2026 Honda Civic Sedan Buyer Guide
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Quick take
The 2026 Honda Civic Sedan is a front-wheel-drive compact sedan offered in four trims with either a 150-hp 2.0-liter gasoline engine or a 200-hp two-motor hybrid system. It seats five, has a 14.8-cu-ft trunk, and includes Honda Sensing core driver-assistance features across the range.
Best for
Commuters, small households, and first-time new-car shoppers who want a practical compact sedan with strong fuel economy, standard active-safety assistance, and a choice of conventional or hybrid power.
At a glance
- Starting price: $24,695 for the LX, excluding $1,195 destination, tax, title, license, options, and color upgrades ($25,890 including destination).
- Body style: Compact four-door sedan (front-wheel drive)
- Powertrain: LX and Sport: 2.0L inline-four with CVT and front-wheel drive. Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid: 2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four with a two-motor hybrid system/direct drive and front-wheel drive.
- Output: 150 hp for LX/Sport; hybrid system rated at 200 total system hp (141-hp gasoline engine and 181-hp electric motor outputs are not additive).
- Fuel economy or range: 2026 EPA ratings: LX 32 city/41 highway/36 combined mpg; Sport 31/39/34 mpg; Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid 50/47/49 mpg. Actual mileage varies with driving and conditions.
- Seating: 5 passengers.
- Cargo and towing: 14.8 cu ft of trunk cargo volume on all sedan trims. Honda's published 2026 Civic Sedan specifications do not state a trailer-towing capacity.
Trims
- LX
- Sport
- Sport Hybrid
- Sport Touring Hybrid
Why it stands out
- Hybrid trims combine a 49-mpg EPA combined rating with 200 total system hp.
- Four-trim lineup spans $24,695 to $32,395 MSRP before destination.
- Honda Sensing core features, including collision-mitigation braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, are standard on every trim.
- Five-passenger cabin and 14.8-cu-ft trunk provide useful daily practicality.
- Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid add meaningful comfort and technology upgrades.
What to consider
- No all-wheel-drive option; the regular Civic Sedan is front-wheel drive only.
- The 150-hp nonhybrid models are substantially less powerful than the 200-hp hybrid.
- Blind-spot information and cross-traffic monitoring are unavailable on the base LX.
- Sport Hybrid starts $4,700 above the LX before destination, so assess the fuel-cost payback for your driving.
Closest alternatives
- Toyota Corolla
- Hyundai Elantra
- Kia K4
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