2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

The Honda Civic has a reputation built on 50 years of affordability, efficiency, and durability, My daughter currently owns a 1996 Honda Civic. To this day she still own it and she’s not giving it up for anything. It’s now 2022 and everything we came to expect from the last Civic (exceptional acceleration and fuel economy, well-balanced driving manners, spacious interior, above-average build quality) has been elevated with cleaner and classier looks, improved tech, and the overall increase in refinement. It’s a class leader. Throughout its 11 generations, the Civic has generally followed a pattern of a revolutionary redesign followed six years later by a more evolutionary approach.

As the all-new, 11th generation model, the 2022 Honda Civic falls into the evolution category. The engine choices and interior dimensions are basically identical, the driving experience isn't terribly different, and the overall shape is similar. It looks more expensive than it is. Most of that goes for the also-new 2022 Civic Hatchback. The interior is similarly more premium in appearance, if not plastics quality, with a striking new design that manages to simultaneously declutter the cabin and improve the infotainment system with extra physical buttons. I love the retro-inspired air vents? The Civic looks better inside and out, remains a terrific compact sedan to drive, and its surprisingly spacious cabin and trunk provide impressive practicality.

This is still an economy car, so there's plenty of hard plastic about (center console, door sills), but what you see and touch most come together in a tasteful, modern design that looks (and feels) like it belongs in a much pricier car. Honda’s tradition is going strong. This 11th-generation Civic gets a thorough makeover inside and out. Some may say the new Civic's more conventional design is boring and there’s little new under the hood, where you'll still find a base four-cylinder engine or a turbocharged four-cylinder that provides quicker acceleration. Civic does have a few new additions. On the top-level Touring and Si trims, for instance, there's a wireless charging pad, a digital instrument panel, and a 9-inch touchscreen with additional wireless functionality for CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. I was impressed with the 2022 Honda Civic.

The Honda Civic hatchback is an excellent buy. It offers admirable performance, a refined and roomy cabin, and plenty of connectivity and safety tech to please most buyers. While it's slightly more expensive than most competitors, you'll find that it offers great value due to the amount of standard features for the price.

I tested a Civic Sport Touring hatchback, which has the turbocharged four-cylinder engine. started out slow, but power grew steadily and quickly. The Civic's continuously variable automatic transmission is welltuned and responsive when you need a burst of speed. The available manual transmission has an excellent clutch, making it easy to use. Around turns, the Civic is stable, sporty, and entertaining to drive. The tires squealed but maintained grip on the road. Braking performance is strong too. Civic is effortless to drive. The Civic's suspension does a pretty good job of smoothing out bumps in the road. The front seats are supportive, and the leather upholstery breathes well to help keep you cool on hot days. The seats lack adjustable lumbar support, so beware if you have a bad back.

The climate control layout is a clear improvement over the previous generation's setup, with great vent coverage for the cabin. Road noise is noticeable at any speed and can be rather intrusive on coarse surfaces. Wind noise is thankfully more subdued, and the rest of the interior feels solidly constructed and free of vibration.

The Civic hatch has an attractive cabin design. All controls are within easy reach and intuitive to use. It's also roomy the front can comfortably seat taller and shorter passengers equally well. While there's plenty of rear

Outward visibility is aided by narrow front roof pillars and sideview mirrors that are mounted on the doors, freeing up your view out front. The roofline causes you to doublecheck over-the-shoulder views, and the back window is a bit short, but the multi-angle rearview camera helps you spot anything that might be behind you.

The Civic's infotainment screen is mounted near the top of the dash, so you don't have to take your eyes off the road for too long to adjust the radio or available navigation. It's intuitive to use and quick to respond. The graphics look a little dated, but the map functions just fine. Our Sport Touring hatchback trim had the larger 9-inch screen, while lower trims get a smaller 7-inch version. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is standard. While both systems are wireless on the Sport Touring trim, we found using a USB cable provided quicker connection speeds.

Honda's advanced driving aids work well for the most part. We did experience a few false alarms and overzealous shoulder room and legroom, the sloping roof means taller passengers may find headroom lacking. Otherwise, you won't have much trouble with space in the Civic. mild hump that leads into the rear seating area. One thing we really liked about the previous Civic was its clever interior storage. Honda implemented more traditional storage spots for this new Civic, a small step back in our opinion. Still, the center armrest bin can hold a good amount, the cupholders are large, and a rubberized charging pad in front can help keep your phone from sliding around as it's charging. systems when lane markings were poor, but these occurrences were infrequent. The adaptive cruise control sometimes brakes a little late, but it generally works well to reduce the burden of driving in stop-and-go traffic.

The Civic offers three anchor spots for front-facing child safety seats, and the main lower anchor points are easy to access. Larger rear-facing infant carriers will likely compromise front passenger space a little, but this is true for most cars in this segment.

The EPA estimates the Civic Sport Touring hatchback (which has the turbocharged engine) will get 35 mpg in combined city/highway driving. This is a few mpg better than what most other rival hatchbacks get.

The Honda Civic hatchback may cost a bit more than the competition, but its pleasing performance and many standard features justify the added cost. In interior quality, it comes close to matching the Mazda 3, the class benchmark. It has the kind of refinement that we would have expected from the more expensive Honda Accord. We recommend stepping up to at least the EX-L trim for the hatchback since it comes with the more powerful and efficient turbocharged engine.

The storage is good. The Civic hatchback's trunk can hold up to 24.5 cubic feet of cargo, which is above average for the class. The hatch offers plenty of space since the wheel wells don't intrude too much into the cargo area. You can fold down the rear seats to provide more space. Unfortunately, the surface isn't completely flat due to a

Honda's warranty, which lasts for three years/36,000 miles (basic) and five years/60,000 miles (powertrain), remains fairly unremarkable compared to what other manufacturers offer. But the company builds a good product that generally holds its value well. Roadside assistance, available for the first three years/36,000 miles, is standard fare for this class. This little Honda hatch has a good amount of performance. The sporty handling lets more spirited drivers actually have some fun rather than feeling soft or disconnected. Usually, these abilities are reserved for the more performance-focused models like the Civic Si and Type R, which tells you how good this car is. This Civic replaces its predecessor's youthful design with a simpler and more elegant style inside and out, eliminating a lot of the clutter and fake vents, which makes it more appealing to a broader audience. The interior also has a better, more premium feel to it than previous years.