Honda Civic 2016–2022 car dimensions: 4648 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1416 mm high. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
SE gets single-zone climate control and a basic 5-inch audio screen with DAB, Bluetooth and USB. Honda Sensing is standard, so you have collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise, road departure mitigation and traffic sign recognition. Higher grades add the 7-inch Honda CONNECT touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, dual-zone climate and blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert on EX.
The saloon boot holds 519 litres with seats up. Fold the 60:40 rear seats and it opens to 1308 litres. The opening is wide but the high lip and sloping rear window make loading bulkier items less convenient than the hatch.
Braked towing reaches 1400 kg on diesel versions and 1200 kg (manual) or 800 kg (CVT) on petrol. Unbraked limit is 500 kg across the range. A towing pack is listed as an option. Payload sits in the mid-400 kg range depending on engine and transmission. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted for this model.
The cabin feels quiet and relaxing with soft-touch materials and a clear simple layout. Supportive contoured seats and climate-controlled auto air conditioning keep things comfortable. Good all-round visibility and controls within easy reach make it straightforward to live with on daily drives.
Service every 12 months or 12,500 miles
Honda SENSING standard with collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and traffic sign recognition
Five-star Euro NCAP rating
1.0 VTEC Turbo petrol or 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engines available
Multiple airbags including front, side and curtain as standard
46-litre fuel tank
Fuel options include the 1.0 VTEC Turbo petrol and 1.6 i-DTEC diesel. Combined figures sit in the mid-40s to low-60s mpg range depending on engine and transmission under the NEDC-equivalent cycle. Real-world economy varies with driving style and conditions.
Servicing is straightforward at 12-month or 12,500-mile intervals. Engines use timing chains so no cambelt changes are needed. Fixed-price plans become available after three years.
Safety kit is comprehensive from the SE grade upwards. Honda SENSING brings automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation and adaptive cruise as standard. The car carries a five-star Euro NCAP score after retesting with improved side curtain airbags. Multiple airbags, ABS, VSA and hill start assist are fitted across the range.
Keeping the car is simple thanks to the generous standard safety equipment and regular service schedule. The quiet cabin and climate control help with everyday comfort while the spacious boot and folding rear seats add practicality.
Length 4648 mm, Width 1799 mm, Height 1416 mm, Wheelbase 2698 mm (Civic 2016–2022)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda UK Civic 4 Door brochure, 19MY, Honda Motor Europe 2018 Civic four-door press kit: MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear, front-wheel drive, Top speed is entered as.