The 2026 Honda Civic lineup offers a wide range of trims, but the Sport Touring stands out by combining hybrid performance, impressive fuel economy, premium features, and a price that remains below $35,000 including destination. Available as both a sedan and hatchback, the top trim brings together Honda’s most advanced equipment without requiring buyers to step up to the high-priced Civic Type R.
As Honda continues to post strong Civic sales, the Sport Touring positions itself as the flagship model for buyers seeking everyday practicality with added performance and efficiency.
2026 Honda Civic Lineup Offers Seven Models
The 2026 Honda Civic is available in seven configurations, including four sedan trims and three hatchback models. The Civic nameplate has been on the market since the early 1980s and has evolved through 11 generations.
According to Honda’s sales figures, the CR-V remains the brand’s best-selling model with 226,114 units sold during the first half of the year. The Civic followed with 132,440 sales through June. During the same period, the Mazda3 Sedan sold fewer than 11,000 units, while the Hyundai Elantra reached fewer than 80,000 sales.
Sport Touring Is the Flagship Civic
The Sport Touring is the highest trim level in the Civic lineup and is offered in both sedan and hatchback body styles. It is available exclusively with Honda’s fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system, a powertrain that has been in use for more than a decade.
The same hybrid system also powers the new Honda Prelude sports coupe.
Premium Features Come Standard
The Sport Touring includes Honda’s full list of available equipment for the Civic range.
Standard Honda Sensing safety technologies include:
- Forward collision warning
- Lane-departure warning
- Collision mitigation braking
- Lane-keeping assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
Additional standard features include low-speed braking control along with front and rear parking sensors.
The cabin seats five passengers. Hatchback models provide 24.5 cubic feet of cargo space compared with 14.8 cubic feet in the sedan.
Every Sport Touring includes leather seating, heated front seats, power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and ambient interior lighting.
The infotainment system features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12-speaker Bose Premium audio system. Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, HD Radio, Google Built-In with a three-year data plan, wireless charging, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster are also standard.
Hybrid Powertrain Produces 200 Horsepower
The Sport Touring is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with two electric motors that generate a total of 200 horsepower. It is the most powerful Civic available outside of the Civic Si and Civic Type R.
The hybrid system is also used in the Honda Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid and has received the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award for the third consecutive year.
Power is delivered to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT), enabling a 0-to-60 mph time in the low six-second range.
Fuel Economy Leads the Civic Lineup
Hybrid versions of the Civic offer the highest fuel economy in the lineup.
- Non-hybrid models: 32 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, 36 mpg combined
- Hybrid sedan: 50 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, 49 mpg combined
- Hybrid hatchback: One to two mpg lower than the hybrid sedan
The Sport Touring is the most fuel-efficient Civic available for the 2026 model year.
Pricing Keeps the Sport Touring Competitive
Honda’s entry-level Civic lineup begins with the LX Sedan at $24,695 and the Sport Hatchback at $27,895, excluding destination charges.
The Sport Sedan starts at $26,695 before the lineup transitions to hybrid models.
The Sport Hybrid sedan carries a starting MSRP of $29,395, while the Sport Hybrid hatchback starts at $30,595.
At the top of the range, the Sport Touring Hybrid is priced at $32,395 for the sedan and $33,595 for the hatchback. Adding the $1,195 destination charge keeps both models below $35,000.
Long-Term Value
The article compares the Civic Sport Touring with the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, noting that while the Hyundai’s top trim costs less than $30,000 and delivers similar fuel economy, the Civic offers stronger long-term value.
According to CarEdge, the Honda Civic is projected to retain 71% of its value after five years, while the Hyundai Elantra is projected to retain 60% of its original value over the same period.
With its combination of premium features, a 200-horsepower hybrid powertrain, strong fuel economy, and pricing below $35,000 including destination, the 2026 Honda Civic Sport Touring serves as the flagship model in the Civic lineup while delivering a balanced mix of performance, efficiency, and value.
