Honda Civic Sport Coupe Review
2017-2021
The tenth-generation Honda Civic Sport Coupe (FC3 Series) is a stylish 2-door performance coupe in Kenya. Featuring a punchy 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine (174 hp), aggressive fastback styling, and sub-1,500 cc customs tax savings, it offers high kerb appeal for enthusiasts.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: 1.5T engine qualifies for lowest KRA tax valuation tier.
- Quick 6.9-second 0–100 acceleration: 174 hp turbo engine delivers responsive highway passing power.
- Honda Sensing safety suite: Includes adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.
What’s not so good
- Low 135 mm ground clearance: Low front lip requires caution over tall speed bumps.
- 2-door rear seat access: Rear seats best suited for short city trips or children.
Most popular: Civic Coupe Sport 1.5T / LX
2 doorsPetrolAutomatic, Manual
At a glance
- Model
- Honda Civic Coupe (FC3 Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2021
- Body type
- 2-Door Sport Coupe
- Seating capacity
- 4
- Fuel types
- Petrol (VTEC Turbo)
- Engine sizes
- 1,496 cc (1.5T) / 1,996 cc (2.0L)
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Manual / CVT with Paddles
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Source market
- UK / Japan / US (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 15.2 km/L. Tank: 47 L (about 714 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,816 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,261 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 14,932
- Full tank (47 L)
- KES 10,667
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
LX / EX-L / Touring / Sport
- Setup
1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (174 hp / 220 Nm), CVT with paddle shifters or 6-speed manual, FWD, returning 15.2 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
High performance combined with low sub-1.5L import tax duty.
- Local consideration
Requires 0W-20 synthetic oil for turbo bearing maintenance.
Package tiers
Civic Coupe packages range from practical LX grades to leather-appointed Touring editions.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| LX / Sport | Sport base | 18-inch dark alloys, center exhaust outlet, sport pedals, 7-inch display, and Honda Sensing. |
| Touring | Flagship luxury | Leather seats, LED headlights, 450W 10-speaker premium audio, navigation, and sunroof. |
About the Honda Civic Sport Coupe
Kenya enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive compliance. In 2026, 2018 to 2021 Civic Coupe models remain eligible for import.
The 1.5L L15B7 turbo engine (1,496 cc) qualifies for Kenya's sub-1,500 cc customs tax valuation tier and standard 25% excise tax bracket.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
