(October 7, 2019) TORRANCE, Calif. — Thoroughly refreshed last year, the 2020 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe begin arriving at dealerships Tuesday with a starting price oft $20,680 including destination charge. The refreshed styling from last year and numerous interior upgrades carry over to the 2020 model as Civic continues its run as the retail best-selling car in America three years running.

New last year for Coupe and Sedan, the Civic Sport quickly became the second most popular trim in the Civic lineup. Unique styling within the Civic lineup includes a black-painted rear spoiler, black grille, fog lights with gloss black trim and a center-mounted chrome exhaust finisher styled after Civic Si.

Sport interiors feature red gauges, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, paddle shifters on CVT-equipped models, textured aluminum sport pedals and Sport-specific seat materials with a combination of synthetic leather and cloth. Powering Sport trims is a responsive 2.0-liter engine and available 6-speed manual transmission. Handling is improved with trim-exclusive shock absorbers and rear lower control arms, and a stiffer front stabilizer bar. In addition, all Sport trims have 18-inch wheels wrapped in the same all-season performance tires as Civic Si.

Power for the 2020 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe LX and Sport trims comes from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft. of torque connected to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), with paddle shifters on Sport trims. Civic EX, EX-L and Touring trims are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with peak output of 174 horsepower and 167 lb.-ft. of torque with a 6-speed manual, or 162 lb.-ft. with the CVT.

Inside, Civic Sedan and Coupe models benefit from a number of features providing a more refined driving and ownership experience. The Display Audio system, standard on Sport and above trims, features an ergonomic interface that includes a volume knob and physical buttons for core functions, in addition to easy Bluetooth device pairing, while the driver's digital gauge cluster and intuitive steering wheel controls add to the Civic's class-above interior feel.

Standard equipment on Civic Sedan and Coupe models includes the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies that includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keeping Assist. Additional standard features on all trims include upscale items such as automatic high beams, automatic climate control, an electronic parking brake and a 7-inch digital TFT instrument cluster.

Civic Sport and higher grades add a 7-inch Display Audio system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. EX trims add dual-zone climate control, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat (Sedan only) a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 17-inch alloy wheels, a power moonroof, Honda's exclusive LaneWatch side-view camera, hands-free entry with push button start, an upgraded audio system with 8 speakers (450 watts and 10 speakers in Civic Coupe), heated front seats and exterior mirrors, and remote engine start. The EX-L trim, exclusive to Civic Sedan, adds leather seats, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and Homelink.

At the top of the Civic Sedan and Coupe lineup, the Touring trim, which starts at $28,080, adds a Honda satellite-linked navigation system, 450-watt premium audio system with 10 speakers (standard in EX coupe), 18-inch wheels, paddle shifters with the CVT transmission, and aluminum sport pedals. Also included on Civic Touring are LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers and side-mirror turn signals. Touring Sedans also get a 4-way power passenger seat and heated rear seats.