The 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback in Clifton, NJ

Discover the 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback at Garden State Honda

The 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback remains a favorite in the compact car category, offering an appealing blend of style, efficiency, and a fun-to-drive spirit. Its sporty, Euro-inspired exterior styling and versatile rear liftgate set it apart from its competitor, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback.

The Civic Hatchback feels poised and connected to the road, thanks to its nimble handling and a body that's stiffer in torsional rigidity. It drives smoothly around town and on the highway, thanks to its responsive handling. The Civic Hatchback is positioned as a stylish and practical alternative to the larger Accord sedan.

The 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback non-hybrid variant is available in one trim: Sport.

The Sport trim is thoughtfully equipped with a blend of style, technology, and performance features. It has a responsive 2.0-liter engine, 18-inch gloss-black alloy wheels, and the full Honda Sensing® suite of safety technologies. Inside, it boasts a 7-inch touchscreen, sport pedals, and red ambient lighting to enhance its sporty look.

Come explore for yourself this compact hatchback’s combination of style and technology at Garden State Honda. Visit our dealership in Clifton, NJ, and take this compact hatchback for a test drive.

Interior: A Premium and Driver-Focused Cockpit

Inside, the 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback is a lesson in modernist, minimalist design. It has solid materials and is not lacking when it comes to smart ergonomics. The cabin is marked by a characteristic metal honeycomb mesh design covering the air vents, which provides a cleaner, less cluttered look.

The Civic hatchback comfortably seats five passengers, with generous front-seat space and 37.4 inches of rear legroom, enough for two adults to ride comfortably. For child safety, the rear seats are equipped with the LATCH system.

Other features found on the Sport trim include comfortable cloth sport seats, body stabilizing seats for long-trip comfort, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and a steering wheel design with paddle shifter. Automatic climate control is standard for passenger comfort. For cargo space, the Civic hatchback has 24.5 cubic feet behind the 60/40-split fold-down rear seatback.

Exterior: Sleek and Sporting Liftback Design

The 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback features a sporty Euro-inspired exterior with the sleek lines of a coupe and the utility of an added rear liftgate. Shorter by 4.9 inches, it is designed to handle nimbly, thanks partly to a wider rear track and an extra-light composite hatch. Up front is a honeycomb grille and slim LED headlamps, while the rear has an eye-catching light bar that accentuates the hatchback’s wide shoulders and athletic stance.

For an aggressive appearance, the Sport trim is equipped with striking 18-inch gloss-black alloy wheels and heated, gloss-black side mirrors. The new model boasts a bump in torsional rigidity, which translates to improved passenger safety and road performance.

The available exterior colors include the following:

• Rallye Red
• Boost Blue Pearl
• Crystal Black Pearl
• Solar Silver Metallic
• Meteorite Gray Metallic
• Platinum White Pearl

Performance: Efficient, Fun, and Refined

The 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback is powered by a reliable and efficient 2.0-liter Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder engine that produces 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. To complement this dynamic powertrain, the car comes with a responsive CVT, which includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Its 3-Mode Drive System with Econ, Normal, and Sport allows you to customize your vehicle's response.

The Civic hatchback is a fun-to-drive vehicle, with excellent steering feel and response and a well-tailored multi-link independent rear suspension. This makes it a pleasure to drive on the winding roads around Clifton, NJ.

Key Safety Features

All 2026 Civic Hatchback models come complete with the Honda Sensing® suite, which comes with the following safety features:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™
• Road Departure Mitigation
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
• Lane-Keeping Assist
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Blind-Spot Information System

Find Your 2026 Honda Civic at Garden State Honda

The 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback is a smart, well-rounded vehicle that excels at the fundamentals. It combines a fuel-efficient engine with a surprisingly spacious and high-quality interior. Its key advantage is the versatile cargo hold, offering nearly 25 cubic feet of space that makes it as practical as a small SUV. Throw in the top-notch resale value and standard Honda Sensing® suite, and the Civic hatchback is a shrewd long-term investment.

Ready to see how much you can fit in the back? Check out a 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback for sale in Clifton, NJ, at Garden State Honda. Our team is ready to demonstrate its features and schedule a test drive for you. Visit our showroom today or browse our online inventory.

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