The Honda Civic Sedan received several styling, interior trim and technology updates for the 2019MY, so it’s little surprise that the 2021 model carries over unchanged. As with the 2021 Accord, there is one important thing the Civic Sedan loses and that’s the manual gearbox option. Previously offered on the LX and Sport trim levels, the six-speed manual is gone for good, with all 2021 Civic Sedan grades offering a CVT as the only transmission available.
Apart from ditching the manual gearbox,
Honda has also increased prices for the new model year, despite the fact that
it made no changes to its compact model. The base 2021 Civic Sedan LX starts at US$ 21,050, which means it’s US$ 500 more expensive than the equivalent 2020 model.
The price increases continue with the Sport (+US$ 600), EX (+US$ 500) and Touring
(+US$ 500). The only 2021 Civic Sedan that’s cheaper to buy than last year is the
EX-L, which has a US$ 500 lower MSRP.
The engine lineup remains the same, with
the base choice being a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four cylinder making 158
HP and 187 Nm of torque. EX models and above get a
1.5-liter turbo-four that delivers 174 HP and 219 Nm of
torque.
Finally, fans of the stick shift can still
get a 2021 Civic Hatchback with the manual ‘box if they choose the Sport or
Sport Touring trim level. The Civic Hatchback Sport retails for US$ 23,100, while
the better-equipped Sport Touring will set you back US$ 28,400.