Used 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback for Sale nearPhiladelphia, PA

How much does the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback cost?

Prices have softened 3.37% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,272 listings available, which suggests solid inventory availability.

If you find a listing below $22,808.32, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback a good car?

Yes — it earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.67/10 expert rating. The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback brings back a practical body style with a spacious cabin, useful cargo space, and standard advanced safety features, which makes it a strong fit if you want a compact car that feels polished without giving up everyday utility. The trade-offs are that the base engine is underwhelming and the stereo is lacking, and the car is also called poor value for money. Even so, the manual transmission gives you an extra layer of appeal if you want a more engaging setup. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel and Safety.

With 27.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The 2022 Civic Hatchback is presented as a well-rounded redesign with strong safety engineering and a refined next-generation driver-assistance setup. Its standard safety equipment and improved operation point to a car that should feel reassuring in daily use, especially if you value a compact hatchback that balances practicality with modern features. The performance notes also suggest the CVT works well with the turbocharged engine and stays relatively quiet in normal driving. Honda also includes a low-speed following capability and Traffic Jam Assist on CVT-equipped versions, which adds convenience in stop-and-go traffic.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is making sure the specific car you choose has been maintained well and that its equipment matches the trim you want.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 75.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because accident-free status does not replace a proper inspection. Pay close attention to trim-specific equipment, since some of the most desirable safety and tech features are reserved for higher trims. It also makes sense to focus on overall condition, especially if you want the manual transmission or the more feature-rich versions.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: LX, Sport, EX-L, and Sport Touring are the trims explicitly named here. The base trims are more basic, while Sport Touring adds more sophisticated digital instrumentation and infotainment displays, plus a more modern appearance than lower trims have.
• Powertrain: The LX and Sport use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque, while the EX-L and Sport Touring use a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The CVT works well with the turbo engine, and the Sport Touring with the six-speed manual is the enthusiast choice.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, Road Departure Mitigation, and Lane Keeping Assist. Low-speed following and Traffic Jam Assist are standard only with the CVT, while blind-spot warning is limited to EX-L and Sport Touring and rear cross-traffic warning is limited to Sport Touring.
• Infotainment: LX, Sport, and EX-L get a 7-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Sport Touring adds a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, navigation, and a 12-speaker Bose Centerpoint 2 surround-sound audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: The Sport Touring with the CVT should get 33 mpg in combined driving, and the manual version is rated at 31 mpg combined.

Which 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback trim should I buy?

The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is offered in 4 trim levels: LX, Sport, EX-L, and Sport Touring.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the simplest way into the hatchback, and it makes sense if you want the Civic Hatchback’s space, safety, and practicality without paying for extras. It uses the 2.0-liter engine and CVT, but it misses out on the richer tech and convenience features found higher up the range.
• Sport: This is the best-value trim if you want a little more personality without jumping to the pricier turbo models. It keeps the 2.0-liter engine but adds a choice of CVT or six-speed manual, and it is the trim that most clearly suits buyers who want a more engaging daily driver.
• EX-L: This is the first trim that gets the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, so it is the better pick if you care more about stronger performance and a more upscale feel than about keeping the price down. It also adds blind-spot warning, which is a meaningful safety upgrade.
• Sport Touring: This is the most complete version, with the turbo engine, the 9-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, navigation, the Bose audio system, and the most advanced digital display setup. It is the right choice if you want the most features and the manual transmission is especially appealing here.

Honda Sensing is standard across the lineup, but blind-spot warning is limited to EX-L and Sport Touring, and rear cross-traffic warning is reserved for Sport Touring.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 27.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,272 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.37% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 75.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,808.32, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback's resale value?

The current average of $23,602 sits slightly below last year's $24,424.

That softer pricing suggests the market has eased a bit, which can help you buy more confidently now. For a future seller, it also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim desirability rather than on broad market momentum alone. Higher-spec versions with stronger equipment and better buyer appeal should be easier to move than a stripped-down example.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback safe?

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Civic hatchback earns a Top Safety Pick+ rating.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is the standard driver-assistance suite, and it includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, Road Departure Mitigation, and Lane Keeping Assist. Low-speed following and Traffic Jam Assist are standard only with the CVT, while blind-spot warning is limited to EX-L and Sport Touring and rear cross-traffic warning is limited to Sport Touring.

One caveat is that the driver aids are not always perfectly transparent in operation, and the lane-keeping technologies can feel a little obvious at times.

Should I buy a 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 27.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 75.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.37% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 redesign brings back the hatchback body style with more practicality, a more polished look, and standard advanced safety features.

The bottom line: If you want the redesigned hatchback with strong safety, useful space, and a broad trim range, the 2022 is the one to target. If you are especially price-sensitive, you may want to compare nearby years and focus on the best-equipped example you can find at the lowest clean-history price.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.