2022 Honda Civic Hatchback | MotorWeek Quick Spin

The hatchback version of the latest Civic is a straightforward, sporty, and practical drive for just about anyone. Our Alex Kellum gets behind the wheel for a Quick Spin!

**CORRECTION: 1.5-liter engine, not 1.8-liter.

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[portermcsorley]

Wow, the hatchback looks way better than the sedan.

[acuraracingfan]

The new Civic is really impressive. The engineers at Honda did a great job with the redesign.

[cargogh]

Used to have an Accord with 5 spd; now I drive a Fit EX with 6 spd manual. When younger, I'd have a real dilemma wanting an Si, but also a hatchback, which the Si is not available as. Today, this hatchback (with a manual) looks great and would be fine.

[texasyank]

I became a Honda fan in 1979, when I bought a 4-door Accord with 5pd stick. Compared to the 1975 Lemans I traded, the Accord was like a Mercedes.

[cancelwoke]

That's a sharp car, and a great value for the money.

[davekincade]

Amazing 4-door hatchback! Now…make a 2-door version, replace the back of the hatch with glass and voila, we have a CRX!

[fathermetalASMR]

I'm a Mopar guy at heart but I love the look of the new Civic hatchback. Looks downright sexy. 🤘🤘

[shanelankford]

You made a mistake with the engine sizes. The civic comes with a 1.5L turbo or a 2.0L NA, not a 1.8L turbo.

[bernardkupilikjr]

Liked the previous generation especially the coupe, the styling was unique. This one looks like every other compact sedan on the road

[joeyb]

Honda just made a great car even better.

[TheFKLife]

Its a 1.5L turbo engine not a 1.8L
The L15B has been used since 2016 so I dont understand how MW got that wrong unless they read a press release with a typo

[MrHerberttarlek]

This current Civic makes my 1995 hatchback look like a k-car LOL. Im sure though people will love this one as much I loved mine back in the day.

[anibalbabilonia]

I love this new civic! Looks great and has enough power to keep you entertained! I used to own way back in 95 a si version, and it was a lot fun to drive.

[billjohnsonseattle]

When did they switch to a 1.8L Turbo? For years it’s been a 1.5L Turbo.

[Edsecondstocomply]

I recently bought a 22 accord touring, but while I waited for the dealership to prep it for me i drove a civic sport touring hatch. It was z great compact car and every bit as worthy of the civic name ax all the others I've owned in my life (which include 4th gens, 5th generation, 7th and 8th gen).

[rdm]

Reminds me of my previous 2007 Mazda 6i 5-door. It was a great car.

[oreally]

The 2008-2015 scion xb is quite fun too. Super high re sale value.

[mr.c]

This new gen looks so much better than the previous. Finally they got rid of all those fake plastic vents!!

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2:04 this kid with the j-fro sounds like he's re-recorded his lines 10 times, like a good little Millennial with a smart phone.

[TheAdventureAuto]

I don't understand the whole concept of making a hatchback that looks like a sedan. Hatchbacks look so good, but this civic just looks like 2 different vehicles were glued together in the middle. It's like a miniature Crosstour.