The 2027 Honda Civic adds a gas Sport-L trim
By Ide Honda Honda announcement · October 8, 2026
Honda is adding a gas-powered Sport-L to both the 2027 Civic Sedan and Hatchback. Honda’s October announcement targeted the end of 2026 for the new trim to join the lineup.
Where Sport-L fits
Honda puts Sport-L between the gas Sport and the Sport Hybrid. It uses the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission as the gas Sport. Sport-L adds leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, lighted vanity mirrors and a pocket on the back of the front passenger seat.
How fuel economy compares
The gas Sport and Sport-L are both EPA-rated at 34 mpg combined in either body style. The Sport Hybrid is rated at 49 mpg combined as a sedan and 47 mpg combined as a hatchback. If you spend much of the week in stop-and-go traffic, look at the city ratings too. The Sport-L sedan is rated at 31 mpg city and the hatchback at 30 mpg, while both Sport Hybrids are rated at 50 mpg city. Actual mileage varies.
What S+ Shift does
The Sport Touring Hybrid gets a new S+ Shift mode for 2027. Honda first offered it on the 2026 Prelude. The mode simulates gear changes and adjusts engine speed as you slow down to mimic the feel of a performance transmission downshifting. If you’re deciding between the two body styles, our Civic Sedan and Hatchback guides compare their layouts and powertrains. Honda’s release has the full Sport-L equipment breakdown.
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