About the Honda Civic
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Honda Civic is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $22,390 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the VTI variant and topping out at $50,990 for the Type R.
There are 6 variants of the Civic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2017.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (127kW/220Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (104kW/174Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (228kW/400Nm). Available with variable sp automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2017 Civic is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Honda Civic Price
VTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,390 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,390 |
Vti-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
Vti-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,790 |
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,790 |
RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,790 |
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,290 |
Vti-Lx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,590 |
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,590 |
Type R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $50,990 |
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2017 Honda Civic Specs
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2017 Honda Civic Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Honda Civic
The most fuel efficient Honda Civic is the RS with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Honda Civic that uses the most amount of fuel is the Type R with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Honda Civic variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Honda Civic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Honda Civic Warranty
What is the warranty on a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Honda Civic FAQs
The cheapest Honda Civic is the VTi that starts from $22,390.
The most expensive Honda Civic is the Type R that starts from $50,990.
The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is 800 kg offered by the following variants: VTi, Vti-S, Vti-L, RS and Vti-Lx.
The largest Honda Civic is the Type R which measures 1877mm wide, 4557mm in length and sits 1421mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the Type R which has 228kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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