Honda Civic gets
a new Sport Line variant in Europe. The
2020 Civic Sport Line combines design cues inspired by the Type R hot hatch
with generous equipment when based on the top-of-the-line EX trim level, and a
turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
Styling-wise,
it has front and side skirts, a rear diffuser and a subtle rear spoiler. The
pack also includes 17-inch alloy wheels in a high-gloss, piano black finish and
full LED headlights and DRLs. In addition to the usual range of exterior
colors, the Sport Line model can be had in a new paint finish called Obsidian
Blue.
Inside,
sporty-flavored upgrades include red stitching on the seats, steering wheel,
gear shift boot and door panels, as well as drilled aluminum pedals. The list
of standard equipment consists of the Honda Connect infotainment system with
DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the top EX grade adds a
reversing camera integrated in the interface.
As
with all Civic models, the Sport Line offers Honda’s Sensing safety suite,
which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control,
Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System and Traffic Sign
Recognition, as standard. Top grade models add Blind Spot Information
(including Cross Traffic Monitor) and Low Speed Following functions.
If
you expected a powerful engine to go with the sporty appearance, the Civic
Sport Line will probably disappoint you. That’s because it’s only available
with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine rated at 126 PS and 200 Nm of torque that can be mated to either a
six-speed manual or a CVT with paddle shifters.
In
the UK, the Honda Civic Sport Line starts at £ 25,510 (US$ 33,560) for the manual
and £ 26,910 (US$ 35,405) for the CVT. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in January
2020.
