{"id":373629,"date":"2021-05-04T14:15:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T18:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.automoblog.net\/\/?p=373629"},"modified":"2022-06-09T17:56:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T21:56:40","slug":"2022-honda-civic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.automoblog.net\/2022-honda-civic\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Honda Civic: Eleventh-Gen Civic is Finally Sorted Out & We Like It!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2022 Honda Civic is proof that Honda\u2019s mojo is back with a vengeance. If you\u2019re old enough to remember, the Civic gave Honda some proper street cred from the 1990s to the early 2000s by offering rev-happy engines, clever usage of space, brilliant ergonomics, and lasting durability \u2013 not to mention one of the best manual transmissions in the business. And now here we are, 11 generations later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting The Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When that VTEC kicks in, you better be holding on to something. But with the advent of i-VTEC, Honda mellowed down like an aging superstar athlete. Take the seventh-gen Civic, for example. After blowing our pants off with the fantastic sixth-gen Civic EK, we got the seventh-gen model with fish styling, a MacPherson strut front suspension instead of those magnificent double wishbones, and a subdued i-VTEC engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, don\u2019t get me wrong: The Civic has always been an excellent car to drive. The engineering is spot-on, but every Civic after the EK model went through an identity crisis of sort. I\u2019m not the biggest fan of the outgoing tenth-gen Honda Civic, and it has a lot to do with its robot fa\u00e7ade and busy styling, Type R<\/a> be damned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2022 Honda Civic Sport. Photo: Honda North America.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Channeling Some Acura Vibes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It seems crazy has left the building, specifically from Honda\u2019s styling department. Squint hard, and it\u2019s easy to mistake the 2022 Honda Civic for a next-gen Acura Integra, particularly the third-gen model. The refined shape is what Honda calls a “breath of fresh air,” and they\u2019re right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Civic is easier on the eyes with a simple grille design (like the Acura Integra), a lower hood (same), and a quad-headlight design (Integra). It also has a lower beltline and a significant greenhouse due to Honda\u2019s \u201cMan-Maximum, Machine-Minimum\u201d design idiom. Honda relocated the A-pillars rearward by almost two inches, extended the wheelbase by 1.4 inches, and widened the rear track to give the 2022 Civic a sportier, more dynamic stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCivic has been the go-to choice for compact buyers for almost 50 years, and the all-new 11th<\/sup>-generation Honda Civic builds on that leadership with simple and sporty styling inside and out, best-in-class features, and class-leading performance,\u201d said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of National Operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2022 Honda Civic interior layout. Photo: Honda North America.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Premium Interior Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Honda\u2019s been upping its interior design with each new Civic generation. For the 2022 Civic, Honda is pulling rabbits out of its hat. The new Civic\u2019s interior has a visually striking honeycomb mesh across the entire length of the dash. Underneath that glorious mesh are hidden aircon vents to unclutter the dashboard. It does look good, but I reckon it\u2019ll be a pain to rid of dust and dirt<\/a> after extended use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honda claims the 2022 Civic\u2019s cabin is awash with premium, high-grade materials for a plusher feel. Also new are innovative front seats with a new frame promising better comfort on those long, arduous drives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Civic LX, Sport, and EX have a seven-inch color LCD instrument display and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment display. Civic Touring models get an all-digital 10.2-inch instrument panel and a new nine-inch infotainment screen shared with other Honda models like the Accord, Odyssey, and Pilot. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are standard across the lineup while Touring models have wireless charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New for the 2022 Civic Touring is a Bose premium audio system with 11 speakers, an eight-inch subwoofer, and a 12-channel digital amplifier with digital signal processing. In short, the new Civic is a music studio on wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Honda North America.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Engine & Powertrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Honda Civic will come in four trim models. The base LX and Sport have a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated four-banger with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft. of torque. The engine connects to a revised CVT gearbox with a new electric hydraulic pump and ball-nearing secondary shaft to reduce friction. All Honda Civic variants are front-wheel drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Honda Civic EX and Touring have a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft. of torque. It produces six more horsepower and 15 lb-ft. more torque than last year\u2019s turbo engine. It also gets VTEC-controlled exhaust valves to improve fuel economy without penalizing performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022 Honda Civic Fuel Economy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n