2018 Honda Civic Coupe Reviews, Pricing & Specs

With a spacious cabin, comfortable seats, and a refined ride, the 2018 Honda Civic Coupe makes commuting, and the inevitable sitting in...

With a spacious cabin, comfortable seats, and a refined ride, the 2018 Honda Civic Coupe makes commuting, and the inevitable sitting in traffic, better.

Trims for the Civic Coupe include LX, LX-P, EX-T, EX-L, and Touring. The Civic Coupe LX comes standard with a four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth hands-free smartphone connectivity, USB input, and automatic climate control. Moving up to the LX-P adds push-button start, remote start, one-touch power moonroof, and automatic keyless entry.

The EX-T adds fog lights, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, and leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. For car buyers looking for even more leather, the EX-L provides full leather upholstery. It adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror as well.

The range-topping Touring trim features LED headlights, LED turn signals, chrome door handles, and a satellite-linked navigation system. The EX-T, EX-L, and Touring trims also come standard with the larger 7-inch infotainment display outfitted with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

The LX and LX-P trims come standard with a 2.0-liter inline-4 making 158 horsepower and 138 pound feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through either a 6-speed manual or continuously variable transmission.

The EX-T, EX-L, and Touring come equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, putting out 174 hp. With the 6-speed manual, this engine makes 167 lb-ft of torque; with the CVT, it makes 162 lb-ft.

The base 2.0-liter engine with 6-speed manual returns fuel economy of 28 mpg city, 39 highway, and 32 combined. With the CVT, this engine returns 30, 39, and 34 combined.

The uprated turbocharged 1.5-liter engine with the 6-speed manual returns 30 mpg city, 41 highway, and 35 combined. With the CVT, this engine returns 31, 40, and 35.

Standard safety features include a full array of front and side impact airbags, reversing camera, tire pressure monitoring system, and vehicle stability assist with traction control.

The EX-T, EX-L, and Touring come with a camera facing the passenger-side blind spot. The camera is engaged when using the right turn signal or is driver activated. This makes for easier lane changes and parallel parking.

The range-topping Touring trim comes standard with a suite of high-tech safety features, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

Base MSRP for the 2018 Honda Civic Coupe LX is $19,250. The LX-P starts at $21,050, while the EX-T starts at $21,700. An EX-L starts at $32,625, while the range-topping Touring trim starts at $26,325. It rounds out a lineup of attractive, upscale, and well-equipped compact coupes.