Honda Civic 2022 vs 2021 !!

 Honda Civic 2022 vs Civic X (2021), which is better?

Exterior Styling

Edgy and eye-catching? Or mature and subdued? That depends on which Civic you choose. The 2022 model takes a different design approach than its predecessor, not as detailed but also not as, um, busy. If we had to be critical, we could say the 2021 model excessively resembles an evil robot, and the 2022 car's proboscis nose leads its plain design. That's forced criticism, though—both cars look good in their own way, and we'll leave it to you to decide which you prefer.

Interior Design

Here, we think the 2022 Civic has an advantage. Its cabin is the most upscale and attractive in a Civic yet. The horizontal theme lends a sensation of width and openness. Ergonomics seem improved; the cupholders move forward for easier reach, and the infotainment is positioned higher for a better line of sight. Although material quality is similar—not great yet still appropriate for this price point—those materials are used modelmore thoughtfully. See details like the honeycomb air vent, knurled climate knobs, or textured trim panels. The 2021 Civic's cabin was fine, but the 2022 modelsprobosci's are a step up in style and functionality.

Passenger And Cargo Space

Passenger space is identical between the 2021 and 2022 Civic sedans. Headroom measures 39.3 inches up front and 37.1 inches in the rear. Front passengers have 42.3 inches of legroom; those in the back get 37.4 inches. The hatchback's specs are similar, but the 2022 model gains about 1.4 additional inches of second-row legroom over last year.

Trunk capacity in the 2022 Civic sedan is slightly less than before; it offers 14.8 cubic feet, and the 2021 car had 15.1. The hatchback offers more cargo capacity, but likewise, there's less space behind the second row compared to 2021: 24.5 cubic feet against 25.7. However, the 2022 hatchback's aperture is a little wider and lower to ease loading. For all intents and purposes, it seems like a wash in these measures.

Technology Features

In the 2021 Civic, all trims above the base LX were equipped with a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen. The 2022 Civic has that size screen even on LX trim, equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The range-topping 2022 Touring trim gets a 9.0-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation. That trim caters to cord cutters with wireless smartphone connectivity and a wireless charging pad.

Unlike lower trims, the 2022 Civic Touring has second-row USB ports. It also gets a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, the first time a Civic has featured a name-brand setup. One notable upgrade in the 2022 Civic is its digital gauge display measuring 7.0 inches on all trims but the Touring, which gets a 10.2-inch unit. No surprise: newer car, better tech. The 2022 Civic takes the advantage here, though if you want bigger screens on a lower-trim compact sedan, consider the new Hyundai Elantra.

Safety

As before, the 2022 Civic is equipped with the Honda Sensing suite of driver assist and active safety features. These include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, front automatic braking, and automatic high beams. We've found Honda Sensing to work well in earlier models, but the 2022's camera and sensors are said to be improved for more refined responses.

The 2022 Civic is equipped with additional airbags, such as knee airbags for the front passengers. Furthermore, the front airbags are of a new design that's intended to reduce head injuries. Although safety ratings are not yet available, we can't imagine the 2022 Civic will do any worse than the 2021 car, which earned impressive accolades from the IIHS and NHTSA.

Performance And Fuel Economy

Engines are essentially carryover from 2021 to 2022. The base engine is a 2.0-liter I-4 producing 158 hp and 138 lb-ft through a CVT automatic. Don't expect a 0-60 time much quicker than the 8.6-second run we recorded in an earlier Civic with this engine. Likewise, fuel economy may only improve slightly over the 29-30/37-38 mpg city/highway posted by the 2021 model.

Civics with the 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4 is a bit more powerful for 2022, producing 180 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque as opposed to 174 hp and 162 lb-ft previously. Again, the engine is connected to a CVT automatic, but to the delight of enthusiasts, the hatchback's optional six-speed manual returns on the hatchback model. Despite that increased output, the 2022 Civic sedan we tested was actually slower to 60 mph than a comparable earlier model, needing 7.4 seconds instead of 6.8. The fuelis economy may improve a bit over the 2020 Civic's 29-32/35-42 mpg rating. Although engines are similar between 2021 and 2022, the newer Civic's additional sound-deadening material better isolates the cabin from the engine.

Is The New Civic Worth It?

At the Honda dealer, you may find a 2021 Civic with appealing pricing. Still, we think the new 2022 Civic is worth it. The new model's updated styling, interior, technology, and driving manners make it the better choice for long-term ownership. If you were comparing the 2021 Civic against basically any other compact car, it'd be a good choice. But here, Honda has outdone itself and solidified the Civic as a small-sized superstar once again.

Honda Civic 2022

 All-new Honda Civic 2022, 50th anniversary 

The all-new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan turns up the fun, with a sporty ride, spacious cabin, and available Bose audio

      LIKES

• Fab new interior
• Better gas mileage
• Excellent quality
• Enhanced safety features
• 9.0-inch touchscreen (Touring)

DISLIKES

• Mature style, for better and worse
• No wireless Android Auto
• Multimedia feels dated
• Needs better lumbar support

What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Honda Civic? What does it compare to?

The 2022 Honda Civic is one of the bestselling and best-known compact cars on the planet. Emerging now in sedan and hatchback body styles, it’s offered as a Civic LX, Sport, EX, or Touring. The hatchback swaps the EX trim for EX-L and the Touring for Sport Touring. The Si model bridges the performance gap until the Type R arrives, but no coupe will return. Other compacts that come as a sedan or hatchback include the Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, and Subaru Impreza. 

Is the 2022 Honda Civic a good car?

With softened style, a jazzy interior, and fine ride and handling, the 2022 Civic earns a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10, before a final safety score has been tallied. That puts it within reach of the top-scoring compacts in our rankings.

Is the Honda Civic 4WD?

No, all Civics are front-wheel drive.

How fast is the Honda Civic?

In standard-issue trim, it’s not very fast. The Civic LX and Civic Sport come with a 158-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 and a CVT for acceptable acceleration. It’s sluggish from a start off the line, and the CVT winds up the engine and lets it sit in a part of the powerband where noise intrudes more than speed. Even dialed into a driver-selectable Sport mode, it’s a setup that requires planning for merges and passes, even though the Civic checks in at a light 2,877 lb in stock form. 

The 3,077-lb Civic Touring represents the other, happier end of the performance spectrum. Its 1.5-liter turbo-4 steps things up with 180 hp, up 6 hp, and 15 lb-ft of torque from the 2021 edition. It’s not so different in feel from the previous year’s turbo version, either, with more confident levels of power. The good stuff’s on hold until Civic Si and Type R versions rejoin the family.

There’s good news for fans of the manual transmission: the hatchback offers a 6-speed manual as a no-cost option on both the Sport and Sport Touring trims. This transmission is a much better match for the turbocharged engine especially, which doesn’t really open up until 4,000 rpm. The CVT tries but doesn’t keep the Civic in that range consistently, and with better control over the engine’s rpm, the manual makes the car much more responsive and enjoyable to drive. Clutch action is on the lighter side but the catch point is generous, making the Civic a great car for those who are interested in learning to drive stick as well.

The Si comes only as a sedan and only with the 6-speed manual, with significant influence from the Type R that includes rev-matching. The 1.5-liter turbo-4 returns in the Si and makes the same 200 hp and 192 lb-ft. It’s good for a 0-60 mph time of fewer than seven seconds with a more sensitive throttle. A single-mass flywheel replaces the heavier dual-mass unit in the outgoing model; it makes the Si jumpier off the line and quicker to rev. The torque peak arrives earlier at 1,800 rpm (from 2,100 rpm in the old model), and the broader power band limits the need to downshift coming out of a turn because the power is often already there. 

The Civic earns its stripes with balanced and responsive handling. It’s an evolution of the same setup from the previous car, but this Civic sits 1.4 inches longer, which helps it feel even more stable. The front-strut and rear multi-link design has been tuned for better ride quality, already a strong point, and its all-season tires soak up bumps well even when they grow to the 18-inches on Touring and Sport versions. The steering’s also in accord with the ride and handling, and communicates some of the roads through the wheel—but it’ll make vast gains in Type R and Si versions if the past predicts the future. The one downside to the bigger Civic? A crossover-like turning circle of 38.1 feet, makes parking more of an effort.

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