Ultimate Refreshed 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Review & Drive

[@PrimeAutotainment]

What do you think of the 2020 Civic Hatch and which trim would you go with? Leave your thoughts below and subscribe for more videos! 👍 *Thanks for watching and have a great day!*

[@RiasatAbir]

Mazda3 Gen4

[@khalidomar9106]

Prime Autotainment Is this car made in Japan?

[@jjacob25101]

@@khalidomar9106 The Civic Hatchbacks, including the Type R are, or were bring assembled at a production plant in the the UK(England), but was, or is in the process of being shut down, with production bring transferred to somewhere in Canada, with even better quality control in production. Canada has a good work ethic, especially for automobiles, and does quality work. My loaded 2000 Chevy Impala LS was built there, and of my 3 Buicks, and 3 Chevys, was my most problem free GM car, when I traded it in for a nice, but not as reliable 2006 Chevy Impala SS. GM quality has tanked, I plan to get either a new Honoda Civic Sport Sedan, Hatchback, Si Sedan, or a Toyota Camry TRD or XSE. But most likely the Civic Sport Sedan or Hatchback.

[@jjacob25101]

I plan to get the Sport Hatchback, if I don't decide to go with the non turbo Sport Sedan, for more reliability, durability, and longevity, or the Sport Touring if I want to/can spend more for it, or an Si Sedan if I want to go with the 6 Speed, and extra performance. But for 2020, now that the Sport Hatchback has all the extra updates and upgrades from the 2019 Sport Sedan/Coupe it didn't have last year, plus, an even nicer new wheel design, though the previous wheels are nice. The Sport Hatchback has all the good features for the price, unless you are willing to spring for the higher price, and must have the LED headlights, LED turn signal lights on the outside mirrors, the nice full leather electric seats, 540 watt 12 speaker stereo, sunroof, and maybe a few other things I forgot. Plus, for 2020, the Sport Touring is finally bring offered with the 6 Speed manual, and addition to the CVT transmission, if you want that, and can find it. The 6 Speed was only previously available in Canada for the Sport Touring. And it is only available in White, Grey, or Black.

[@letd1995]

the 2020 sport is a hell of a deal now. previous years you didn’t get the 1.5T engine, no touch screen, no keyless /remote start. it really is a good package. i like how sport models have black headliners

[@dreamcruzer4743]

the front end looks like a storm trooper.

[@jjacob25101]

I always thought the white ones looked like Storm Troopers and the Black one like Darth Vader.

[@kittybug329]

I have a honda civic hatchback 2018. My cars name is stormy. Short for stormtrooper

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

A had a paint and body shop cover mine in brown shag carpet. It looks JUST like Chewbacca.

[@joeysandoval3706]

Is also looking pretty cool

[@donaldzuramp4404]

And i love it

[@graze105]

I love my 2019 EX hatchback! This sport model is a nice trim level and you don't give up much of anything compared to the EX now. This latest generation Civic (since 2017) is just a great line of cars. My son has the '19 Sport Coupe and it's really nice too even with the 2.0 non-turbo.

[@Noahvirtualvault]

I got this car when it first landed in dealership 2 weeks ago 2020 model it’s amazing I love it

[@MrMoa-lv4lm]

how is the throttle response

[@Noahvirtualvault]

Mr.Moa technically it’s a cvt throttle response is good but has a slight lag, you can only feel it if you’re driving in econ mode tho. Normally if driving in sports mode or normal drive you don’t feel the lag that much. In sports there’s no lag whatsoever and if you paddle shift correct the rpm is stabilized too compared to econ. (Hope this helps) lemme know if you have other questions.

[@gerryd8283]

Do you have to use premium gas?

[@Noahvirtualvault]

@@gerryd8283 not really I believe the premium gas only applies to cars like suburban, escalade etc

[@DoughBoyLGMX3]

I literally just bought mine a few hours ago Same exact trim and color I was going to get the si but I’m very happy with my ending decision

[@shauncampbell969]

This was a great informative auto review. If i was buying I could go in the dealership and just put my money down. You fully expained the engine, Chassie and the. trim levels Great cinematography, great audio and great script. All the best Shaun of NYC

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words!

[@sgregorybird]

I’m honestly really glad this refresh is out. I’m too tall for the models with the sunroof, but wanted the turbo and upgraded head unit. And before that wasn’t an option.

[@Tom-db4gz]

I love the car, and frankly, I didn't expect to. It looks a lot better here than it does on the Honda website. Your presentations are great --- you show a lot of detail (USB location, bottle holders, armrests, etc.) that other video sites don't. 'Look forward to more of your videos!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for the input and I’m glad it’s helpful!

[@filipinocanadianbrotvchann3855]

My car in 6 years from now,i will finish my mortgage first,this is my gift to myself i will wait until i can buy it in cash half price,i dont mind having it used,i love the style of sporty look and i love white and black!!!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Ryan Maniquez way to go man! I’m with you. Congrats on paying off the mortgage my friend. Financial peace 😁👍

[@SS-uh2xb]

Great video! Thanks thinking of getting one now! I'm glad they finally upgraded the sports entertainment system for 2020.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! Definitely, I’m glad they did too!

[@BeanieNinjay0]

Their solution to fixing the complaints about the large black plastic panels on the front and back of the civic was to add a contrasting colored piece of plastic on top of it.....

[@PrimeAutotainment]

😂

[@jjacob25101]

I wanted the Civic Sport Hatchback from when it first came out, but it was seriously lacking many good things, especially inside. I like the body colored updates to the front and rear fascia outer lower corners, though some people don't. I liked the previous wheels, but I like the new wheels even better. It made me more excited. But the real news is the 2020 Sport Hatchback finally got all the goodies it didn't get that debuted with the 2019 Civic Sport Sedan/Coupe last year, which totally bummed me out. But now, thinking more towards reliability, durability, and longevity, I will probably get the Sport Sedan with a non turbo and 20 horsepower less. I have had 3 turbo cars, and trying to avoid them, now. I just hope, and expect it to get these wheels, but they made the new updated Sport Hatchback and Si available now. I don't think there will be much if any updates for the Sport Sedan/Coupe, except for the wheels. The other news as you mentioned is that the Sport Touring Hatchback is now finally available with the 6 Speed manual, previously only available in Canada. As far as the upgraded stereo, it is great, but I wish it had a CD player and auxiliary audio input jack. Alpine makes a factory upgrade kit for the new Civics and Accords without the top line high power stereos, with a digital signal processor, amp, and powered subwoofer that fits under the right front seat for $750. I probably will go with the Sport Sedan with the 6 Speed if I can find one at that time, unless I decide to get an HR-V Sport for more cargo utility for shopping or carrying like my music keyboards and sound gear.

[@lamp00n]

Ya I got a 2018 Honda Civic Sport. Loved the exterior styling but had no bells and whistles like the EX so I brought it back the next day and got the EX.I missed my Satelite radio the most. Now in 2020 they have added more extras.

[@volcalstone]

Could you provide me with a link for this upgraded audio cause I got a 2018 Accord Sport. Thanks

[@jjacob25101]

@@volcalstone www.crutchfield.com/p_500PSU3ACD/Alpine-PSU-300ACD.html

[@justinguerrero6357]

How come you stay away from turbo, does it cause more problems ?

[@jjacob25101]

@@justinguerrero6357 Yes. I had more of my share. If I get the Honda Civic Sport Hatchback, or Si, I am not going to trash it, but I would rather have the non turbo Civic Sport Sedan. I just like the Hatchback body style better, especially now with the new 2020 updates, and the equipment from the 2019 Civic Sport Sedan it didn't have last year. Ultimately, I would rather have a loaded 2020 Toyota Camry XSE V6 and try to get some of those parts from the TRD brakes, suspension, and wheels that can be added on, and are not built into the Camry TRD. The exhaust is nice, too, but an aftermarket company makes a better one using quad black Toyota Tacoma exhaust tips. Turbochargers are added to an engine to get more horsepower and torque from a smaller displacement, and also potentially have better fuel economy during normal driving. Some are built better than others, and how it is maintained and driven are also contributing factors. For example, with the same care and driving a new Toyota Camry XSE V6 engine could potentially last 3 to 5 tines, plus that, if the new Honda Accord Sport 2.0T engine.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

This machine, definitely in all black, would look like something that even the BatMan would/could be seen in! 👍

[@TheDoctorCMG]

I'm hoping to get the sport touring model next year :) I wish they had power seats on the standard sport because I would have settled for one of those and saved some money but such is life.

[@peternagy7366]

Heated seats would do it for me.

[@AndrewKNI]

Great review Nolan. Always liked the new Civic, though I'm not so keen the sound resulting from the CVT. Luckily most on sale here (in UK) are 6 speed manuals. We even have a 1.6 diesel which can do 70+ mpg.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! Same with me, I used to own one. That’s awesome and that MPG is insane!

[@jjacob25101]

The 6 Speed is standard in the Type R, and Si as the only transmission for those models, but is the standard transmission for the non turbo Sport Sedan/Coupe, and Sport Hatchback, with the CVT as an option, but the 6 Speed ones may not be as easy to find. But for 2020, in the US, the 6 Speed is now available in the fully loaded Sport Touring Hatchback, previously only available in Canada. If you reside in the UK, you have to check with your local dealerships, and their vehicle offerings, configurations and equipment vary in many ways from the US vehicles.

[@AndrewKNI]

@@jjacob25101 Thanks JJ. In the UK we don't get 2 litre but do get 1 litre turbo with 128 bhp. It's very good and the turbo makes it nippy in town.

[@Dirtymousey]

I got the 2020 Si model (only drive manual transmission) and I love it. Such a fun car to drive.

[@jamesgand828]

Not sure if I should go for this or a used ILX with DCT. I want all the modern amenities this car offers but it just feels so under powered. As someone who doesn't know how to drive a manual, I think a DCT would be a much better viable solution.

[@deemore]

Just got one today in Silver so far I love it!

[@MoNoK15]

You most certainly would not go wrong with a Civic 💯. You was having too much fun buddy 🤣. Great review Nolan 👍

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank ya sir! Definitely can’t go wrong with the civic 😁👍

[@MoNoK15]

Prime Autotainment - ✌️

[@kendallalston504]

@@PrimeAutotainment will you be reviewing the new 2019 or 2020 Mazda 3 Sedan?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I hope so! Not sure when if I get to. I’ve got a 2019 hatchback video here if you want to see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJunaXuZn7-eiK8

[@kendallalston504]

@@PrimeAutotainment I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@garry1220able]

Looks great, but i am not really a fan of the skinny tires. They are pain in the ass when you accidentally hit a small or big pot holes and it gets flat a lot of times, the wheel gets dent a lot of times and very expensive to replace each tire... a 16" wheels is safe for longer life tires that is about 31/2" thickness from wheels to pavement

[@jjacob25101]

The Honda Civic Sport models all have P235/50-18 tires. That pretty wide. The same size tires as my much bigger 2006 Chevy Impala SS I had. That is the same size tires on the non HFP Honda Civic Si.

[@SupremeChief1]

I’m a Toyota guy, am to be honest I’m hitting for a Corolla SE auto or manual but the Civic has more options and tech for a little smaller amount of the price of the Corolla SE

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Yeah the Civic offers quite a bit. I was a little bummed about the price per feature for corolla. Can’t go wrong either way!

[@bymylonely6290]

Is this a good starter car?

[@Dsandelin44]

I love this vehicle

[@DSKBulldogs]

Amazing review! Thanks for the info Nolan

[@Scott-N-Atl]

I have the 2018 Sport Touring, and honestly I don't understand why folks bemoan the CVT. It's an excellent transmission for what it is and does - maximizes fuel economy. And isn't that the point of an econo-box? What I really like about the Civic's CVT is that it maximizes the 1.5L Turbo's mid-range torque; no constant gear searching when traveling through hilly or mountainous areas that I've experienced in the past with classic geared transmission. If I were buying new now, I appreciate the option of the 6MT for the Sport Touring, but I'm not certain my final choice would be different that what I have now.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Great to hear from you! You’re right about how the CVT works for this car...it’s a good match. Thanks for the input and I hope you continue to enjoy your car!

[@gregorymann9185]

If you pay attention he says the fuel economy is better with the manual vs the cvt...the econ button helps too!

[@seeno1]

Interesting choice...halogen lights

[@davidvelasquez1489]

This or a dodge charger, opinions? 🤔

[@se7encureton]

That’s a sub for me Not a pain in the neck Honest and cool My drummer, aka needs space and a good lifer car Ty for a solid reivew cheers

[@alejandromosquera5134]

Do you think this would be a better choise than the Hrv??

[@erickalvarado461]

Very well explained. Thank you

[@addison2901]

i was gana get one but i went with the acura ilx 2020 felt like it was better for me i didnt like the auto trans on the civic

[@tsenif]

Love the Hatchbacks. I have the 2019 Hatchback ST, but they need a little more power. Like ~210 HP

[@joedillian]

Yup. The 180 on the ST is nice, but i could definitely go with something more like the Accord engines' power.

[@kingpoo8580]

the hatch looks good but for the sport touring. Its cost too much so i went for the 2020 civic Si coupe

[@dabaydestrian437]

am i the only person that has the non si sedan? i cant find a single video on youtube about the non si sedan. its all either the type r or the hatch

[@joeysandoval3706]

It is call honda civic hatchback sport car with fog lights

[@tealckree1240]

You ddnt talk about the fake ventilation grill at the back which now comes with some new styling on it. Is it just on the sport version or does the lower trim come with it as well.

[@resplendentwitticism]

Good review!

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Noise insulation is a great thing!!!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Absolutely! It can make or break a comfortable ride

[@jocelynrazo2469]

2016 civic models and up have recalls on AC condenser. They're always breaking down on that

[@Ggxdrfrrs]

Such an sexy car, brilliant!

[@bags.]

i think its absolutely stupid that car manufacturers would add a moonroof to the EX trim over lumbar support... real honda cmon also found the cloth seats unbearably uncomfortable but the exl/ST leather seats are okay.

[@bad2rip]

Hey! Great video, but I have a question regarding the 2019 Honda civic Hatchback.. Does the interior dome light in that back controllable to turn on when the doors unlock or open? If so please explain how too?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! There should be a button or rocker switch next to the overhead light to determine whether it’s on when doors are open, or off when doors are open..sorry but I can’t remember for sure

[@bad2rip]

@@PrimeAutotainment hmm...🤔 I know about the rocker switch and when it's switched to the left it is On, when switched to the right it's Off and when it's switched in the middle it should be automatic when doors open lights turn on and also when doors unlock it should turn on, but for some reason mines doesn't do that when it's in the middle?? I guess I'll have to bring it in. Thank's for your reply back👍

[@michalmisio64]

Did you say premium fuel recommended for sport trim can I use regular 87 ? Or 93 ?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Yeah you can use regular but it says premium is recommended just to get the extra bump in power

[@BallinComedy]

Does it have Apple CarPlay?

[@shando3333]

yes

[@robertotrentin5195]

Did they make a new insulation also for the small engine? (129 hp)

[@jeffreypham3657]

i still have no idea where and what that cover on top of your luggage is suppose to do I've been trying to solve the mystery

[@PrimeAutotainment]

It hooks up on the glass portion of the hatchback just to help cover luggage so people can’t look inside

[@shauncampbell969]

Looks great . Send mine to the following address... Jokes. All the best Shaun of NYC

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Haha no kidding, I’ll take one too!

[@aaronroland6329]

Anyone figured out how to add a CD to this car? Don't see an aux input.....

[@siamimam2109]

Premium fuel recommended? What happens if I use regular?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I’m pretty sure it just won’t put out as much power, but it’s not required

[@siamimam2109]

I'm not concerned about power. I always drive mine in ECO mode. I just don't want the turbo engine to have any issues.

[@strkngfang]

Regular fuel gives 174 HP, instead of 180, but honestly you can't feel 6 HP.

[@siamimam2109]

I heard turbo engines have carbon buildup issue. So I wonder if premium fuel with help it in the long term

[@misrble]

Akhyar Imam if you only drive in ECO mode then just get a basic trim instead of sport

[@karlbryant3304]

Touring is turbo no thanks. No LED on Sport that sucks 😤

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Good ten but si is the best

[@b3nb3n37]

save you extra money on gas 💯💯💯

[@noobwow2009]

It does quieter than before. Tested drive both mazda 3 and 2021 Ex. Cabin noise about the same. Too bad honda put a loud ass procontact Tx. Handling I feel civic is a bit better. CVT is great for low speed city driving. Hard acceleration mazda 6AT feel better. But man, mazda 3 is too tiny. It feels like sitting in a prison in rear seat. 😅 C PILLAR is super annoying. Can't see shit. Guys just buy the last 10th gen civic. It will be another super iconic civic in 10 years. The new 11th gen look retarded.

[@yoyohooyo]

Let's get started looking at this: Previously I had a good opinion of honda My 2016 civic/lemon with 16,000 miles on it problems: While driving my Civic/death trap a computer error caused the computer controlled electric/electronic parking brake to engage four times in series sliding the rear tires and jerking the car to a stop. The Honda service department technician said nothing they did fix the problem. I traded my Civic death trap for a 2017 Accord with a manual parking brake, and ask the American Honda Motor Co., Inc customer service to compensate me for my $3,669.49 loss on the deal. Honda's customer service department brush off employee said the parking brake problem was fixed although the tech told me it was not, and refused compensation. Bottom line: if you buy a lemon, you own a lemon, it's your problem. Other irritating features: Squeaky windshield wipers, had to replace to maintain my sanity. Excessive drivetrain noise. I installed sound deadening insulation in the floor front and back seat and the noise continued. 3 of 4 out of round tires replaced due to drivetrain noise. The irritating noise continued. I now drive a 2019 Altima SL without drive train noise. Enjoy the ride.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Dang I’m sorry to hear that...lemon’s suck! I had an ‘09 Malibu that I’m pretty sure was a lemon too..never ending issues. So maddening. Enjoy your new Altima! They did a great job with that redesign

[@fernandom5150]

I wish they made them faster I’d buy one. This shit is slow

[@BriannaMcCarty]

GiJokester 69 😂🤣 DEAD 🤣😂😂

[@fernandom5150]

Brianna McCarty why? If you’re being sarcastic just because the type R exists no thanks to that one too.

[@leom00n79]

you’re a cutie 😊

[@noahmeme2]

I hate automatic windows 😫

[@PrimeAutotainment]

noahmeme2 you don’t have to use the automatic part if it lol. Don’t push it down or pull up as far

[@noahmeme2]

Didn't know, my car is a 91 Civic DX. Surprisingly it is clean and only has 69,000 miles on it.

[@pjay1281]

I like this car a lot, but the design is a little childish.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Me too! I think there are a lot of others who feel the same way about that lol

[@kevinmccauley4869]

You like it, then diss it. Lol nothing childish about it. I would say subaru is childish with big ass spoilers.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Good ten but si is the best

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Good ten but si is the best