After whetting our appetites with the eleventh-gen Civic sedan’s newfound sense of style, the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is next on the menu. The newest Civic hatchback is an important one since it’s the only new Civic with a six-speed manual transmission. Plus, you can pair the manual stick with either the base naturally-aspirated or optional turbocharged engine. So until the all-new Civic Type R and Civic Si arrive, the hatchback is your golden ticket to experiencing one of the smoothest and slickest manual transmissions in the industry.

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Powertrain

As expected, the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is carrying a similar powertrain as its sedan brethren. The base Civic Hatchback LX and Sport models have a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated four-banger with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft. of torque. Both come standard with a revised CVT automatic featuring step-shift programming and earlier downshifts to provide more punch, but Sport models can have an optional six-speed manual box.
On the other hand, the Civic Hatchback EX-L and Sport Touring have a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft. of torque on regular unleaded gas. The EX-L has a standard CVT automatic, but the Sport Touring is available with a six-speed manual. In addition, CVT-equipped Civic Hatchbacks have an additional Sport driving mode that alters the drive ratios and improves engine mapping to deliver a more sporty feel.

2022 Honda Civic Hatchbac...