2026 Honda Civic: Still the Best Economy Car??

The Honda Civic is a very important car to the brand, representing their entry point in the US, with a variety of choices for consumers. Following its refresh last year, the Civic is now offering more than ever, especially against some of its aging rivals. But, is this 2026 Honda Civic still ready to take on its quickly improving competition?? This article will cover all the detailed specs of the 2026 Honda Civic but be sure to watch our full in-depth review for all the visual details!

What’s New for 2026?

Sport models have blacked out branding
Price increases

Trims and Pricing

MSRP (Sedan | Hatch)

LX: $24,595

Sport: $26,595 | $27,795

Sport Hybrid: $29,295 | $30,495

Sport Touring Hybrid: $32,295 | $33,495

All models rise $500 or less for the 2026 model year. Prices to get a bit high on the upper end of the lineup.

Air ball and slam dunk

Slam Dunk: The Civic continues to be a very practical package for many buyers

Air Ball: We wish Honda would add some more standard features for the price you pay

Design and Features

As mentioned, the Civic was slightly refreshed last year, which did include a maturing when it comes to the fascia for this model. The Civic has always been handsome in this generation, and there are multiple design groups to choose from, whether it be regular or sport, sedan or hatchback. For a more in depth look at the design, be sure to watch the review linked at the bottom of this article.

As for the features, here is a breakdown of what we do know will be on the 2026 Honda Civic:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
LED Headlights	Standard LEDs with LED DRL
LED Fog Lamps	None
Wheels	16-18-in alloys depending on trim
Mirrors	Sport+: Blind Spot Monitor and heating
Black Window Trim	Sport Models
LED Taillights	Standard Partial LED
Exhausts	Not Exposed on any for 2026
Forward Emergency Braking	Standard on all Civic models
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Sport+

The interior of the Civic is both a practical and comfortable space to spend time in.

Interior
Smart Entry and Remote Start	Sport+
Materials	Cloth, Sport Fabric/Leatherette, and Leather Options
Seat Adjustment	Standard: 6-way Manual \| Sport Touring: 8-way power
Push Button Start	Standard
Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped: Sport+ \| Heated: Not available \| Paddles: Sport Gas Models \| Hybrid Paddles used for Regen
Rain Sensing Wipers	Sport Touring
Gauge Cluster	Standard: 7-in Partially Digital Display \| Sport Touring: 10.2-in full digital display \| HUD not available
Wireless Charging	Sport Touring
360 Degree Camera	Not available
Dual Zone Automatic Climate	Sport Hybrid+
Heated and Ventilated Seats	Standard on Sport Hybrid+ \| Vented Not available
Audio	Standard: 4-speaker \| Sport: 8-speakers \| Sport Touring: 12-speaker Bose audio
Infotainment	Standard: 7-in Display \| Sport Touring: 9-in display with NEW Google Built-in \| Wireless connections on 9-inch screens
Auto Dimming Mirror	Sport Touring Only
Moonroof	Sport Hybrid+

The rear seats are fairly barren given this is an economy car.

Rear Amenities
USBs	None
Rear Vents	None
Heated Rear Seats	None
Body Style Options	Sedan or Hatchback available

For in depth details on the 2026 Civic, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

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What’s Under the Hood?

The Civic now offers two distinct powertrains depending on your preferences:

LX/Sport: 2.0L I-4: 150 hp and 133 lb.ft
Hybrid: 2.0L I-4 + two motor hybrid system: 200 hp | 232 lb.ft

The base engine retains a CVT Transmission, and the Hybrid has an eCVT-like setup like other Hondas. Both models will also be FWD exclusive. The fuel economy figures are as follows for 2026:

LX: 32/41/36 MPG

Sport: 31/39/34 MPG

Hybrid: 50/47/49 MPG

We hope you have found this overview of the 2026 Honda Civic helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Civic, please watch our video below! What do you think of the new Civic? Let us know in the comments!