The 2022 Honda Civic: More Sophisticated and Better Equipped

Honda today unveiled the 11th-generation Civic sedan, the wise evolution of a car that has made automotive history in its nearly 50 years of existence. Since its introduction in 1973, Canadians have purchased more than 2.2 million Civics. Over the years, this model has become the number-one selling car in the country. It’s a status that Honda Canada has been jealously guarding for 23 years!

The redesigned body features a lowered hood and front fenders, a windshield lowered by 50 mm, a low beltline and generous glazing.

For 2022, the automaker is introducing improved suspension and steering, as well as the stiffest unibody chassis in the car's history. Compared to the previous Civic, its torsional and flexural strength increases by 8 and 13 percent, respectively. These gains will likely result in greatly reduced noise and vibration.

On the safety front, the next Civic features new front airbags designed to reduce brain and neck injuries more effectively. There are also side airbags in the rear for the first time.

As with the 2021 edition, the 2022 model is offered with a choice of two 4-cylinder engines. The LX, EX and Sport versions carry over the 2.0L engine used to date. It remains unchanged at 158 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque, but improvements reduce average fuel consumption by 3 to 4 percent, depending on the model.

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