2026 Honda Civic

Price Range: $24,695 - $32,395

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The 2026 Honda Civic is one of the best small sedans on the market, with a spacious interior, a large trunk and an exceptionally comfortable ride. That said, we prefer the hybrid version — which is more efficient and powerful and comes with more features — than the Civic with the standard powertrain. Read full review

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Pros

Sharp handling makes for fun driving
Available hybrid powertrain for high mpg and quick acceleration
Roomy seating and cargo area
Easy-to-use tech features

Cons

Intrusive road noise on the highway
More expensive than its main rivals
LX and Sport models are light on features
Slow acceleration with the base engine

Overview

Written by automotive expert James Riswick

Updated: 1/26/2026

The Honda Civic is one of the automaker's most impressive vehicles, offering a wonderful combination of practicality, performance and value. Honda refreshed the Civic last year, adding an impressive hybrid powertrain and updating its exterior styling. As such, there aren't any major changes for 2026. But as it stands, the Civic is one of the best small sedans (or hatchbacks) on the market today.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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6.9

out of 10

We drove the 2026 Honda Civic on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

6.4/10

How does it drive? The Civic is a car that's lovely to drive but, with its standard engine, is very slow. At our test track, the Sport trim we tested took 10 seconds to hit 60 mph, meaning it's the slowest in its class. We found ourselves stomping on the accelerator when merging onto a highway or making a pass once there. The Civic's stopping distance from 60 mph was average, but the brakes feel good and we stopped with plenty of confidence at our test track and on the street. The steering stands out for being light, allowing you to feel the road surface, and responsive without being twitchy, and the Civic distinguishes itself by being much more fun to drive than anything else in the class. Its continuously variable transmission shifts smoothly both at full throttle and while puttering around town.

Visibility past the narrow windshield pillars is great, and the Civic is generally easy to see out of in all directions. While it lacks a surround-view camera system, you get plenty of standard equipment like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and blind-spot warning. While these generally work well, the lane-centering functionality can be twitchy.

Comfort

7.4/10

How comfortable is it? Comfort is one of the areas in which the Honda Civic excels. Up front, our testers found seats that are spacious, plush and supportive, even if they lack a lot of adjustability. The second row is a nice place to be, too, which isn't always the case regardless of price point. Thanks to the Civic's large front door openings, few people should have trouble getting in or out of it, and while the second row benefits from large door openings as well, its slightly sloped roof means the taller among us may need to duck a bit to get in. You can install a car seat in all three rear seats, and thanks to its generous legroom, front-row passengers won't have to move up to accommodate them.

Look around the cabin, and you'll find nothing but physical buttons, knobs and switches, a real treat when rivals are starting to incorporate vital controls into screens. The bright A/C knobs are a particular highlight for their ease of use and tactility, and the system itself quickly cools the cabin on a warm day. If there's any drawback here, it's that road and wind noise is pretty loud at higher speeds, although that's mostly the case across this class.

In-cabin tech

4.2/10

How’s the tech? Whether you opt for the base LX model or the Sport trim like our test vehicle, you'll miss out on some of the tech that's standard on the pricier Sport Touring Hybrid. You get a 7-inch central display instead of the 9-inch option with direct Google integration, and while you do get smartphone connectivity, it's via a wired connection. That said, this more basic system worked flawlessly during our testing, and while a higher-resolution rearview camera would be nice, the smaller screen doesn't mean you're left with a worse user experience. At this trim level and price point, you'll also have to go without a wireless charging pad and rear USB ports. But in a car that focuses on affordability, that's not a deal-breaker for us.

Storage & cargo

9/10

How’s storage and cargo? When you're dealing with some of the smallest sedans on sale, cargo space is at a premium. Yet the Honda Civic beats all its direct rivals by offering an impressive 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space and letting you fold its second row for greater versatility. While the competition doesn't fall too far behind, the Civic excels not just because of the amount of space on offer but also thanks to a wide trunk opening that makes it easy to access.

The same goes for its small-item storage space throughout the interior. There's plenty of space to store things on the center console and in the door pockets, and it has a generous armrest compartment. By maximizing the available space, the Civic feels more spacious than a car this small typically does.

Value

6.7/10

Is it a good value? The Civic is a little car that's built to last. Whether you go for the base LX or the Sport model, it doesn't offer as much equipment flexibility as some of its competitors. Case in point: You won't get wireless smartphone integration as standard, even though it's become an industry norm. Nor can you simply add it via an equipment pack. You'll have to step up to the much pricier Sport Touring Hybrid to get it, along with a Bose sound system and a 9-inch central display. You do get good standard equipment, including a leather steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, and a blind-spot warning system.

The Civic's warranty is average, with three years/36,000 miles of basic coverage and five years/60,000 miles of drivetrain coverage.

MPG

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? While it's no Civic Hybrid with its combined EPA estimate of 49 mpg, our Sport test vehicle equipped with the base 2.0-liter engine manages 34 mpg combined, which is respectable for a car with no electrification whatsoever. What's more, it falls directly in line with its direct rivals, with the Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra sharing identical efficiency figures. The Volkswagen Jetta and the Mazda 3 sedan consume slightly more, scoring 33 mpg and 30 mpg combined, respectively. Take it around the city, and the Civic Sport gets 31 mpg, while its highway figure is 39 mpg, which is also largely in line with competitors.

X factor

9/10

At a time when truly affordable cars are a rarity, the Civic excels by being both inexpensive and genuinely great. It's one of the few instances in which skipping higher trim levels doesn't leave you stuck with a worse experience. The Civic looks great, is fun to drive, and has excellent build quality. Sure, its 2.0-liter engine is a lot slower than the pricier turbocharged options, but what it lacks in speed it makes up for with a proven track record for stellar durability. Its button-filled cabin is a joy to interact with, especially as more of its rivals integrate vital controls into screens. All in all, the Civic thrives by sticking with the principles that have made it a best-seller for decades.

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2026 Honda Civic trim level differences

The 2026 Honda Civic is offered in sedan and hatchback body styles. It comes in four main trim levels: LX (sedan only), Sport, Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid. There's also the Civic Si sedan and the Civic Type R hatchback. Compare the 2026 Honda Civic trim levels in-depth.

Trim we recommend

The Sport Hybrid gets our recommendation because it produces more power than the base engine and gets nearly 50 mpg, a best-of-both-worlds combination if there ever was one. Being iffy about the price is understandable, but you're getting a lot of well-rounded excellence for the money.

Competitors to consider

The Toyota Corolla is the Civic's top competitor, and Toyota took great strides to make sure this generation of the popular compact was more competitive than its predecessors. But the Corolla feels old (it was last redesigned in 2020), and its hybrid variant doesn't hold a candle to the Civic hybrid. Not only is the Toyota less efficient, it's also significantly less powerful. Other solid picks include the Hyundai Elantra, which comes standard with a ton of advanced driver aids and also offers a hybrid powertrain, and the Mazda 3, which is plenty sporty in its own right.

Edmunds spotlight: An excellent hybrid powertrain

The Civic's hybrid powertrain churns out 200 horsepower — matching the sporty Civic Si — and bests it when it comes to low-end torque. That means it feels extra-punchy for low-speed driving around town. The hybrid doesn't come with all the performance goodies you'll get on an Si, but it does boast an awesome 49 mpg in combined city/highway driving according to the EPA's estimate. Buy a Civic and you'll love the hybrid power's hard-to-beat blend of performance and efficiency.

What it's like to live with

The Edmunds test team purchased a Honda Civic to provide an in-depth look at what it's like to own a Civic. Our car is a 2025 Civic Sport Touring hatchback, which means it's fully loaded and comes with the hybrid powertrain. Check out our Honda Civic One-Year Road Test review to learn more about its mpg, practicality, reliability and more.

Honda Civic Reviews

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Canadian perspective

Mike wasylik, 10/15/2024

2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)

Fun to drive, gas mileage, great dash and all controls, comfy seats,decent stereo Road noise but not a deal breaker (put on quiet tires) Gas and oil changes is all it needs plus 4 winter tires for canada winters

New car blues

drgymnast, 07/19/2025

2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)

In late August of 2024 we bought a new 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring. Within a week it had a computer problem. Back to dealer: "fixed" same day. A month or so later, same computer problem. Back to dealer. June 2025 (about 10-11 months later) same problem. Back to dealer. They also discovered it needed a new transmission. No problem. They have one conveniently available …

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Mark, 07/23/2025

2025 Honda Civic Sport Hybrid 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)

It is a fun to drive smaller vehicle with very good MPG. IMO the ONLY reason to buy the Sport Touring is the 9" display with wireless carplays. It has more road noise that I'd like at higher speeds.

The perfect Hybrid

Dave Savannah, Ga, 12/18/2024

2025 Honda Civic Sport Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)

This new Civic Sport Hybrid is hands down the best car I have ever owned. I’ve owned Lexus, Audi, BMW and Subaru and none of these vehicles came close to being as satisfying to drive and own. It was a breath of fresh air to buy a new vehicle that has the right amount of tech and performance wrapped into such a good package with the Civic Sport Hybrid. I was apprehensive at first about …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2026 Honda Civic, so we've included reviews for other years of the Civic since its last redesign.

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2026 Honda Civic Features & Specs

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,695
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	36 MPG
Cost to Drive	$144/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2026 Honda Civic has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2026 Honda Civic

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / 12,000 miles

Where the Honda Civic ranks:

#4 in Small sedans

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FAQ

Is the Honda Civic a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Civic both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Civic gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 71 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the Civic ranges from 14.1 to 14.8 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Honda Civic. Learn more

Is the Honda Civic reliable?

To determine whether the Honda Civic is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Civic. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Civic's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Honda Civic a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Honda Civic is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Civic and gave it a 6.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Civic gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 71 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Civic is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Honda Civic?

The least-expensive 2026 Honda Civic is the 2026 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $24,695.

Other versions include:

LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $24,695
Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $26,695
Sport Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) which starts at $29,395
Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $31,495
Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) which starts at $32,395

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What are the different models of Honda Civic?

If you're interested in the Honda Civic, the next question is, which Civic model is right for you? Civic variants include LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT), Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT), Sport Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT), and Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M). For a full list of Civic models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more