The 2020 Honda Civic hatchback is redesigned this year with aggressive styling befitting its reputation as a fun and sporty small car. This is a car enthusiasts love to customize. You can do that, but the Honda Civic is pretty cool right out of the box.

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We spent the week driving the Sport Touring trim while getting plenty of appreciative nods from fellow Civic hatchback drivers. Yes, it’s that kind of car. There’s a community of folks that adore their Civics and they love to share that sense of camaraderie.

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The Sport and Sport Touring have a turbocharged 4-cylinder with 180 horsepower, which is a slight bump from the standard 174 horsepower engine. It moves the Civic quite nicely when you hit the gas with crisp handling that makes corners ridiculously fun.

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The interior is comfortable and attractive with room for five, but rear seats are tight. The base LX gets a 5-inch infotainment screen while the rest of the range gets a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto along with upgraded audio.

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The 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback is a fun and affordable choice offering the flexibility of a hatchback for cargo, an appealing interior, and great driving dynamics.

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~ By Nicole Wakelin