2026 Honda
Civic Hatchback

A hatchback body style raises the practicality factor for folks who tend to take stuff with them on drives. From weekly grocery runs to occasional road trips, the Civic Hatchback has that extra element of ease that makes it the right choice for many rather than the traditional sedan. The 2026 Civic Hatchback checks the same boxes as its Sedan counterpart as far as efficiency, reliability, and safety, while providing a bit more space (24.5 cubic feet versus the Civic Sedan’s 14.8 cubic feet of trunk space) and wide-open hatch access for whatever you need to take along.

Honda continues to offer both a gas-only (Sport trim) and a gas-electric powertrain (Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid) for the Civic Hatchback for model year 2026. Please look for our separate overviews of the Civic Sedan and Civic Sedan Hybrid as well as the performance-focused Civic Si, and Civic Type R.

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2026 Honda Civic Hatchback interior

Trims and Powertrains

The Sport, Sport Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid make up the ’26 Civic Hatchback’s roster. As the base trim, the Sport uses gasoline-burning 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 150 horsepower. The Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid supplement that engine with an electric motor, increasing the power output to 200 horses. All three trims employ a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive (FWD). The Sport achieves EPA-determined fuel economy of 30 mpg around town and 38 mpg on the highway. The two hybrid trims increase that considerably to 50 mpg city/45 mpg highway.

2026 Honda Civic Hatchback trunk

Standard Features

The Sport is mostly no-nonsense, getting fabric upholstery, a leather-wrapped shift knob, one automatic climate-control zone with second-row ducts, push-button ignition, LED exterior lighting, an electric parking brake, two-speed intermittent windshield wipers, a 7-inch driver information display, and two USB ports. Proximity keyless entry and heated power side-view mirrors add convenience, while gloss-black 18-inch wheels add style.

The Sport Hybrid’s upgrades are a power-sliding moonroof, a second automatic climate-control zone, heated front seats, a power (eight-way) driver’s seat, variable intermittent wipers, and a center armrest with cup holders for the back seat. The top-ranking Sport Touring Hybrid is the only Civic Hatchback to get leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, wireless device charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a four-way power-adjustable passenger seat, a 10.2-inch driver information display, rain-sensing wipers, and heated outside mirrors with built-in turn indicators.

2026 Honda Civic Hatchback rear view

Driver-Assist Tech

As the proprietary driver-assist technology suite, Honda Sensing helps to prevent and mitigate collisions with the likes of adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. It also contains automatic high beams, road departure mitigation, collision mitigation braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition, and rear-seat reminder. All three trims receive a rearview camera showing dynamic guidelines and multiple angles, an array of airbags, stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes. Just the Sport Touring Hybrid is given front and rear parking sensors with automatic low-speed braking.

2026 Honda Civic Hatchback infotainment system

Multimedia Features

The two lower trims get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system; the Sport Touring Hybrid is improved with a 9-inch Google built-in system with Alexa and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. Bluetooth, HondaLink, and smartphone connectivity (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay) are found on every trim, but the USB smartphone connection in the first two becomes wireless in Sport Touring Hybrid. There’s an audio upgrade as well, with the Sport and Sport Hybrid getting a more basic sound system with eight speakers and the Sport Touring Hybrid boasting a Bose unit with 12 speakers and a subwoofer.