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Test Drive: 2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring

2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring
2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring in Platinum White Pearl (a $395 color option)

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

Class: Compact Car

Miles driven: 320

Fuel used: 10.8 gallons

CG Report Card
Room and ComfortA-
Power and PerformanceB
Fit and FinishA-
Fuel EconomyB
ValueA
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.
Big & Tall Comfort
Big GuyB
Tall GuyB
Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs180-horsepower 1.5L
Engine TypeTurbo 4-cylinder
Transmission CVT-Automatic
Drive WheelsFront-wheel drive

Real-world fuel economy: 29.6 mpg

Driving mix: 70% city, 30% highway

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 30/37/33 (mpg city/highway/combined)

Fuel type: Regular gas

Base price: $31,460 (not including $1015 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: Special paint ($395)

Price as tested: $31,460

 

Quick Hits

The great: Roomy and comfortable cabin, hatchback utility

The good: athletic character, plenty of power, easy on the gas

The not so good: More cabin noise than other vehicles in class, limited manual-transmission availability

More Civic price and availability information

 

CG Says:

The Honda Civic is redesigned for 2022, with fresh styling, new safety features, and updated tech options. This front-wheel-drive compact car is offered as a 2-door hatchback in LX, Sport, EX-L, and Sport Touring models, and as a 4-door sedan in LX, Sport, EX, Touring, and sporty Si versions. The high-performance Type R is slated to return in the near future.

2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring

Engines are updated versions of the outgoing Civic’s 4-cylinders: LX and Sport models have a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter; EX/EX-L and Touring/Sport Touring Civics have a 180-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter. The Si gets a 200-hp version of the turbo 1.5 engine paired with a mandatory 6-speed manual transmission. Hatchbacks are available with a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic; non-Si sedans are available only with the CVT.

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2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring

Passenger space is nearly identical to the outgoing Civic, though there are several newly available features, including a fully digital configurable instrument display, larger color touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and wireless device charging.

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2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring

New safety features include rear-seat side airbags, Traffic Jam Assist, a blind-spot monitor in place of the previous blind-spot camera, and a revised front collision-warning system designed to recognize hazards and road features more quickly and accurately.

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2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring

Consumer Guide’s test Sport Touring may hold the sweet spot in the Civic lineup, balancing sporty character with extra utility and pleasant long-drive comfort. We’re impressed by the roominess of the cabin, the generally simple-to-use controls, and our observed fuel economy. Our sole complaint: cabin noise–especially at highway speed–is higher than that in most of other vehicles in this class.

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2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring

Honda has chosen to take a conservative, understated route with the new-generation Civic’s exterior styling, which may be a good or bad thing depending on your tastes. Regardless, the Civic has always been a must-see in its class, and Honda’s latest version of this evergreen nameplate will likely keep it there for years to come.

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