2018 Honda Civic Coupe

In most aspects, the interior of the Civic Coupe largely mirrors its sedan and hatchback siblings. Appointments are all of a high quality with excessive levels of comfort from the supportive seats. The same high resolution touch screen infotainment screen is present, with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities, but it still lacks a physical volume control knob – frustrating.

However where the Coupe differs is the B-pillar back. The long doors are more awkward to get in and out of in cramped spaces, and the rear seats require some contorting to get into. Once there, leg room is more or less similarly generous, but the sloped roofline is problematic for anyone but short adults. The trunk loses 3 cubic feet worth of cargo volume too – now at 12.1 cubes to the sedan's 15.1. However, turbocharged models get even less – 11.9 cubic feet – due to the centrally mounted tailpipes. Rear passenger room is also marginally decreased.

这是第十代公民做出了我ts biggest strides – the coupe in particular. With two fewer doors, the body structure is stiffer than its hatch and sedan siblings – not that either of those was particularly weak. But it gives the coupe an ever so slightly sharper ride; more precise, more connected. The suspension strikes a fine balance between firmness and pliancy – absorbing almost all bumps without any sort of disruption to the comfort within the cabin. Yet there's minimal body roll to speak of, and there's always a solid feeling of connection with the road surface for the driver. The steering, electrically power assisted as is now the norm – offers ample weighting, but exceptionally direct responses. However it's the levels of grip and the refusal to lose shape over mid corner bumps that place the Civic Coupe firmly at the top of this class.

Two engine options are available for the Civic Coupe. The first is an old school 2.0-liter inline 4 with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque, with combined EPA figures of 34 MPG. But from EX-T trim upwards, a 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder offers 174hp and 162 lb-ft of torque with the continuously variable transmission and a 35 MPG economy rating. A manual is available in EX-T trim, which adds a further 5 lb-ft – but on the 2.0-liter LT the manual offers no gains. As it always has been, the Civic Coupe is strictly front wheel driven.

Five trims exist for the Civic Coupe – starting off with the 2.0-liter LX and LX-P specifications. Both are fairly scant on equipment, featuring steel wheels, single zone climate control, and a rear view camera. In addition to a turbocharged engine, EX-T trim get alloy wheels, a sunroof, and heated front seats, with the EX-L getting leather upholstery and power adjustable driver's seat. The Touring model tops the line-up, with automatic wipers, powered passenger seat, heated rear seats, and a full suite of safety features. These features – namely lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and autonomous emergency braking – earned the Civic Coupe 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick status.

The Honda Civic is back with a bang – the coupe being arguably one of the finest iterations the Civic has ever seen. Style, comfort, and safety all find a place in this complete package – the best of the lot being the top of the line Touring trim.