The Honda Civic is one of the most popular and well-known cars of any type. Honda keeps refining the Civic formula to the point that it seems hard for the car to get any better, but that’s what we’re here to talk about. The 2022 model year sees the Civic enter its eleventh generation, and updates for the new model year make the car more upscale, more refined, and safer than ever before. Honda released the Civic Sedan first, but the Hatchback is now on the streets. Both cars are excellent, but we want to take a closer look at the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback. Here are three things to know about the car.
The Civic Hatchback is almost as practical as a small SUV, and it’s way more fun to drive. Honda
Cargo Space
Looking at the Civic Hatchback, or any modern Civic for that matter, it’s easy to start believing that there’s nothing to it – that you can’t use it as a proper family car. That isn’t the case here, nor is it the case with the 2022 Civic Sedan. The Hatchback starts with 24.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats, and the rear bench folds flat to open up even more room for gear. That’s shy of a compact crossover, but better than many subcompact crossovers – and the Civic is infinitely more fun to drive than either. The Honda CR-V, for example, offers 37.6 cubic feet of space behind the second-row seats, but the subcompact HR-V offers just 23.2 cubic feet of space. I know which vehicle I’d rather drive, and it’s the Civic Hatchback by miles and miles.
Clever design elevates the Civic above its competition.Honda
Refinement and Design
Honda’s redesign of the Civic started with the Sedan, which released first. Its interior carries premium feeling materials and a grown-up design that is at odds with the Civic’s reasonable price tag. There are several clever design touches like a singular metal grille that runs the length of the dash. The front air vents are concealed behind it and feature thoughtfully designed control knobs. It’s a detail that isn’t seen in other cars at this price point, and it’s one that elevates the Civic from a budget car to one that feels special.
All Civics come packed with safety tech.Honda
Safety Features and Crash Test Scores
The Honda Civic Sedan and Hatchback both earned Top Safety Pick + awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Vehicles earn the honor by scoring “Good,” “Advanced,” or “Superior” in all categories, including headlights. On top of that, Honda equips the cars with plenty of advanced driver aids, including forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, collision mitigation braking, and road departure mitigation. Blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control are available in higher trims.
