Honda’s Civic compact car is available in coupe or sedan body styles and offers a range of drivetrains, including hybrid and natural-gas versions. The base engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that works with a five-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. New for 2015 A new Special Edition trim level for the sedan slots between the LX and EX trims. It includes a CVT, 15-inch aluminum wheels with black accents, Honda’s LaneWatch system, automatic climate control and a touch-screen stereo.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted. Exterior Highlights
15- (sedan) or 16-inch (coupe) steel wheels with covers; 15-, 16-, 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels available
Body-colored door handles and side mirrors; heated mirrors available
Available fog lights
Available power moonroof
Interior Highlights
Seats five
Fabric seats; available heated leather seats
Height-adjustable driver’s seat
Folding backseat; 60/40-split folding backseat available
Air conditioning; automatic air conditioning available
Bluetooth connectivity and text messaging function
Cruise control
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with accessory controls
CD stereo with USB connectivity, Bluetooth audio streaming and Pandora integration; available stereo with 7-inch touch-screen
Available push-button start
Available navigation system
Under the Hood
143-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine in gas-powered sedans and coupes
205-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder in Si models
1.5-liter four-cylinder, electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack in Civic Hybrid make 110 hp
110-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder in natural gas-powered model
Five-speed manual transmission; available CVT
Six-speed manual only for Si trim level
Selectable Econ button
Front-wheel drive
Safety Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags
Backup camera
Available LaneWatch blind spot monitor
Civic Hybrid features forward collision warning and lane departure warning
