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2019 Honda Civic Sedan: Small visual updates and friendlier tech

Midcycle updates to the 2019 Honda Civic give it a slightly more aggressive look, a quieter cabin and more intuitive tech.

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For 2019, the exterior of the Civic gets light updates, including a new front bumper and blacked-out grille for a slightly more aggressive appearance. 

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Out back, a chrome strip has been added to the lower portion of the bumper. 

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Wheel designs are also updated for 2019. This range-topping Touring model gets 18-inch wheels with gray-painted spoke insets. 

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Changes to the interior of the 2019 Civic are limited to new dash trim and a redesigned cup holder. 

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To quiet the cabin further, Honda added additional sound insulation to the Civic for 2019. 

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The biggest upgrade for 2019 involves the Civic's Display Audio infotainment system, which gains additional physical shortcut buttons and legit volume knob.

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The Touring also comes standard with embedded navigation, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

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Base LX and Sport Cvic models are powered by a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque, which is still available with a six-speed manual gearbox.

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The rest of the lineup, including the Touring trim, packs a punchier 1.5-liter turbocharged four with 174 horses and 162 lb-ft working exclusively with a continuously variable transmission.  

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The 2019 Honda Civic Touring sedan begins at $27,300, not including $920 for destination.

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