None of the recent models of the Honda Civic (i.e., the 4-door hatchback, the 4-door sedan or the 2-door coupe), were selected as Top Safety picks by the IIHS.
In the crash avoidance and mitigation category, each version of the 2020 model was given a poor rating for the performance of its headlights component.
According to the analysis completed by the IIHS, testing the vehicle on the straightaway revealed that visibility was fair on the right side of the road but inadequate on the left. Furthermore, the IIHS report stated that visibility was inadequate on curves during four different tests.
While the NHTSA has given the Civic positive scores across all four categories for several years in a row, it’s important to note that the association consistently docked the vehicle points for its performance in frontal crashes, which is consistent with the IIHS findings.
The starting price of a Honda Civic sedan is $18,390. The Honda Civic hatchback can be as expensive as $31,390 depending on the trim.