New Honda Civic 2020: aesthetic update and equipment improvements

The Honda Civic gets updated for 2020 with changes to its exterior and interior styling and improvements in equipment, while keeping the engine range.

A light aesthetic update for the Japanese compact, the Honda Civic, which makes an already attractive car even more appealing, one that stands out for its balance between product and price. Many small things change, although one remains unchanged: the engine range.

The aesthetic changes to the Honda Civic 2020

On the outside, the new Civic 2020 does not alter its characteristic muscular and sporty look. However, Honda have decided to slightly soften a line that many found too busy. They have done so with a new front grille, smoother surfaces and sharp new trim pieces.

Furthermore, Honda introduces redesigned LED headlights on the Civic and adds two new body colours: an eye-catching blue and, replacing the previous pearl platinum white, an orchid white. The alloy wheels are always alloy, 16 inches on the Comfort trim and 17 inches from the Elegance trim onwards, finished in black for the Sport Plus.

Moving inside, what is most welcome is the addition of new physical buttons to control the multimedia system and the climate control, reducing dependence on the touchscreen. The infotainment system is new, another of the few areas where the Civic could improve, and it includes connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda also says the new interior panels reinforce the sense of quality and sophistication, although the Civic already stood out in this area.

Engine range: petrol takes centre stage

Under the bonnet, the Honda Civic still offers one of the best petrol engine families on the market, in terms of performance and efficiency. The 1.0 VTEC Turbo with 126 CV is a smooth engine with good power delivery, capable of homologating an average consumption of just 5.7 l/100 km.

The 1.5 Turbo with 182 CV is one of the most frugal engines in its class, offering a consumption of 6.1 l/100 km. Optionally, a CVT automatic gearbox can be chosen as an alternative to the manual, which has a superb feel.

Finally, as an interesting novelty in the range, a trim version called Sport Line has been added. It is characterised by 17-inch alloy wheels inspired by those of the Type R, and adds specific details such as a rear diffuser and spoiler, front and side skirts, and upholstery with red contrast stitching, along with perforated aluminium pedals.

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Technical specifications of this car

HatchbackHonda Civic3 versions · from 36,300 €