2015 HONDA Civic Coupe 1.8L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (143 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Honda updated the Coupe version of the ninth Civic generation in 2015 and improved it with new design elements.

The refreshed Civic Coupe tried to make the popular sporty coupe in trend. But its new elements brought mixed feelings about the car since the brand’s enthusiasts expected something more than just some posh on the headlights and standard bigger wheels.

The Civic Si showed a similar look as its predecessor, with a broad and narrow grille to cool the engine. There were other air-intakes in the apron: one for the engine compartment and two for the brakes. The designers installed the fog lights inside the side scoops. The raked windshield was even more angled than the one on the five-door version, and the sloped roof design resembled the lines from the 8th-gen Accord Coupe. The wing on the trunk was optional and completed the profile. Unlike other car-makers who opted for two exhausts to make a stronger impression, Honda chose only one side pipe.

Its interior was the one that needed some updates, and Honda did it. It installed bucket seats with two-tone upholstery. As for other Civic models, the instrument cluster was separated into two steps: a tachometer behind the steering wheel and the rest of the information on an upper display. But Honda forgot to install a turning knob for the volume and thought that a touch-slider should do the job. Indeed, it can do the job, but it was annoying, and everyone complained about that.

The Coupe version featured the same 1.8-liter R18 gasoline engine paired to a standard 6-speed manual under the hood. A CVT gearbox was offered as an option.