2018 Honda Civic Sees Price Increased by $100
The 2018 Honda Civic arrives October 3 in the U.S.
Both the Civic coupe and sedan models are carryover from the previous model year, so no changes have been announced. Pricing however, sees a $100 bump for the entry-level LX on both the coupe and sedan versions, while the Civic Si gets a $200 increase. That puts the Civic LX sedan at a starting price of $19,715 including destination and the Civic LX coupe at $20,125. The 2018 Honda Civic Si coupe and sedan start from $24,975.
Powering the Civic coupe and sedan is a 1.5-liter DOHC VTEC Turbo engine with 174 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque. Standard on the LX and EX-T models is a six-speed manual transmission, while a CVT is available as an option for $800 additional.
The Civic Si features a more powerful version of the 1.5-liter powerplant, offering 205 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque and is only available with a six-speed manual.
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Standard safety features on the 2018 Honda Civic include four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and Agile Handling Assist. The Honda Sensing suite is available on all sedan trims and standard on Touring trims for both sedan and coupe, adding Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) with Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
The range-topping Civic Touring sedan starts from $27,575 while the coupe is $27,200.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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