Honda Civic

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Affordability is top of mind for shoppers, and the 2026 Honda Civic and 2026 Toyota Corolla are two of the best new cars priced around $30,000.

The Civic Type R remains unchanged for 2026, though its base price increases $1,000 from the 2025 model.

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Honda is recalling certain accessory wheels that were available for its Civic sedan and hatchback over an issue that may cause the wheels to detach.

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The Civic sedan, hatchback and Si all enter 2026 unchanged, with prices for most variations increasing by at least $345 (details on the Type R will be available later this year).

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