Celebrating half a century in the United States of America, the 2022 Honda Civic receives the prestigious North American Car of the Year award. After extensive test drives and other comprehensive evaluations from experts, this compact sedan wins the NACTOY accolade for the third time in its history. From performance and comfort to safety and utility, several major factors were carefully considered during the comparison phases. In the end, the iconic Civic beat an array of competitors from multiple segments. Here's a brief overview of this compact Honda car that offers a lineup of four models.
The 2022 Honda Civic Highlights and Features
Generating an SAE-verified 158 net horsepower, a 2.0-L engine block propels the 2022 Civic. Using normal aspiration, the four-cylinder powertrain cranks out 138 pound-feet of torque. A turbocharger helps the 1.5-L engine deliver up to 180 net hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. The Eco Assist function optimizes the fuel economy of each powertrain. You could manually engage the 3-Mode Drive System for enhanced performance. Each driving setting adjusts the engine, continuously variable transmission, and front-wheel drive.
In terms of exterior styling, the 2022 Civic offers awesome options, including Rallye Red and Aegean Blue Metallic. Some darker shades on the menu include Crystal Black Pearl and Sonic Gray. LED headlights with a dual low-beam design add some other unique appeal to this compact Honda sedan. Body-colored door handles and power side mirrors add extra aesthetic value. A chrome exhaust finisher and Gloss Black exterior mirrors are installed on the Sport model. This athletic trim also rolls on 18-inch alloy wheels in Gloss Black. Similarly, the Touring edition is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels that have Shark Gray inserts.
When you explore the 2022 Civic's cockpit, you'll love the high-tech design. A 7.0-inch color touch screen is within easy reach. You can easily connect your mobile device with several interfaces, including HondaLink and Android Auto. A 9.0-inch touch screen is a technological gem inside the Touring trim. Additionally, this high-end model flaunts a 10.2-inch digital cluster, wireless phone charger, and 12 speakers from Bose. Having the latest Honda Sensing package, this compact sedan is named the Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS. The Auto High Beam Headlights also provide great utility for driving at night.
Contact our Honda car dealership to take a test drive in the 2022 Civic, which is one of the most awarded compact sedans in North America.
