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The hatchback with style
Amanda Cardona , 01/05/2021
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
32 of 41 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is a top notch little speed demon. Going from 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds , you honestly can't go wrong. The drive is very smoothe. The car is very attractive to look at. The trunk is super spacious and you can fit many things back there. The space in the front is a bit smaller than the sedan but, it is a compact car and should be expected. Touch screen features , Push to start and voice control ? Honda hatchback , I love you !
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Convenient for light travel!
Karen Puerta , 03/17/2021
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
The car is good for an economic buy Honda is meant to last when you care for it so I’m really excited to use it. The rims are steel so it seems durable and better than plastic. The color looks great and even shines!
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Better than they used to be!
TC, 01/08/2021
2021 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
15 of 22 people found this review helpful
Low to the ground, takes a little effort to enter and exit.
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Honda quality sadly has seemed to have went down.
Ex Honda fan, 02/21/2021
2021 Honda Civic LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I used to really like Hondas. I had a 1993 Honda Civic and 2005 Honda Accord, and had liked both cars. So when I saw this new generation Civic, I liked the interior space, exterior styling, and especially loved the 1.5 turbo engine's power while excellent fuel economy. But then when I got the car, I realized the lower build quality compared to the older Hondas I have been around in. There are rattles everywhere, and the amount of rattles on such a new car is unacceptable. The paint on these cars are trash, and chip very easily. The turbo 1.5 engine also has an issue with gasoline and oil mixing with each other, which is especially surprising considering Honda is known aside from Toyota to have the most reliable engines. The front seats are also absolute trash and are very uncomfortable on long trips. I truly hope Honda improves their build quality in the upcoming 2022 Civic, because this car has really disappointed me. If not, I have no choice but to but a car from another manufacturer in the future.
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A good value overall but not perfect
John Teere, 04/17/2021
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
14 of 21 people found this review helpful
Overall this is a good value for the price and one of the more interesting options in the segment now that I've had a few years to get over the controversial body styling. Of course I don't have concerns about reliability, holding market value, etc. There are plenty of modern features available and the car is fairly fun to drive for a commuter, though it doesn't compare to, say, a true hot hatch such as the GTI which honestly doesn't cost much more. It's also just a pleasant space to be in on a daily basis - spacious, ergonomically designed, good visibility, nice interior and materials for the price, etc. The main downsides for me so far are: 1) Having a CVT in a hot hatch / sport hatch really takes away from the driver experience. This little turbocharged engine has a lot of potential for fun to be had (probably fully realized with the 6MT), but most of that potential boost and turbo noise is lost on the CVT which conceals it behind a veil of continuously varying gear ratios and deflates any hopes of cool engine noises during a spirited drive. For example, you take off and the tachometer will just hover at, say, 3000 RPMs while the gears adjust so that you continue accelerating. And yes there are simulated gears with the paddle shifters, but I haven't found this to be an improvement on the automatic shifting function. It makes me wonder what their strategy was, who the target customers are. With the reputation of the Civic and the highly competitive nature of the hot hatch segment, I would have expected Honda to take their offering more seriously, but they were probably seeking a balance between standardizing their transmissions and catering to entry-level enthusiasts who might not be ready for the more pure experience of the GTI, Veloster N, etc. but still have $25,000+ to shell out. I suppose most enthusiasts would gravitate to the manual transmission, thus solving this problem, or pay extra for an Si or Type R. So without either of those two badges, one should expect the Civic Sport to just be a slightly more fun version of the generic Civic, and to be honest, that's mainly why I chose it. It's probably the best balance of a practical but engaging ride in the price range, even if it doesn't live up to its aggressive styling in terms of experience. 2) Even more disappointing to me is the surprisingly rough suspension in the 10th gen Civic. I test drove several trim levels (LX Sedan, Sport Hatch, and EX Hatch) on average roads, each with different wheel sizes but all with the same suspension parts to my understanding. The smaller wheel sizes absorbed a little more of the road vibration, but overall I was surprised by how rough the ride was with all three, even the LX with 16-inch wheels. This is exactly what I was trying to get away from with my previous car as I drive 60 miles per day. The new Civic is almost as bad as my previous car in terms of ride comfort while not nearly as fun! Perhaps I should've explored more of the competition. In any case, I landed with this, and the only thing that makes it bearable is using a seat cushion or bringing a friend to help weigh down the shocks/springs. Despite these two complaints I'm happy with the Civic and I think it's a good choice. As long as I have a steady supply of seat cushions, I think I'll enjoy it for several years and hand it off in good condition to some thrill-seeking youngster.
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Great car
Jasiel, 06/19/2021
2021 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Awesome car drives great
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Gary , 06/07/2021
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Small engine is powerful and acceleration is good enough for city driving. CarPlay is user friendly. It is good choice for new graduates.
Honda Civic Sport Platinum White
Ernesto Ponce, 10/26/2021
2021 Honda Civic LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Japanese Sport car is a great automobile with pwr. wind.s, door mirrors, new more better options touch screen, efficient fuel and energy consumption. The 2021 is better than the Honda Civic Sport 2017. Handling is excellent and offers power that is good enough on uphill driving.
Fun to drive, love the cargo room
Rhonda, 09/24/2021
2021 Honda Civic LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is very nice looking and is very fun to drive and good on gas. However the material chosen for the interior is horrible. Instead of using the same material that is on the dashboard and doors they added sections of a poor quality material that attracts constant dirt. I am not a dirty person and even wiping it off with a damp cloth it is back to looking dirty and spotted within a day or two. I don't know whose genius idea this was to use this fabric. My friends had looked at it and said it's probably going to wear down quickly also. Very very dissatisfied with this aspect of the car
Worth the money
Murph, 11/03/2021
2021 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
My second Honda vehicle and I almost couldn't be happier lol. The only complaints I have are minor which is why it gets 4 stars. Climate control seems to be a little anemic and I typically have to take it off of auto and set the fan higher or the temperature very low/high. Android auto keeps disconnecting and reconnecting from my phone during my drive (although it could be an issue with my specific vehicle and may take it to the dealer for work) and sometimes refuses to connect altogether. You don't get LED high or low beams unless you go with the most expensive sport touring model. Running and fog lights are LEDs, so why not all of them? Might add them myself. Since the EX is more expensive than the sport it would be nice to also have a basic sport mode, although I'm not taking any points off for it, since I obviously didn't buy a sport model. Center console also seems pretty small with all the sliding parts, and glovebox does not have a lock. Overall it's a very comfortable economic car with excellent mileage, good speakers, intuitive infotainment, and great storage space. Would make the same choice again, and all the cons are nowhere near deal breakers.
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Love my hatch
Andrew , 02/13/2022
2021 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded my well-loved already excellent 2015 Civic LX Sedan for a 21 Civic EX Hatch and it has been perfect for me from the first test drive to six months later. I was mulling around in my head whether I wanted to go with a Kia Seltos or an HRV, but ever since Honda started making Civic Hatchbacks it eventually felt like a no-brainer as a single guy with no kids that this was the way to go. The utility of the hatch is just as practical for me as any of the crossover models out there and it simply looks cooler. It drives nimbly but also has a full-size presence on the highway. The seats are comfy. Apple CarPlay is unfortunately buggy, but that was the case with aftermarket unit I had in my last Civic. The touchscreen UI is functional enough, but not the most aesthetically pleasing design. I do like the LED gauges. Overall, I can see why this car isn’t for everyone, but if you want an affordable, well designed everyday driver this one is probably for you.
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beware of add on on the 2021 civic
ben, 06/05/2022
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
the handles and design is good, I bought new 2021 hatchback sport but started having electrical issue when the car would not start at random times. dealer stated it was the dealer installed aftermarket alarm. the alarm was taken out by the dealer contracted alarm company but the issue persisted. honda offered an inconvenience settle and said they would keep working on the issue. after taking them to arbritation they denied my claim and voided my new car warranty because the wiring was spliced by alarm company and honda was claiming I installed the alarm. they stated car must be oem for new car warranty to be valid and they would not fix it until I repaired it back to oem.
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Bat mobile
David Coleman, 06/17/2022
2021 Honda Civic Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car
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Spacious
Lopezs, 07/31/2023
2021 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What I like about the hatchback is that I could fold down the back seats and I could fit a mattress and a adult size bicycle in the back. No need of a truck or extra stuff to carry my bike. I definitely prefer the 2021 and older model because of the touchscreen. I am not a fan of the 2022 and 2023 screen being higher and looking like a tablet was placed. In 2019 I got a new Honda civic hatchback but I got in a bad car accident last month and lost it. I had the chance to get a 2023 car but I still prefer the screen of the 2019-2021 car
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Honda Civic sport
Corinne Donofrio, 06/30/2021
updated 07/11/2023
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car many safety features, good gas mileage, great handling The only problem with a low to the ground car the front end is more prone to getting dinged up
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Beautiful car!!
Lisa F, 08/31/2021
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm a loyal customer of Honda and love my Civic hatchback! Honda makes good looking reliable cars.
Sporty look!
FriendlyBees1234, 06/02/2021
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
The hatchback has a bigger trunk size, economical in gas, nice ride without sacrificing its sporty look. The best bang for the buck!
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Love it!
HatchGang, 04/01/2022
2021 Honda Civic Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car!
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Great car
Bob R, 01/21/2023
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I totaled my 2015 Nissan Sentra and replaced it with this car. It had 1500 miles on it when I bought it and I have put 1000 miles on it. great in traffic, fun to drive. stll getting used to it.
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Great car, great sales person, Suspect sales boss
John E Bate, 04/08/2024
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is everything I expected it to be. I’ve decided the lane keep assist wheel motion is not a good final solution. It’s easy to reset the maintenance binder, but I can’t get it to show the maintenance status of anything except for Oil.
Almost perfect
Dean Cromwell, 11/10/2024
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Tight/ no rattles, great power curve, no need to rev beyond 3k. Gas mpg amazing, don't need an EV!! Better than expected....
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Sweet cool car
Mayte Ayoub, 08/19/2021
2021 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love all the technology included, enjoying it all.
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Questioning my life decision, why is this my 1st?
Neguil, 08/22/2021
2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Honda and I’m really questioning my life choices. Super smooth drive, great features, awesome engine!
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Great, all around car!
Crawj68, 09/15/2021
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2021 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive, plenty of room, great gas mileage along with excellent acceleration! What a great, surprising car. Very reliable and comfortable! This has been one impressive car! Still a great car in 2024! This car is one of the best I have owned! 2025 and still Great!
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This is a Civic?
Martin, 01/23/2022
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2021 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Moves into traffic quickly. More room that it looks to have for cargo. Looks sporty and receives a lot of comment. Dislikes: A little to low to the ground with ground effects and low profile tires, which look cool but create a bumpier ride and need to carefully avoid potholes.
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