Is the NEW 2020 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback the PERFECT compact car?
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- The REFRESHED 2020 Honda Civic is hitting dealerships. On the exterior there have been changes made to try to correct some complaints. New wheels and body work are some of the big standouts. Under the hood is the 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 mated to with a 6-speed manual or CVT transmission. On inside there are some upgrades including a touchscreen infotainment system, and interior trim pieces. Did Honda take the 2020 Civic Sport Hatchback in the right direction?
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2 years with this car
I’m in love with it all stock
Always driven in sport mode
I drive it like I stole it and I’ve had zero problems with it other than the usual maintenance ! 55k miles
Thanks Rolando for sharing that great ownership input!
I just bought one with 21k miles on it and it is awesome I love the car!
Definitely getting one in the future with a 6 speed- I love a manual transmission, they are far more reliable, get better gas mileage, insurance companies love the, and they do really well in ice and snow.
Manuals are more expensive to insure now, and the autos get better gas mileage as well....
Manuals do not do well in snow depending on the tires
Sometimes I feel like you've read my mind, Joe. I JUST sat in a 2019 Civic today. Much more roomier than I thought it would be. A _very_ nice car and certainly an economical choice.
I love the sportiness of it, even though it isn’t a type R it’s still very sporty and eye catching
That exhaust tip is so much more appealing then the one they put on the si.
hoping they put that exhaust on the 2020 SI, literally the only thing I don't like about the SI is the ugly a** exhaust and I dont want to buy the car just to spend another $2000 to put on another exhaust.
When I first saw the Si exhaust, I wasn't thrilled, but it grew on me, and I like it, also on the Civic Sport Sedan, which I plan to get, especially now if it has the new wheels. I like the old ones, but these are even nicer. I am sure it will get the new wheels because the Sport Hatchback has all the Sport Sedan options and equipment it was missing in 2019. The truth is, the dual round exhaust looks better on the hatchback, and not as much on the sedan body style. Maybe the coupe, since it looks more aggressive.
And there are several other cars, like Porsches that have rectangular or horizontal slot type center mount exhaust tips like that. And several that have one on either end of the bumper, that no one seems to complain about. Except for the lame fake ones, like on the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
@@williamsxvi20 there's already press photos of the 2020 SI
@@williamsxvi20 $2000 for an SI aftermarket exhaust? Are you high?
@@ericd1632 Lots of things like custom exhaust for upper end performance cars can be pretty pricey. I forgot what the price was, but I think the Borla system with multiple modes and carbon fiber exhaust tips for the Civic Type R was up there, close to $2K. But it is probably the best tou can get, and looks/sounds so cool...
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Yep. Over $2K factory direct...
24? Now use ones go for 29k
Some Japanese automakers tend to overdo things on their design but overall they make great cars for everyone Nice review
You are so very right!
Just other carmakers tend to make boring cars
2017 civic sport hatchback owner here. It’s been a great little car so far. I love hatchback style it has. It drives fast and gets great mpgs. Best car I’ve owned.
I like that you show the key differences between this 2020 vs 2019 !
LOVE your reviews but it is nice to start seeing some more BASIC models tested that alot of us can afford and not always the higher more costly models. I have found that even the basic models have everything most of us want and need and don't need all those extras. Would LOVE to see the BASIC new 2020 Civic LX standard tested and the new 2019 Mazda 3 Sport Standard tested. Maybe a side by side comparison which would be the apples and apples comparison.
No problem Colin! I will have more bas models coming!
@@RaitisRides good to hear :) love your channel. Keep up the good work
Wow, you are indeed one of the first one to feature the 2020 civic.
Thanks Germain for letting me share this one with you!
Raiti, you made the first video about Civic Hatchback 2020. That is an accomplishment!
Thanks for letting me share it with you my friend! I appreciate your kind words!
Picking up my blue 2020 hatch sport today, thanks for the insight Raiti!
Just got my black one today. So perfect!!
Just got my red one a week ago!
Just got mine today :)
What did you pay (and what state)? getting mines soon
@@michaelmcguire3627 what did you pay? and state? getting mines soon
Joe, would you be able to review the 2020 civic hatchback sport touring in manual? I’m really liking this refresh, keep up the good work 💪
this thing looks amazing. SAVE THE MANUALS
U can get the top of the line sport touring in a manual now :D still not dropping 28k on a civic though maybe when there are some slightly used ones out
You must be single ...lol
fuck manuals
@@moistydoooood gay
- Reschirex [ᜃ] is that even in an insult nowadays lmao
Great work, man!
You are so passionate about that little Civic! (so am I)
I love the 6S manual, but the CVT is great also, once you get used to it.
Cant wait to see you with the 2020 Type R.
Thanks Manuel for letting me share it all with you! I am so glad that you are part of the Raiti's Rides family!
The sport in Canada comes with heated seats and touchscreen for The infotainment system.
You guys always get more with your Hondas!
AGREED!
@@RaitisRides Please review the highly coveted 2020 Sport Touring Hatchback in MANUAL! And go over all those high end amenities that we stick lover never get on lower trims like side mirror turn signal indicators, led fronts, leather interior, sunroof, navigation, etc etc etc!!! We are dying to see that thx!!!
Can’t wait to watch all of this
Thanks for being so great!
Honda Civic/Accord vs the world.. they envy the success of the Civic and Accord and its reliability. 💯
Dante E calm down there fellow ricer, yea hondas are reliable, in the past at least now days woth this stupid turbo engines i highly doubt they will
Be as reliable, they already have issue with blow by, if u dont know what that is i suggest u research it
And its CVT.
@@gigi9467 Did they fix oil problem with 1.5 turbo in 2020 model? And always avoid CVT from anybody.
Aatrox they havent said anything bout fixing the oil issue and yea cvt are garbage i do have one in my verda but i paid very lil for the car new and as long as it last 50k miles ill be ok. With the miles i put in it gonna be 10 years
@@na_wu Unless you get the 6 speed, especially in the non turbo 2.0L Civic Sport sedan. Take care of that, and not thrash and abuse it, and it could go a few hundred thousand miles. And now, for 2020, even the Civic Sport Touring Hatchback is available with the 6 speed manual, previously only available in Canada.
The front lower cover hole is not for air to go in. Its for your horn sound to come out. There is where your horn is.
did you do a video on the difference between Sport, SI and Sport Touring and if not can you do one?
Melvin Ray, That would be an Awsome Video.
^yes please do a video like this
Melvin Ray Spence III here is a easy answer, get an si if you want to go fast. The sport touring is just a quick car,
That would be redundant. So much videos out there. Easy to understand how different the Si is from the Sport Hatchback. The Sport Touring Hatchback is the same thing, with all the bells and whistles from the Touring trim editions. But the icing for 2020 is that you can now get the Sport Touring Hatchback with the 6 speed manual that was previously only available in Canada.
The Si has 25 more hp with a limited diff up front, plus sporter seats, stiffer sport ride. The sport touring gets all the options.
I love how he shows you the key fob. It's that attention to detail from the automaker that needs to manifest through the reviewer to the audience. Excellent job. Subscribed.
I had a 2017 civic sport touring and really liked it. I traded it in for a 2019 accord sport 2.0t. I wouldn't go back for anything
hondafan20111 you did a great move!😎👍🏻
Is the Accord manual or automatic?
@@ericd1632 auto
What made you switch to the Accord?
@@kendallalston504 a lot of things I guess. The power, the layout of the interior is so much nicer and better, the size and I like the looks better.
I love those new rims for 2020.
I totally agree with you!
The standard rims are the best option on this car.
this is actually no different from the 2017 the one I have, I might have the fake grillz, but basically everything is still the same on the outside💙
Thuan Carson I agree! I have a 2017 EX, and it’s the exact same except for the now 2-tiered vents for the front and back. The 2020 refresh doesn’t make any significant change to the outside. I like the look of the 2017 -2019’s better.
The new front end and wheels look great
And also... more speakers than the previous sport 👌
I totally agree with you!
Cant wait to see what Honda does with the 2020 Civic Si and Type R
NY 7 The 2020 Civic Si add black wheels, Honda Sensing and LED headlights
Please do a review of the 2020 Civic Hatchback Sport Touring in Manual Transmission when it becomes available! I am really looking forward to that! Thanks!
Awesome vid as always. Just picked up a 2020 Sport today. Your review was a factor in my decision.
This version of the civic is so much better than the last. If I was in the market for a car I’d be giving this a serious look. Great looking ride for that price point!
Just got a white one I love it 🥳
A good style 😌
I have had mine for 2 months and I love it! thanks because this video helped my decision in buying it!!
If you don't mind me asking brethren how much was yours?
As someone who just stumbled onto your channel - great work man, lots of very useful information. Definitely subscribed, keep it up!
Thanks for finding us and joining the Raiti's Rides family!
Great review brother, that color looks fire on that model keep that great work
Thanks Matt! She really pops off the screen!
Maybe the biggest change is they’re including manual trans for sports touring, hope you get a review for that one as well
Stay tuned because that will be coming soon!
Raiti's Rides awesome! Thanks as always
Bought the 2021 version of this three days ago for Uber driving. Uber app with Android Auto puts uber Waze map on the 7 in display. Sound system is great. Leg room in back very good. Smooth quiet ride.Very big value for the money. Riders are complementing the car.
I don't like the way they changed the fake vents by adding a chunk of red body in it
It kind of seems "half-assed" like my father would say. I guess at least they are trying!
@@RaitisRides I couldn't agree more, can't wait to see what they did to the refreshed Type R. I'm really hoping they added real vents to it instead of this but either way it's one of the best cars to hit the US market in the last ten years. Keep up the good work boss💪
Austin thanks brother!
Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family!
@@RaitisRides Absolutely man!
Hopefully Honda’s next refresh will look better. I’m glad that they noticed that people don’t like the look of the fake vents. Also, I really love the look of the Honda Civic Concept that was introduced at the 2015 New York Auto show. Hopefully they can implement some of the designs from the concept model.
Swaggy Jay so very true! It will be interesting to see how this turns out!
I agree. Honda seems like a company that waits longer for major concept refreshes. But that hasn't killed their sales though.
Thanks for the review Mr. Raiti, love civics!
xygenphantom thanks for saying that!
i hate that Honda uses CVT. i test drove a Corolla and HATED IT when i shopping for my first car.
I love my ‘8th gen ‘07 saloon. I’d choose the Mazda 3 over the Civic based on the design though not keen on the vents etc. Enjoying your reviews Joe. Totally agree with what you said @14:30
I just picked up my black 2020 hatchback sport in the 6 speed manual transmission. It's slaving, I love it! Perfect!!
Hope you can get the manual 2020 Sport Hatch to test. Great job, you always seem to be the first to review the new models.
You know that I will Jesse!
I think the biggest change is now you can finally get a manual with the Sport Touring model.
Honda mastered the fwd car fun
Love the Honda Civic. Especially stick shift
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Pretty sure your quoted 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times, were from Car and Driver's test of the Si, not the Sport. No way the Sport is doing a 14.6 quarter mile stock.
Z3Ph IZr3aL exactly there is no way.
You obviously dont know wtf your talking about lmfao go criticize someone else's shit I just turned my 2018 ext civic sedan in with 1600 miles after 1 year and got the 2020 ex hatchback in sport it kills it and can clear the quarter mile easily in the mentioned time and thars coming from me taking it to the summit track where I live also tested the 0 to 60 car is insane af i saw your pic looks like you driving a old ass model lmfao don't hate
The hatch has the 1.5 liter In it the sedan doesnt it has the 2.0 so the hatch has the 178 hp
@@nickl2217 Wrong the 1.5T is also available for the sedan.
@@pallyscrew6047 A handful of car magazines (Vbox Tests with data), as well as your average Joe, have tested this car, and none of them have ran a 14.6 stock, so please produce a time slip for your claims. Car and driver said they ran a 14.8 in the Si Coupe stock, so is the EXT now faster than the Si? Furthermore, this video mentions a stock car, not tuned. Of course the car tuned is much faster, I've run 14.2 at the track, and 13.8 on the street (measured by Dragy GPS meter) in mine...
I got the sonic gray color 2020! Love it so much! Have fun people with your civic if you got one or choose to get one!!! It’s a great car!
Can't wait till you do a vid on 2020 si. Really want to see the updated style.
Same here!
Just got a 2020 Sport in black in sedan form. You really so the best reviews. I went to school for car design and I like how you go over the design details. Thanks!
I wish the tail lights went in a strip all the way across on the top like where the lower spoiler is on the window. That would have looked sick! Kind of like a Dodge.
The civic coupe has that unibrow look
Civics are great cars. Popular with younger people who like to put those loud garbage can sized mufflers on them that sound like a chain saw coming up the street. Nice review Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I like that “knob-phobia” thing 😅
Thanks for letting me are the laughs with you!
Finally a true hatchback. Not a station wagon look-alike
Very true!
Lets talk a little bit about Honda ❤️
Thanks Augustine for letting me share this one with you!
Nice review Raiti's, regards from Panamá 🇵🇦
I found the information for these updates about two weeks ago on www.netcarshow.com
Basically, other than the redo of the front and rear outer lower bumper panels, the 2020 Civic Sport Hatchback gets all of the things the Civic Sport Sedan had, that it didnt. The keyless entry/pushbutton start, upgraded infotainment system, leatherette trim on the seating, door armrest and center console, and the black golf ball dimple pattern dashboard trim. It also has improved sound deadening at the fenders and the rear hatch area. I believe all Civic trims get new wheels, with the already nice Sport trim wheels replaced with these even nicer ones, which I believe will also be on the Sport Sedan.
On the Sport Touring Hatchback, blackwood style dashboard trim pieces, and the 6 speed manual is finally available, when previously only available in Canada.
I was disappointed the Sport Hatchback didn't have all those additions last year, but realized the Sport Sedan would be better for me, now, even more so with the new wheels. I will probably try to get hold of a 6 speed when I am ready to get it, for improved performance and reliability.
The cosmetic refresh is fine with me, as the I had no real issues with the previous one. The sedan with the different trim should be mostly unchanged for 2020, except for the updated wheels.
IMHO, I believe the Sport Hatchback and Sedan are the best equipped sport trim performance oriented vehicles for the price range, for their respective target consumers. The Hatchback for the more enthusiast oriented, and the Sedan/Coupe for the more practical and reliable daily driver. The Toyota Corolla is nice, but only the SE and XSE has the higher output engine. The innovative CVT with the physical first gear is cool, but got recalled, hopefully had the problem rectified, and the intelligent manual 6 speed with the rev matching and anti stall assist also is great, as well as the optional 800 watt JBL sound system. But the manual is only available in the SE and not the XSE for the Sedan, and they don't have a more readily tunable performance offering like the Civic Sport Hatchback, albeit, there is only a 10 HP difference in stock configuration.
But the Honda Civic Sport Sedan/Coupe and Hatchback beat the Corolla at SE trim for everything else at the price point. The JBL stereo is optional and 800 watts, and Android Auto is at this time only available on the 2020 TRD models and Camry. The updated Civic system from the 2019 Sedan/Coupe is standard , and now in the Sport Hatchback for 2020, and Alpine offers an add on processor/amp, and subwoofer kit. The Civic lacks the standard Corolla auxiliary audio input jack, but that can be added by a car stereo shop, or I believe they have a USB-A to 1/8" mini jack dongle available that should work on data USB jack connections, like they have the USB-C version for smartphones without a headphone jack. The Corolla also lacks the CD player the Camry has, even with the JBL option.
And the Civic Sport Touring Hatchback has more to offer than the Corolla XSE Hatchback for the same price range.
Overall, I am happy with the updates, especially if I still planned to get the Civic Sport Hatchback. With the updates, there is not much more that the Sport Touring has, except higher output stereo with more speakers and subwoofer, full leather seats, sunroof, dual zone A/C and power adjust seats, all I can do without, and save a while lot of money. Plus the Honda Sensing package was added to all Civic trims for 2019.
And the Civic Sport Sedan is much cheaper now. For 2019, it was about the same as the Sport Hatchback, but the tradeoff is the latter lacked all the goodies it got this year, which raised the price for the turbo version up a bit...
Thanks for sharing that great info! I appreciate you being here!
Now that the 2020 Sport Hatchback has all the goodies it was missing from the 2019 Sport Sedan/Coupe, I would be tempted to get this over the latter is I had the extra dinero, but would be tempted to also spend money on some of the aftermarket dress up and suspension upgrade parts. And the Alpine stereo hop up digital signal processor, among, and powered subwoofer. Those body color accents added are nice, and I am liking that Sonic Greay Pearl again, over the Aegean Blue Metallic.
The 2020 hatchback comes with an engine that is manufactured from Japan which is a big plus compared to previous years. Hoping that they fixed the oil dilution problems
Joseph Juguilon they’ve always been made in Japan
Negative
Honda is better than Audi BMW and Mercedes. End of discussion.
how about toyota?
@@wangkevin6258 I had one. Yaris. Very strong car.
WRONG! With Audi, BMW, and Mercedes, you have the privilege and status of having your car being repaired in the shop every other month.
A few things The CVT ruins the driving dynamics of this type of car and I personally think the real exhaust tips which are nice would look better on the outer ended like the Mazda 3 and as far as the plastic engine cover I have a cruise hatchback turbo but it has direct injection and they put a cover over the valve train to reduce the clicking noise from the high pressure fuel pump and the high pressure fuel injectors I also like that it keeps all the dirt and crap out of the coil and spark plugs area I can remove the cover in 5 min
i like the wheels much more than the previous ones. they look a lot better than the wheels on my 2018 civic lol
I like them as well!
I prefer the 2018 sport hatch wheels over these but to each their own
Nothing wrong with that!
Why am I watching this? I already own the car lol
Are you happy with the car? I had an ‘87 Civic hatchback back in the day.
Me too lol. Unlucky for me I got rear ended bad 4 months after I got it
Thank you for this video. The only car review that matters 🤓🙏🏿
Im looking forward to picking this car up soon in the sports touring model. I love the refresh they did on the exterior.
You get it yet brother?
Better, but want to see the Coupe. More importantly... Accord Coupe!?! Nice vid Raiti
I like the color of this car! Terrific job Joe.
Hope you review a 2020 EX hatchback soon!
I will do!
So pretty much the same as 2017?
I got a 2019 sport hatch with a cvt and now I’m wanting to trade it in for either an Si or a 2020 sport hatch with a 6 speed.
I've really fallen in Love with this sport car, I'm dreaming on getting one someday! 😍😍😍
I am so glad that I could share it with you!
sports car?
sports car?
JourneyModz leave him alone guys lol. But yes this isn’t a sports car it’s a compact with a small turbo only pushing 180hp
SERGIO GARCIA it push way more hp on the dyno/ honda lies about that 🥱 plus with the less weight that has its like a heavyweight v6 “sport car”💤but really good on the track 😴
Fantastic review brother. Awesome car. God bless you.
Heith Watkins thanks for saying those things!
Looking forward to seeing the Civic Sedan review. Is that soon? Thx.
Better looking than the New Corolla, in my opinion.
Anderson Matos AGREED
What about Mazda 3?
Raiti's Rides great looking too.
I really think these are fun cars. Especially the SI. Drove one recently and just had a blast. Especially considering it was a manual. Damn I love shifting through those gears. I don’t care if it’s an old beater if it’s a manual I’m having fun. Anyhow you guys are great and hope you have a nice weekend.
Thanks Chris for always posting great comments! I hope your weekend is fun and relaxing!
Raiti's Rides Thank you. I’m doing yard work and washing cars. Fun stuff.
ZR1 LT5 Chris I like the car washing not the yard work!
Raiti's Rides Lol Same here.
Honda Motor Company was founded September 24, 1948
I have the 2018, I’m shocked at the 6.2 0-60 thought it was closer to 7.0 but I think it should have a dual clutch instead of the CVT and no rev limiter!!
24 grand for a CIVIC..... dayum. I paid $20k for my 2015 Accord new out the door. What happened to the prices of cars?
It's called inflation
Everybody' salary went up except yours.
Inflation
Agreed
I have a 2017 civic EX-L. Two things I don't like about it. Number one, the steering. It's okay at slow speeds, but at interstate highway speed it feels like there's NO on center tendency to it. It really requires the driver to concentrate on holding the steering wheel straight. I'm told it's because it's electric steering. On a long trip, the steering becomes a source of irritation. Number two is the CVT transmission. I just can't get used to the droning noise of the CVT transmission. Also in hot weather, when there's less available engine power, the CVT lets the engine rev, a lot higher for acceleration. I wish Honda would make the 6 speed manual, standard equipment on all civics, and the CVT an option, for folks that have to have an automatic. Really, a car like this that has a lively turbocharged 1.5 liter engine, begs for a manual transmission. I've been thinking about selling my 17 and getting another one, but to be honest..... the steering makes the car a disappointment.
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience !
Thank you for this video! I’m looking to pick up an EX-L pretty soon.
I just bought this car on 10/5/19 exactly as on this video and it is awesome!!!! Great power, great looks and beautiful red color.
How much
Love your reviews. Are you going to do the Sport Touring? Thats the car I really want.
He's reviewed the sport touring here
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Thank you!!! @@grimacemcccheese
in hondas builder there's the option of a Civic HB Touring, but manual, that was not available before!! the 2019 touring could only be bought with the CVT. When reviewing the manual 2020 HB later, please try to expose the touring HB manual that I think pumps up the model. Now it will fight with the new Mazda 3 HB manual. Take care!
Thanks Mario for sharing your thoughts on this one!
Joe Raiti's always enjoy you're shows,over 1 hundred thousand plus subs in such a short period of time,CONGRATULATORY to you n crew👍🏽👏🏽👊🏽BUT one pet peeve,your reviews don't reflect the headline that posted on screen.So what make the NEW Honda Civic Sport Hatchback the PERFECT Compact Car AGAIN❓❓❓❓🤔
Thanks for your great support and feedback. I was a high school teacher for 18 years. This form of questioning is called "Essential Question." It is up to you to answer the question. I just give you the facts and details.
Raiti's Rides THEN SAY THAT,😂😂😂ITS ALL GOOD.👍🏽#STILL A FAN👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏾
Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family my friend!
I was planning on a Toyota Hatchback but decided to check out the Civic after watching this. Drove home in a Grey one today so thanks for all the info.
You gotta find a sport touring hatchback in manual to review
It will be coming soon Stephanie!
Geese no a/c vent out back!!! Honda needs to get with it ! In Florida that’s big points against it!
So true about people not knowing how to use round-abouts inFlorida
AGREED!
They treat roundabouts like a Russian roulette.. they close their eyes and hope for the best LOL
Awesome absolutely drop dead gorgeous 2020 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback OMG. I'm gonna have to " ZONK " it because of that CVT!!!!!!!!!😡😡. I know theirs a 6 speed manual but hey. Can't wait to see the manual Civic 😁😁. Thanks Joe. Keep up the great work and reviews.
Lmfao cvt is actual bad as af stick is nice but idc I bought the 2020 hatchback touring and mines shits on anything I see stock and I tested the manual first felt like a shit drive
Like the front looks but they need to put little bigger engine.
👍💯video💯👍
For $145 + dealer install fees you can get two 2.1A usb outlets for the back passengers. But YES this should be standard but they want to keep the MSRP low
Astimestops Thanks! That’s good to know!
could anybody enlighten me why they'd bother throwing paddle shifters into a CVT?
Controls revs essentially the same way shifting gears would
ashole so its basically for sound?
Slowing down without as much brake use. I’ll use em when coasting to gradually slow down saving break pads. Like down shifting.... the up shifters are kind of useless though, just push the gas.
Ya know i love your vids so much if i lived closer I'd try to by my nexy car from ya. You keep it real on these reviews. Been looking for a 2017 to 2021 (had the 2022+) civic hatch so was especially great to see this one.
Keep up the great work!
The fake vent looks like a griddle lol😂😂 They went from grill to griddle!
I love the Civic Sport, but I don't love how they're giving you an option of a 2.0 with a CVT. At least give us a 6 speed auto, or something a little more sportier. Awesome review 👌🔥
The hatchbacks only have the 1.5T, and if you don't want the CVT, then there's the manual. Honda's are really easy to drive manual with
Yes, as iMiguelAOG stated, I believe the Civic Sport Hatchback and all other hatchback trim levels above the base LX, and all Civic Sedans, I believe above the Sport, from the EX and up have the 1.5L turbo engine with the Sport Hatchback and Sport Touring Hatchback having slightly more horsepower due to engine tuning calibration, and the center mounted dual exhaust.
The Civic LX and Sport Sedan/Coupe have the base 2.0L non turbo engine with the CVT, or 6 speed manual. Automotive manufacturers use the CVT in almost all smaller vehicles with automatic transmissions due to fuel economy and overall production cost. You are not going to get a conventional automatic transmission in a smaller car with a few exceptions. The only one I can think of off hand right now is the Acura ILX, that has the 2.4L non turbo V-tech engine from the former Civic Si, mated to one of the best DCT transmissions. To get a 6, 8, or 10 Speed automatic, you have to upgrade to an Accord, Toyota Camry, or possibly other larger vehicles.
you're right Joe...I have the CVT .. 👎... It's not the worse CVT ever but it does go to sleep a lot in town driving....hit the accelerator in town and the car doesn't react fast enough...Honda please go back to your awesome 6 speed automatic for those of us who prefer an automatic box....awesome review as usual !! 👍
bull, the cvt beats the panual in acceleration. You sense it as slow, but in reality its the fasted of the two.
@@Erikootje no...it's just slow !! 👎
@@davidjames4583 wrong, I state facts, in stock form, the cvt beats the manual. Just look in up in the official brochure, all the answers you need. And irl the cvt is full second quicker to 100kmh. Brochure states 8.2 seconds, while various tests seen on youtube with a timer show repeatedly 7.2 seconds. Hate a cvt or noy because you cant modify it like a manual, and its sounds, a cvt box gets the post power out of an engine since it always hangs in the sweet spot of an engine, thats why the droning noise you get.
@@Erikootje no really....I own one...you're just wrong...it's ok...you'll be fine... 😉
@@davidjames4583 How can I be wrong when the figures speak for themself. If yours was 'slow' it was how you felt it, or something was wrong with your car.
Nice vid. Do I see some new tweeters in the A-pillars (and possibly a higher wattage head unit to go with)? Also I appreciate the enthusiasm you put into the vids. Nicely done.
Thanks David! You sure do see those things!
One of the earliest 2020 civic reviews
Thanks for saying that!
Actually they go over 40 mpg on the highway at 70 mph or so. I have a 2018
That's what I wanted to know. How is the engine noise at highway speeds? Looking for a good mpg decent highway ride for traveling between Iowa and Florida
Great video, Raiti's Rides. Unfortunately I think they butchered the look of the civic hatch with that front grille and the back.
I think you are right!
Many thanks for the video. I was on the fence between the 2019 or 2020 and to my surprise I like the 2019 better so I will be visiting Tampa honda soon. Would it be ok to mention your name?
So glad you did this video! I have checked daily for photos and videos on this refreshed model ever since I saw there were changes. I love it! It is exactly what I thought Honda needed to do to this trim level. It didn't make sense before that the Sport Hatch didn't have the same equipment as the sport coupe and sedan, having to use a key and that crappy entry level radio. I may actually prefer this over the SI now.
Wayne Driggers I was deciding on getting the Si sedan but the fix a flat only option scares me during those long drive trips. If I only known that the 2020 sport hatch (6 speed) will have the new keyless entry, push button start and upgraded radio infotainement system, I will pick this one over the Si since this comes with the spare tire donut. Fortunately, in the end I picked up the Accord Sport 2.0t 10 speed auto 😄. I gave the sport 2.0t 6 speed a try but too jumpy in 1st and 2nd gear (plus the rev hang) and decided that the 10 speed manages power delivery way better with those quick shifts.