The 2026 Honda Civic is a fun and sporty compact sedan offering responsive performance at an affordable price. It seats up to five, is also available as a hatchback, and has two high-performance variants in the sedan Si and hatchback Type R. This wide variety of options has helped give Honda's compact sedan a lot of longevity on the market, in addition to its versatility and robust feature set, which make it ideal for commuters, small families, and performance enthusiasts alike.
The trim lineup has four different options, with two being gas-only and two being hybrid-only. The starting trim is the LX, offering many of the basics for those who want a practical and affordable compact sedan. The Sport is the next step up, offering more standard features and amenities. The Sport Hybrid provides you with plenty of features from the Sport but with the hybrid powertrain for better fuel-saving performance. And finally, the Sport Touring Hybrid is the top-of-the-line trim, coming fully featured with the best that the Civic has to offer. Let's take a closer look at the 2026 Civic and its many magnificent attributes.
MSRP: $24,595[a]
Horsepower: 200
Torque: 232 lb-ft
MPG city/hwy: 32/41[b]
Performance
The 2026 Civic sedan has two different powertrain configurations for responsive performance and nimble handling, both of which come strictly in front-wheel drive. The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivers 150 hp and 133 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT for smooth, reliable shifting. Its impressive fuel economy enables you to achieve an estimated 32 MPG in the city and 41 MPG on the highway, for 36 MPG combined; this makes the Civic highly useful for daily drivers and commuters.[b]
However, if you want the boosted fuel-saving benefits of a hybrid, the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid will provide you with performance that gives you the most for your money. The 2026 Civic's hybrid powertrain combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor to produce 200 hp, 232 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated 50 MPG in the city and 47 MPG on the highway, for 49 MPG combined; this makes the hybrid Civic perfect both for inner city travel and long-range commutes.[b]
The amazing fuel economy of the 2026 Civic is coupled with different drive modes so that you can get the handling that best suits how you travel. You have up to four drive modes available, depending on the trim: Econ, Normal, Sport, and Individual. The latter provides drivers with a level of customization and personalization based on their driving habits and what they want out of their compact sedan.
Cabin Comfort
This four-door five-seater has a spacious cabin, with up to 14.8 cu.ft. of cargo capacity in the trunk. The lighting array on the exterior consists of LED headlights, taillights, brake lights, and daytime running lamps for increased visibility on the road. Conveniences such as power side mirrors with available heated functionality and integrated turn signals make moving through traffic seamless. Meanwhile, features like the one-touch power moonroof for the hybrid trims add an extra layer of luxury appeal to the compact sedan.
Cloth upholstery is standard; the Sport Touring Hybrid has heated leather seats with eight-way driver and four-way passenger power adjustments. Thanks to the automatic climate control system, you can stay cozy no matter what the weather is like outside. Both hybrid trims come with a dual-zone automatic climate control setup, though, giving you more options on how the climate is adjusted in the cabin.
Added conveniences that come standard across all trims include sliding sunvisors, map lights, illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls, and cargo area lighting. If you want something a little special for the interior lighting, the Sport Hybrid has access to an exclusive red ambient light. Plenty of storage is located throughout the cabin as well, for easy access to your belongings or keeping things nearby during travel; this includes a center console armrest with a storage compartment in the front row and a rear seat center armrest with beverage holders. Passenger-side seatback pockets and sunglass holders help round out the convenience features.
Technology
Inside and out, the 2026 Civic has plenty of tech to make traveling convenient for drivers and passengers alike, such as remote engine start and remote entry with trunk release. These give you easy access to the Civic, enabling you to quickly get in, get out, and get started without any friction. Other features make accomplishing certain monotonies easier.
For instance, the rain-sensing windshield wipers make the Civic highly convenient during rainy seasons by not having to activate the wipers yourself. Other features, like the automatic dimming rearview mirror, help keep the images clear in your rearview regardless of the lighting conditions or time of day. Other features, like Hill Start Assist, help when you park or idle on inclines.
On the infotainment side, you have a seven-inch digital driver display for telemetry and customizable profiles, and every 2026 Civic comes with a seven-inch color touchscreen (with the exception of the Sport Touring Hybrid, which is equipped with a nine-inch color touchscreen). The Civic has Google Built-In, which has multiple in-vehicle apps, like navigation, a voice assistant, and the Google Play Store for managing apps.
The 2026 Civic comes equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or you can use Bluetooth to access your favorite music and media on your smartphone. Added features like Honda's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink enable hands-free phone calls and text messaging.
The Civic provides drivers with different audio systems based on trim level. The base LX comes standard with a 160-watt four-speaker setup, the mid-tier trims have a 180-watt eight-speaker system, and the top-of-the-line trim has access to the Bose Premium Sound System, featuring twelve speakers and a subwoofer. There is also access to Wi-Fi hotspot support, so you can use the Civic to stay connected while on the go.
With added tech features like the HondaLink app, you can keep track of the Civic via your smartphone. This allows you to use remote features like remote start, remote power locks, travel range, vehicle location status, and the ability to pre-condition the vehicle's temperature. This gives the Civic a lot of utility from a tech perspective, making it highly convenient both inside and out.
Driver Assistance
Honda's intuitive driver assistance suite, Honda Sensing, combines advanced active and passive safety technologies. Its intelligent features aid drivers in short and long trips alike, and the 2026 Civic comes with 13 different tools that work in conjunction with other safety technologies. This ensures that you get to your destinations with as little risk as possible, which helps drivers stay confident in rush hour or on long trips.
Collision mitigation is a major mission of Honda Sensing, which includes forward collision warnings and emergency braking. This helps to ensure that any detected object in front of the Civic will not only send a warning to the driver but also add brake pressure to ensure you can stop as quickly as possible. The Sport Touring Hybrid also has the complimentary low-speed braking control for further fine-movement control and braking precision when in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Every trim comes standard with traffic jam assist for managing the stop-and-go patterns of congested commutes and crowded streets. It works well with the adaptive cruise control, so you can rely on the Civic to do a lot of the work for you on highways. If you have a long commute and are prone to getting sleepy along the way, features like the lane departure warning and the road departure mitigation system can keep you alert and centered on the road. Meanwhile, features like traffic sign recognition work to keep you informed in case you miss local signage.
Features like the blind spot and rear cross-traffic monitors help when you're making a lot of lane changes and passing, while the front and rear parking sensors are useful when parking in or exiting tight spots. The Civic even comes with lots of other standard passive safety tech, such as multiple airbags throughout the cabin, including side curtain airbags with rollover sensors.
However, with Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, the Civic actively monitors your driving to help ensure you don't roll over by preventing you from losing control. Combine this with lower anchors and tethers for car seats and child-proof rear door locks, and you have a very safe compact sedan for professionals, parents, and road-trippers alike.
Shop for a 2026 Civic Today
The 2026 Honda Civic is calling your name. Whether you're in the market for a compact car that is practical and dependable for day-to-day travel, or you're looking for an efficient ride that ensures you get plenty of range thanks to the hybrid powertrain, there is a version of the 2026 Civic that can accommodate your needs.
Do you need help figuring out the right trim or package? Talk to our sales representatives, and we can answer any questions you might have about the performance capabilities, fuel economy, cabin layout, seating material, connectivity tech, or safety features. We can help you find your own Civic today!