Honda Civic - Top Gear S8E1 (7 May 2006)
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- This, this is something different.
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The backend also looks as though it's come from outta space and like I said, the doorhandles look like the rockets that take you there. And this is a Honda Civic!?
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This dashboard is really groovy...
(Song at the beginning = Bloc Party - The Pioneers (M83 Remix))
The song at the beginning is "Bloc Party - The Pioneers (M83 Remix)". I have now added this to the text under the video.
Absolute banger
Almost 20 years and it still looks modern.
10 years later it's still a very modern designed car
Couldn't agree move - Genius design from Honda - I've got one and people are always shocked when I say its 10 years old
Yes, but 140 hp without a turbo is very low power
I've got one 1.8 sport - It certainly isn't 'low power' at all - Got 135 out of it and felt it could go a little faster. What you're forgetting is that its only recently (last 5-7 years) we have discovered Turbos are extremely useful for lower engine cars - hence why many cars these days have Turbos.
***** The fact is I own the previous model, the EP2, which is only 1.6 110hp and can make 0-60 in the same time that the newer model with 140hp. Why should I want to buy something heavier, higher, and runs the same?
***** Yes I miss a 6th gear so much in my EP2. It seems the new generations are made for people looking comfort, futuristic interiors, and are better in highway. Anyway the old EP's have a sporty behaviour that cannot be found in the news. Maybe when I get older and have wife and kids I'll be looking for the new comfortable boring ones ;)
The greatest things of all..... after 9 years works as new , great reliabillity
which engine ?
This engine
@@chris36796 the 1.8 ivtec?
@@dacringe yes
@@chris36796 Good.
I've waited for my Civic since 2007...when I first saw it I fell in love with it. Now I am 28 and I've had it for 2 years now. My very own Honda Civic ivtech 2007 1.8 and its am amazing car .
Hi there so what is ur expiriance with that car???i like it so much and thinking to get one soon so plz if u have any advices share.
28 and thinking to buy one this week!
@@V-tec28 I've had it for 5 years now . Absolutely brilliant car if you keep on top with regular service. Keep am eye on leaky boot tho as overtime it seems to be the issue with them . Other than that , I think they are brilliant cars. I even had to use nine as a home for 6 weeks . It was awesome and I decided thay from now on I will travel and sleep in my car 😊
That honda is still on the road and mot ends in 2020
Ha.. Of course it is. These things are unbeatable.
@@WH250398 ikr! :D
@@armandasm3810 Do you drive a Honda?
@@WH250398 im too young to get license, my brother does though. Its really cool
I have bougth used one few months ago and i am very happy with it. Little tick does well in city and ok on the road while taking beating better than altairs boys do. Now i am off to my daily routine of kidnaping cows and earthlings.
Finally got mine! Awesome car even 14 years old !!!😍
Got mine 2007 this March 🙂
I bought the 1.8 petrol, second-hand, a few years ago as a shared car with (then) girlfriend - obviously the car out-lasted the relationship: it's a Honda! Even though it's been a spare car for 18-months, every time I think of selling it, I can't, it's just too good to sell (at 92,000 miles). This engine has the v-tec activate at 2,000 RPM, it's more about fuel economy than high-rev's. There's a trick to driving this engine smoothly; either keep below 2K rev's or power through the 2K mark, else it's jerky. It's not an exciting engine but extremely competent with lots of low-end pull - don't over-stretch it and it feels like a much bigger unit. If buying a manual, it's probably best to to walk away if looks as though the top of the gear leaver is very worn; this indicates a lazy driver resting their hand on the stick every journey, wearing the bushes and making gear-changes difficult over time. Another common fault is the suspension bump-stops slipping inside the spring, making a rubbing sound in damp weather - it doesn't stop the car from being driven but it'll cost roughly £200 (UK) per strut, at a local garage to put right (£50 parts + labour). That said, I've spent waaaay more keeping German cars maintained (£,000's over £00's). Last thing; when changing the rear brake-pads, be aware they need re-setting as they self-adjust tighter, resulting in the pads permanently in contact with the disc's (eventually fully-locked-on) - I've seen this posted on the internet - not something I've experienced!
This looks better than most brand new hatchbacks you can buy today (including the current Civic I would say). He is right, it may not be the smoothest or quietest car but it makes you smile even in mundane situations. The golf/focus/astra of the day seem about as fun and interesting as lump of coal by comparison.
My 2.2 diesel is at 210.000km, still goes 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds. Never broke down, still has original front discs, clutch (it actually has a 3 stage wearing thread and is really strong - people who changed the clutch got owned by a garage :D), original battery and AC never recharged. The 2.2 diesel is full of torque, left dozens of German cars behind eating my black smoke :D
That said, the paint and some other components dont live up to Honda’s reputation , it being my 3rd Honda, I can compare it to my 92 Civic and 98 Prelude.
That said, I still love it, it cruises fine on the highway even at higher speeds. At 160-170 km/h its still pretty quiet and smooth. It only drinks 5,5l /100km, has a lot of room (got a kid while ownership and went great) and the engine is a lot of fun! Many things the newer Civics dont have.... So wouldnt know what to buy next...
Fantastic car.
best car ive ever brought
One of my Uncle's had one of those Civic's and I liked it. His was the diesel version in black and I enjoyed going for a spin in the car with him. Even after all these years, that gen Honda Civic-still looks futuristic and modern.
I've wanted one of these since I was 15. Finally getting one this week
did you get one? Are you enjoying it? Got mine too, it's sick, feels hella modern
@@NakataLTU How's the suspension? I heard it's stiff. Is it really that bad?
@@WH250398 its stiff, familiar to an audi a3, it’s not as bad its not like it hurts when you hit bumps. It doesn’t really affect the driving as much, it feels sharp and racing like though. If you’re thinking of getting it, don’t make it a reason not to get it, it’s the only downside besides the rust. if you have good roads, it wont be a problem. So to answer your question, is it really bad? Nah, I don’t really notice it, i did drive an audi a3 1998, compared to it civic is quite soft haha, plus it feels like a racing car, its fast, dynamic, you feel in control.
@@NakataLTU Sounds exactly like my current 7th gen civic in that regard, so that should be more than fine. How about the lack of a rear window wiper? How is it when driving in some serious rain?
@@WH250398 Wax it and it wont be a problem, the rain will just drain off :D It's abit annoying, the view sucks too, not a deal braker for me. The view out of windows isn't as great in it, but it's more than fine.
Great music used in this.
Totally! Boards of Canada:m Beach at Red Point :D
Expert Earth Magic -> Slow & Stone Skin !
Music is timeless
I've had my Type S for over 10 years! Still fantastic to drive.
I just bought Honda civic 2008 1.8I-vtec 170 000km. And let me tell you, its like a brand new. Its an amazing car. The only downsites are the fuel economy when you floor it and the stiff suspensions.
What do you mean by stiff suspensions?
We got one as well, but I mean when you fully open the throttle like in any car, you would get bad fuel economy.
It's a great car and still a headturner in 2020. I brought my Red 1.8 i-vtec, petrol sports trim in 2018 with 90k miles. Dirves and feels good. This is one of the best practical car with magic seat, large boot space and a space shuttle cockpit :) Honda Civic the best!
I have the red 2.2 diesel and although it's a 2010 it was one of the last made that year and was given a little extra in body trim finish. They are a timeless machine, with character.
i have got the diesel one, before i had a audi, vw and ford.
This honda is the best car of these for me, the diesel engine is superb.
10 Years, and 265000km later, engine works like the first day, there were no big problems, some rust apeared, brakes, bumpers, oil and Filters, stabilizers, some suspension stuff and one injector (because of bad fuel quality) were changed.
Whole car is stock!
Maybe the turbo and or the clutch will be the next thing to change/repair.
I think i will get 350-380k km out of this car :-)
0-100 km/h on wet 9,9s with new Hancook ventus v12 evo 2
0-100 km/h on dry 8,4s same tyres here
Vmax: Tachometer: 216
GPS: 204
Nice Car :-D
thank you!
ngl i prefer the 1.8 petrol
I miss top gear when they used to review cars!
Almost 2023, still one of the best.. this car never ages
It was future proofed at birth!
''If you come out of Little Chef on wet Wednesday afternoon, and you have to go to a marketing conference. That could just be enough to make you think:
''No i won't kill myself after all''
- I can relate to this so much
James 12345 same omg
I remember watching this episode the day it came out and recently had my first drive in the UFO civic. Stepping out of a Golf V of similar age and milage i was quite amazed how much more modern the civic feels, drives and looks. the interiour basically looked new where all the softer touch points in the golfs normaly are heavily used (window switches etc.) and it is much more direct to drive, albeit a bit more uncomfortable. compared to the 1.6 in the golf the 1.8 in the civic flies and is much more silent and frugal at higher speeds due to the sixth gear, i would also take it above the later available 1.4 tsi in the golf cause is simply doesnt go wrong all the time. however you do need to rev the nuts out of it to keep moving at higher autobahn speeds and inclines compared to a modern small turbo that makes the same amount of torque two gears higher up. for city and rural areas however its perfectly motorized. the boot is super practical due to the flat falling rear seats.
I used to hate the civic but now I understand why people liked it and its rather cool. Looks like a space shuttle
Yeah, me too. The only drawback with it is the lack of rear windscreen wash/wipe. Other than that I adore my Civic.
Not many cars have a rear wiper...
@@JoeyLovesTrains That simply isn't true. I can't think of another hatchback that doesn't have one
@@TRASHoftheTITANS I was talking about sedans.. Also the Audi Q2 doesn't have one, the Kia Stinger doesn't have one, the BMW 328gt, (most Porsche Panamera's, although I have seen one with it).
I gotta say, I wish rear wipers were a requirement, bc sitting in my sedan when it's raining out, you can barely see what's behind you.
2023 I still love to driving. Still so modern!! And still nothing wrong around the car(U.F.O)
My mom just bought one , 14 yrs old & still drives & look like a modern car
I had always appreciated its futuristic style and look, and still always have! I certainly think this version would be one of the more underrated ones, especially to when it comes to looks.
Fun Fact: A couple years after, Cars 2 would come out. They had featured lots of Hondas, all of them that featured this same car! Some even had diecast, one as a flagwaver!
i got the 1.4 iDSi brand new in 2007 same colour above, Pearl Blue. now it is 2019 and it is still going strong. still a modern looking car after all the years. very reliable car. i love my Honda.
I have the same car 1.4i dsi 2008 in pearl blue fuel economy is awesome on long run I got 72 miles to the gallon around town 48 miles to the gallon my first Honda 2nd hand definitely buy another.
Bought this one, a 2.2 diesel 2007 executive.. Pure awesomeness!!
2006 HONDA CIVIC
2006 HONDA CIVIC
@@puposopperisawesome13 Rip Ai_Sponge
@@fatyoshi1456 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
2006 HONDA CIVIC 2006 HONDA CIVIC
I think like the first Focus the Civic looked great when it first came out but has aged a lot since then. I still think it looks great especially from 09 onwards with the type r grille and body coloured wheel arches and skirts. The very clever rear seats, fun free revving VTEC engines, sublime gearbox and the fact that it is built in Swindon still make it a good purchase. The Focus may be nicer to drive and the Golf may be more refined but they are so dull to look at.
My Dad works for Honda in Swindon, and they lease these out to employees and Family for 18 months a time, my mum drove it and she loved everything about it except the rear view window, parking those things are terrible and risky when reversing into spaces.
It's a must to get the one with parking sensors. Such a great improvement. But sometimes even with them, most Honda Civics will have their rear bumper edge "polished" with parking mistakes.
Une voiture absolument génial ! je ne suis pas pressé de m'en séparer !
2006 Honda Civic
Best looking Civic ever special in vivid blue.
2006 Honda civic
RIP TOP GEAR!
I have still Civic on owner 2 years. I love my civic, keeping Civic the good care and full service also driving amazing. One worse thing out was gas pedal is tough and foot off pedal goes suddely kicks braking itself.
Just got a 2011 S Type. Love these cars.
15 años con un Type S 1.8 y lo volvería a comprar. No ha dado ningún problema.
I got a second hand one of these recently (damn near perfect condition too..so w00t!). Only got the 1.4 basic model, but it's an awesome car. Great features, good fuel economy, looks awesome....and yes the red button is made of pure win.
I love my honda
David Thompson buying 1 2morrow cant wait
I bought my this week and it should be ready to pick up tomorrow... I'm excited :D
my favourite show reviewing my favourite car with my favourite band (DFA) playing in the back for a moment? i feel like this was something that was waiting for me to discover
"The backend looks like something from out of space, and like I said, the doorhandles look like the rockets that will take you there"
That's gotta be one of Mr May's greatest lines ever.
To anybody thinking of getting one, get the 2.2 diesel it combines great performance ith good fuel economy. They're brilliant cars!
After 12 year still my car, and I love it. For sure my next car will be a Honda. 😬
i buy new honda 2.2 I-CTDI in : 20/12/2006 . Till now . Until today .07 / 09/2020 no one problem. changed 3 discs and 6 front brake pads. 2 discs and 4 rear brake pads, and 3 batteries. 185,045 km. Ps. from 10 years, I live in the mountains at 1600 meters above sea level , to date. From Zinal to Sion 1100 meters of altitude difference 3 times a week. The best good car ever. Honda Civic disel . Only 1 defect. braking is a little long.
@@zerozerouno0 Damn, how's the dual mass fly wheel and the clutch? The flywheels wear off easily i've heard, mine's busted abit.
@@NakataLTU everything fill good . But : pity that: (the fault of the salt that they put against the frost as I live in the mountains at 1600 meters high) has corroded at the level of the shock absorbers and brake calipers, which I had to change 2 months ago as the brake was blocked :P
@@zerozerouno0 same man, i live in northern europe, lots of salt here, first winter with it, why don't you just spray it out with anti corrosion chemicals?
@@NakataLTU troppo tardi :(
Love that they filmed some bits in futurascope #represent
But when vtec kicks in in yo it’s amazing
I have owned loads of cars in my time including VW, Audi, Mini Cooper, Mercedes M class and this Honda Civic 1.8 Vtec Type S GT is the most reliable car I have ever owned even though it is 14yrs old now! I bought it with 60,000 mls as a shopping car and I have covered over 30,000 mls and it has only ever needed tyres, servicing, brake pads etc. Honda's are fantastic cars.
I bought one 2.2cdti fantastic, would have another
I have this spaceship.
XD
Love it.
Honda...simply the best.
This thing is absolutely fantastic.
12 years later and I'm looking for a 2.2 diesel to remap to 180 hp.
I've got 2.2 140bhp. Heard hear go above 200 remap 😮😮😮😮
It'll be quite difficult as normally stage 1 gives you more than 180
The best one of the 10 generations.
I have the same car it's very reliable and so fast. Made with good quality parts I'm 21 btw 😂 but insurance so cheap.
approximately how much is insurance ?
750 CHF at year .in Switzerland
Yeah, if you're thinking of buying one of these, get the 2.2 diesel. A magnificent engine and car
I have it :) it's perfect car!
The Diesel has a faulty clutch. Expect 1,000 Euros of repair costs each time the clutch has to be replaced.
WhiteSlift Yea your right, i have the 2.2 diesel 2007 and the clutch has been slipping for the whole time ive owned it. Although with that in mind, i would still have another civic,
Hayden Wilde
My dad has the 2.2 and his clutch was replaced on Honda's cost because he had less than 60,000 miles on his. But I bought the 1.8 petrol because I could only afford a higher mileage, and the clutch replacement is expensive.
Well a year on guys, and my dad's diesel is still going strong. And I am now the owner of the Type R model. What a driveway! Smashing cars! :)
The top gear guys take the piss out of what we average folks can afford those 3 are all millionaires
It's quite common for the shock absorbers to go on these (mine has). It's also hard on the suspension. Other than that, it's a solid car.
Yeh I had to replace one in the first year, caught the driver side wheel on a drain cover sticking up out of ground during road works on a roundabout.
I've got the type R model & it feels exciting & special every time i drive it. Ep3 owners hate on it but it looks tons nicer inside & out in my opinion & is a much better daily
have got a 2007 1.8 sport ishift bought from new, had previous version series 7, in 1.6 auto, love new ones gear box which seems to have been dropped now but suspension on older one was much nicer to drive, Honda should think about putting ishift and independent suspension together and soften the ride slightly, THEN they'd have a winner all round, apart from the silly split rear window !!!
Best car on a planet. Any planet.
Same here not many people drive this car in my area, and the amazing thing is that its almost as practical as my old peugeot estate.
Bought one in May 2021 has 144k on the clock. Its amazing and drives amazing! You can pick them up cheap nowadays.
I'm currently looking to get my first car, I've found the 1.8L petrol version from 2006/7, what do you think? Is it something you'd recommend? Is it expensive to maintain? Is maintenance something that's needed often? And what about the driving and parking experience?
Ima buy a cheap one when I can. Bussin interior.
I bought the 1.4 type s 3dr best 1st car imo👍🏼
Still looking good in 2022!
"Romantic Rights" by Death from Above 1979 around the middle. Such a recognizable song...
2.2 diesel is stellar engine in this car and sound isolation is much better thant you would think. Onve I was driven by this car at 185-190 km/h and all I could hear was wind noise, not engine, not suspension. I never thought a little car could make you feel so safe at that speed. I used to drive in My 97 Prelude at 170 km/h and it way was louder and not that relaxing (with shitty tires though). This car is interesting and as usually for Honda - reliable.
Got a 2006 one with 73k one it. 1.8 vtech with Ishift love it
I have the 1.8 ivtec edition , I only changed once the suspensions , just the basic service and nothing else !! Completed 270000 Km and going !!
the honda civic look inpressive, and the type R version looks even better
bloc party - pioneer (M83 remix)
I also own this lovely car and I must tell you that I like it more every single day...
The plastic protection starts to fall of after some years...
I bought a 2008 5-speed manual Honda Civic a few years ago.
A year ago, I crashed it.
In February, I bought another 2008 Honda Civic 5-speed manual. Difference is, this one had no spoiler, was gold-colored, and hadn't been rammed into a tree by a previous owner.
I buy Honda because they just work. And it's nice when things just work.
loving the use of death from above 1979
*2006 HONDA CIVIC* 🗣️🗣️💯💯
honda engineering... this car ra55htp has never failed its mot
i have 2 , one 1.8 executive and one 2.2 cdti sport ,iam very happy
I plan on modifying my 2007 Civic with rims and probably suspension from a 2018-19 Civic to help cool the brakes and increase its fuel economy because they’re lighter and to prevent it from falling apart. I’m NOT going to put a “fart can” exhaust on it because I would feel like a massive idiot!
Have you changed rims? Are they fit from new Civic?
this is brilliant
If you're thinking of getting 1 of these, get a Type R.
Type R is on the expensive side in taxes and insurance. I'm a student so I bought the 1.8.
+WhiteSlift how much is fuel consumption?
@@amy40c 6-7l/100km
I think that gauge cluster would look better in the cars here in North America.
(Sigh) This makes me wish I'd bought one of those instead.
Even though I really like my Ford Fiesta, still kinda wish now I'd got that instead. Its impossible to deny how good it looks.
almost a year ago, I was looking for a cheap compact car, and while searching I stumbled upon 'that car I always liked for its design, but had no idea that it became affordable' - I bought 2.2 diesel and I really like it. Once they said, that if you get out of your car, and you don't turn back to look at it, you have bought the wrong one. That's first car I own, I turn my head around for.
Yep,always give it a glance before I go to bed! a beautiful car.
@@HorseezTWB its* design
@@stfuplsok ok, thanks
LOL the star wars music!
I love the Imperial March theme in the background around 4:00
WHY ISN'T THIS CAR OFFERED IN AMERICA?? The Civic in America looks tragically boring.
3:40 The Imperial March!
I'm test driving one tomorrow. Hopefully it is in good shape as I really want to buy that one...
the 2.2 diesel is a masterpiece.... my 2006 has 170k miles and runs brilliant!
Same here , and the gearbox is still fresh after all these years :D Only downside is the stiff suspension. Recently a guy asked me what year was my car made in - 2017?18? I was like lol dude its a 13 year old car xD
They need this design back and in Canada/US
What building is that shown with the moving piece @ 0:47?
What is that modern place where James May is showing that Civic? It look really cool :D...
yep, the Dart Wader car, as the music near the end..
Holly shit! Now I know where Chevy got their design for the Volt.
Does anyone here know where to find the mix of the Imperial March that starts at 3:40?
WHY didn't this version see a release in the States...? It's actually good looking...
which buildings is in the background?
i like the rear end design, i wonder if they make si's in this trim.