2021 Honda Civic
The 2021 Honda Civic is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $33,000 for the SX variant and topping out at $63,000 for the Type-R variant.
There are 4 variants of the Civic available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2020.
The 2021 Civic was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Honda Civic include 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (127kW/220Nm), 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (104kW/174Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (228kW/400Nm). Available with automatic continuously trans with manual mode or 6-speed manual manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $33,000 - $63,000†
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion

- Retail Price
- $33,000 - $63,000†
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Honda Civic
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Exterior & Dimensions
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Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Honda Civic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being SX and the most expensive being Type-R.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,518 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,697 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,654 mm |
| Load Capacity | 489 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2021 Honda Civic
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Honda Civic is the SX variant that starts from $33,000.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe most expensive Honda Civic is the Type-R variant that starts from $63,000.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is 800 kg offered by the following variants: SX, Rs Sensing and Rs Sport Sensing.
See all Honda Civic towing capacityThe largest Honda Civic is the Type-R variant which measures 1877mm wide, 4557mm in length and sits 1421mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the Type-R variant which has 228kW of power and 400nm of torque.
The Honda Civic is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to New Zealand. The Honda Civic may be manufactured in Great Britain or Thailand.
The heaviest Honda Civic is the Rs Sensing variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1810 kg.
The Honda Civic may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.