked up to 20 psi. The added pressure translates to 31 extra hp and 30 more lb-ft of torque. Expect to learn stick shift if you want an Si, as the only transmission offered comes with six gears and three pedals. It's also the only trim which pairs the 1.5-liter engine to a manual.

Atop the Civic throne is the mighty Type R. It uses an exclusive 2.0-liter turbo-four that generates 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Unlike competitors such as the Golf R or Focus RS, the Type R retains the front-wheel-drive setup of its lesser kin. Sending over 300 horses to the front wheels has traditionally been a recipe for torque steer, or in other words, the car pulling in any direction but straight when the throttle is pinned. Honda has gone to great lengths to mitigate this phenomenon by building the Type R with a suspension that's a class or two above what's found in lesser Civics, including an adjustable suspension and unique dampers, springs, and shocks. Unsurprisingly, the only transmission is a six-speed manual, while zero to 60 mph comes in a tick under five seconds.

For 2019, all Civics now get Honda Safety Sense, which is the marque's suite of active-safety features. It includes automatic emergency braking, a multi-angle rearview camera, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and road departure mitigation.

Available body styles include coupe, sedan, and hatchback. The Si is only available in coupe and sedan, and the Type R is exclusively a hatchback. Oddly enough, the coupe isn't offered in EX-L trim despite being available in top-tier Touring spec. All other trims are offered in all three body styles.

Other than the $800 CVT available on LX and Sport models and the Si's Performance Package, there are no options or packages available on any Civic trim. If you want extra features, Honda demands you step up to the next-highest trim.

Unless mentioned otherwise, all sticker prices below are for sedans and include a destination charge of $895. Hatchbacks are roughly an additional $2,000, while coupes add between $500 and $1,000 to the stated price.

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LX

The most basic of Civics starts at $20,345 for a no-options LX. Standard features include the 158-hp 2.0-liter engine, 16-inch wheels, one-touch signals, an alarm, LED taillights, two-speed wipers, and automatic climate control. Seats are manually adjusted and are upholstered in cloth. A five-inch LCD screen sits in the center stack and acts as a home base for audio and other connectivity features – it controls the four-speaker audio system, Bluetooth functionality, and USB inputs. Seats fold down, but it's not a split 60/40 design like other trims.

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Sport

The next rung up is the $22,045 Sport. Additional features include 18-inch wheels, fog lights, a spoiler (sedan only), keyless entry and keyless start, sport pedals, paddle shifters for CVT-equipped cars, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and seats upholstered in simulated leather with cloth inserts. A seven-inch touchscreen usurps the base five-inch screen, and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Compared to the LX, speaker count is doubled from four to eight.

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EX

Starting at $24,295, the EX represents the first major shift away from the spartan-spec models. Motivation comes from the 1.5-liter turbo engine, rather than the less powerful 2.0-liter motor found in the LX and Sport. Extra standard features over the LX include an eight-way power seat, 17-inch wheels, a moonroof, heated body-color mirrors, remote start, a 10-speaker audio system, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control.

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Si

For $25,195 buyers can get an Si, the second-sportiest Civic in the stable. Motivation is provided by the 1.5-liter turbo engine, though the boost has been turned up enough to make 205 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. The price bump over an EX is largely attributable to the extra hardware and horsepower; the handful of additional standard features include alloy sport pedals, push-button start, and an aluminum shift knob.

For those wanting to eek out a bit more factory performance from the Si, the $3,999 Factory Performance Package is available. It comes with 19-inch wheels wrapped in summer performance tires, a sport suspension system with adaptive dampers, and underbody spoilers.

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EX-L

The $25,495 EX-L feels more like an option package than a trim level. The short list of extra standard features is limited to leather upholstery, Homelink, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. It also isn't available on the coupe.

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Touring

The most luxurious Civic trim is the $28,195 Touring. It includes niceties like 18-inch wheels, paddle shifters, sport pedals, LED headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, chrome door handles, leather, navigation, a power passenger seat, and heated rear seats.

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Type R

The most fearsome Honda in town is the hatchback-only Type R, which costs $36,595. The biggest reason for the price bump is, of course, the performance goodies it comes with, not the least of which is that 306-hp 2.0-liter turbo engine. It also includes a bevy of bespoke features, such as the red seat belts, seats, and steering wheel, carbon fiber trim, unique gauge cluster, exclusive wheel designs, and the almost juvenile application of vents, scoops, and spoilers. Many of the more luxurious features such as the dual-zone climate control and navigation are standard; there's also a 12-speaker audio system that can't be found on lower-spec cars. As a low-volume specialty car, all Type Rs come with a serial number plaque to advertise its authenticity and rarity.

CarsDirect Tip

Of all the choices in the 2019 Honda Civic lineup, an EX hatchback or Si sedan would be our top picks, depending on whether performance is a priority or not. If you don't give a hoot about handling prowess or extra power, the balance of affordability, practicality, and feature count of the EX hatch is about as harmonious as it gets. If you feel otherwise, the Si won't disappoint.

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Despite being somewhat pricey with an average base engine, and boy-racer styling on some models, the 2019 Honda Civic remains at the top of the compact car class with good fuel economy, a terrific ride and handling, and a trio of exhilarating turbocharged engines.

Best Value

At a time when many manufacturers are limiting or dropping small cars from their portfolios, Honda continues to offer the Civic in a dizzying array of body styles (sedan, two-door coupe, four-door hatchback), trim levels (LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L Navi, Touring, Sport Touring), and performance types (Si, Type R), for a total of 11 named variants (the hardcore Type R is so unique it's reviewed separately).

The big news for 2019 is that Honda Sensing – the brand's suite of active safety systems that features forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist – is standard across a lineup that includes manually-equipped models. Alongside these systems, the base LX boasts the typical power features plus LED taillights, automatic climate control, a five-inch LCD screen, and Bluetooth.

Progressing up the model ladder, with a few variations per body style, the Sport trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, a center exhaust outlet, a gloss black rear spoiler, smart keyless push-button start, sport pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a seven-inch touchscreen that supports an 180-watt audio system, HondaLink telematics, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Stepping up to the EX adds the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, Honda's LaneWatch passenger-side blind-spot camera system, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors and front seats, variable intermittent wipers, a moonroof, a rear center armrest, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power driver's seat, and satellite and HD radio.

The EX-L includes leather upholstery, HomeLink, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, while the EX-L Navi adds navigation. Top-level Touring model additions include steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, 18-inch alloy wheels, outside mirror-integrated turn signals, rain-sensing wipers, auto on/off LED headlights, a power front passenger seat, a 450-watt audio system, and satellite-linked navigation with HD digital traffic. The Sport Touring model adds sport pedals, heated outboard rear seats, a center outlet exhaust, unique front and rear fascias, and lower side sills.

In addition, while they share a number of body panels, Si coupe and sedan models are marketed separately, and all Civic trims are mono-spec, aside from accessories that are either port- or dealer-installed. With that in mind, we opt for the entry-level turbocharged model, the EX, in the following configuration:

  • Model: 2019 Honda Civic EX Sedan
  • Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
  • Output: 174 hp / 162 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • Fuel Economy: 32 City / 42 Hwy
  • Options:None
  • Base Price: $24,320 (including the $920 destination charge)
  • Best Value Price: $24,320

Performance

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Both engines are well-mannered and responsive. The base 2.0-liter can be matched to either a six-speed manual, or CVT. Developing 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque, it's quiet enough and provides decent power and, when mated to the better-than-average CVT, is the perfect combination for a daily commuter.

The turbocharged 1.5-liter motor, however, is better. Found on EX and above trims, horsepower is up by 16 to 174, along with a whopping 24 lb-ft increase in maximum torque to 162 lb-ft, available at just 1,700 rpm. In fact, the turbo's additional power and low-end torque come with no fuel efficiency penalty, easily justifying the additional cost.

In addition to the CVT, a slick six-speed manual is offered, although it's only available with the smaller engine on the LX sedan and Sport sedan, hatchback, and coupe trims. Regardless of engine or transmission choice, fuel economy is excellent. Models equipped with the 2.0-liter engine achieve an EPA-estimated 25 miles per gallon city, 36 mpg highway, and 29 combined with the six-speed manual and 30/38/33 mpg (city/highway/combined) with the CVT. Meanwhile, the 1.5-liter turbo scores up to 32/42/36 mpg.

Steering is both quick and direct, while the compliant suspension – exceptionally good for a small car – offers a smooth ride over everything from rutted and congested city streets to curvy back roads. Highway cruising is relaxed and serene, while turbocharged models, with hydraulic rear suspension bushings, offer even more precise handling.

Both the Civic Si sedan and coupe take this goodness to the next level. An increase in boost pushes the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine to 205 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. Specs include a high-flow turbo, an electric wastegate, larger front and rear stabilizer bars, quicker steering, larger brakes, a short-throw, six-speed manual, and a limited-slip differential, resulting in a more responsive drivetrain and even more precise handling.

Nits are few. Feedback through the steering wheel on non-Si models could be better, the brakes on Si models could be stronger, the smaller turbo could use a six-speed manual, while the 2.0-liter sounds strained when you put your foot into it, even though performance is unaffected.

Style

With three body types and significant differences between trims, the Civic's styling ranges from mild to wild and remains fresh, despite few changes since bowing in 2015.

The most popular is the svelte sedan, with a silhouette similar to the Audi A7, but ending in a trunk, rather than the Audi's hatch. For 2019, gloss black replaces chrome for the large front grille bar, while the flat black fog light trim is now bright chrome. In back, a chrome trim strip has been added to the lower valance panel. The coupe is the fashion maven of the lineup offering a bolder front fascia, a more aggressive rear fascia with a full-width taillight and larger lower valance panel, and dramatic character lines running the length of the body. Si models add various exterior trim bits and sportier wheels, while the Type R wades into the deep end with boy-racer looks that wouldn't look out of place in a Fast and Furious movie.

Inside, the Civic has recovered nicely from the major stumble that marked the interiors of the first two years of the ninth-generation model (2012 and 2013). The latest look is decidedly conservative, with a wide center console, various pockets and bins, tasteful soft-touch surfaces, low-sheen plastics, and a surprising amount of space.

The chairs up front are comfortable, covered in either sturdy cloth or leather, and offer enough head room for tall occupants, while the controls tend to be placed where expected, and work without drawing attention away from the road. Access to the rear seat is excellent on sedan and hatchback models, with the sedan offering the most leg room (37.4 inches), while the sedan's 15.1 cubic feet of trunk space approaches that of some mid-size sedans. Hatchbacks are shorter, yet roomier, offering 27.2 cubic feet of storage with the rear seats up, and 46.2 cubes with those seats folded, although it can still haul a 52cm road bike – albeit with the front wheel removed.

At the same time, despite having the most utility of the lineup, the Civic hatchback’s busy styling is polarizing at best, the standard five-inch screen on the base LX looks too small, access to the coupe's second row is challenging, and it sacrifices roominess for style with just 12 cubic feet of cargo space.

The Best and Worst Things

The combination of a terrific ride and handling – courtesy of variable-ratio steering, a slick CVT, and fluid-filled suspension bushings – along with a wide array of advanced safety systems make the latest Civic a compelling choice.

On the other hand, the hatchback's proportions are attractive but the details are excessive, seating for three in back can get a bit tight, while the Si, with 205 hp, is outgunned by the Volkswagen GTI and Ford Focus ST.

Right For? Wrong For?

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Young singles will appreciate the Civic's packaging, handling, intuitive technology, and reasonable pricing.

Empty-nesters will find that, despite the Civic's versatility, it's still a compact sedan that lack the higher ride height and easier ingress and egress of a crossover SUV.

The Bottom Line

Despite an average base engine, pricey upper trims, and polarizing boy-racer styling on Si and Type R models, the 2019 Honda Civic's great ride and handling, slick turbo engines, advanced safety features, and good fuel economy place it among the best in the compact class.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 158 HP / 138 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 6-spd man w/OD
Available: 2-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
25 / 36 / 30 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 158 HP / 138 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
25 / 36 / 30 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
12.4 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$47
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
15.1 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
98 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
182.7 "
Exterior Width
70.9 "
Exterior Height
55.7 "
Front Headroom
39.3 "
Rear Headroom
37.1 "
Front Legroom
42.3 "
Rear Legroom
37.4 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.0 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.0 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
2,762 Lbs. / 2,771 Lbs.
Wheel Base
106 "
Turning Radius
17.7 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
16.0 " Steel / 17.0 " Silver Steel / 17.0 " Black Steel
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Body-colored With Chrome Insert
Grille Moldings
Black / Colored
Rear Spoiler
Lip / Wing
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
Full Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
4
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
1
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Mitigation Braking System (cmbs) + Fcw Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System (lkas) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Collision Mitigation Braking System Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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