The Honda Civic has been one of the top-selling and top-rated compact cars on the market for many years. It has maintained a high standard of reliability, safety, and value. The Civic is an outstanding choice for most Augusta, ME buyers because it does so many things well without costing more than its rivals in the compact car segment. On this page, you can read the details of what makes the new Honda Civic at Charlie's Honda worthwhile.

Interior and Exterior

The Civic has a smooth and aerodynamic exterior design. It's sportier in appearance than many of its compact car competitors, especially in the high-performance Type R version. The interior is similarly upscale with a fun balance of elegant and sporty elements, especially in the design of the seating. It also has a good amount of interior space, allowing passengers in the back room to get comfortable. That means it has plenty of cargo space as well. The materials are high-end and soft-- you won't find cheap plastic paneling or blocky design elements here.

Performance

The Civic has three engines in its lineup. The base is a V4 that gets 159 horsepower. That is a good amount of power for a compact car, but the upgrade engine provides a more fun and dynamic experience. That upgrade is a turbocharged V4 that gets either 180 or 200 horsepower. It's faster from a dead start and quicker to reach highway speeds for mergers and overtakes. The top engine is reserved for the special Type R trim. It's also a turbo V4, and it gets 315 horsepower. It makes the Civic into a speedy track dominator that has set records around the world.

Tech and Features

The Civic has a highly rewarding set of standard features. The base touchscreen is 7 inches across, and a 9-inch version is also available. The Civic has Apple Car Play and Android Auto for smart device connectivity. The wireless versions are available as an upgrade. You can connect your device with a USB port or Bluetooth. More USB ports, onboard navigation, radio upgrades, and other extras round out the tech. There are also comfort features, like a moonroof, dual climate zones, proximity keyless entry, and remote start.

Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Civic the top rating, five stars, in its crash testing. The other main testing agency, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, gave the Civic their best award, the Top Safety Pick+ rating. On top of that, the Civic has a long list of standard safety features. These include forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist and lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Rear cross traffic alert and blind spot monitoring are available as options for Auburn drivers.

Trim Levels

The Civic has two main configuration choices for Camden and Lewiston drivers. The first is body style: you can select the sedan or hatchback look. These have their own four separate trims. The base trim of both is called the Sport. It has all of the standard features and the base engine. Hatchback models can switch the CVT for a manual transmission at no cost if desired. The next trim is EX on the sedan side and EX-L on the hatchback side. They have the upgraded engine plus a few one-off upgrades, such as the moonroof and blind spot monitoring. The third trim is the Touring for the sedan and Sport Touring for the hatch. They have the tech upgrades like wireless phone software and a bigger screen. The top trim on the sedan, the Si, gets a small performance boost and special styling. The hatch's top trim is the high-performance Type R.

Visit Charlie's Honda in Augusta, ME Today!

The Honda Civic stands out from the crowd thanks to all the aspects you just read about. The next step is to take one out for a test drive. There's so much you can learn from physically experiencing a car before you buy one. Take the time to check out a new Civic at Charlie's Honda in Augusta, ME. It's also a useful way to settle on which trim level might be the best fit for you. Whether you're in Portland or Waterville, we have trained our staff to be welcoming and informative without being pushy because we want to give you the best match rather than the most profitable sale for us.