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 is the one to pick if you want the Civic's 18-inch wheels and gloss-black trim without stepping up to the hybrid Sport Touring. Its 2.0L I4 makes 150 horsepower and pairs with a CVT, which keeps things smooth and returns 34 mpg combined. Paddle shifters let you fake manual gear changes, and the Sport's firmer suspension tune sharpens the handling over the LX.