---
title: "2018 Honda Civic Hits Dealerships on Oct. 3"
description: "Honda's iconic compact car gets a small price increase and an arsenal of safety systems."
date: "2017-09-29"
modified: "2017-09-29"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Constantine"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-constantine"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/14755/2018-honda-civic-hits-dealerships-on-oct-3"
categories:
  - "Honda News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "2018 Model Year"
  - "Civic"
  - "Civic Si"
  - "compact"
  - "honda"
  - "new cars"
  - "pricing"
  - "sedan"
---

# 2018 Honda Civic Hits Dealerships on Oct. 3

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-td/content/2017/09/2018-honda-civic.jpg>)
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Although it still has yet to overtake its [crossover rivals](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/12445/new-study-confirms-the-obsession-with-crossovers-is-still-growing>), the compact hatchback/sedan appears to be on the rebound, thanks in part to the triumphant return of the king. Now in its 10th generation, the [Honda Civic](<https://www.thedrive.com/design/239/this-guy-is-why-the-honda-civic-isnt-boring-anymore>) came back for 2016 with a new, mature look and the word "fun" on its lips. For 2018, Honda turned the dial down a notch, focusing on improving safety and premium features.

Since there are no major changes for the 2018 model year, the [2018 Civic](<https://hondanews.com/releases/best-selling-and-award-winning-honda-civic-sedan-coupe-and-si-return-for-2018-to-continue-compact-leadership>) receives a minuscule price hike to $18,840, up $100 from 2017, for a base LX Sedan with a manual transmission. The Coupe with the same specs comes in at $19,250 and the sporty [Civic Si](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/10793/the-2017-honda-civic-si-is-a-drivers-car-once-again>) starts at $24,100. The award-winning car now comes standard with more technology, including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, HD radio, and Pandora.

The [Honda Sensing](<https://automobiles.honda.com/sensing>) suite is new for this year, standard on the top-level Touring trim for both variants and optional on the Sedan lineup. The package includes safety and assist systems like Adaptive Cruise Control, [Agile Handling Assist](<https://www.acura.com/performance/modals/agile-handling-assist>), Forward-Collision Warning with Collision-Mitigating Braking, and Lane Keep Assist.

The powertrain options remain unchanged, letting buyers choose from either a 2.0-liter, 158-horsepower engine or 1.5-liter, turbocharged engine with 174 hp and 167 foot-pounds of torque. The standard LX and EX trims can be had with a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission, while more-loaded trims only come with a CVT. The Civic Si enjoys an improved 1.5-liter turbo with 205 hp and 192 foot-pounds of torque, paired with a short-throw manual transmission of course.

The new Civic is a reminder that it's hard to build on perfection, and Honda fans can see for themselves what this affordable "sports car" is capable of when it hits dealerships nationwide Oct. 3.

![message-editor%2F1506709957390-17\_civic\_sedan\_37.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1506709957390-17_civic_sedan_37.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1506709973854-17civiccoupe\_25.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1506709973854-17civiccoupe_25.jpg>)
*Honda*

![message-editor%2F1506709988078-e94i70381.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1506709988078-e94i70381.jpg>)
*Honda*

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