2020 Honda Civic review

1. Fuel economy

If fuel economy is a top priority, the 2020 Civic delivers attractive EPA estimates to help you go longer between fills. Fuel economy does vary between powertrain options and body styles, but for your average commuter, the Civic sedan with the turbocharged 1.5L engine and CVT is an excellent choice. It gets an EPA-estimated 32 mpg city and 42 mpg highway.

2. Balanced dynamics

Whether finding joy in your daily commute or taking the scenic route, the 2020 Honda Civic strikes an ideal balance between comfort and driving enjoyment. All models deliver a smooth ride with responsive steering, while Sport and Sport Touring trims add an athletic feel with even quicker steering and a firmer brake feel. With such precise handling, this is a fun and compact sedan, coupe, or hatchback to zip around turns and cruise along the highway in.

3. Well-appointed interior

The 2020 Honda Civic aims to keep you comfortable during your drive. This compact car proudly boasts soft-touch materials and plush interior details that'll make you want to spend every second of your day behind the wheel. Higher trims come standard with leather-trimmed seats (EX-L, Touring, and Sport Touring trims), along with heated front seats (EX, EX-L, Touring, Sport Touring, Si coupe, and Si sedan trims) to get you through the winter. There is also an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat on EX, EX-L, Touring, and Sport Touring sedans and hatchbacks and a one-touch power moonroof (on all trims except the LX and Sport) to enjoy sunny days.

4. Roomy cabin

Don't be deceived by the 2020 Civic's compact design. Despite its neat dimensions, the interior is roomy enough to hold five passengers and their belongings. If you need stretch-out space for growing teens, the sedan's 37.4 inches of rear-seat legroom is the largest of the three body styles and the trunk holds up to 15.1 cubic feet of cargo volume. Meanwhile, if versatility is what you're after, the hatchback boasts 25.7 cubic feet of cargo volume with all seats in place and 46.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. That's plenty of space to cart around sporting equipment or camping gear for some weekend fun.

5. Excellent technology

The 2020 Honda Civic includes many tech features that will enhance your connectivity and inspire confidence when behind the wheel. All trims, except the base LX, boast a standard seven-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, providing seamless integration to certain smartphone apps. If you want a satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition, Touring and Sport Touring models come standard with this feature, along with a more premium audio system. Driver-assist features are also plentiful with automatic high-beams and forward-collision warning on all trim levels. Every 2020 Civic also includes standard automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist to help you master your daily commute.