Pros: It’s a Honda! And it’s a Civic! Thankfully, the Civic remains affordable and with plenty of trim options, along with Honda’s great engines and drivetrains.
Cons: Like everything else it’s gotten fatter, heavier and full of electronic gadgets that are bound to fail one day. At least it’s following the norm in the automotive industry.
2015 Honda Civic Sedan Price and Fuel Economy: There are five available models of the 2015 Honda Civic Sedan. Fuel efficiency numbers are 7.9L/100km in the city and 6.1L/100km on the highway for the 1.8L-CVT pairing, and 8.6L/100km in the city and 6.6L/100km on the highway with the standard 5-speed manual transmission. In the case of the sporty Civic Si, these ratings increase to 10.8L and 7.6L/100km, respectively.
MSRPs are as follows:
- 2015 Honda Civic Sedan DX: $15,750
- 2015 Honda Civic Sedan LX: $18,050
- 2015 Honda Civic Sedan EX: $20,250
- 2015 Honda Civic Sedan Touring: $24,850
- 2015 Honda Civic Sedan Si: $26,250
Improvements and Changes: The 2015 Honda Civic got a bit of a facelift and a few external aesthetic upgrades, but nothing major. Otherwise it remains the same as the outgoing model.
Powertrain: Honda’s 1.8L i-VTEC 4-cylinder mill is good for 143 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque, all sent to the front wheels. Transmission choices reside between a CVT automatic and a 5-speed manual.
The Civic Si gets a 2.4L i-VTEC unit generating 205 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque through a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Honda’s drive-by-wire throttle system is featured in each Honda Civic Sedan model, and Eco Assist helps 1.8L models save fuel.
Cargo Capacity: All 2015 Honda Civic Sedan models offer 353 litres of trunk space.
Safety: No matter which 2015 Honda Civic Sedan model you choose, rest assured you will be well protected with 4-wheel ABS, electronic brake force distribution, vehicle stability assist, six airbags, child locks, and the LATCH system.
Comparing the 2015 Honda Civic Sedan: Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Dodge Dart, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, Chevrolet Cruze, Nissan Sentra, Kia Forte.