The New Civic "Hatch" Is Really An Audi-esque Sportback That's Affordable | 2022 Civic Hatchback 

Not gonna lie, restricting blind spot monitoring to the EX-L (which is $28,460 after destination!) is crazy... That should be standard equipment nowadays.

I want to thank you for the video. This review is very focused and relevant for the would-be buyer. The direct comparison over other models is helpful in relating how it stacks up over the competition. In other youtube videos, it feels like you've been overloaded with information but without really learning anything. This vid is good! Liked and subscribed.

Alex, i like how you show the size of the vehicle as it relates to its competitors. Nice touch. Very informative.

The length of the cargo area matters more than the height when I'm loading my 2019 Civic Hatchback Type R. Huge interior, comfy rear seating, a great package. Bikes, guitars, amps, mother-in-law, all fit so easily. Alex is a super-human! The new Civic design is very handsome on the road.

Great very thorough review. I recently bought the EX-L hatch after having the previous generation. Upgrades to this generation are significant and still a value, given all compact cars have gone up in price over the past couple of years. Best option available in this category.

I’m currently waiting on the market to turn for something with a lot of power, but if I wanted a compact, I’d grab that Civic. I saw the sedan for the first time last summer at night and although I can usually identify head- and taillights at night, I thought it was an Audi from behind with the slim lights; the title is spot-on. LOL Ever since then I was impressed by the revision, especially because I NEVER liked the last gen outside of the Type-R. - Great review as always, Alex!

The best review of the hatchback I’ve seen. Especially like that you show the center console controls and steering wheel controls in detail and that you mentioned the center dash speaker on the touring trim. That center speaker makes it breaks a cars sound system.

Your reviews really are the best automotive reviews on RU-vid--thanks, Alex!

Excellent Alex as always... you cover all ends and comparisons... thank you...

I got a grey 2022 Civic Sport Touring with the 6 spd manual used with only 4500 miles. Got a great deal on it back in May and don’t have any complaints and many compliments about this car. Plenty of room, nice leather seats, great stereo, nice sunroof, beautiful interior. The engine is great as welll as the shifter and clutch, handles great, love the adaptive cruise control, and no less than 35-40 mpg! No complaints at all.

New to Alex. It's nice to see him driving on what looks like the Santa Cruz Mountains roads. I drive there!

I agree I think an Si drive train with a automatic would have been an easy option to offer hatch enthusiasts.

Journalists keep saying the Civic is one of the best things you can get under $30,000... but you can't actually get one under $30k. Dealers are adding $3,000 and $4,000 mark ups meaning that Sport Tourings are going $38k with taxes and fees! Obscene!

Alex I love your work! Really good work, just pure quality information, not trying to be funny or cool. Love it.

While I didn't mind the look of the outgoing hatch, I prefer the look of this gen more. The outgoing got a little busy in the looks department at times for me. This one has a premium, understated look to it.

Best review so far. From France, a Big Merci !

I saw a blog where someone removed those air vents and Put clear Polymer in those holes in the vents to keep the Dirt out. You couldnt tell that he did it. was good idea those for long term ownership.

Alex, I took a few moments to transcribe your thoughtful comments about Mazda's Torture Beam Rear Suspension® 21:38 "Mazda kinda cheaped out there and they did not give it a full independent rear suspension. I think that's a real bummer in the Mazda 3 and it is noticeable when you're driving out on regular roads."

The best review I’ve been waiting for. So detailed and honest. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🔥

Thanks for the review. it was informative.

I like that Honda still have a spare wheel.... even though it is a 'spacesaver' restricted to 50mph.

Very nice hybrid review/comparo video. Liked and subscribed!

IMO, this is how the 10th gen Accord should have been styled from the beginning. They missed an opportunity to do it with the lift back esque design they did in 2018. It would have been the most practical in its segment. Or the only one. You mentioned the HR-V in the beginning. It's now common knowledge that the 2023 model (for North America) will be based on this civic and not the Fit like the last generation. So there's a possibility that the new HR-V will get the same engines as the Civic, but with CVT only. The HR-V will also become more practical as a result.

Was pretty set on this but might wait to see what the new HRV is like. More cargo practicality would be a nice to have along with AWD. Not a huge fan of the styling of the new HRV, but if it gets the 1.5T, I may overlook the design. Great video!

I see one thing that I like on the spot touring model is the homelink garage door opener. Something that vw doesn't have on the gti. I like the homelink because you can easily program it to open more than one door and i don't like having a garage door opener clipped on to the viser. Also, think about it, that garage door opener is practically a key to your house. With the homelink, it's inactive without the car being on. My nissan altima has a homelink and I have it programmed for my garage and when I go to my mom's apartment building I have the homelink programmed for her building to. Park in one of the empty spots, visit mom and I don't even have to step outside. I would need to have another garage door opener clipped to my visor too. Homelink, Alex should be pointing that out.

Excellent review not crazy about the hatch back look, but like the 1.5 turbo motor

It's good to have Alex on Autos Classis (TM) back.

I got a 6 speed sport and definitely enjoy it for everyday driving

Vlogs I watched yesterday define 2nd Gen 2023 HR-V as a replacement for 2022 Civic Hatchback, same dimensions, independent rear suspension & engine(s)

I think it looks great - reserved, classy, low stance. A nice looking car 👍

It’s so frustrating when reviewers complain about rear seat space but do not mention how tall they are. It’s a very relevant piece of information.

I have been looking for a hatch touring model with a manual and they are hard to find. (I would have considered the sedan Civic SI but they don't offer heated seats anymore in the US (but do in Canada)). I may wait for the Integra since I understand the majority of them will be offered with a manual.

Honda knows how to make a fun driving car

That would make this the perfect Si 2.0 - with a few upgrades (power/stability and a Genuine Honda differential) this could be the Si for most people. And yes I know it’s a sport model with 1.5T making 180 but with mods we can get upwards of 230hp/190 torque. Sounds like I should keep my mouth Shut sounds like a Great build to me 😂😁🤙🏿

Very nice! I wish the seats were better. Good for Honda for sticking with sedans. Another great AoA review!

Your 0-60mph time of 6.6 seconds is about a second quicker than just about everybody else (Car&Driver, Motortrend, Edmunds, Redline Reviews, etc). 🤷🏻‍♀🤔🤷🏼

Well done video covering the new Civic Hatch. I was looking at the Touring Hatch, as my wife drives the 2021 CRV EX-L this would be different, but similar to the CRV. One Big Disappointment with the Civic Touring is the lack of a memory drivers seat. Since we both would drive the vehicles this is honestly a deal breaker on the Civic. Lumbar adjustment would also be nice on top line trim, but not a deal breaker. Also 6.6 in your 0-60 run is considerably faster then in other reviews. All the best from Wisconsin.

This new shape is truly the best and the engine is better i want one because its mileage is not far away from a prius

Awesome car Awesome review again

Great review

Pros> The engine is adequate, the cargo space is the sell ++, inside Nice. Negatives> (for me) the digital gauges, the center "headrest" on the rear seat, "NO" Deep Blue Sea paint option. Price is very good for the features, but of course I want the manual "if" I can find one? 🏹🤠👍

i cant wait to see you do a honda civic hatchback vs acura integra video

Real buttons and knobs on the dash (and steering wheel). Yea!

Looking forward to your take the CHR(Civic High Rider) HR-V

Great review. Still don't understand why Honda didn't provide lumbar support on the '23 Touring trim, not a deal breaker, but a miss.

nice review broo

Wish this had a hybrid option

You have to get this car in stick shift. F all that automatic transmission BS.

Great review. But you completely brushed over the benefits of the 2.0 over the 1.5T and that being long term reliability. All direct injection engines are inherently more complicated and designed that way solely for emissions and they all have carbon buildup issues to some degree. The addition of a turbo will also increase your odds of problems in the long term. The Civic LX with the 2.0, 6MT is my choice for the long term. It has less worry some 16" wheels and is 200lbs lighter than the Civic Touring CVT and with the 6MT will be more fun and engaging to drive.

This makes me even more excited for thr Integra.

I'd need the Insight to offer a hatchback version looking similar to this for me to get on board.. Honda in general isn't too exciting in styling overall.

I don't know why Americans won't buy station wagons. I found this car as a wagon and it looks great. I'd much rather have the wagon as I could put more stuff into it.

I hope when chip shortage or global supply chain issues are resolved in the future, the prices will get lowered and features like blind spot monitoring will be standard across all trims.

How didn't Alex mention the upcoming luxury version of this Civic, the Acura Integra? With a starting price around the same as a loaded civic... it's definitely a consideration for those looking at the civic.

Mr Alex, curious as to actual seat comfort…. We have a 10th gen and a big complaint is how hard and uncomfortable the seats can be on a lengthy drive.

I wish these were the actual prices. The Sport Touring are $35,500 here. I wish i could get the Bose radio without having to get the top trim. I don’t care about all the extra tech cuz I’ll probably never use it. I’d love another VW but my last was too expensive to work on and needed work too often. I’m at a lose right now of what to get. If i could afford it I’d get the new Integra as it’s basically a sexier Civic hatch with a better stereo

I had a 20 si and sold it, big mistake so I got a 23 hatch sport 6mt ,the styling is alot more conservative and the interior and drive quality are amazing realitive to the 20 I won't comment on power because I didn't get a si

I’m a GTI enthusiast and have a 2016 Golf R right now. I’m thinking about my next car and I’m turned off by the terrible electronics in the new models. The 3 Turbo Premium looks great but I hate that no touch screen system. The civic hatch is better in that area-much better-and looks great on the inside, but I’m not sure I can live with 150 hp less. Not sure what to do.

It looks like a great car. Fortunately it will come in Europe next autumn! Thanks Honda.

Honda thinks they are BMW, MERC, AUDIO, but only with their Prices XD.

Alex, can you touch on driver visibility? Modern cars tend to have slit -like windows. Not to mention rear blind spots.

Drove a fully loaded hatch at the dealership. Liked the styling, but found the engine to be noisy when accelerating and the seat without lumbar support is a show stopper for me. Also looked at the Mazda 3 hatch…. It was very impressive and I liked it so much more than the Civic.

This car comes in a metallic orange which is refreshing. The blue option looks vibrant too in this model. Wish it had more ground effects in their ordering packages not looking what appears to be nail files on the lower sides. Waiting for what the new 2023-24 Accord will look like, it may be very similar.

I just wish Honda would put more protection over the lower grille that feeds the radiators.... On several Honda cars I have had the Aircon condenser has suffered punctures from stone damage, so now I routinely fit 6mm square stainless steel mesh ( sprayed matt black ) over the lower grille... can save you a lot of money in the long run.

Alex’s pronunciation of “touring” is reaching new heights of “two-ring”!

The exl trim in nyc is currently almost $32K, inclusive of taxes and fees. Not paying over 30k for a civic…

This generation of Civic is fantastic. RIP Gundam robot styling department.

Can’t wait to get mine. I’ve been using a 2012 Prius for years and this has a similar cargo layout but deeper floor, much classier interior, mountains of tech and fun to drive. Winner!

looks great

It sucks that they stick a CVT in this gem 👎

You do quite simply the most detailed, balanced and objective reviews of anyone. Well done and thank you!

Could you update some of your dimension figures with the new hrv that was announced yesterday? Thx

How did you get such a fast 0-60 time? All the magazines are getting mid to high 7 seconds.

I love the video title

You can get lumbar support from a small cushion - many people do not need or want lumbar support.

Lovely car, lovely garden, lovely review

@AAutoBuyersGuide Civic Hatch EXL vs Forte GT what's your pick? Handling/fun wise...

How about 2023 HR-V which base on the 11th Gen Civic platform?

Hey Alex, Does the coming 2023 HR-V for North America have the potential to be a true "Civic Cross"?

how many gear ratio does the honda cvt has and do you get that droning feel

I love the Mazda dial control.

The problem is every review is of the highest trim and the lower trims are very different (and not as impressive)

I had 2 turbo cars 2019 RDX which was a rocket but way too loud because of turbo. I also owned a 2019 BMW 430i in white beautiful car and super fun and it wasn’t loud like the RDX engine. Beemer is much more premium brand than Acura/Honda. one downside of a beemer it wasn’t very comfortable because of seating position but boy was it fan and cool looking. Now I drive a BOSS 4Runner which is smooth like butter on highway amd you don’t need 1000 horsepower like most reviewers make you believe. It has a 4 litter straight 6. FYI THE HIGHER THE. DISPLACEMENT ON AM ENGINE THE SMOOTHER IT WILL DRIVE AMD EXELETATE. Now I’m looking for a Second fun car that’s good on gas. 2.0 civic hatch is an option but there are none around and it’s far from affordable due to markups.

Excellent design much better than last Gen which was runt of the litter. Give it a HUD and 360 degree camera system and a redo of the turbo to eliminate fears of oil dilution and carbon build up on intake valves. Great review!

Although the sedan's tail lights are a bit oversized, I prefer it over the hatchbacks design. Also I saw one of these on the lot and boy it was panel gap city, especially at the hatch

What a misleading title. You've reviewed the top trim. How is 32k before markup affordable?? For a civic? Might as well get an accord.

I was quoted $32K for a hatch sport 6-sp manual. I will wait for Integra

I am surprised 73 dB at 50 mph got it a score of A even when compared to similar cars.

Alex, I had to stop and rewind the video 6:00 to confirm the Civic actually has less rear headroom that the pitiful quantity we find in the Corolla hatch. Once again, fashionable, swoopy lines severely compromise function. In Honda's case, the relatively generous rear seat legroom is negated by the ridiculous deficiency in headroom.

It’s the new integra!!!

I kind of like the looks of the Civic sedan a little more. To me the hatchback looks like it was cut off too short in the rear. The sedan is cheaper too.

Love it! Looks more expensive than the older ones, like a much better vehicle.

Does anyone know when the hybrid version will come to the American market?

Alex, How do you get 6.6 sec 0 to 60? Most reviewers get around 7.5, even with the SI....

I just absolutely do NOT like the info screen sticking up out of the dash like that. It seems to be a trend with auto makers now and I hope they go back to an in-dash screen. Every car I've driven with these new screens has been a tremendous distraction.

more on the cvt, how reliable is it compared to the toyota cvt with the physical 1st gear I would think that feels more like a traditional automatic

I had considered this Honda Civic hatchback, unfortunately the all new Acura Integra just stole my heart. The A Spec 6 sp manual Integra just out classes the Civic making the Civic looks like just another econobox.

This looks brilliant. Going to wait and see what the new integra is like though. If there's going to be an integra type S, it would be on my list.

make an accord fastback and I'm all in

My friend owned a Golf that kept going to the mechanic.