The 11th Gen Civic Is A Grown Up Compact Sedan | 2022 Honda Civic

If you were expecting something flashy or avant garde for the new Civic, you might be disappointed, but if you are looking for an elegant and fun to drive compact car that won't break the bank, there's a Civic for you.
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[@Ichibuns]

The new Civic is really just an Accord in disguise

[@peterzebot9863]

umm nope.

[@AlE3xoDsT]

Nah its a jetta

[@mogradme8535]

It's happening! Now we anxiously wait for news on the Si and Type R

[@datdude8484guht]

I really want to know as well. I didn't like the rear of that previous gen civic type r.

[@tbuckner4905]

Hope it looks better than this

[@mr.grumpygrumpy2035]

Yeah chances are the Si will be pretty good.

[@kenhoward3512]

I like where Honda placed the button (on the console) to easily disable auto-stop/start on this Civic.

[@bankerdave888]

He was driving south on PCH around Huntington Beach, my hometown! 😍

[@federaikkonerer]

It's my bike route. I saw the bike pathway on the right side.

[@garrettw99]

Your hometown is now TrumpTown unfortunately. Home to the restaurant that only serves unvaccinated people and forces customers to take off their masks, Basilico.

[@aerohk]

Yep, at the Boeing campus

[@ericdolby1622]

The wheel is something different. Refreshing to see and I am digging it.

[@braetonwilson4296]

I prefer the Corolla wheel. 2021 Corolla sport trims is also more fun to drive. Alex and his friend Sofyan just hate Toyota and are biased.

[@ericdolby1622]

@@braetonwilson4296 I don't hate Toyota but I'm usually bored by them for some reason. Reliable cars though.

[@Yksisuuntainen]

@@braetonwilson4296 I don't think they're biased, why would they be?

[@braetonwilson4296]

@Ayush Malpeddi I would have agreed with you with older Toyotas but this new 12th gen Corolla, especially in sport trim, is extremely fun to drive. Yet Alex and Sofyan don't give it enough credit.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@Ayush Malpeddi True but it comes at a price which is reduced reliability, carbon gunk, and oil dilution

[@Tigerex966]

One of the best safety features ever, came back to the civic, the spare tire. Yay Honda, someone cares about safety. it's not automatic or electronic, but it is much better than a can of fix a flat, and no need to buy a $500 spare tire kit, when it used to be standard, like handphone jacks.

[@f181234]

The 10th gen had a spare tire as well the civic never lost the spare

[@Acolis]

@@f181234 i have a 10th gen si and it does not have a spare tire or even a jack

[@f181234]

@@Acolis you must be in the US in Canada all civic si and regular models came with a spare tire and jack

[@Josh7oh4]

I like these wheels. Honda has been doing very well with wheels lately especially on higher trims. Also, I really enjoy how the song on the display is always connected to the vehicle you’re reviewing. Very clever and much appreciated!

[@toylermiyoto1963]

The similar looking accord wheels are so nice

[@stephenhendricks103]

Very good looking. Especially the front facia that no longer looks like it was designed by a committee. Like many others I'm no fan of CVTs but I understand that the target market for the Civic sedan prioritizes fuel economy and purchase price over my preferences. All in all, as Alex notes, it great to see Honda continuing to commit to sedans.

[@philipjacob2314]

This interior design is truly a game changer for Honda. This is the first time since the late 80s Honda’s that the interior has a very distinct character. Back then it had a lot of interior design cohesiveness derived from the NSX. Since back then this is first design that is very distinguished with its low dash cowl and unique vents. If they build the Honda brand with similar interior style for all future models then they have a home run. They just need to differentiate models with materials quality and higher tech in more expensive models.

[@AM-pp5rl]

Love the presentation and the way you brake down the details.

[@frmath2]

Than you Alex, I really enjoy your reviews

[@watson457]

Honda rapidly went from having some of the absolute worst wheel designs across the board (fleet of ninja throwing stars) to having some of the best.

[@heartoftherobot]

Great review as always. Thanks!

[@mr.grumpygrumpy2035]

They should make a Civic WAGON!!! With a MANUAL!!!

[@joz1765]

🤣, ahh the sarcasm.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I’m very excited to see how the manual transmission will fit into the Honda Civic Si and Type R models! The smaller footprint really reminds me of the 1990’s Acura NSX manual shifter designs 😀👍

[@jeremylaws7010]

Cant wait for the hatchback

[@CrazyAutoChris]

Same!!!

[@markmiller3279]

Likewise. I'm hoping the styling is less goofy than the last one.

[@jd2890]

the back was very ugly. the pic is leaked.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

I wanna come back as Alex, his job is a dream come true for car guys.

[@garrettw99]

I’m so glad that Honda kept its DNA in this car. I wish the rear of the Civic looked more like the Insight. Its boring but inoffensive. The front is much better than the Insight though. Now, if it weren’t for that damn CVT.

[@LoveStallion]

I love the idea to put turn-by-turn navigation in the instrument cluster from third-party emulators. My Jetta has the feature, but only for the native navigation, which I never use. I'd love to be able to throw Android Auto nav in that spot.

[@AT-ge5zt]

Your reviews are the best

[@yourfavoriethannah]

Cannot wait for the type r. Have a 2019 si and i think the design language will be better for a dad of 2.

[@EchoSigma6]

That Civic has grown over the years, way bigger than my 1988 Accord . Very nice look and package.

[@GaganSingh-ov3vk]

Nice detailed review , could you please also do a review on 2021/2022 Honda Insight Hybrid, Thanks!

[@CFG-qv7hy]

At least the old Civic was trying something, this is just...a car-shaped car. The interior of the old one had some useful quirks like the configurable center console, and it's all been massaged into the same as everything else.

[@stingygunner]

Hey Alex, one thing I think could be very revealing in these reviews is rear seat FOOT room. There's nothing more refreshing than a sedan you can easily swing your feet into, and nothing more annoying than having to maneuver and snake your feet in through the door /in front of the rear seat /behind the front seat. Sure, your legs will usually have breathing room...but was it a chore to even get your legs /feet in and out?

[@8aravindk]

How the hell this dude don't have a million subscribers yet.

[@vipul_singh]

Could not agree more

[@xxgg]

Mini Accord, i like. ok now... i want my honda element back.

[@faeinthebay]

The Element was a brilliant car, I still see dozens around the Central Coast of California. The Ford Bronco Sport is the closest thing I guess!

[@slscamg]

When they hold the line or pricing (for the most part) yet add full LED lights, big displays and other tech features they have to take away things like lumbar support. That something most don’t think about when test driving yet you’re being wowed by the tech. Once you realize you can’t adjust lumbar you’ve already signed on the line

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Great video. Can’t wait for a review of the manual version. About the wheels; they seem to keep with the design brief of this latest generation. That is, lean towards elegant/inoffensive and less towards youthful/brash.

[@billmoede178]

@Alex...was wondering if there are there any measurements on how high/low the front seats are in the 2022 Civic? How far down do you fall down into the seats? Accord height or a bit higher? Thanks!

[@rusack7174]

I find the honeycomb vent strip very attractive. Perhaps the typical dusting brush on most vacuums is what'll take to quickly clean it?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I don't know if that will get behind the honeycomb enough

[@CruiseControl1]

The new civic vs the new Mazda 3 is what I would like to see. Upscale looks at affordable prices.

[@youtubehub8190]

Here in Canada, only the top Civic trim gets the turbo. civic Base engine is lackluster, 158hp, 138lbs vs mazda 3 2.5 186hp, 186lbs torque. and the turbo is 250hp, 320lbs torque! Also Mazda 3 has AWD, here in Canada, huge plus Full LED front and back for Mazda 3.

[@garrettw99]

Basically, I’m guessing the Honda will be more fun to drive, but the Mazda offers the turbo engine and more luxury for a higher price. The regular Civic doesn’t get too expensive

[@CruiseControl1]

@@youtubehub8190 I wanted to love the Mazda 3 and the 186hp engine but I live at 6,000 feet elevation and when I drove it one block my wife said take it back because of how slow it is. The turbo 3 is fantastic but the price starts to get up there with options I want. The size of the 3 is a little small for me as well.

[@CruiseControl1]

@@garrettw99 Actually after driving both I feel like the 3 turbo is more fun to drive the price and smaller size are detractor to me.

[@garrettw99]

@@CruiseControl1 I have a 2017 GT 2.5 hatch and it’s a lot of fun. The new gen 4 doesn’t have the same suspension and steering feel as the old one, but it’s still a nice car. Definitely a lot more luxurious and quiet inside. The limiting factor with the Mazda is the 6 speed. It needs 8+ gears. At least it feels better than a CVT though.

[@cadsux]

My wife would love those rims, because her initials are YY! I like this more classic looking front end. I never thought huge grille & headlight assemblies looked right on Hondas. The 10th gen 2018-present Accord "bulls-head" grille, based on the 2015 S660 roadster, is more like a 2015-2018 Ford Edge with a huge top chrome strip. Speaking as someone who has owned 3 Hondas/Acuras and 2 Fords.

[@TORTLESSS]

its looks like a classy bmw/audi-ish thing now, i really like it a lot, hopefully i can get one long before a major refresh

[@braetonwilson4296]

Looks ugly and with that CVT plus turbo engine, as unreliable as a bmw/audi. Pass.

[@b1uezea1ot]

@@braetonwilson4296 Agreed. A lot of other automakers caught up in terms of the reliability and Honda/Toyota are just staying the same or worse than before. Heard so many horror stories powertrain going down on 7-8 years Toyota/Honda these days.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

@@b1uezea1ot Toyota is still at the top reliability-wise because of their old (proven to last) drivetrains. Mazda has definitely taken the place of Honda in reliability recently, if you want a sportier+higher tech+more luxurious alternative to Toyota with modern drivetrains and similar reliability then modern Mazdas are the king of that.

[@scuckplexity]

@@braetonwilson4296 Looks nice and mature. and what's wrong with a CVT? And their Turbo engine is pretty reliable. Buy

[@b1uezea1ot]

@@CrazyWeeMonkey Great point for sure. I didn't say other manufactures are better than Toyota/Honda for the reliability standpoint. If I'm keeping the car for 5+ years, Hyundai/Kia 100k powertrain warranty appeals to me more than warrantyless "reliable" cars. So many people around me are having pretty bad issues with their Accords and Camrys. Cost saving has been excessive on Honda/Toyota products lately and it's starting to show.

[@RyuMoto]

Hope they make the Insight based on the hatchback version

[@remiilatte]

Welcome to HB Alex!

[@raninrai2849]

looks so futuristic

[@jasonrobards7695]

HI Alex, Again with the LED light / incandecent light comment- please add that you can probably upgrade these if you must from a 3rd party supplier. Also this may be done to remove stock that otherwise be going to landfill if not used.

[@manifestSD]

Huntington Beach, looking good. Interested to see the Si version, as I pour one out for the coupe body style.

[@angryroadster7772]

imagine honda makes it station wagon out of this

[@MrDaveaccord]

The new benchmark with a fantastic interior.

[@zteburner5882]

Wished they gave at least a 2-way manual lumbar in this top end. It's not one size fits all... Especially with backs that might need more support than others.

[@baldheadlogic]

I hope Acura finally makes a completely new ILX using this new gen Civic. This car is certainly more mature inside and out. I am curious as to how much better the hatch will look.

[@markmiller3279]

I certainly hope so. They can't keep making the very dated current model much longer. Realistically, I can't see that many features they could add to a loaded Civic to make it an Acura. There isn't much it's missing.

[@alirezamahdiun6566]

I wish you had given us the seat comfort score. I actually had planned to purchase a Civic 2021, but its seat started bothering me from the very first moment! It was like sitting on a rock . Is it better than previous generation? Thanks

[@future62]

Man this looks so much better than I thought it would. The patent drawings looked horrible. I just don't know if I can go back to FWD + manual transmissions and I seriously doubt the ILX is getting updated. I would love if the next Si got the 2.0T + AWD + a Touring (or as Alex says, two ring lol) trim... I could live with a manual for that.

[@Mo.Jo.]

Are all the hatchbacks going to be turbo?

[@ericdolby1622]

Love my Honda!!!

[@hanglu1335]

Great review and nice car. Can you comment on if Honda engines still need timing belt and water pump replacement every 10 years? Or any other scheduled expensive services when compared with Toyota’s. Thank you.

[@f2john]

Except for the I think Type R the civic has had a timing chain since about 06 or so. Very smart move on their part to do away with a 700-1000 bill every 110k or so.

[@MrOktsx]

I could listen to you say "Touring" all day.

[@dayvancowboy9833]

This generation of Civic looks kind of similar to 2nd generation of Honda Accord which used to be my dream car back in high school

[@payrocoin]

Is the CVT that Honda uses belt driven or is it more like the physical first gear type that Toyota uses? I could never find a straight answer to this.

[@dillonrobben4488]

12:42 I think that Accord turned left on red😂

[@martinjomathew6113]

Waiting to see Hatchback manual and Si review, also baby car seat review 3 across.

[@payrocoin]

Being how Honda has an in-house designed 10-speed auto I was hoping for that. CVTs are just not relevant anymore given how stepped automatics have caught up to them in terms of fuel economy.

[@gavcom4060]

At this point it’s probably more of a packaging issue

[@Unchainedmaple888]

@@gavcom4060 The new civic is almost as big as the accord...

[@Unchainedmaple888]

My guess is that Honda bought a shit ton of the CVTs so they gotta use em up before changing over to the 10 speed auto.

[@faeinthebay]

@@Unchainedmaple888 that's not how automotive supply chains work. Lean principles are incompatible with months of stockpile.

[@faeinthebay]

What's the cost difference between a CVT and planetary automatic? The mechanical simplicity of a CVT could be a cost, reliability, and packaging advantage. And as enthusiast reviewers like TheTopher have stated, Honda's CVT tuning is extremely polished and leaves no room for complaint.

[@bradcomis1066]

Seems to me the comparisons to mid size sedans shouldn't be stated with surprise. This thing is 184". It is the size of a mid size sedan and its only listed as a compact due to the particulars of the classification system we use. Compact just keeps getting bigger and bigger somehow.

[@wielentschoten575]

What's the 2022 Accord gonna look like? Just a bigger Civic?

[@johnfranklin5277]

About the interior honeycomb dash , if its plastic, expect to see it all cracked and broken in a few years from careless passengers, if its metal, it will be dented up.

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Here for the two ring trim

[@jacobgreenmanedlion1863]

There’s no stick shift available?

[@xavierp0nce]

Isn’t this 0-60 time you recorded slower than the tenth gen 1.5? If I remember correctly, you got the last gen 0-60 at around 6.5 seconds. Perhaps it’s because this Civic is heavier? I believe I saw on another review that it is 200 lbs heavier.

[@jbm0866]

Honda is smart enough to know what was once in fashion then drops out of fashion comes back around eventually. Younger zoomers will be driving soon, and some won't want to drive the same crossovers/suv's as their parents and grandparents. Also, unlike GM, VW and maybe Ford, they arent going all in on EV's just yet, they are also smart enough to know such things not only arent yet practical for many North Americans, but lots of other markets around the world as well. Love the Accord like styling (without the odd void in front) of the new Civic...and when I have to really think about something I dont like about the interior, that means Honda nailed that as well. Can't wait to see the hatchback! Not to mention Si and Type R versions of this..

[@james2042]

You keep saying "and this is like a midsize sedan" almost like this is a midsize sedan and what where midsize sedans are now full size sedans and fullsize sedans are just stretched versions (looking at you avalon vs camry) or ones with long hoods for big v8's (looking at you charger) but honestly theres more space in an accord or sonota than an older impala, crown vic or modern charger. This is not any different marketing wise than calling the highlander an suv when its a minivan without sliding doors or the outback being a lifted wagon. They call it whatever is going to sell the most and that's it

[@yoribe]

It already looks 10 years old. Rear end looks like a VW Jetta.

[@angstfree2008]

How can touring not include lumbar support?

[@BrogeKilrain]

what beach area is that your drivin through?

[@swanblake]

Surprised the 1.5T got slower with this new generation. I feel like $30k for this top trim without vented seats has me thinking of the Accord with the 1.5T and a nicer interior. Tough segment

[@bassandtrebleclef]

That front end is a big improvement over the Accord!

[@kenhoward3512]

Front AND rear.

[@jancula9]

looks great, job done well honda !

[@CrazyAutoChris]

Agreed👍

[@xcom6466]

Finally had a chance to see them in person at a local dealer, I did not like the look of it in any trim or color. What A disappointment, I was really hoping I would love it compared to the 10th generation.

[@martinmartin5904]

Like all new hatchback derived from the sedan, the rear of the hatchback will be truncated & will lose the longer overhanging portion of the sedan .Even if the cargo will be bigger with the rear seat folded , shorter overhang reduces the cargo that could have been even larger .

[@markmiller3279]

I do wish hatchbacks weren't shortened so much, but even with the shorter tail ends they usually hold a similar amount to the sedans (but not more, as is often claimed). I hope this generation looks a bit more sophisticated than the ugly last one.

[@b1uezea1ot]

Wow. Can’t believe Civic got this big. Not complaining though.

[@tbuckner4905]

Hmmm thought Honda would do a better job with the redesign..outside looks like an Accord..Civics always look fun to me but this one doesn’t..also why not a new Civic hybrid..also what’s the deal with still using incandescent lights? One Gen it’s all LED then they go back to incandescent I don’t get it?

[@AashimGupta15]

Excellent review as always.

[@CrazyAutoChris]

👍

[@BluffyMoo]

If only Honda would've swapped the engine and DCT from the Acura ILX into this. I realize MPGs will take a hit, but I would be sold.

[@GerryStilton]

Alex, are those real leather seats or fake leather?

[@jonathanvanelli]

Couldn't help but notice the Canadian spec cars appear to have a heated steering wheel

[@Tigerex966]

no rear air vents, ouch.

[@josie8740]

Beautiful but I'm still so glad I have a 10th generation.

[@Tigerex966]

no coupe no manual, only cvt, exact same styling as the accord, hmmm? nice interior for sure looks good from the rear, one level under the mazda 3 sedan as far a styling, should be way more fun with independent rear. no awd option?

[@faeinthebay]

For whatever reason Honda never gives the Civic AWD. But the closely related CR-V gets it so I guess that's an option.

[@twystedhumour]

"at the moment, there are no... insights... on the Insight's future..."

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

Great job on the styling! Why is lumbar support such unobtanium?

[@faeinthebay]

I think Honda treats lumbar support as a higher end feature, so it's only on models like the Accord, and Acuras.

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

@@faeinthebay Ok - so options are like cable packages. I can have heated seats and push-button start, but no lumbar. Grrrr. :-)

[@WhenItsHalfPastFive]

side profile looks very similar to a bmw. Props to Honda, amazing design.

[@CrazyAutoChris]

👍

[@stevee.2183]

Hearing Alex talk about Honda continuing the lift back profile for their hatch is a bummer for me. I prefer a more upright trunk for practicality purposes. A more VW Golf profile would be better and I think look good as well. That said, I LOVE the looks of this new sedan - definitely feeling some 90’s Accord (and Legend) vibes with the front of the car. Honda had great understated looks in the 90’s, it’s nice to see they’re embracing the “less is more” styling mentality again. The past couple generations were too busy to look at.

[@alexchoi2060]

Slow clap for the Civic finally offering blind spot monitoring.

[@CrazyAutoChris]

I agree 👍

[@blinkblink2255]

Alex didn't you mention on 10th gen Si had a similar acceleration to this 180hp engine (they were both below 7s 0-60)? Well Honda "solved" this by making the non-Si slower lol.... Car&Driver got a similar result.

[@NeutralGenericUser]

wow, this looks fantastic. Good job, Honda!

[@CrazyAutoChris]

I agree👍

[@TomSoyer123]

In case anyone interested, it looks like Alex drove this Honda in Huntington Beach , California .

[@Fadic4]

They made the trunk smaller and the interior center storage space less practical but pretty much improved everything else. The rear end is very bland now as well unfortunately.

[@artsmsp]

Where were you driving? Beautiful place.

[@stephenlibin9526]

I'm not 100% sure, but sure looks like Huntington Beach CA, on Pacific Coast Highway.

[@billharris7235]

Yep, that's the place! I live a few miles away.

[@chuckfan1]

Thought I recognized that area.. there's my house lol

[@kristianhermann5971]

Finally, a nice looking Honda. Haven't been a fan of they're styling for the past 10-15 yrs

[@tbuckner4905]

Really? The new Accord looks great. Better than previous gen for sure

[@greentjmtl]

Somebody at Honda hates clip on phone holders

[@ShahnewazYT]

For the love of God, can I get a mainstream compact sedan without a CVT?

[@federaikkonerer]

I agree. It seems like Honda isn't listening to their fans. They should make their Si a Wet Dual-Clutch Transmission. The only mainstream compact sedan I know of without CVT is the Kia Forte GT with 201HP. It has dual clutch transmission and it sounds amazing! I drove it and smokes the Civic and Corolla.

[@faeinthebay]

Why don't you like Honda CVTs? Manual enthusiast reviewers like TheTopher have no complaints. The tuning is responsive, there aren't any reliability issues, and it gets good MPG. That's exactly what you want from an economy car.

[@GA-wq8xq]

Yes, but a Mazda

[@watershed44]

@@faeinthebay LOL those reviewers are probably paid by the mfrs to say they like it. lol No manual transmission in the base model civic either...deal breaker for me.

[@faeinthebay]

@@watershed44 that's unlikely because paying off such a large body of car viewers gets quite expensive, and reviewers that only use viewer cars (like most TST reviews) don't have a relationship with manufacturers where they could be bribed. Plus there are publications like Car and Driver that are large enough to have leverage over the manufacturers instead of the other way around.

[@devilsrighthandman769]

Looks like if an accord had its way with a jetta.

[@Tigerex966]

Bring back traditional gauges.

[@faeinthebay]

It looks like you can get pretty close to that with the circular gauge display. And the lower trims are half analog. But the Civic has never cared about the sanctity of analog gauges, remember the 8th gen had a 2 tier cluster with the top being digital. I loved it, it was almost as good as a HUD.

[@samaanalkhaldi2364]

It's nice 👌

[@dretech]

Alex, has Honda fully addressed the oil dilution problem in the 1.5L turbo engine for this new civic?

[@philippluklas]

Also curious

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Its not a terribly common problem, it effected mainly vehicles in cold climates where the engine never got up to full operating temperature (some exceptions of course). Honda produces around a million 1.5L turbos a year, if it were a pervasive problem we would know by now.

[@philippluklas]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide it’s not like people would notice within a couple years, but if the oil gets diluted, it will definitely decrease lifetime of the engine. Hm, hard to know if it’s actually fixed or not

[@watershed44]

@@philippluklas Honda claims they remedied this with engine management software changes but I don't trust that.

[@Henry_Jones]

I absolutely ♥️♥️♥️♥️ the honeycomb dash. Well done Honda!

[@chiemekaa]

Was I the only one struggling to recall which was the 5th generation Honda Accord? I looked it up, and what I thought was gen 5 was actually gen 6.

[@MjekuMati]

All I see when I look at those wheels is antibodies. I like antibodies.