Honda Civic Mount Sterling, KY
A Compact Sedan That Still Makes the Drive Fun
Few cars have earned their reputation the way the Honda Civic has. The current sedan comes in four trims and two very different powertrains, and at Gates Honda, we help drivers near Mount Sterling, KY, sort out which combination fits the miles they drive.
- Gas trims are rated up to 32 mpg city and 41 mpg highway, while both hybrid trims reach 50 mpg city.
- The two-motor hybrid system makes 200 combined horsepower, well ahead of either gas trim.
- Honda Sensing safety tech comes standard on every trim, from the LX all the way to the Sport Touring Hybrid.
Plenty of buyers have drifted toward crossovers over the past decade, and the Civic is a big reason the compact sedan still holds its ground. It seats five, swallows 14.8 cubic feet in the trunk, costs little to run, and stays entertaining on a curvy two-lane. Our sales team knows these trims down to the wheel size, so bring the specific questions.
Two Very Different Ways to Get Down the Road
The LX and Sport share a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder making 150 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque, sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission. The LX returns 32 mpg city, 41 highway, and 36 combined. The Sport gives up a little of that, at 31 city, 39 highway, and 34 combined, trading efficiency for 18-inch wheels, paddle shifters, and a three-mode drive system.
The Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid pair the same displacement engine with two electric motors for 200 combined system horsepower and 232 lb-ft of electric motor torque, which arrives almost the instant you touch the pedal. There is no conventional transmission here, just a direct-drive setup that stays smooth in traffic and pulls hard when you merge. Both hybrid trims are rated at 50 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, and 49 mpg combined. Drive the two back-to-back, and the difference shows up within a mile.
Honda Civic Trim Comparison for Mount Sterling, KY, Drivers
Here is how the four trims line up, feature by feature. Every figure below comes straight from Honda.
| Feature | LX | Sport | Sport Hybrid | Sport Touring Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder with two-motor hybrid system | 2.0L 4-cylinder with two-motor hybrid system |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 150 hp | 200 hp combined system output | 200 hp combined system output |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft | 232 lb-ft (electric motor) | 232 lb-ft (electric motor) |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT with paddle shifters | Two-motor hybrid, direct drive | Two-motor hybrid, direct drive |
| EPA mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 32 / 41 / 36 | 31 / 39 / 34 | 50 / 47 / 49 | 50 / 47 / 49 |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gallons | 12.4 gallons | 10.6 gallons | 10.6 gallons |
| Drive modes | Not available | 3-mode (Normal, Sport, ECON) | 3-mode (Normal, Sport, ECON) | 4-mode (Normal, Sport, ECON, Individual) |
| Wheels | 16-inch | 18-inch gloss-black alloy | 18-inch gloss-black alloy | 18-inch alloy with matte Shark Gray inserts |
| Touchscreen | 7-inch | 7-inch | 7-inch | 9-inch with Google built-in |
| Smartphone connection | Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charger |
| Audio | 4-speaker, 160-watt | 8-speaker, 180-watt | 8-speaker, 180-watt | 12-speaker Bose Premium with subwoofer |
| Seating | Cloth | Cloth, leather-wrapped steering wheel | Cloth, heated front seats | Leather-trimmed, heated and power front seats |
| Climate control | Automatic | Automatic | Dual-zone automatic | Dual-zone automatic |
| Moonroof | Not available | Not available | One-touch power | One-touch power |
| Honda Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind spot info with cross traffic monitor | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trunk space | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Hybrid output is total system horsepower; the gasoline engine alone is rated at 141 hp. Equipment and ratings vary by model year and build, so confirm the window sticker on the specific car you are considering.
Controls You Can Learn on the Way Home
Three of the four trims use a 7-inch color touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB-C ports up front, and Bluetooth streaming. The Sport Touring Hybrid moves to a 9-inch screen with Google built-in, wireless smartphone connections, a charging pad, and a 10.2-inch digital gauge display. That trim also brings the 12-speaker Bose system with a subwoofer, a real upgrade over the 8-speaker setup below it.
What we like about the layout is how little of it needs explaining. Volume and climate keep real buttons, and the menus are short enough to sort out in a parking lot. Sit in one for ten minutes, and you will see what we mean.
Schedule a test driveSafety Tech Working Quietly in the Background
Honda Sensing is standard on all four trims, which is not something every compact sedan can claim. The suite covers collision mitigation braking with pedestrian detection, road departure mitigation with lane departure warning, lane keeping assist with traffic jam assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, traffic sign recognition, and auto high-beam headlights. A rearview camera with three viewing angles is included, and the body uses Honda's ACE structure with a six-airbag system.
Beginning with the Sport, blind-spot information with a cross-traffic monitor joins the list. The Sport Touring Hybrid adds front and rear parking sensors with low-speed braking control, which earn their keep in tight grocery lots. Hybrid buyers also get an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the hybrid components and high-voltage battery, in addition to Honda's standard 3-year, 36,000-mile coverage.
A spec chart only takes you so far. The trim that reads best on paper is rarely the one that feels right after twenty minutes behind the wheel, which is why we would rather hand you a key than a brochure.
Four Generations of the Gates Family at Gates Honda
The Gates Auto Family has been in the car business since 1915, and we are now in our fourth generation of family leadership. That history shows up in how we work with people. Our sales team asks questions before it points at cars, our finance department has earned Honda's Council of Excellence Award, and our Gates Fresh Start program helps buyers rebuilding credit find a payment that holds up month after month. We are also a Honda President's Award recipient, an honor reserved for stores with strong customer satisfaction scores.
After the sale, our Honda-certified technicians keep things running with genuine Honda parts, and our express lane handles most routine work without an appointment. If a Honda Civic is on your short list, run your car through the Value Your Trade tool on our site, then stop in and let us pull a few trims up front to compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the gas and hybrid Civic trims?
The LX and Sport use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated at 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT. The Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid pair that engine with two electric motors, delivering 200 combined system horsepower and 232 lb-ft of electric-motor torque. The hybrids also carry an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the hybrid components and high-voltage battery.
How many miles per gallon does the Honda Civic get?
The LX earns EPA ratings of 32 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 36 mpg combined, while the Sport comes in at 31 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined on its larger wheels. Both hybrid trims are rated at 50 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, and 49 mpg combined. All four trims run on regular unleaded fuel.
Where can I buy a Honda Civic near me?
Gates Honda serves drivers near Mount Sterling, KY, with the full Civic lineup, along with certified pre-owned Honda models. We are part of the Gates Auto Family, a fourth-generation family business, and we are happy to have a sedan pulled up front for you before you arrive.
Does every Civic trim come with Honda Sensing?
Yes. Honda Sensing is standard on all four Civic Sedan trims, including collision mitigation braking with pedestrian detection, road departure mitigation, lane keeping assist with traffic jam assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, traffic sign recognition, and auto high-beam headlights. Blind spot information with cross traffic monitor is standard beginning with the Sport.
Which Civic trim has the largest touchscreen?
The Sport Touring Hybrid carries a 9-inch color touchscreen with Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. The other three trims use a 7-inch touchscreen with wired smartphone connections. Ask us to demo both so you can see the difference before you decide.
Can I trade in my current car at Gates Honda?
Yes. Use the Value Your Trade tool on our website to get a figure based on the same data our appraisers use, then bring the car by so we can confirm it. Applying that value to a new Civic is one of the simplest ways to reduce your payment.
Does Gates Honda service the Civic after I buy it?
We do. Our Honda-certified technicians handle everything from oil changes and tire rotations to brake work and diagnostics, and they use genuine Honda parts. Our express lane covers most routine services without an appointment, and you can book anything else through our online scheduler.
Drive the Gas and the Hybrid Back-to-Back
Eighteen mpg separates them in town, and so does fifty horsepower. Ten minutes in each settles which one belongs in your driveway.
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