The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Is A 5-Door Si With A Euro-Inspired Design

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The #HondaCivicHatchback was brought back to America in 2017 and since then, @Honda says the #CivicHatchback accounts for 25% of #HondaCivic sales in the USA. For 2022, the #CivicHatch is back and #Honda has taken the same premium and more mature design from the sedan and married it with a sleek sportback body that takes some design cues from many European designs.
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[@theredline]

It’s a 2 video kind of day! Again, we’d like to thank Keeps for sponsoring this video. Be sure to go to keeps.com/redline to get 50% off your first order. Next month, we’ll be driving the new Civic Si. Honda has all but confirmed it will continue to be just a sedan only, but you can sleep soundly because the regular hatch is very Si-Like minus the LSD!

[@battosaijenkins946]

Awesome video man. I don't care what the other haters say, Love the new design and sleeper look is miles better than boy racer 10th with fake vents everywhere!

[@user-xf7nn9zt4z]

Does it offer an auto rev match when you down shift like offered in the manual Toyota Corolla?

[@federaikkonerer]

Do you think the Si sedan will be manual only? Do you think a DCT is possible? Or do you think they’d put DCT in the upcoming Acura Integra?

[@vomErsten]

I just want the sedan to at least have the front fascia from the hatch; the normal one is not great. But the interior across the board is outstanding, so I'm looking forward to your thoughts on the Si!

[@andrzejabanowicz564]

Civic czy elantra??

[@arevee9429]

Nice that Honda still makes compact and mid-sized sedans. SUV's have their place, but enough already with the SUV's.

[@user-pi6nd6hm9p]

I just purchased a 2024 Honda Civic Sport Touring in a manual transmission, and I absolutely love it!!! It drives amazingly and I am so glad that they offer the highest trim in the manual transmission. It was a very tough decision between the Mazda 3 premium hatchback with the manual, however, with the tech, all of the luxuries (turbo, parking sensors, better-looking wheels, and the size, are what really sold me. The back seat in the Mazda was very small even for shorter people. I love the amount of space this vehicle offers, not only the back seat, but the hatch as well is really good. This is the bread and butter of what a sporty sedan hatchback should be. No regrets!!

[@sportsbro2220]

I used to think the civic was for teenagers. This is the first time I have ever liked how the civic looks, it super slick & audi like!

[@f181234]

Teenagers can’t afford new cars

[@welmoepics]

Love seeing when embargos are lifted and there's a queue of car reviews ready to watch.

[@JasonYergin]

Great video and for sure this car is going to keep being great and being very popular. Can you PLEASE do a video on how dealerships are doing huge mark-ups and price gouging? These mark ups are getting so bad and we really can't let this just become the norm for car buying.

[@MarbsMusic]

I have the EX Sedan and it's a blast to drive, very low center of gravity, corners great even with the narrower wheels.

[@chrissimmons9969]

I’ve yet to see a reviewer that didn’t have high praise for this next gen Civic.

[@drums457]

still looks too big tho

[@drums457]

@Abubakar Abdullahi i mean the front def looks great

[@RellupNorth]

I love how Honda handles the redesigns. The two are totally different. It somehow doesn’t outdate the last gen but makes it so you can appreciate the two. Same with the accord

[@anibaljesusdelgadillo2091]

I really appreciate this guy's reviews. He really goes in on details.😎🌎

[@haze1123]

Honda did a great job here. The last Civic was kind of bizarre with all of the big fake intakes. This looks awesome inside and out.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

The last Civic looked like an abortion from the rear, especially the Type R. FUGLY.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH lol

[@RogueJedi501]

People always complain about the fake vents, and yes, they were unnecessary, but BMW’s have done the same thing at the front and no one bats an eye

[@jjsrt8]

@@RogueJedi501 hell buicks been doing that since the beginning

[@ollyyung2859]

wow you're the only reviewer that got a manual, kudos and good job

[@chucksabino5735]

Really good review, love the hatchback just can’t wait to get mine

[@borisstupar5147]

One of the best reviews you ever made! Good job and really great car! Love the manual!

[@BobC777]

You do an excellent review - never miss a beat!

[@angelicaflores3798]

I love your reviews...thanks!

[@tyresepalmer4732]

Man you guys deserve so much more subscribers. So many new videos in such a short time

[@theredline]

We appreciate that! It really has been nuts the past couple weeks with so many programs. Our host was on the road for nearly 2 weeks straight and his editor has really been hustling to get this videos done in post production!

[@cyrilthomas9730]

This all new Honda Hatchback is much more premium looking... and u can get a manual with the very top sport touring trim! It combines the touring and sport trims of the Civic! Best combo ever! ( And sofyan ... u have been doing reviews in and out for a long time... 12 days, like u said in Instagram and KZbin as well! Good job, man!)

[@mikem314]

I was definitely looking at a golf and this civic hatchback in manual is spot on what I was looking for.

[@t.7527]

Keep looking at the Golf. Leave the Hondas to us that's been with the brand.

[@lewisberry8657]

First of all your the best been watching u for years, also when I'm thinking about buying an older car I refer to your older reviews. Si is coming out in the fall, but isn't fall already, come on Honda.

[@duartejose93]

Love your reviews!!

[@Fadic4]

Can’t wait to get the EX hatch, I hope they’ll start offering sonic gray pearl in more trims.

[@DRayL_]

Oddly, the Civic site doesn't have the EX. It shows LX, Sport, EX-L, and Sport Touring. I'd want the EX as well as I don't care for leather.

[@InsaneSupercars]

My sister got the 2022 Civic Sport Sedan in that same color and car looks great in person

[@brokentissuebox]

I own a 2016 Lexus ct200 h f-sport and this hatchback is growing on me, probably gonna consider getting this over a 2022 is 350 f sport. The price is just the biggest difference for me. And yeah honda has definitely stepped up their design game!

[@motor_rad]

My fav auto review channel, no stupid jokes

[@tmac326]

Getting a 22 hatchback sport in about a week. I like the extra features of the touring but I’m good with the sport! Nice car!

[@TheChimples]

Thank you for testing the manual, this is the version to get for this car.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

IF, you like shifting, which I don't. Been there, done that, for too many years.

[@TheChimples]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH Yeah I hear you. But the turbo engine with the CVT combined create so much lag that it makes it borderline unsafe. The slingshot effect of going from too slow to too fast is actually dangerous. With the manual you can mitigate some of those effects by giving the engine more revs when you need it and then let off the gas and use engine break to slow you down once you're done accelerating. I suppose the paddle shifters can also help in that regard.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH Then buy a self driving Tesla and call it a day.

[@dougshugarts3105]

Depending on ground clearance, this car (with a stick) could be a good winter drive when fitted with snow tires.

I feel like this car is still growing on me. I still overall prefer the 10th gen but compared to when this car was first announced, I like it a lot more. Wondering what the 23 or 24 models will update or change.

[@clever41504]

Usually each model will have a 4/5 year run with a refresh halfway through the run

[@kencai6803]

@@clever41504 Honda usually announce their refresh model in third year of the generation, remain it for 2 years then move to the next gen

[@mergat2970]

I've always preferred the latest hatchback. Something about it makes it look premium

[@degoek]

You and savage geese are the best in the business. I’m a huge fan of Honda this civic is amazing much more conservative styling with great interior.

[@landon5104]

I like this new civic, the interior is much nicer and the surfaces seem more High quality. I like the new screen placement too. The exterior is overall better too I think. The front end looks a bit off with the Honda logo sitting a little low I think, and also it resembling the accord front a lot. I don’t think it’s bad though and the rear end definitely looks much better especially the hatch taillights which I think is better than the sedan. Im excited to see the type r model, as I like the 10 th gen type r, but didn’t really like the rear end and some styling elements could have been improved a little.

[@jaffsharp769]

As an old guy, I wouldn't be embarrassed driving this vice the previous one.

[@NCLme]

That would make this the perfect Si 2.0 - with a few upgrades (power/stability and a Genuine Honda differential) this could be the Si for most people. And yes I know it’s a sport model with 1.5T making 180 but with mods we can get upwards of 230hp/190 torque

[@mrbubetube]

excellent review!

[@lucasblanchard47]

I really love this spec and trim level. I can only imagine what a newer EG style 3 door hatch would have looked like! Manual transmissions are so awesome and I’m sad to see them going away. Are the Si and Type-R going to be manual also??

[@Ninep_]

Top gear PH made a render of an EG hatch based off the 2022 civics, look up modern eg hatchback

[@xp50player]

Interesting they could make a tow hook-less bumper cover for this market, but not a tow hook-less tool kit tray, so we all get to wonder what is missing. The manual eats up half the console storage compared to the CVT.

[@veradrummond9002]

wow I wouldn't mind this car. just simple solid humble reliable car

[@SandbaggerJoe]

luv your wicked laugh as you destroy synchros and clutch

[@00_UU]

Touring comes with Bose audio and 6-speed manual. Just perfect! Is SI going to be sedan only? I would love to see SI hatch.

[@federaikkonerer]

Si hatch with DCT and 210 hp would be ideal for me.

[@supercyan4869]

@@federaikkonerer That'll be the new Integra. Can't wait. Gonna be huge for Honda/Acura if done right. But it seems the base model will be a luxury SI hatch/liftback with the 1.5t, not confirmed, but seems super likely. And it should start in the low $30,000's

[@TheMurrblake]

@@supercyan4869 :

[@00_UU]

@Tony Camaj not in the US since we will get Type R hatch and Acura Integra hatch.

[@00_UU]

@@supercyan4869 I will most likely get the new Integra. If it stays in low 30’s it will be a great value.

[@YTkingcherry]

I just test drove a 22 civic sport hatch manual and omg the transmission is soooo much better than my 21 civic type r and that makes me extremely exited to how the new type r is gonna feel

[@ThunderShoe]

I have a 2020 Civic Sport Hatch MT and am nearing the end of my lease, figuring out what to do next. Keep the 2020, go with a 2022 Sport MT, or try to preorder a 2023 Sport Touring MT. Wondering what you think about going from the 1.5T to the 2.0NA of the normal Sport? Would I be disapoointed? Should i go for Sport Touring?

[@cozyflannel]

I wasn’t a fan of the 10th gen look, especially those gaudy trim pieces on the back corners of the exterior. But, while I dig this, they might have dialed it back a little tooooo much. It’s a fine line. I’m sure people will do some rad stuff in the aftermarket world though.

[@Oozywolf]

100%. These things look a bit neutered BUT when will look amazing customized. I did a quick edit in Photoshop and it looked great

[@Elmamaguebo16]

@@Oozywolf i own a pre facelift 9th gen accord. I love the way this civic looks because thats what it reminds me of with more a sporty touch to it. Honestly in the future if i get tired of this accord I might look into this civic although im a big fan of rwd mid size sedan like a gs 350, 5 series, e class. Infinity q50 is not a bad car but its not better than any of its competition

[@treymorgan3463]

It looks modern and fresh which is what most civic buyers would want.

[@lance9800]

Dude I’ve been waiting for this

[@richardnavratil9661]

Wow. This, Tundra and the EQS all within like 3 days. Keep up the good work team!!

[@xp50player]

There was an embargo. Every Civic hatch road review came out today.

[@richardnavratil9661]

@@xp50player Right. I thought as much. :) Same with the Tundra.

[@theredline]

Don’t forget about the Mach E GT too! Our editor, Rob has really been getting his ass kicked and he’s been wonderful getting this embargoes met!

[@richardnavratil9661]

@@theredline That's right! I got too many tabs open trying to watch your videos. Damn Sofyan/Rob, take a chill pill :D

[@kpokfposkf]

@@theredline Mach E immediately became a "dangerous" option since it can't even pass a simple moose test lol

[@CrispyGFX]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@f181234]

In Canada we get the civic hatchback manual in all colors and every trim is available with a manual

[@VG22.]

I bought an Elantra sport in 2018 with the DCT and turbo 1.6 (201hp 195 lb/ft)...discounted to $23,000 with blindspot, heated seats, sunroof. 0-60 in about 6.5 seconds. The Elantra sport and the Kia forte turbo models are such steals in this segment Surprised to see that not many people buy them!

[@Platos-Den]

Maybe because of their crappy oil burning engines. 😆😆

[@VG22.]

@@Platos-Den nice

[@urielchavez5265]

Well to be fair kia’s I’m general don’t get any love from the car community

[@Kizzle001]

I owned an 18 ES it was fun, but the smell of oil mixing with the gas made me nervous. The new direct injection from Honda 1.5 has this issue as well.

[@VG22.]

@@Kizzle001 bro I noticed the same smell upon startup...ive asked the service department a bunch of times and they say i will have to leave the car for 2-3 days for them to diagnose it. Could you explain to a little more as to what that smell is?? please

[@nickmaster117]

Got mine coming. Already signed for it!! :’) Gonna be one of the first Sport Touring Boost Blue coming to my area. :’)

[@justinnegron4843]

That's great!!! But give it one month until everyone around you will be driving the same car lol

[@nickmaster117]

@@justinnegron4843 True that, if I wanted to stand out I wouldn’t have gotten the civic lol. But as a step up commuter it hits the spot. Haha

[@justinnegron4843]

@@nickmaster117 it does. Congratulations 🎈

[@stevej7425]

Mine is on the way in Sonic Pearl Gray!

[@Kev_inn_]

Congrats 🎊 and enjoy it!

[@YonkersYank]

this is what I wanted along, hope I find one cause they been selling out before the even arrive

[@Shakerhood69]

I went to the dealer yesterday, the sales guy was worthless as he had no interest in helping me find one,

[@jessebrinker3706]

That would be cool if they offered an AWD Civic hatch with a lifted suspension.

[@mattgreen753]

Wish they would offer more colors for the sport touring w/manual transmission.

[@xianshep]

Agreed. It seems that, over the past decade-plus, Americans wanting a manual have been squeezed (fewer trim levels, no leather, etc., and now this). But at least that grey pearl is hot.

[@fj717]

Car wraps are cheaper nowadays. Just think of it as an extra cost option if you want a different color.

[@subvet3668]

I know, really wanted that boost blue with a manual touring.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@fj717 Car wraps look like 'wraps'. They look awful.

[@SandbaggerJoe]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 Yep

[@klasseact6663]

The Si should really be something❗❗

[@dailyvloggyt6631]

In Canada this exact trim offers rear heated seats.

[@Sportimus]

What I would give for a Civic SI hatchback with a 10-speed automatic... But I love this hatchback as well.

[@Kizzle001]

I’d go for the Acura DCT

[@napalm_rn1295]

Damn.. I really wanted this exact car in the bright blue option that they've been advertising

[@midnitestate]

One thing I don’t like about the rear is on the sedan sport model you get a visible tail pipe, but on the hatch is the fake ones. I would think they would have reversed it

[@caglioso]

Did they fix the oil dilution issue on the 1.5t for this generation?

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

I'm about this car. If I needed a good car right now this would be it. If the type r isn't marked up 200% I might be trading in my GTI.

[@NoVaRedacted]

Better off buying a premium plus turbo mazda 3 AWD. 250hp and 320lb ft torque. Better interior too better exterior lighting quality and everything else

[@vickenphilippossian9564]

wondering the differences between genx vs sport touring manual vs this car. Drive wise and speed wise. Honda Canada gets more colours. If U don't buy manuals or at least look harder for one, you'll loose the option in a year or so - happy to see this review....good job

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

I love my 2022 Civic Sport, I wish I would’ve waited for the Si or hatch 😭

[@santo-rr4uv]

Just went at a 2022 Sonic Grey Pearl sport touring hatchback at a Honda dealer in Massachusetts. Msrp was $31,260. They added $4,000 market adjustment on top of that. Plus they only wanted yo give me $22k for my 2019 Kia Optima SX turbo with 25k miles (panoramic roof, red/black leather seats, heated/ventilated seats, etc….loaded). The lease was to be for 10k/year for 3 years, just start up fees at inception. With money factor of .00150, the monthly payment would have been $488/month and would not budge on anything. Needless to say I will be keeping my optima with only a $376 month payment for the foreseeable future. The civic looks great but not at $35k

[@rhondamurphy9565]

2022 Civic Sport Touring or the Acura Integra? Which should I choose?

[@wahidmushtaq8787]

Was gone buy it but when u said it looks like a Kia that killed it ,he'll with this honda thx man

[@namliuzza7896]

Good review.

[@mct8888]

The interior tech is like 5-8 years ahead of the Ridgeline.

[@austing4321]

Honda makes some sexy sedans/hatchbacks and they have great interiors but their SUV and truck line are horribly outdated and ugly as holy hell, especially the Pilot with it's interior taken from 2005. Hope Honda steps up their SUV game soon to better compete with Hyundai and even Toyota's newer, modern offerings.

[@cgrscott]

I'm glad you can get the naturally aspirated engine on the Civic along with a manual transmission.

[@jasonsebastian393]

Nah I love mine 2005 Honda Odyssey it so smooth 202,000 it still go strong

[@martyosborne3399]

It really needs a Limited Slip! Also, living in the country, I'm not a fan of rim damaging low profile tires.

[@Shabbe02]

SI wil get a LSD

[@blacksky2112]

I see this car more like a liftback than a hatchback and its actually great

[@8VD80Y]

I really want one!! Sedan or Hatch I’ll take it in the sport trim

[@chonk1071]

You compared this to the mazda3, saying that Mazda doesn’t offer turbo with the stick, however the stick on mazda3 comes with a more powerful NA engine than civic’s 1.5 (180hp/180lbft).

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro!

[@captinbeyond]

$30k for a civic? Looks like a fun car and love to have the manual once again.

[@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175]

1:16 sofyan still has the tag on his pillow 💀💀💀💀

[@dan9809]

How much larger is the Accord? I'd like an AWD Accord Hybrid @ around 50 mpg and 400 HP.

[@chipanz]

The trick for honda to get a faster 0-100 speed is not to rev high in the first gear only rev to 3500 - 4000 rpm and shift to 2nd then rev it to 5.5 and shift to 3rd. its better accelerate that way

[@Lucas-hl9sd]

Which would you take? This model and trim or the Si?

[@KevinPeffley]

Air vents for the back? Why? I know this is available for the Corolla, but is there any data to show that Honda Civic Hatchback owners will be driving with rear passengers on a regular basis? Would rear air vents cool or heat the car more efficiently? Why is this important? BTW, this was a very good video. Thanks.

[@musarra195]

Manual on top of line model = respect

[@dongillespie1518]

awesome review....

[@cordneyhill8592]

This will be the next car for me. Honda is the best.

[@metroairman]

I used to love my Civic

[@coreyfreeman6226]

This hatch has class leading room in the rear seats (Almost accord like space/legroom). Mazda3 and other aren't even close.

[@ccastro1289]

Wait, Mazda does offer a manual in the premium hatch just not in the turbo.

[@jasondelarosa5457]

manual use to get better performance and mileage, then then lost to mileage and now losing to 0-60 performance. Sad day for manuals. good review.

[@DrRyan82994]

i think i'm gonna get one. but it's probably going to be a sport 2.0 6 speed these cars are really hard to find, this one i have my eye on won't even come till december

[@andrzejabanowicz564]

Honda civic the best in class!!!

[@chalupavato]

Pause at 4:20. You can clearly see the mismatch between the black plastic edge where the back and front door meets at the middle.. Hopefully production models won't have this type of fit and finish. I noticed first year of any redesign always has some fit and quality control issues.

[@williamlathan6932]

Add mpg/mpge and range to ice and EVs for consistency. 😉

[@WUStLBear82]

You can get the grey leather interior with the automatic, but only with Meteorite Grey or Platinum White--I think it would look great with Smoky Mauve, but inability to get an interior color and exterior color I like on the same car has been true of every Honda I've looked at for the last 40 years.

[@tloud600]

The exterior color is kinda like nazi grey

[@WUStLBear82]

@@tloud600 And that color is actually a $395 upcharge.

[@martinjomathew6113]

Waiting to see comparison between Si and Hatchback manual.

[@GiveMeYoSammich]

Would love to see a accord sport back

[@MrTrashcan1]

Rear end and hatch remind me of a Chevy Monza.

[@rustynailgaming4094]

Hey Sofyan, the Lexus LX600 has been revealed. Can you do a first look video on the LX60p?

[@michaelbuczko4967]

disagree with the title but great review and good car

[@CruiseControl1]

8.5 to 60 is so slow. I love that Honda still gives the Civic a manual but that acceleration is very disappointing, only black interior and very few color choices are not great. Price is also really high. I hope the Si is a better value.

[@tommiller12345]

Exactly.

[@stansid3326]

I know right. Having to use a turbo and still being over 1 second slower than a manual naturally aspirated Corolla hatch.

[@CruiseControl1]

@@stansid3326 Speaking of the Corolla when are we getting the GR version, I want to see that bad boy.

[@braetonwilson4296]

You're so right. Civic is too expensive and Honda dealerships are notorious for forcing you to pay for accessories to jack up the price well over MSRP. No thanks. I'd rather buy a Corolla.

[@tommiller12345]

@@stansid3326 Also, Toyota lets you buy a manual Corolla Hatchback in any trim level, interior color and exterior color.

[@plvt0n1vm]

Honestly can't wait for the Electric civic hatch. That little thing is gonna be so quick! Also, this gives me Crosstour vibes; my mom has a 2013, and it's the best car she has ever owned. I'm gonna try to get her into this or a type r 🤭🤭🤭 Edit: to be honest, if you're an enthusiast, and got the sport touring with the manual, wouldn't it make more sense to get a Type-R? Basically the same thing except the Type-R comes in one trim level lolol

[@SIIKAP1]

Type R will cost over 40k after markups though.

[@plvt0n1vm]

@@SIIKAP1 but won't the Type-R hold its value better than the regular hatch?

[@SIIKAP1]

@@plvt0n1vm Yeah for sure. Just too much to spend for me. Although i’d love to have one. If one can afford it, then one should get it.

[@eloneatmyshorts]

The Si will not be in hatchback form? That's a damn shame.

[@antoniorobles3498]

FACTS

[@lovenature9000]

I like atomic cvt engine last longer and every body and less tired for leg.

[@YoItsShua]

Hate that he didn't pick up the litter around the car before filming :(

[@georgejesson1944]

Only thing that's bothersome is the hood doesn't seem to sit perfectly flush at certain angles.