2022 Honda Civic: Everything We Know

Update: On November 17, Honda debuted a Civic prototype that will be very close to the final production version. Check out the stylish Civic prototype here.

One of our favorite compact cars is due for a complete redesign soon. The 2022 Honda Civic will almost certainly continue to be the spacious, fun-to-drive, and practical small car we know and love, with a few improvements to keep it fresh. Here’s what we can expect to see on the 11th-generation Civic.

The new design will be more evolutionary than revolutionary, based on what we’ve seen from the prototype and recent patent photos posted on the Australian government’s intellectual property site. Overall, expect a tamer design compared to the over-styled exterior of the current model. The Civic will receive a more streamlined grille, a long hood, and conventional-looking taillights instead of the old C-shaped units.

Open the doors, and you’ll see a more modern cabin. The 2022 Honda Civic will have a larger 9-inch touchscreen and the latest iteration of Honda’s infotainment software. For the first time, the Civic gets a fully digital instrument cluster. Also look for upgrades to the standard Honda Sensing safety suite.

Honda hasn’t released engine details, but promises the new Civic will offer more power and better fuel efficiency. It stands to reason that Honda will continue to offer the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine throughout the lineup. This mill makes a standard 174 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque on the current Civic, while some versions of the Civic hatchback up the ante with a maximum 180 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. It’s unclear if the base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine will survive the redesign. We don’t anticipate a hybrid powertrain—that’s why Honda has the Insight.

Honda should continue to offer a CVT. Sadly, the sedan will not offer a manual transmission, with the exception of the sporty Si model. The hatchback will continue to offer a row-your-own option. All-wheel-drive will not be included anywhere in the lineup.

So which body styles will continue? Of course, we can count on the sedan. Unfortunately, the Civic Coupe is gone for good, with slow sales and shifting customer preferences to blame. While the Civic Si is taking a break for the 2021 model year, Honda assures us it’s coming back for 2022.

The Civic Hatchback will remain a top choice for buyers looking for strong performance and extra cargo space. The Type R is expected to continue providing thrills for those who love driving. Rumors say the hot hatch will eventually go hybrid.

Honda will make the 2022 Civic available in a wide variety of trim levels. These will likely be similar to the current lineup consisting of the LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring (Sport Touring) models.

Pricing has yet to been announced for the 2022 Honda Civic. But Honda says it won’t change much. We think it’s possible prices will go up slightly from the current model. In that case, the new sedan would exceed $21,755, and the Si would top $26,155. The new Civic Hatchback should be priced around or above $22,955. Look for the new Civic to debut in late spring of 2021.