Last year, the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback made its debut and hit all the right notes with many drivers. This five-door compact car offers drivers cargo space, a sporty character, and fuel-sipping sensibilities. The 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback should be arriving here at Battison Honda any day now (its official release date was August 29) and that means its time to look at this vehicle and see if any changes have been made. What’s new on the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback? Keep reading to explore the great features on this compact car.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe vs Sedan
Several high-powered Honda models are getting press these days. The new Civic Type R recently had a great run on the Nürburgring track in Germany. And now, the new 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Sedan will be available at dealership showrooms across the country. Keep reading to learn a little more about these models and compare the 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe vs Sedan.
What’s New on the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback?
While there may be some minor tweaks and enhancements to the performance or features of the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback, in general this model will offer most of the same value, quality and features as the previous year. We’ve broken it down a little below.
Hatchback Trims
The 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback will be available in several trims. Drivers can find their match in the LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L Navi and Sport Touring trims. The Type R hot hatch counts as a separate, high performance model, though it is based on the standard Civic.
Powertrain
All models of the 2018 Civic Hatchback will come with a 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It will be available with a manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT), an be rated either 174 or 180 horsepower, depending on the trim and transmission.
Technology
Attractive interior features will come on all models of the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback. Even Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility will be available with the seven-inch Display Audio infotainment system standard on the EX trim and above.
Driver Assistance
Honda Sensing will be standard on the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring trim, and available on LX, EX, EX-L Navi. This suite of safety features helps drivers play attention to changing road condition and respond to traffic challenges.