NEW FOR 2015:
– Reverse camera standard on LX trim
If you’re in the market for an affordable coupe – and we’re talking about a proper coupe, not a hatchback – there’s not much choice. In fact, if you’re looking to spend less than $20,000 there’s only one: the Honda Civic. The Civic’s far from a bad choice, too – it is, after all, Canada’s bestselling car, and has been for the past 17 years. For 2015, there aren’t any major changes other than that a reverse camera is now standard on the base LX trim.
The Civic Coupe is available in LX, EX, EX-L Navi, and Si trims.
Other than the Si, all Civic Coupes use a 1.8-litre 16-valve single-cam four-cylinder engine that makes 143 hp and 129 lb-ft of torque. The Si has a more potent 2.4-litre dual-cam four-cylinder that develops 205 hp, 174 lb-ft of torque, and a zesty exhaust note.
A choice of three transmissions are available in the Civic. The LX and EX are available with either a five-speed manual or a CVT transmission; the EX-L Navi mandates the use of the automatic. On the other hand, the Si comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. All transmissions drive the front wheels.
A five-speed manual is the standard transmission available on the LX and EX models while the EX-L Navi comes with a CVT only. The Si can only offered with a six-speed manual and limited slip differential. All Civics are front-wheel drive.
Features on the LX include EcoAssist system with Econ mode, 16-inch steel wheels, body-coloured door handles, integrated deck lid spoiler, air conditioning and filtration, exterior temperature indicator, Bluetooth, trip computer, Smart Maintenance Minder, power door locks, remote keyless entry with electronic trunk release, steering wheel-mounted cruise control, tilt/telescopic steering, 6-way driver’s seat, floor mats, 60/40 split/fold rear seat, heated front seats, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with auxiliary and USB ports, Bluetooth streaming audio, illuminated steering wheel mounted audio controls, and a reverse camera.
EX adds steering wheel mounted paddle shifters (CVT only), 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, HondaLink Assist automatic emergency response system, power moonroof with tilt, automatic climate control, LaneWatch blind spot display, speed-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers, rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, power windows with auto-up/down driver’s window, proximity key with push button start, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Display Audio system, a second USB port, HDMI input, and Siri Eyes Free compatibility.
EX-L Navi adds continuously variable transmission, 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lights, automatic headlights, Display Audio with navigation, multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, leather-trimmed seating, 7-speaker audio with subwoofer and satellite radio.
Si adds 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, 18-inch aluminum wheels, unique rear spoiler, exhaust finisher, and aluminum trimmed sport pedals. The EcoAssist system is removed, as are the leather-upholstered seats.
Type | 2-door, 5-passenger coupe |
Layout | Front engine/front-wheel drive |
Engine | 1.8-litre I4, SOHC, 16 valves |
2.4-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves | |
Horsepower | 143 @ 6500 rpm |
205 @ 7000 rpm | |
Torque (lb-ft) | 129 @ 4300 rpm |
174 @ 4400 rpm | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual (LX, EX) |
CVT (EX-L Navi; Opt LX, EX) | |
6-speed manual (Si) | |
Tires LX, EX | P205/55R16 |
Tires EX-L Navi | P215/45R17 |
Tires Si | P225/40R18 |
Curb weight LX | 1262 kg (2782 lbs)(M/T) |
1286 kg (2835 lbs)(CVT) | |
Curb weight EX | 1281 kg (2824 lbs)(M/T) |
1304 kg (2875 lbs)(CVT) | |
Curb weight EX-L Navi | 1326 kg (2923 lbs) |
Curb weight Si | 1338 kg (2950 lbs) |
Wheelbase | 2620 mm (103.1 in) |
Length coupe | 4519 mm (177.9 in) |
Length Si coupe | 4542 mm (178.8 in) |
Width | 1753 mm (69.0 in) |
Height | 1397 mm (54.9 in) |
Cargo capacity coupe | 331 L (11.6 cu.ft.) |
Fuel consumption | |
1.8L I4 5MT (L/100km) | EnerGuide 5-Cycle City: 8.6; Highway: 6.6 |
LX – 1.8L I4 CVT FWD (L/100km) | EnerGuide 5-Cycle City: 7.9; Highway: 6.1 |
EX, EX-L Navi – 1.8L I4 CVT (L/100km) | EnerGuide 5-Cycle City: 8.1; Highway: 6.2 |
2.4L I4 6MT (L/100km) | EnerGuide 5-Cycle City: 10.8; Highway: 7.6 |
Fuel type | Regular |
Premium (Si) | |
Warranty | 3 yrs/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/100,000 km |
Side airbags | Standard |
Curtain airbags | Standard |
Additional airbags | N/A |
Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
Traction control | Standard |
Stability control | Standard |
Assembly location | Alliston, Ontario |
Trim | Transmission | MSRP | Destination |
LX Coupe | Manual 5 Speed | $18,950 | N/A |
LX Coupe | CVT | $20,250 | N/A |
EX Coupe | Manual 5 Speed | $21,350 | N/A |
EX Coupe | CVT | $22,650 | N/A |
EX-L Navi Coupe | CVT | $25,950 | N/A |
Si Coupe | Manual 6 Speed | $26,850 | N/A |