2019 HONDA CIVIC | 19XFC2F81KE202656

Body Styles

The Honda Civic was offered in three body styles: sedan, coupe, and hatchback. The fastback-inspired sedan featured a low, wide stance with a sweeping roofline that gave it an almost liftback-like silhouette. The coupe was more aggressively styled, with a shorter rear deck, frameless doors, and tighter proportions. The hatchback added functional versatility with a rear spoiler, larger cargo area, and bolder rear fascia, particularly in Sport and Sport Touring trims. All variants featured a bold front fascia with LED or halogen lighting, sharp side creases, and a pronounced character line that extended through the rear taillights.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

The name “Civic” reflects Honda’s original goal of creating a car for the people — efficient, accessible, and global. It signifies civic responsibility and mobility for all, highlighting the brand’s democratic and pragmatic vision of automotive design.

Model Name Meaning (Languages)

In English, the term “civic” is associated with community, urban life, and societal contribution. The name evokes ideas of functionality, urban relevance, and trust. Its simplicity and positive connotation make it linguistically effective in most markets. For decades, the word "Civic" has symbolized everyday dependability and accessibility — qualities reinforced by each generation of the car.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The Civic featured a modern palette of exterior colors including Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Aegean Blue, Rallye Red, Modern Steel Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, and Sonic Gray Pearl. Hatchback and Sport trims introduced more expressive combinations with gloss black spoilers, darkened trim, and center-mounted dual exhausts. The bold styling was matched with subtle metallic and pearlescent finishes that highlighted the Civic’s angular surfacing and aerodynamic contours.

Inside, the cabin showcased a tiered dashboard with soft-touch materials, a floating 7-inch infotainment screen (on most trims), and clean digital instrumentation. Interior color choices included Black, Ivory, and Gray cloth or leather, with red stitching and alloy pedals on Sport and Si models. Premium Touring trims offered leather upholstery, power seats, and advanced driver-assist technology, while base LX models kept things straightforward and ergonomic. Cabin space was best-in-class, with exceptional rear legroom and clever storage solutions.

Wheels varied widely across trims: 16-inch steel wheels on LX, 17-inch alloys on EX and EX-T, and bold 18-inch gloss black or machined wheels on Sport and Touring models. Hatchback Sport trims featured center-exit exhausts and bespoke two-tone alloys that visually reinforced their performance image. Wheel designs were angular and technical, complementing the Civic’s dynamic posture and wide track.

Top Expensive Options

• 1.5L Turbocharged Engine Upgrade (EX-T/Sport): $1,000
• Honda Sensing Safety Suite (standard on most trims post-2019): $0–$1,000
• Leather Seating with Power Adjustment (Touring): $1,200
• Premium 10-Speaker Audio System with Subwoofer: $700
• LED Headlights with Auto High Beam (Touring): $900
• 18-inch Sport Gloss Black Alloy Wheels: $1,100
• Navigation with Voice Recognition and HD Traffic: $800
• Wireless Phone Charging (Touring/Sport Touring): $300
• Dual-Zone Climate Control with Rear Vents: $500
• Center-Mounted Dual Exhaust (Hatchback Sport): $650

vs Competitors

Compared to compact rivals like the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, and Volkswagen Jetta, the Honda Civic delivered a more dynamic and rewarding driving experience. The turbocharged engine options outpaced most competitors in both performance and efficiency, and the available manual transmission in Sport and Si trims gave it enthusiast appeal that few rivals matched. Interior space exceeded expectations, especially in the rear seats, and Honda’s infotainment — though controversial for its touch-only interface pre-2019 — was feature-rich. Against the sportier Mazda3, the Civic matched agility while offering more room and practicality. It consistently set the benchmark in the compact segment by blending efficiency, technology, refinement, and engagement in one compelling package.

Fun Fact

This generation of the Civic marked the return of turbocharged engines to the U.S. Civic lineup for the first time ever — and also brought back the Civic Hatchback after a long absence from the American market. The 1.5T engine, shared with the Civic Si and even elements of the CR-V, was one of the most responsive and efficient turbocharged powertrains in the segment. In enthusiast trims, it helped rekindle Honda’s performance image while keeping the Civic firmly rooted in everyday practicality.