The 2022 Honda Civic LX
is the base level of the Civic’s five trim levels and comes with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, while the Honda Civic EX
is the mid-tier trim level and comes with a peppier, turbocharged 1.5-liter 4 cylinder engine. No matter the 2022 Civic your son drives, he’ll have a good time—this model is renowned for its deft handling and fun-to-drive nature, its excellent fuel economy, ample cargo space, and easy-to-use infotainment system.
That said, the Honda Civic LX and EX are not created equally.
The Honda Civic LX is the base trim, and features the following:
2.0-liter four cylinder engine with 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Auto climate control system
7-inch infotainment screen
Partially digitized instrument panel
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
Four-speaker sound system
If you really like your son and want to reward him with the mid-tier Honda Civic EX, here’s what’s in store for that ‘lil lad of yours:
More powerful, turbocharged 1.5-liter four cylinder engine with 180 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque
Dual-zone climate control system
Rear center armrest with cupholders
No matter the trim level you choose, both the LX and EX have the following driver-assist technology:
Forward collision mitigation
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