What is the Honda Civic interior made of?
The interior of the Honda Civic is built from a mix of materials designed to balance comfort, durability, and value across trim levels. In short, base models rely on cloth upholstery and hard plastics, while higher trims upgrade to leather-trim seating and softer-touch surfaces.
For the current-generation Civic (introduced in 2021 for the 2022 model year and continuing through recent refreshes), LX and Sport trims typically use cloth upholstery with durable plastics in the lower sections and soft-touch surfaces on the upper dashboard and door tops. EX, EX-L, and Touring trims move to leather-trim seats (synthetic leather) and more refined interior finishes, with upgraded trim accents and additional comfort features. Across all trims, the cabin uses a combination of soft-touch materials on the upper surfaces and tougher plastics in the lower areas, with decorative trim that varies by trim level and market.
Upholstery by trim
The following overview summarizes the seating materials you’ll typically find on each Civic trim in the current generation in the United States.
- LX: Cloth upholstery
- Sport: Cloth upholstery
- EX: Cloth upholstery
- EX-L: Leather-trim seats (synthetic leather)
- Touring: Leather-trim seats (synthetic leather)
In summary, base trims use cloth seating while higher trims upgrade to leather-trim seating for a more premium feel.
Interior surfaces and trim details
Before detailing the surface materials and trim finishes, note that configurations can vary by market and model year, but the common approach is described here.
- Dash and upper-door surfaces: soft-touch plastics in most trims; lower sections use more durable plastics
- Lower dash and door panels: harder, durable plastics across all trims
- Decorative trim: brushed aluminum or dark matte finishes; some trims feature piano-black accents
- Steering wheel: leather-wrapped on EX-L and Touring; more basic, urethane-wrapped on base trims
- Carpeting and mats: carpeted flooring with standard floor mats; all-weather mats are typically available as an option
Overall, the Civic interior blends softer, more premium-feeling surfaces on the upper areas with tougher, easier-to-clean plastics elsewhere, matched to each trim’s position in the lineup.
Summary
Across the Honda Civic lineup, interior materials are chosen to balance cost, comfort, and durability. The pattern is cloth seating on base trims and leather-trim seating on higher trims, with soft-touch upper surfaces and harder plastics in the lower areas, plus varied decorative trims to suit different model years and markets.
Do Honda Civics have leather interiors?
There are black and gray cloth or leather options in the Civic Sedan and Hatchback, and red upholstery and stitching in the Civic Si and the Civic Type R. Visit our dealership to explore the interiors of our current Honda Civic inventory and pick your favorite!
What is the interior quality of a Honda?
Average Interior Score: 8.0/10
However, Honda's reputation in terms of cabin design is earned by thoughtful layouts and lots of functional features. Honda's out here bucking all the trends. Two Hondas tie for the best interior in the brand's stable: the Odyssey minivan and the Civic Type R sport compact car.
What material is a Honda Civic made of?
The body and frame are made of steel stampings robotically welded into strong box sections; the outer-skin panels contribute to the integrity of the unibody. Extensive corrosion protection is built in at the time of manufacture. All body panels are made of rust-resistant, electro-galvanized steel or aluminum alloy.
What material are Honda Civic seats?
Find an accommodating and comfortable cabin in the 2025 Honda Civic. Cloth or leather line the seats, depending on the trim you select.
