2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hatchback Reviewed - Good Enough?

[@mephistoid]

Girlfriend just bought this car but with the manual. Can’t believe how flat it stays in the corners and how refined it feels overall. Real nice, I call it an si light!

[@afcgeo882]

mephistoid Refined? 😂 What’s your daily, a 1996 Silverado?

[@prestonkane2640]

I can’t find the manual one anywhere and I even work at Honda

[@adamcummings1862]

Honda over Hyundai anytime. Bought this with manual transmission and I'm in love 😍

[@MananaMan]

think i'll go with the veloster turbo, for 5k cheaper you get 20 more horses😄

[@ElViperr408]

@@MananaMan a single mod for the hatch can add 20HP

[@fellobellow]

👍

[@adamcummings1862]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIfFh2upncZ-i6s

[@xMarkuzx]

How dare you compare a Honda with a Hyundai.

[@aarondelltify]

I test drove this car and man was it fun. All the cool features and even got stuck in bumper to bumper traffic where the brake hold came in handy. Also had blind spot cameras activated by the turn signals which was my favorite feature so underrated

[@jebril]

The sport touring has things that the other civics don't have like remote start, heated seats, power seats, sunroof etc. It's still fun to drive but you get all the options so it's easy to live with too.

[@TheLakersfan861]

@Nilbog I Just found out how to use it on my 16 ex

[@invader_mythic]

i believe the ex trim and above comes with heated seats and moonroof. not sure about the remote start though

[@atmartens]

I’m sorry but the Hyundai’s 3 door design is tacky. Make it a four door. Also, something about the Civic interior and exterior looks nicer. I think both are solid choices though. Just preference.

[@afcgeo882]

Alex Martens At that point, just get an Elantra GT hatch. Why does the Veloster even exist?

[@atmartens]

@@afcgeo882 Fair point.

[@frimatt5355]

The 2 reasons I'd get this over the type r is the same as why I'd get the 1.5t Accord over the 2.0t. 1 I'm not out street racing randoms, and 2 I drive about 5 to 6 hundred miles a week and the savings at the pump is worth it + it's not a bad cad at all.😁

[@erickar2634]

I agree with you I’m just an average dude trying to go to work make my money have some tech in the car and good looks and go places no need for to much speed nor care if it’s a cvt or a 6 speed.

[@fdcarbajal88]

Put an exhaust a cold air intake and you will love the sounds it makes when using the shift paddles....i have alot of fun people turn to see. I love it

[@PeteHabchi]

What exhaust system?

[@Grandmaestr]

@@PeteHabchi borla s

[@luis21santana323]

I have this exact car and I love it ! yes I could of just spend the extra 7k for the type R but I HATE driving stick in Los Angeles bumper to bumper traffic. The touring interior is perfect and the led headlights are a must

[@323koopatroopa7]

Same reason I got touring, didn't want to be struggling with traffic here in LA

[@dopey-tbh3156]

i had a buddy who got an R and he paid a shit ton to get a transmission swap, ive never heard about anyone else do that but its been holding up super nicely, he used a modified honda gen cvt

[@Shadows1lover]

I leased a 2017 and unfortunately could not keep it at the end due to job loss from the pandemic. Great car. I don’t think the Veloster being a little faster is a make or break for which car I’d choose. All my Honda’s have been very good to me.

[@henrybrar]

Paid $29,300 for Accord 2.0T 6-Speed. Just had a road trip from Baton Rouge to Austin and it was so much fun.

[@harmsingh6383]

What was your interest rate??

[@cartoonathalo]

Harm Singh I paid 28,300 for my 2.0t and my interest is 1.9% amazing car

[@michaelramos796]

cartoon209 how does one manage to get their interest so low? I got my first car 11.9. :/ almost going for 3 years.

[@Slappywag69]

Michael Ramos Really low rates like 0.0%-1.9% are put out by manufacturers (and their in house finance division) to move cars of the dealer lots...they are losing money on them. To even get those rates, you have to have top tier credit scores.

[@Truthfully_Marvin]

@@michaelramos796 11%!!!! Hell naw!! I would of walked out. I thought my 6% was high since it was my first high purchase. My credit was also great so maybe that helped but no way will I pay 11% on interest. That's like an extra $2000 I believe.

[@DavidDLee]

I got my son a used Civic. It's great. This one is much better. My previous Honda Accord was the most reliable car I ever owned. Looks like the Civic will get there too. I am sure the CVT is the best in the business.

[@rrubens3026]

Great review. Seriously considering purchasing this car. This helped alot!

[@vicp8772]

Different categories of vehicles. I'm so glad honda offers a loaded hatch with manual, getting my soon. No suvs for me. Wireless charging wasnt mentioned for some reason.

[@afcgeo882]

For as long as you have to plug in to connect to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging won’t be a “thing”.

[@TRDproMike]

What’s the difference between the transmission in this car and the 2018 hatchback ?

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I would not be interested in a $27,000 Sport Touring trim with a CVT. I would however be interested in a base $22,000 Sport Trim with a Manual Transmission.

[@JulezWinnfield]

I'm surprised more people aren't flocking to buy manual transmissions in response to all the KZbin commenters who whine about "saving the manuals".

[@saturndesigns2339]

J High everyone is buying them used it's so sad

[@michaelrymer429]

I have the normal sport and I’m debating on upgrading to the touring. I have the 2018 hatchback sport and its very underwhelming interior.

[@seeno1]

J High I don’t know about you, but I live in a place with terrible traffic during rush hour. After a hard days worth of work the last thing I want to do is shift. It’s too bad that the alternative is a cvt. Yuck

[@seeno1]

Michael Rymer how much did you pay for it?

[@5216Eduardo]

After 4 months of driving my sport touring! I absolutely love it! The gas mileage on this car is incredible! it’s not the fastest, but if that’s a real problem for you, you can tune the turbo for a little more juice! Sacrifice mileage for speed.

[@rickj6048]

Not sure about the Civic but the Honda CRV had a volume knob added in 2017. Not a big deal anymore and never was a big deal because there is a volume control on the steering wheel, which by the way is easier to use than reaching over to the much desired new and improved other volume knob. Don't mean to take it out on you. I just can't figure out why all you reviewers still need to point this out.

[@gladdy02]

Too bad you didn't get the manual version! That's the one I'd be interested into spice of the driving.

[@gladdy02]

Why didn't they make an Si a hatchback, that would have been a winner for me.

[@МихаилБондарев-т5ы]

gladdy02 coupe is pretty enough

[@cartoonathalo]

gladdy02 thats why there’s the type R lol

[@Slappywag69]

gladdy02 I’ve heard they didn’t want to steal sales from Type R

[@marycarmenwilber6341]

I’m checking out this baby! I’m 54 and love the manual. My son’s both got me in to this. I always drive manual and not ready to give up with an hour commute (110 mile round trip) on 5 north & south! This baby looks awesome to me so I probably pull the trigger on this one on a week or so! Good sales now. My ‘04 VW turbo Jetta with sunroof is just begun to cause me troubles. I love this car and so sad to let go! I’m the original owner 🤔

[@hermanjohnson9180]

The Civic always! I'm not a fan of hatchbacks but I own a Civic sedan. I love the sedans old and new.

[@dcasandman]

I bought the sport hatch @ 19k for my work/daily driver commuter. Part of my drive is a nice twisty lake road. The car eats it up like crazy and is limited by tires. It definitively needs 75hp bump, but I average 36mpg real driving averaging 750miles per week on it. Recurring theme in all my cars is paint is super soft and starts to show small rock chips pretty early. If I was paying as much for a touring I’d just pick up the Acura for a bit more luxury and bump in power.

[@rigoeats3654]

if u want more HP, the type r is available. Or K tuner

[@dcasandman]

@@rigoeats3654 I debated doing ktuner for awhile. I’ve had 3 different timed cars. EVOX, S60R Volvo, and a 2016 Mustang GT. Neve had issues when any of those, but they weren’t the daily diver work car. Id worry about reliability. As far as the R just cost to much to put 750 miles a week on. To mice of a car to trash out.

[@mrniceguy7168]

Damn what year did you buy and what year was the car to get one for 19k??

[@dcasandman]

@@mrniceguy7168 it’s crazy now. I paid 19,300 for sport hatch in 2019. Got call from dealer telling me they’d give me more than I paid for it😮. Things are stupid right now.

[@TomisaLami]

The thing that pushed me to the civic was the fact that they're so similar in every way except the civic gives you better trunk size better interior size and the car overall is not that much bigger. Everything else was just marginally different.

[@tubbyfk7802]

u would think it’s a veloster video

[@whiskeyfx_7893]

Currently in the market for one of these, thanks for the info! Have the same LLBEAN jacket. Best jacket ever

[@kayden9549]

I have a 2019 sport hatch. I love it, really would love a sunroof though lol

[@Samir-ru4rl]

i had one and what i hated so much was the damn interior, SUCKS especially the radio

[@pamelabassmarsh5262]

They do have sun roof

[@kayden9549]

Pamela Bass Marsh then maybe mine was not built properly or something cause mine doesn’t😂😅

[@kelseymurray4143]

I think the one person meant they have hatchback models with sunroofs. Like the sport touring hatchback has all the features, including a sun roof, leather seats, heated seats, etc.

[@kelseymurray4143]

If you would’ve gotten an EX hatchback you would’ve had a sunroof

[@richbrown6221]

Great review, that’s why I’m a new subscriber.

[@Mike-4547]

Excellent video. Just one question. Can you get on a busy HWY fast enough?

[@freshlikeme383]

Where can I find a grille for this?

[@LouSassles]

People buy Honda's because it's Honda. Some of this KDM crap is just....crap. Honda is a proven brand through and through

[@dj331]

Another great review 👌🏻

[@ANB_Mobile_Detailing_Orlando]

I have the civic sport hatch with most of the touring options, sonic grey like the color here but with a 6 speed manual I’m still able to reach 42 mpg on the highway driving in 6th gear… you can have both power and economy if you know how to drive aggressively versus economically.

[@lsmola]

yes, yes it is...When you see the prices small cars today have, civic is in another universe. It just has to be manual.

[@henrichen8686]

Want it so badly.

[@klaseronen7535]

Thank you for this great review!

[@Xanduur]

WHY get a CVT instead of a manual transmission?

[@qualifierone8899]

Because why switch gears if robot can do it for you. It’s like why cook home when you can go to restaurant or order takeaway

[@josephmatto554]

I got a 2020 sport hatchback 6mt and its great..let's be practical, fun to drive great gas mileage lots of room for 24000,here in nj we don't get alot of time to go 80 in 2.5 seconds...honda did a great job on this platform, and truthfully I think the velostar is quite ugly...yes honda fan

[@drivingsports]

Which car would you buy for around $30,000? (not just limited to the options we presented.)

[@ALMX5DP]

Miata! Oh wait you're asking about the options posed in this video? Okay maybe WRX or Veloster N PP. Would also get the Si if money was tighter.

[@drivingsports]

Alan Bowers Not just in the video. Anything!

[@atmartens]

The Acura ILX in blue with A-Spec is my choice.

[@andreasm2882]

The styling of this Honda just hasn't grown on me. For the money I much rather drive a vw golf, Toyota 86 or Miata, all manual

[@dominicancheif117]

Andreas M Me too on the 86/ BRZ and Miata, also maybe the corolla XSE hatch with a manual I hear they’re pretty fun

[@raymondhunt6109]

Ray Hunt Like your review on the Civic here in the UK we get a 1.0 turbo with 126 hp which doesn't sound much but is quite good. I own one with the CVT and it is great to drive and has loads of safety feachers as standard.

[@323koopatroopa7]

everything comes down to what you like the most, even if gti cost same, 250horsepower that's really good, I wish Honda had that, because I own a hatchback touring, and if I had to choose again , I'd choose same hatchback touring.

[@Slickpete83]

#savethemanuals , i checked my glove box and the manual is still there , so i'm ok hahahaha....

[@oneangryhobbit2538]

Most of these features are on the touring package. The civic sport hatch is really basic on the interior. Cloth seats, no heated seats, no cluster cusomization, no moonroof, tiny infotainment screen. Ect.

[@elvispink4792]

Hey Ryan am fan of your work and look forward to your videos every week. However are there any KIA cars on your list. Am sure they are different to drive.

[@drivingsports]

We get Kia vehicles when we can, but there are fewer in the fleet. We are working on getting a Seltos in soon, so keep an eye out for that.

[@elvispink4792]

@@drivingsports Thanks for the update . Looking forward to it.

[@pasiutrial]

You've got such a nice, expensive mic, yet audio level is soo low... Pity.

[@fikes73]

Hondata makes a tune for both the manual and the cvt. Highly suggest for anyone. Drives much better

[@swanblake]

There goes your new car warranty which defeats the whole purpose of a new car.

[@GabrielHernandez84]

@@swanblake It's a Honda, you'll never end up using your warranty. I've owned 5 hondas, and never needed the warranty. I currently own the 18 sport touring hatch, ktuned.

[@Caliifero]

I have a Honda Civic Sport 2021 and it's great

[@DronieUp]

The revised front and back looks better. They could just reduce those fake intakes.

[@steveronkonkoma9405]

We just bought this car. Does anyone else feel that the ride is incredibly rough ? As a passenger I get car sick from the ride. My 76 Vette drives smoother

[@МихаилБондарев-т5ы]

You mentioned “turbo settings”. What is it?

[@drivingsports]

Should have said, “turbo status”

[@toweringhorse2054]

I bought a 6speed manual one. However if you can’t bring yourself to drive a stick because you’re missing a leg or are a woman or something the CVT is actually really a competent transmission. It’s not jarring to someone who isn’t used to a CVT and the fake shifting actually made it feel like it had gears. Either way it’s a really refined car

[@toweringhorse2054]

Also Subaru Impreza CVT transmissions are dog shit awful.

[@cavyy4454]

I have this car it does automatically go with adaptive cruise control after a stop it’s just slow at reading when the person in front of you goes.

[@banditofilms2982]

Couldn’t pay me enough to buy a Hyundai

[@thebesthero6390]

What are the buttons on the rear mirror bro?

[@GlennTerryJr]

Home link garage door opener

[@pamelabassmarsh5262]

I didn't get the hatchback because it doesn't have a sunroof...but love my Honda ACCORD...LX...IT DOES have sunroof..leather seats..auto starter and lots of features! ✔

[@YourLocalUkrainianGerman]

Sad to compare a shitty Hyundai with the tenth (!) Gen. Of the Honda Civic.

[@BernonCars]

This isn’t 1995, Hyundai is relevant!

[@Bavaria525]

Man rethink it lol try the underdogs they might surprise you

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Veloster N should be compared with the Civic Type R not the Sport Touring.

[@atmartens]

I think the point of this is to compare it by $$ and not performance.

[@afcgeo882]

Alex Martens Oh yeah, I can get a Camry or a Rav4 for $30k. Should we compare those to a Veloster?

[@atmartens]

​@@afcgeo882 I don't understand why this is so difficult to understand. I said for under 30K, I never said a whole other class of vehicles.

[@afcgeo882]

Alex Martens And you can get those for under $30k. A sports coupe and a family hatchback are different car classes, which is what the OP was saying and you were negating. Thanks for contradicting yourself... twice! (“I don’t understand why it’s so difficult to understand.” 😂 😂 😂)

[@atmartens]

@@afcgeo882 No, the host is asking the question whether you can compare the Hyundai to the Civic Sport Touring. They are closer in price, and he's trying to compare cars under 30K. So no, your point doesn't make any sense by saying you should compare them to a CRV or RAV4.

[@FBRZ3955]

Not sure if this is the right comparison though: Veloster N should be compared with Honda Civic Type R, not the Sport.

[@carlmanu]

Price

[@jayhiggins5239]

VelosterN vs Civic Si Coupe

[@FBRZ3955]

@@carlmanu so now we compare car based only on price? It does not make any sense. You have to take cars in the same category (e.g. speed, BHP, size, performance) and then you compare them. Other wise if the only things they have in common is the price let's compare them with a BMW motorbike or a Fiat 500 Electric. You see it doesn't make sense.

[@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461]

I'd still prefer the 2007 Euro Civic hatchback with that spaceship-like exterior and interior design, high revs K20A or F20C. That's what Honda was all about.

[@TheMrgoat1311]

Compare the N to its counterpart type R and it’s getting blown out of the water lmao

[@alekyap1312]

I’d say the SI is more of an N counterpart

[@TheMrgoat1311]

@@alekyap1312 look at the car for what it is internally, si and hatch both 1.5T with the si putting out 205hp and the hatch even less then that. The N and R are both 2.0T cars that aren’t too far off from each other speaking from a power train perspective/active adjustable suspension. With all the shit that comes with the N or the R it’s obviously aimed at performance while the hatch is aimed at comfort.

[@johnmalenfant7715]

I would go with the Honda over Hyundai more reliable

[@MichaelNJohnson]

If I were still a single guy with no kids, I'd get the Veloster N no question. However I'm married with two kids and my Civic Si gives me a smidge of fun with 4 door practically. By the way, I paid $24k out the door for my Si brand new; dealers are willing to negotiate the sticker. Now if Hyundai ever decides to bring the i30n to the US, all bets are off.

[@TibGamingShow]

Damm that wassup I got my 2020 hatch sport today for 23k out the door

[@tungnguyen4074]

2020 civic sport touring still use 2013 CRV USP plug. Why Tho. Other than that it is a good looking vehicle for it class

[@YourLocalUkrainianGerman]

*OUTBACK 2020!!!11!1!1*

[@travieandfaron6920]

I wish there was no middle hump on the back seat floor like the 9th gen has. If you ever drive across country in one you’d agree

[@jayczyzyk9707]

No one gets a sport touring civic over a veloster n as a enthusuast

[@Deric000]

I have the hatchback ex

[@ayayoutuber]

Hyundai won't even last that long.....come on. and resale value in a few years? and it's not even practical or same size inside. at least compare to a SI instead of touring...

[@Hallowsaw]

For 30k get a crosstrek sport... more room, will be much cheaper to work on due to simplicity and how high it is lifted. 4mpg isnt worth that price for a tiny car.

[@MDVA44]

You lost me when you said CVT Transmission

[@rayemanuel7460]

For $30K, this car is a joke. Lane Watch is worthless. Why no blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert? CVT trans and small displacement, turbocharged motor means diminished reliability. Might as well buy a Prius.

[@younged510]

For 30k you might be able to afford the small size Tesla for about 34k-35k I believe.. but for me I bought just the Sport hatchback model and performance wise same thing without all the electrical power seats, heated etc.. I can manage driving this car without that electrical stuff. Only thing I miss is the camera to switch lanes. It's all good though just look over your shoulders and drive safe to switch lanes. Other then that, for 23k with turbo and plenty of space for a hatch, I really like to save money and bought Civic Sport hatchback over the touring..

[@tonychau1983]

Paddle shift on a cvt 🤣

[@cartoonathalo]

Surprisingly it works nice lol

[@jdmspiritturkey]

civic with a manual transmission would be fine. Also the suspension is very well balanced I think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYSQZ5Sif71po7s

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

Fastest? If I was 18 maybe. You aren't. It's money for a car. 30,000 dollars. The average Joe Sixpack and Sally Housecoat doesnr have 30,000 to spend on a fast zippy weekend car. I so hope that is more true than ever now. Tired of this leisure spending due to deregulation. Now we will see who buys these, when they can't afford food. Nobody should buy or drive a Honda or Hyundai in this class for "sport". Only reviewers want zippy fast cheap hatchbacks. It's why the Civic Sedan and all the other sedan options outsell "hot hatches" by far. The money isn't in teenagers. It's upwardly mobile or older human animals. Yes, make them sportier, not just fun to drive. I have raced and still don't want a manual to drive in traffic. Also, safety is an issue with every moron buying a tank of a vehicle and having a 3rd grade education. (Purposely) Try stopping one of those.

[@taxpayer9972]

If you like doing mean tricks on your bmx then you’ll love this girly boy car .

[@JulezWinnfield]

Hmmm......maybe you like girly-boys? #notthattheresanythingwrongwiththat

[@afcgeo882]

This is definitely a car for 16 year-olds. Adults don’t drive this.

[@crazyone1067]

29 What!?!?! No thanks!

[@younged510]

I bought the 2020 sport hatch model not the touring just to drive around and to work. For 23k it's pretty much the same thing without electrical stuff like power seats etc.. to tell you the truth I rather not spend the extra 6-7k. I love it and it's very roomy and comfortable ride with the exact horsepower it's better IMO.

[@davidhanson3345]

More interesting yes. You will find your wallet empty in about 3 years. No resale value, a car that falls apart. See what Scotty Kilmer says about Hyundai.

[@robyncollins114]

The speakers suck

[@ayayoutuber]

Hyundai will lost all its value in much shorter time. Basically worthless

[@mrketo7077]

Hyundai is a Honda gay brother

[@kimberlyhernandez8596]

😂😂💯

[@1ShyAzn]

Lol

[@davidvisoky]

helmet!

[@carlosrivera7274]

Veloster!

[@john-danielmartin8753]

First

[@sdoberma]

Veloster N is way better than civic.

[@swanblake]

I would go Veloster N all day. The Civic is the ugliest car currently in production. Especially that ugly Civic Type R variant. Then there is the oil dillusion issue on the 1.5T engine. Looks like your viewers are Honda fanboys though so this argument falls on deaf ears