Honda Civic LX, Sport, Touring & More

LX is the straightforward everyday Civic. On newer models, it pairs a 2.0-liter gas engine and automatic transmission with a 7-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, automatic climate control, LED headlights, and core driver-assistance features.

In recent lineups, Sport adds a more athletic look and useful convenience equipment over LX. Its defining items include black 18-inch wheels, Sport drive mode, heated mirrors, an eight-speaker audio system, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic warning.

On recent pre-hybrid eleventh-generation sedans, EX adds a stronger 1.5-liter turbo engine, heated front seats, a moonroof, dual-zone climate control, and added entry convenience. Blind-spot warning was included on many examples, though equipment varies by model year.

The names depend on the era and body style. In the 2022–2024 lineup, EX was the comfort-focused sedan, while EX-L filled a similar role in the hatchback and added leather-trimmed seats plus a power driver’s seat. Older generations also used EX-L on sedans.

On recent pre-hybrid hatchbacks, EX-L provides turbo power, leather-trimmed seats, a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a moonroof. Sport Touring steps up with larger displays, wireless smartphone integration, Bose audio, and additional driver-assistance equipment.

On recent gas sedans, Touring builds on EX with leather-trimmed seating, larger dashboard displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bose audio, built-in navigation, a wireless phone charger, and added parking assistance.

Since hybrid power returned for 2025, both trims use the 200-hp two-motor system. Sport Touring Hybrid adds leather-trimmed power front seats, larger displays, wireless phone integration and charging, Bose audio, and low-speed parking assistance.

No. Used listings may show Sport with either a gas or hybrid identity depending on the model year. Sport mainly describes the athletic appearance and equipment theme, while Sport Hybrid specifically uses the newer two-motor hybrid system. Check the powertrain, not just the Sport badge.

Look for EX sedans or EX-L hatchbacks from eras that offered them. These trims typically add the comfort items people notice most, including heated front seats, a moonroof, dual-zone climate control, and stronger turbo power. EX-L also brings leather trim and a power driver’s seat.

Yes, if you are comfortable shifting for yourself. The Si keeps four doors and seating for five, but adds a turbo engine, six-speed manual, firmer suspension, and hardware that helps it pull through corners. Newer examples also have a larger touchscreen and premium audio.

Sport is the easiergoing choice, focused mostly on athletic styling and added everyday equipment. Si is the true performance sedan, with a 200-hp turbo engine, six-speed manual, firmer suspension, and a special front differential that improves grip when accelerating through a corner.

EX-T is a tenth-generation middle trim built around the 1.5-liter turbo engine. It combines stronger acceleration with heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, smartphone integration, a passenger-side camera, and leather-wrapped controls without moving to an EX-L or Touring.

It means that example has Honda’s factory driver-assistance package. Depending on the era, the package includes collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure support, and lane-keeping assistance. The suffix matters most on years when these features were not standard across the lineup.

DX is the stripped-down commuter trim. The DX Value Package, sometimes shortened to VP, keeps the same basic engine and simple cabin but adds air conditioning and a factory audio system. It is the more complete choice for normal daily use.

They use completely different fuel systems. The Natural Gas sedan runs only on compressed natural gas and requires suitable fueling access. The older Hybrid combines a gasoline engine, electric motor, and battery for easier conventional fueling and much lower fuel use than a regular gas Civic.

SE is a sedan-only ninth-generation trim that sat between LX and EX. It kept the standard 1.8-liter engine and automatic transmission but added a 7-inch touchscreen, passenger-side camera, automatic climate control, upgraded audio, and a more useful rearview camera.