Honda Debuts 2022 Civic Hatchback

Honda has revealed the 2022 Civic Hatchback, the latest addition to the all-new 11th-generation Civic lineup.

Building on the 2022 Civic Sedan that arrived in Honda dealerships earlier this month, the Civic Hatchback is available with a 6-speed manual transmission and is designed to meet the needs of young, active buyers. It will be built in the U.S. for the first time, with production to begin later this year at Honda’s Greensburg, Indiana auto plant.

Inspired by the coupe-like profile of European sportbacks, the 2022 Civic Hatchback builds upon the Civic Sedan’s new exterior design. It also promises driving enthusiasts an even more dynamic experience, Honda said, with ride and handling developed in Europe and an upgraded 6-speed manual transmission available with both the naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter and 1.5-liter turbocharged engines.

Civic Hatchback includes all of the technological updates made to the 2022 Civic Sedan, including a new standard single-camera Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies. Key options include a 9-inch color touchscreen, Bose premium sound system and a 10.2-inch all-digital instrument display.

“Civic Hatchback plays a critical role in the Honda lineup and we expect the all-new 11th-generation model to be even more popular than its predecessor,” said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of National Operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “With its sporty, fun-to-drive driving character, Euro exterior styling and flexible interior packaging, the new Civic Hatchback will appeal to those all-important young and active buyers.”

What’s New

• Sporty Euro-inspired exterior styling with a coupe-like profile
• Simple, clean interior design with improved outward visibility
• New lightweight composite hatch structure reduces hinge size for a clean roofline
• Enhanced structure with 19-percent increase in torsional rigidity
• Cargo opening widened by 1.6-inches
• Distinct front-end styling
• Available short-throw 6-speed manual transmission (Sport and Sport Touring)
• Available 1.5-liter turbocharged engine makes 180 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque on regular unleaded
• New Boost Blue Pearl and Smoky Mauve Pearl exterior colors

Key Features (shared with Civic Sedan)

• Standard new 7-inch color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto integration
• Available new HD 9-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto integration
• Bose premium sound system with 12 speakers (Sport Touring)
• Qi-compatible wireless charging (Sport Touring)
• Improved body structure stiffness and crashworthiness
• Updated suspension and steering tuning for improved handling and ride comfort
• New front airbags designed to reduce the risk of traumatic brain and neck injuries
• Rear seat side airbags
• Updated single camera Honda Sensing system with new Traffic Jam Assist (standard), and Low Speed Braking Control (Sport Touring)

For the 11th-generation, Civic Hatchback offers two engine choices for the first time, and both will be available with a 6-speed manual transmission. LX and Sport grades feature a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, producing 158 horsepower at 6,500 rpm (SAE net) and 138 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm (SAE net), and is coupled with a revised CVT.

Powering EX-L and Sport Touring trims is a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder producing 180 horsepower at 6,000 rpm (SAE net) and 177 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,700 to 4,500 rpm (SAE net) on 87 octane gasoline. Multiple measures contribute to improved fuel economy ratings, including new more efficient turbo plumbing and the addition of Variable Timing and lift Electronic Control (VTEC) to the exhaust valves. The CVT for the 1.5-liter turbo features improved torque converter performance, while also adopting revised Step-Shift programming.