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Honda prices 2016 Civic Coupe from $19,050 in US market

Honda has confirmed the 2016 Civic Coupe will start at $19,050 in the US, with sales beginning 15 March and a choice of two petrol engines across several trims.

By Chris Wilson Updated
2016 Honda Civic Coupe at the 2016 MIAS
2016 Honda Civic Coupe at the 2016 MIAS Bull-Doser / Public domain

Honda has announced US pricing for the 2016 Civic Coupe, confirming a starting price of $19,050 before destination charges. Sales begin on 15 March, with the new model bringing updated styling, upgraded equipment and a revised engine line-up.

Unveiled at the previous year's Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2016 Civic Coupe follows the tenth-generation Civic Sedan onto the US market. The Coupe is distinguished by a more aggressive exterior, with projector-beam headlights, a sloping roofline and C-shaped LED tail lights. Honda has also focused on improving interior quality, adding softer plastics and increasing rear legroom by around five inches compared to the outgoing model.

Trim levels and equipment

The entry-level LX trim is fitted with a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 158 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque. It comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox, with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) available as an option. Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, power windows and locks, a rearview camera, a four-speaker audio system and a five-inch infotainment display.

The LX-P trim, also powered by the 2.0-litre engine, is offered only with the CVT. Moving up to the EX brings a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine developing 174 hp and 162 lb-ft, paired exclusively with the CVT. The EX adds a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a more advanced audio system.

  • Leather upholstery and heated front seats are available on higher trims
  • Touring model adds navigation and premium audio
  • All models include a rearview camera as standard

The flagship Touring trim, starting at $26,125, includes leather seats, navigation and further upgrades to the audio system. Full pricing and feature details for the 2016 Civic Sedan were previously announced, with the Coupe following a similar structure but with a two-door body and sportier styling. For those interested in the latest Civic Type R styling developments, leaked images of the 2016 model are also available.

Engine and transmission options

Buyers can choose between the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine and the 1.5-litre turbocharged unit, depending on trim. The manual gearbox is limited to the base LX, while all other versions are CVT-only. The turbo engine is positioned as the more premium choice, reserved for EX and Touring specifications.

2016 Honda Civic Coupe US engine and trim summary
LX / LX-P engine2.0-litre I4, 158 hp, 138 lb-ft
EX / Touring engine1.5-litre turbo I4, 174 hp, 162 lb-ft
Transmission6-speed manual (LX only), CVT (all trims)

Market context and availability

The 2016 Civic Coupe enters US showrooms on 15 March, targeting buyers seeking a sportier alternative to the Civic Sedan. Honda positions the Coupe as a more youthful, style-led option, but with the same focus on equipment and safety. The model will compete with other compact coupes in the US market, though the segment has contracted in recent years.

For full pricing of the 2016 Civic Sedan, see our earlier coverage.

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