New Member w/ Questions

Hello everyone,
First time posting. Anyway I will be gettign a new car soon, and I am dead set on a honda. I had a GMC Jimmy and it was nice, but brutal on gas and not that quick (although 4WD was nice in the snow)
I'm looking at a new Civic (coupe) DX or possibally the HX. is it worth the extra for the HX? I don't want an underpowered car. I won't be doing anything to the car until the warrentee is gone, I want this car to last a LONG time.
Well thanks for your input