2026 Honda Civic Sport

The Civic is Honda's compact sedan and hatchback, a perennial benchmark in the class. It squares off against the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, and Hyundai Elantra. The Civic's steering is quick and precise, making it genuinely enjoyable on a back road. The ride is firm and controlled, a trade-off for the sharp handling. Both body styles offer a spacious rear seat and a generous trunk or cargo area for the class. The Sport sits between the base LX and the hybrid Sport Touring, adding sharper looks and a sportier interior without the hybrid's fuel savings. Its 2.0L I4 makes 150 horsepower and pairs with a CVT and front-wheel drive, returning 34 mpg combined in a hatchback that's genuinely fun to drive. The 18-inch gloss black wheels and Sport pedals give the cabin a more energetic feel than the LX, though the ride is firmer as a result.