All-new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan and Honda Civic Hatchback

• Malaysia specs 2022 Honda Civic FE is the most powerful in the region
• New Sensing suite adds Lead Car Departure Notification feature
• Looks fantastic when viewed in person and 2D photos just don’t do the car justice
• Interior ergonomics and refinement are a big jump up from the previous Civic

All-new Honda Civic 2022 – what’s new?

Firstly, the size. The new 2022 Honda Civic is dubbed the FE, and it is longer, wider, and lower than the outgoing generation, the FC. The new Honda Civic has a longer wheelbase for more space for overall comfort and better stability too.

Japan, however, only gets the new 2022 Honda Civic in hatchback format, and this hatchback is given the code FL. Malaysia won't be getting Honda Civic Hatchback, and we're saddened by this.

All-new Honda Civic 2022 – drivetrain

The new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan has the updated version of the 1.5-litre turbocharged VTEC mill that outputs 182 PS and maximum torque of 240 Nm. This is 4 PS more than the Honda Civic that is going on sale in Thailand and Indonesia, making the Malaysian Honda Civic FE the most powerful one in the region. This engine is mated to a CVT transmission.

As for the new 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback, it has a 1.5-litre VTEC turbo four-cylinder mill with 182 PS and 240 Nm, mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT.

Honda has confirmed that a hybrid variant of the Civic with the 2-motor ‘e:HEV’ hybrid system is coming, along with a fire-breathing Honda Civic Type R, in 2022.

All-new Honda Civic 2022 – features

1) The new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan that has been teased in Malaysia has these following features:

Exterior features of the 2022 Honda Civic Sedan

• Black ring inserted headlights
• LED headlights with DRLs
• Auto headlights
• 18-inch matte black (larger than Thai-market 17-inch items)
• RS emblems (front grille and boot)
• Gloss black door garnish
• Black painted door handles
• Black painted trunk spoiler
• Black painted Sharkfin antenna
• Chrome tailpipe finishers

Basic safety features of the 2022 Honda Civic Sedan

• 6-airbags
• Vehicle Stability features
• ABS
• EBD
• Auto Brake Hold
• Hill-Start Assist
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
• Front and rear proximity sensors

Convenience features of the 2022 Honda Civic Sedan

• Walk-away auto lock
• Remote engine start

2) As for the new 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback, here are the features of note:

Exterior features of the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback

• 18-inch wheels (LX and EX trim have different designs)
• LED fog lamps (EX only)
• Active cornering lights (EX only)

Interior features of the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback

• Powered front seats (EX only)
• 10.2-inch infotainment (EX only)
• 12-speaker Bose sound system (EX only)

Safety features of the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow (ACC w/ LSF)
• Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSM, RCTA)
• Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
• Low-speed Braking Control (LSBC)

3) The new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan will come in RS guise as well, which will come with an updated version of Honda Sensing ADAS features.

Updated Honda Sensing on the 2022 Honda Civic Sedan

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Low-Speed Follow (LSF)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
• Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
• Auto High Beam (AHB)
• Lead Car Notification System (LCNS)

All-new Honda Civic 2022 Sedan – exterior pictures

There’s no denying it – the new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan is handsome in a grown up way.

The new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan has strong flanks, with stand-out matt-black 18-inch wheels.

The rear feels tight and compact with a somewhat retained the fastback roof proportions but shifted the roofline towards the rear.

All-new Honda Civic 2022 Hatchback – exterior pictures

The side profile of the new 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is different, of course, to the sedan, as it is a hatchback.

The rear of the Honda Civic Hatchback is nonetheless similarly compact, and dare we say it, even better looking than the sedan.

Conclusion

The Honda Civic FC had an edgy character, but we certainly think the new Honda Civic FE is a step in the right direction. The new sedan from Honda has basically donned a business suit in place of its old t-shirt and jeans, and is certainly the better for it.