As its name implies, the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe is the coupe version of the new Civic sedan. It has the same engines choices, along with a sport-tuned version of the Civic's all-new chassis. And while it's stubbier than the coupe it replaces, the 2016 Civic Coupe delivers impressive interior accommodations, including a usable backseat that offers long-distance room and comfort.
The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe is the first of several follow-up models to arrive on the heels of the impressive 2016 Honda Civic sedan , a car that vaulted to the top of the compact pile and quickly earned an Edmunds "A" rating.
This new coupe rides on the same basic underpinnings as the sedan, but the coupe's racier roof line cuts its overall height by nearly an inch. And unlike last year, the 2016 coupe rides on the same wheelbase as the sedan, a move that dramatically improves the previously cramped backseat. Despite this, the new coupe is 5.4 inches shorter than the sedan (and an inch shorter than last year's coupe) thanks to a dramatically truncated rear overhang that produces truly sporty proportions.
Entry-level versions of the 2016 Civic Coupe are powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that makes 158 horsepower. That's a substantial increase over last year's 1.8-liter engine, which managed just 143 hp. The result is snappier acceleration because this new car weighs just a bowling ball or two more than the 2015 edition.
Better yet, this gutsier 2.0-liter base engine is not thirstier. With the six-speed manual, its rating of 31 mpg combined (28 city/36 highway) matches last year's 1.8-liter manual. It's even more efficient when paired with the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). A 2.0-liter Civic Coupe CVT is rated at 34 mpg combined (30 city/41 highway), which bests the 2015 1.8-liter CVT's 33 mpg combined (30 city/39 highway).
This would be the end of the story if we were talking about the previous Civic Coupe. But the 2016 Civic Coupe offers another option, a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that's standard on higher trim levels. In addition to the turbocharger, it differs from the 2.0-liter by its use of direct fuel injection. The end result is a 174-hp punch on regular unleaded. The CVT is the only transmission choice with this one.
You might think the extra power would make it thirstier, but you'd be wrong. Driven casually, this enthusiastic 1.5-liter turbo engine can sip fuel to the tune of 35 mpg combined (31 city/41 highway), making it the most miserly offering on the menu.
Trim Levels How Many Are There?
This year the Civic Coupe is offered in five versions. LX is the base model, but it has many features. standard highlights include 16-inch alloy wheels, back-up camera, cruise control, automatic climate control, height-adjustable driver's seat, steering wheel tilt-and-telescoping, Bluetooth and USB support. Power comes from a 2.0-liter engine, and you can pair it with manual or CVT.
New this year is the LX-P, is essentially an LX with premium standard features such as power moonroof glass tilt-and-slide, passive entry and keyless start. CVT is standard here.
Next is the EX-T, where "T" refers to the 1.5-liter turbo engine standards. Also includes 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated mirrors and Lane Watch
blind-spot monitoring system Honda. In it you will find cloth heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and 450-watt, 10-speaker audio system with 7-inch touch screen, HD radio, Sirius / XM and a second USB port. Navigation is not included, but the system supports CarPlay Apple and Android Auto, which means your smartphone navigation app (and others) can be displayed and controlled by a touchscreen and voice commands.
EX-L is all that, but with leather: leather-trimmed seats, leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel wrapped in leather. There dimming rearview mirrors automatically, too.
The new Civic Coupe is the Touring, which ante up with LED lights, turn signal mirror-housing and wiper with rain sensor. Touchscreen advantage audio system built-in navigation, but you can still get through Apple or Android CarPlay Auto if you prefer. The great news is the meat-saving active safety equipment such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with collision mitigation braking and lane departure warning system that includes mitigating road departures.
How Does It Drive?
2016 Honda Civic Coupe suspension is tuned to be somewhat sportier than the sedan, but with the full knowledge that there is a more aggressive version of the Civic coupe is still to come. This is a good chassis buttoned-down, flexible and agile, and do not show excess body roll. The variable-ratio steering straight and excited when the corners get tight and exciting, but it never DARTY or nervous when it's time to settle in at long straight highway or the daily commute.
When it comes to comfort, sporty coupe's suspension calibration was fractionally firmer and more busy than the sedan, but it shows the level of fun quietness and never found it too hard or brittle. And while this new coupe is rising more slowly than a 2015 for example, there would be no mistake it for a sensory deprivation chamber. A fair bit of noise footprint worm their way inside on rough roads, and the engine note has a light dusting of growling raspiness.
Step on the throttle and efficient 1.5-liter turbo produces impressive thrust, enough to push our test car Touring from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. Honda CVT includes a torque converter is usually reserved for a conventional automatic pistol, a move which smoothes power delivery and eliminates the irritating rubber-band feeling that plagues lesser CVTs. And when you're in the mood, add the Sport mode shifts the simulation and lets the revs soar. CVT is the best in this class may, in fact, is superior over competing against some automatic pistol.
We also came away impressed with the brakes, which always felt safe and ready with sensitive or difficult to manage. And they proved to be the most panic-stop their value with our test car stopping from 60 mph in 113 feet slightly, an impressive showing for each car goes all-season tires.
Coupe doors wide open to reveal a surprisingly interesting and rich interior is trimmed. The design is layered and interesting, and a mix of materials adds to the general sense that you get more money than usual to compact your class.
The front seats are both comfortable and supportive in the long term, and there is no shortage of legroom. Once you find the release lever, wheel standard telescoping pull back far enough for even the tallest driver. Elbow and shoulder room feels larger classes, and a wide padded center armrest sits at an altitude really fair, with lots of customized storage under.
The 106.3-inch wheelbase is shared with the sedan is 3.1 inches longer than the coupe last year, and this greatly improves a lot of people sitting in the back seat. There are 5.1 inches more rear legroom than the previous full, which makes it suitable for adults for a road-trip back there - as long as they are not more than 6 feet tall.
As before, the 2016 Civic Coupe is not a hatchback. It has a real trunk lid wide opening that makes it easy to load the 11.9-cubic-foot baggage compartment. If you need more, the rear seat is a 60/40 fold-down affair with a prominent release handle just inside the trunk lid.
How About Infotainment and Technology Feature?
As much as we like the look of the net integrated audio system-based 7-inch touchscreen, Honda execution left something to be desired. Swapping between certain menus can be frustrating because the touch-sensitive area you aim for the vain little slices are set close together.
And it is in desperate need volume and tuning knobs, not the touchpad annoying. As if to mock us, the twin knobs for climate control directly under the audio screen. Every staff fall for this unintentional "gotcha" several times. They work well when you really want to tweak the temperature, though.
Apple CarPlay greatly facilitate the integration of smartphones, and there are several ideas nice cable management work here. But the system does not always run smoothly, especially if you do not like Apple Maps and want to use the built-in navigation system while CarPlay Touring continue to serve until the music. Our solution is to unplug CarPlay and using Bluetooth or Sirius / XM instead.
We appreciate the active safety systems Touring, but the forward collision warning systems in particular tend to cry wolf when the collision will not occur. Within an hour the system reacts to the shadow of an overpass, roadside fences and mailboxes. This is not an isolated incident. Most of the staff finally pierced the "Off", suggesting that more polish is
How Much, and When I Get One?
official pricing has not been released, although the Civic Coupe is set to hit dealer showrooms in the spring of 2016. We know the price of 2016 Civic sedan and Honda have hinted that the coupe will reflect 2015 prices. Based on that, a particular version of the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe should cost $ 200 less than the 2016 sedan counterparts.
At this level LX will put in about $ 19,275 for the manual and $ 20,075 for the CVT. A coupe EX-T to go for $ 22,835, while the leather-clad EX-L brother could cost $ 24,335. Touring coupe loaded-up as we tested should command $ 27,135 or thereabouts.
Is Its closest competitor?
There are many competitors Civic sedan, but there are far fewer who marched against coupe. Most competitors two-door hatchback, coupe not the stem. These include the Volkswagen Golf and a small Mini Cooper.
Especially on the list is actually a coupe rear-wheel-drive 2016 Scion FR-S, which is more expensive and much less practical.
Now that it's bigger on the inside and offers a more stylish and desirable equipment, the biggest competition might actually Civic Coupe 2016 Honda Accord Coupe. But Civic wear sporty coupe styling better than the Accord. And lower prices is likely to attract more young buyers are attracted towards coupe.
Why You Should Consider It?
Civic Coupe is for those who love the idea of a Civic but unlike the mass-market family sedan car vibrations release. It's for people who want a two-door with a trunk, did not hatch. It also does not hurt that it is, well-built and well-engineered efficient car for a reasonable price.
Why Should you think twice about it?
Perhaps there is enough space in the back seat, but getting in and out is undoubtedly more difficult when compared to the sedan. And the long coupe doors, which can cause problems where tight parking spaces.
If a higher level of performance is what you're looking for, you may want to wait for a new generation of the Honda Civic Si and Civic Type-R that will appear later this year.
Manufacturer provided Edmunds vehicle for the purpose of evaluation and Edmunds attended a manufacturer-sponsored event, the selected members of the press were invited, to facilitate this report.
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