2022 Honda Civic 2.0L 4D Sport

In every car category, some models, like the Honda Civic, achieve legendary status. This sporty-looking compact, redesigned inside and out for its 50th year, is offered in both sedan and 4-door hatchback body styles. Beneath the new, more sophisticated sheet metal and updated interior, the Civic retains the previous generation’s powertrains. The Sport model sedan we tested was propelled by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine (158 hp), which left the car feeling underpowered despite its lively handling. Fortunately, a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder (180 hp) is standard on the top 2 trim levels. The passenger cabin, while spacious, may be too plain for some people’s taste and, on lower trim levels, could benefit from betterquality materials. Front seats offer good support, and the backseat has plenty of room for 2 average adults. The cabin’s primary downsides include an outdated infotainment system, high interior noise levels, and a bumpy ride quality, especially over rough pavement. However, the trunk offers 15 cubic feet of cargo space, which can be expanded via the fold-down rear seatbacks. Added pluses include Honda Sensing advanced safety features, LED headlights, excellent EPA fuel economy, and an affordable price.