Honda has unveiled the facelifted version of its Civic hatchback for the European market. The 2026 Civic features design refinements and will be available exclusively with a hybrid powertrain. Meanwhile, Honda has discontinued the Civic Type R in Europe. The new hybrid hatchback's main competitor is the Volkswagen Golf.

The 2026 Civic hatchback. Photo: Honda

The 2026 Civic hatchback. Photo: Honda

While not a complete redesign, this mid-cycle refresh focuses on aesthetic enhancements, giving the 5-door Civic a sharper appearance, particularly at the front. These changes, based on customer feedback, include a redesigned bumper, a revised upper grille, and a larger lower grille. Small body-colored trim pieces now sit between the grille and headlights.

Honda states that the new gloss black honeycomb grille gives the Civic a more defined look and also explained the decision to remove the fog lights, asserting that the main LED headlights are sufficient.

The top-of-the-line Advance trim gets new two-tone 18-inch diamond-cut wheels, while the mid-range Sport trim features similar wheels in black. Other exterior changes are limited to a single new color, a blue shade replacing the crystal blue.

Inside, all 2026 Civic trims feature a black headliner and A-pillar trim, giving the cabin a more premium feel. Each trim also gets additional matte chrome accents around the air vents. The Advance trim features under-seat lighting, while the Sport trim adds a heated steering wheel to its standard equipment. The Elegance trim gains wireless charging.

The 2026 Civic hatchback will be offered solely with a hybrid powertrain, consisting of a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor, producing a combined 200 horsepower. Safety features remain unchanged, with the ADAS suite of driver-assistance systems.

The 2026 Honda Civic hatchback is scheduled to go on sale in Europe in the second half of 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to the launch date.

Minh Vu