2020 Honda Civic Safety Ratings

April 6th, 2020 by

2020 Honda Civic

If you’re shopping in Gretna for a compact sedan with the utmost concern for safety, the Honda Civic safety ratings pull ahead of its competitors. Supplied with innovative technologies that can help to keep you safe on Omaha roads, the 2020 Honda Civic is a durable and reliable compact sedan. Learn about the Honda Civic safety features and ratings in this overview from Honda of Lincoln.

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2020 Honda Civic Safety Ratings from NHTSA

The 2020 Honda Civic 4 Door FWD was granted an overall 5-star rating from the NHTSA*. Learn how the sedan scored in each category:

  • Frontal Crash: 5 Stars
  • Side Crash: 5 Stars
  • Rollover: 5 Stars
  • Overall: 5 Stars

2020 Honda Civic Safety Ratings from IIHS

After a thorough series of tests to rank the safety of vehicles, the IIHS** ranked the 2020 Honda Civic FWD with the following rankings:

  • Small Overlap Front Driver Side: Good
  • Small Overlap Front Passenger Side: Good
  • Moderate Overlap Front: Good
  • Side: Good
  • Roof Strength: Good
  • Head Restraints and Seats: Good
  • Front Crash Prevention: Superior with optional equipment

Honda Civic Safety Features and Driver Assist Technology

The 2020 Honda Civic safety ratings are high thanks to its bevy of safety and driver assist features. Due to its durable body structure and advanced technologies, the Honda Civic has been improved to make your Bellevue drive safer:

  • Standard Honda Civic Safety Features
  • Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
  • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
  • SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
  • Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist
  • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines
  • Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

Honda Sensing® – Each Honda Civic trim level offers the Honda Sensing® safety suite, providing an extra layer of protection with features that include:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Upgraded Honda Civic Safety Features – If you choose to upgrade to the higher Honda Civic trim levels, the Multi-Angle Rearview Camera includes Dynamic Guidelines, simplifying parallel parking. The available Honda LaneWatch™ system can give you a clear view of the area on the right-hand side of the car, making changing lanes easier and safer.

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The Honda Civic safety features and ratings ensure that you and your family are safe on every drive. Explore the Civic specials, then see how the Civic matches up to competitors like the Toyota Corolla. Be sure to check out our new Civic models!

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*Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program. For additional information on the 5-Star Safety Ratings program, please visit www.safercar.gov. Model tested with standard side airbags. **For more information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, visit https://www.iihs.org.

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