About the Honda Civic Hatchback

Honda has offered a hatchback body style for the Civic on and off since the compact car's launch in 1973. The hatchback option returned for the 10th generation Civic as a 2017 model after a long hiatus and continues today as part of the redesigned 11th generation Civic lineup introduced for 2022.

What are the advantages of the Honda Civic Hatchback?

• Manual transmission available
• Standard advanced safety features
• Spacious

What is the best Honda Civic Hatchback model year?

The Civic Hatchback returned for the 2017 model year, but Honda Sensing driver aids didn't become standard until 2019, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity wasn't added until 2020. The Civic Hatchback was redesigned for 2022 with an upgraded interior, among other features, but with carryover powertrains.

What are the disadvantages of the Honda Civic Hatchback?

• Poor value for money
• Underwhelming base engine
• Stereo is lacking

Comparison: Is the Honda Civic Hatchback better than the Honda Civic?

Compared to the Civic sedan, the Civic Hatchback offers the added practicality of a rear hatch, which makes loading and unloading cargo easier. The current-generation Civic Hatchback also offers 24.5 cubic feet of cargo space, compared to 14.8 cubic feet for the sedan. Hatchback models are costlier than comparable sedans, though.

Is the Honda Civic Hatchback a reliable car?

J.D. Power lumps the hatchback and sedan body styles together in its consumer ratings, but the 2023 Honda Civic lineup's score of 82 out of 100 points ranked it second in the compact car category.

Is the Honda Civic Hatchback worth the cost?

The Civic Hatchback is a good basic car that's thrifty yet fun to drive. However we have found that the pricing structure of more recent models limits some of the best features to higher trim levels, making for a weaker value proposition.“