“The car gets great gas mileage around 30 mpg, the headlights are too dark. The newer models have LED lights, and I wish I got this on my car. Overall, the car is what I wanted, and I will just upgrade the lights to LED bulbs over time.”
2016 Honda Civic: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 Honda Civic is a full redesign and the first year of the 10th generation. Its all-new platform brings a roomier cabin and a new engine lineup, led by the first turbocharged engine in a U.S.-market Civic.
About the 2016 Honda Civic
10th generation, first model year for the U.S. sedan redesign; the redesigned coupe joined the lineup during the same 2016 model year.
Honda positions the Civic as a compact car that mixes everyday usefulness with a more stylish, more grown-up feel than many small cars. The sedan leans into roomy, efficient daily driving, while the coupe adds a sportier look. Across the range, Honda emphasizes better fuel economy, a quieter and more premium cabin, easy smartphone integration on upper trims, and a choice between a simple 2.0-liter engine and a stronger turbo 1.5-liter.
Honda positions the LX as the straightforward everyday Civic, with a 158-hp 2.0-liter engine, automatic climate control, and automatic brake hold. The EX is the mainstream technology trim, adding a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a moonroof, and remote start. The EX-T brings turbo power without leather, while the Touring combines the turbo engine with leather seating, navigation, LED headlights, premium audio, and a driver-assistance safety suite.
What changed, by category
Structural
An all-new body and platform give the Civic a larger cabin, a stiffer structure, and a lower, wider stance. A multi-link rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and an electric parking brake with automatic brake hold become standard across the lineup.
Powertrain
A new 158-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder replaces the previous 1.8-liter engine in core trims. Upper trims introduce a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder, the first turbocharged engine in a U.S.-market Civic. The Hybrid and Natural Gas powertrains leave the lineup.
Styling
The sedan receives a complete exterior redesign with a lower, wider shape. A redesigned coupe joins during the 2016 model year.
Safety
The new Touring trim makes Honda's driver-assistance safety suite standard at the top of the lineup.
Tech
EX and higher trims introduce a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Touring adds built-in navigation and premium audio, and remote start becomes standard on EX-L.
2016 Honda Civic specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.5T / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.5T / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 31 mpg | 30–31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 41 mpg | 41 mpg | 41–42 mpg | 41–42 mpg | 41 mpg | 41–42 mpg |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 158 hp | 174 hp | 174 hp | 158 hp | 174 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.1 cu-ft | 12.1–15.1 cu-ft | 11.9–15.1 cu-ft | 11.9–15.1 cu-ft | 12.1 cu-ft | 11.9–14.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 35.9–37.4 in | 35.9–37.4 in | 35.9–37.4 in | 35.9 in | 35.9–37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2 | 2–4 |
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| Power Moonroof | ||||||
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| Bluetooth | ||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
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| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Honda Civic a full redesign?
Yes. The 2016 Honda Civic starts the 10th generation with a new platform, a roomier cabin, a stiffer structure, new engines, and a fully redesigned body.
What engines does the redesigned 2016 Honda Civic have?
The 2016 Civic uses a 158-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder in LX, LX-P, and EX models, while EX-T, EX-L, and Touring use a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder. The turbo is the first offered in a U.S.-market Civic.
Does the 2016 Honda Civic have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, on EX and higher trims. The EX, EX-T, EX-L, and Touring use a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while LX and LX-P have a simpler 5-inch display.
Which Civic trims joined or left the lineup for 2016?
For 2016, Honda added EX-T, the coupe-only LX-P, and Touring. The HF, Hybrid, Natural Gas, SE, and Si trims from 2015 left the lineup.
Is the 2016 Honda Civic a major change from the 2015 model?
Yes. The 2016 Civic is the bigger-change choice because it begins a new generation with more cabin space, new engines, a stiffer structure, and newer smartphone technology on higher trims.
2016 Honda Civic Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Honda Civic.
4.2
2016 Honda Civic
(1,054 reviews)
“We love this vehicle. It is comfortable, roomy, and has many nice features. It's a smooth ride, and easy to drive. We especially love the gas mileage.”
“It's a very good reliable car with great comfort and safety features. Would recommend to any first time car owner or new driver.”