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About the Honda Civic
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Honda Civic is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $54,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Type R variant and topping out at $70,000 for the Type R Limited Edition.
There are 2 variants of the Civic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2020.
The Honda Civic is only available with an null motor that produces 228kW and 400Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Civic is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
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Power to Weight
159.11 kW/t
63.49 kW/t
159.11 kW/t
Boot Space
414 litres
208 litres
611 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.8 L/100km
1.1 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
534 km
534 km
1,324 km
Price
$54,990 - $70,000
$21,490
$70,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,760 kg
1,740 kg
2,115 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
132 mm
101 mm
165 mm
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2021 Honda Civic Price
Type R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $54,990 |
Type R Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $70,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Honda Civic Specs
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2021 Honda Civic Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Honda Civic
The most fuel efficient Honda Civic 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 cycle.
| Honda Civic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 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.
2021 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 Type R that starts from $54,990.
The most expensive Honda Civic is the Type R Limited Edition that starts from $70,000.
The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is null kg offered by the following variants: Type R and Type R Limited Edition.
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.
The Honda Civic is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Honda Civic is the Type R which weighs 1760 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda Civic uses Premium Unleaded.