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The eleventh-generation Honda Civic is offered with enough choice there’s a sedan for just about any prospective customer. It ranges from the entry-level LX and runs through the Hybrid on to the sporty Si — it is one of the few to come with a six-speed manual gearbox. The Civic also delivers space, comfort, driving fun and long-term reliability in equal measures.

2026 Honda Civic Sedan Competitors

The Civic sedan’s key rivals include the Hyundai Elantra, Kia K4, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla.

What’s new with the Honda Civic Sedan for 2026?

Heading into 2026, the Honda Civic does not see any significant change.

2026 Honda Civic Sedan Performance

The Civic is offered three ways. It starts with the 2.0L inline-four that pushes 150 hp and 133 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). It runs from rest to 100 km/h in a lazy 8.2 seconds. The better gasoline choice is the Si. It features a perky 1.5L turbo-four that twists out 200 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. It feeds the power to the front wheels through a slick-shifting six-speed manual gearbox. If you’re into wringing the most out of every litre of fuel the answer lies in the Civic Hybrid. It works with a modified version of the 2.0L engine and two electric motors. The combination makes a net system output 200 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque from 1,800 rpm. It drives the front wheel through an electronically-controlled CVT. The combination delivers a run to 100 km/h in a rewarding 6.5 seconds, and it does so with enviable economy.

2026 Honda Civic Sedan Efficiency

The Civic LX is rated at 7.4 L/100 km in the city, 5.8 L/100 km on the highway and has an average consumption of 6.7 L/100 km. The annual fuel cost is $2,077. The Civic Sport is 0.2 L/100 km more than the LX’s economy numbers across the board. This bumps the annual fuel cost to $2,139. The Civic Si is rated at 8.7 L/100 km, 6.4 L/10 km and 7.7 L/100 km, respectively. The annual fuel cost is $2,849. The fuel-miser of the bunch is the Civic hybrid. It’s rated at 4.7 L/100 km in the city, 5.1 L/100 km on the highway, it averages 4.9 L/100 and has an annual fuel cost of $1,519.

2026 Honda Civic Sedan Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2025 Civic sedan its Top Safety Pick rating. The sedan had Good scores for the small front overlap and updated side impact tests. The updated moderate front overlap was Acceptable. Headlight performance was Good and forward crash prevention was Acceptable. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Civic sedan its top Five Star rating.

2026 Honda Civic Sedan Reliability

Consumer Reports gave the 2025 Civic a predicted reliability score of 59 out of 100 saying, “We expect the 2025 Civic will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023 and 2024 models.”

2026 Honda Civic Sedan Interior

While the Civic’s seven-inch instrumentation and infotainment screens are functional and get the job done they are undersized by today’s standards. They also require Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to be wired to work. To get the larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and nine-inch infotainment screens requires moving up to the Sport Touring Hybrid or Si models. Even then, only Android Auto works wirelessly. It is, perhaps, the Civic’s biggest weakness. The rest of the cabin is finished in quality materials and it has the right amenities, even in the base LX model.

2026 Honda Civic Sedan Dimensions

The Civic sedan is 4,694-mm long, 1,800-mm wide and rides on a 2,735-mm wheelbase. Inside, it has 942-mm of rear seat headroom and 950-mm of leg space, so it works for a pair six-footers. The trunk measures 419L.

2026 Honda Civic Sedan Canadian Pricing

The Civic sedan starts with the LX at $28,340 and moves through the Sport at $32,200 to the Sport Hybrid at $34,100. The Si with a manual gearbox runs $36,600; the top Sport Touring Hybrid caps the range off at $37,600. Delivery is $1,830.

The Toyota Corolla Cross is a subcompact crossover/SUV that initially arrived on the scene for 2022 as a replacement for the C-HR. It gets a mild facelift for 2026, seats up to five passengers, and comes in front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). This entry covers the gas-only version, while the available Corolla Cross Hybrid is covered separately.

Competitors to the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

This is a busy segment and the Corolla Cross faces numerous competitors, including the Chevrolet Trax, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Nissan Kicks, Subaru Crosstrek, and Volkswagen Taos.

What’s new with the Corolla Cross for 2026?

The Corolla Cross gets a new grille; a reworked interior with redesigned console storage; an available 10.5-inch centre touchscreen; new 18-inch wheel designs; and new Cavalry Blue and Soul Red Crystal exterior shades.

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Performance

The Corolla Cross uses a 2.0L four-cylinder engine, making 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque, with an automatic continuously-variable transmission (CVT). Across its four trims, the L and LE are available in FWD or AWD, while the top XLE only comes with AWD. The all-wheel system runs primarily in FWD, but sends power to the rear wheels as needed for traction.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Efficiency

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) rates the 2026 Corolla Cross in FWD at 7.6 L/100 km city, 7.2 highway, and 7.4 combined, for an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,220. In AWD, that rises slightly to 8.1 city, 7.6 highway, and 7.8 combined, for an estimated $1,680. The engine takes regular-grade, 87-octane gasoline.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Safety

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn’t yet rated the Corolla Cross. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hasn’t completed all its tests, but gave it the top “Good” in the small front overlap, and next-step-down “Acceptable” in the updated moderate front overlap, which now assesses potential injury to a rear-seat passenger as well as to those in front. It also got “Good” for its emergency front braking for pedestrians, and “Good+” for how easy it is to use its child seat tethers.

Standard driver-assist features include emergency front braking, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, lane departure warning, road sign assist, proactive driving assist, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and mandatory rearview camera. The LE and XLE add blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic assist; and the XLE further adds a backup guide to its rearview camera, and a self-parking system with automatic braking.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Reliability Rating

Consumer Reports gave the 2025 Corolla Cross a “Recommended” badge and a predicted reliability rating of 64/100, saying it expects it to be “more reliable than the average new car” based on the 2022 through 2024 models, along with Toyota’s brand scores. It didn’t receive an individual award in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which looks at three-year-old vehicles, but Toyota as a brand ranked fourth among all automakers.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Interior

Features on the entry L trim include an eight-inch infotainment screen with wireless connectivity, seven-inch digital instrument cluster, manual air conditioning, heated cloth seats, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and keyless entry. The LE adds single-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear privacy glass, and a tonneau cover. The XLE further adds dual-zone climate control, 12.3-inch instrument cluster, auto-dimming mirror, power driver’s seat, heated rear seats, faux-leather upholstery, sunroof, wireless charger, and the new 10.5-inch centre touchscreen. Those last three items can be added to the LE AWD as part of an optional Premium Package.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Dimensions

The Corolla Cross has an overall length of 4,474 mm (176.1 inches). Headroom in front is 1,003 mm (38.6 in), while those in the rear get 993 mm (39 in) of skull space. Legroom is 1,089 mm (42.9 in) in front and 813 mm (32 in) in the rear. In FWD, the Corolla Cross has 680 litres (24 cubic feet) of cargo space with the rear seats up; while the AWD is tighter at 609 litres (21.5 cu.ft.). Drop those rear seats down, and you get 1,328 litres (46.9 cu.ft.) in FWD, and 1,245 litres (44 cu.ft.) with AWD. The Corolla Cross can tow up to 680 kg (1,500 lbs).

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Canadian Pricing

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross starts as the L FWD at $28,580; and with AWD it’s $29,980. The LE in FWD is $30,635. The LE AWD is $31,655, and can be optioned with a Premium Package for $33,880. The XLE, in AWD only, is $37,885.