Does the 2022 Civic have turbo?
Yes—turbocharged power is available on most trims of the 2022 Honda Civic. The base LX uses a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine, while higher trims use a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. The performance-focused Civic Si uses the turbo tuned for higher output and a manual transmission.
Engine options and turbo availability
The 2022 Civic lineup centers on two engines and one high-performance variant. The following breakdown shows which trims get turbo power and what transmission you can expect.
- LX: 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine. Transmission: CVT. No turbo.
- EX, EX-L, Touring: 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. Transmission: CVT. Turbo power with improved efficiency.
- Sport: 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. Transmission: CVT. Sporty styling and added features; turbocharged power.
- Civic Si: 1.5-liter turbocharged engine tuned for higher output. Transmission: 6-speed manual. Turbo, high performance.
In short, if you want turbocharged power, choose any of the non-LX trims that use the 1.5L turbo, or the Civic Si for the performance-tuned turbo with a manual gearbox. The LX remains the only non-turbo option within the sedan lineup.
Performance and efficiency notes
Power figures vary by trim and tuning, but in general the 1.5-liter turbo delivers around 180 horsepower with torque around 177 lb-ft, while the LX's 2.0-liter engine produces about 158 horsepower. The Si version pushes the turbo further to around 200 horsepower. All non-Si Civics with turbo use a CVT in most markets, with the Si using a manual transmission.
Summary
The 2022 Honda Civic does offer turbocharged power on most trims thanks to the 1.5-liter turbo engine. Only the LX sticks with the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, and the high-performance Si uses the turbo in a tuned configuration with a manual transmission. For those chasing performance with a traditional automatic, turbo models provide a strong balance of power and efficiency.
