Say “Honda” and “Civic” in the same sentence, and many are likely to jump to either the sporty Type R or to the idea of barebones, rental-spec commuting. In this case, only the first thought is correct, because the 2026 Civic lineup has a lot to offer from an affordability and enjoyment perspective – and you don’t need to opt for the $50,000 Type R to get it.
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