Honda Civic Coupe

The 2019 Honda Civic coupe is one of the most well-equipped offerings in the segment. The cabin comes equipped with automatic climate control, height-adjustable driver seat, 5-inch touchscreen infotainment display which comes mated to a 4-speaker sound system and features a rearview camera display and Bluetooth connectivity. For the Sport trim, Honda equips the 2019 Civic with a 7-inch touchscreen interface that is compatible with HondaLink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. This infotainment unit comes paired to 8-speaker audio system setup and dual USB ports. For the EX trim additional gadgetry and creature comforts like a sunroof, heated side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable driver seat, satellite radio, and heated front seats are added to the list. Thanks to its wide lineup Honda Civic is available for every price point and customers have the option of selecting trims that fit their budget and comes equipped with desired features. Prices for the 2019 Honda Civic coupe start from $20,750 for the entry-level LX trim and $26,950 for the top of the range Touring variant.

If you are one of the rare few who felt that the styling of the 10th-gen Honda Civic was too subtle then the outgoing model is the car for you. The Japanese carmaker has redesigned the front bumper of its most popular offering and the new Civic now features a much more aggressive and sculpted front unit. The coupe is not as popular as its sedan sibling which in our opinion also embodies the Civic’s unconventional design language with better proportions. The two-door Civic takes a wider stance and features exteriors which exude sportiness in a tightly creased bodywork. Featuring Honda’s latest design language, Civic's most prominent design highlight has to be the car's character line which runs across the length of the coupe. Other prominent design cues include flared wheel arches, larger air intake, sloping roofline, exterior chrome accents, etc. The car is offered with 16-inch alloy wheels and LED daytime running lights as standard.

The SI trim comes equipped with much larger brakes as compared to other trim models, allowing the coupe to be better equipped to handle the more powerful 205 BHP 192 lb-ft turbocharged power plant. The 2019 Honda Civic also gets sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers and rear spoiler which have been designed to enhance the handling characteristics of the coupe. The driving dynamics are also improved by the car’s responsive steering and chassis. The steering is not only responsive when it comes to tight corners but also manages to remain impressively steady when cruising along on the freeway. The coupe does not have to fight much body roll in tight corners and the car always feels athletic when carving through bends.

The entry-level Honda Civic is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant which produces 158 bhp of power and 138 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and Honda also offers an optional CVT automatic transmission. For the outgoing model, the Sport trim also comes equipped with the entry-level 2-liter unit and the Turbocharged 174 bhp 162 lb-ft, the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder motor is exclusively offered with the hatchback body type. Moving up the lineup, the 2019 Civic coupe is powered by a 1.5-liter 174 bhp turbocharged unit in the EX trim. Also offed on the EX trim is Honda’s CVT automatic transmission and 17-inch alloy wheels. Honda Civic coupe is also available in Si trim which comes equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter turbocharged unit that has been re-tuned to produce 205 bhp of power and 192 lb-ft of torque. This powerplant exclusively comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox option which also features a limited-slip differential.

Standard driver assistance and safety features include Lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and road departure mitigation. Both standard and larger brakes work immaculately on the Civic Coupe and the car’s firm brake pedal is very easy responsive to navigate. Even while running on all-season tires, the coupe only takes 118 feet to come to a complete halt from 60 mph. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the 2019 Honda Civic coupe with a 5-star crash test rating and the car perform equally well in crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

There is a reason why the 2019 Honda Civic is one of the most popular offerings in the segment Incredible driving dynamics, responsive steering, sporty chassis, powerful engine options, a wide range of features, comfortable cabin and striking aesthetics are only some highlights which make the 2019 Civic the car to beat. Honda Civic’s popularity also makes it quite common which might be the only reason we can think of that one might opt for or one of its rivals like the Toyota 86 or Hyundai Veloster.