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I own this car. if you hit the gas too harshly fuel economy will drop below 30. keep in mind it's a turbo. if you're gentle with the throttle and keep the car in eco mode it'll exceed the fuel economy estimates. I've average 43.9 before.
+Deion B I'm debating getting this car for Uber between a 2016 civic or 2016 prius C prius c amazing mileage honda 2016 looks super amazing and decent milage would appreciate some feed back
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My 2016 Civic Touring already has Electrical problem after two weeks lol. The screen keeps on beeping randomly, applications closed out on its own. Should keep this in mind if you're shopping for this car. My car is still in the dealer's service, they're still scratching their heads trying to figure out what's wrong with it LOL. Luckily I took a video and showed it to them.
MPG definitely attainable with judicious use of the turbo. Averaged 45.6 mpg on my commute, speeds from 65-85. And I used the turbo a bit, too :). Awesome car
Went for a cruise with friends yesterday and two of my friends who sat in the rear seats (5"11' and 6"2') were both very comfortable. They both said it's not common for them to be comfortable in the rear seats, but they were in the 2016 Civic.
I think manly because the civic is still in the compact (if you can even call it that) range and the Accord has a bit more class behind even though this model civic is super nice for what it is
buildmorefarms100 When I was recently trying to trade in my car, I was deciding between the Mazda3 and the new Civic. I thought about it and couldn't see myself driving a car with CVT. Ugh. The only times I drove and will drive a CVT is for driving education purposes in which I won't need to do again.
dragantoe Have you driven Mazda's automatic? It's much better than slippery-feeling traditional automatic. It's responsive, smart, and intuitive for athleticism that's associated with Mazda cars.
The windshield wipers... No more stilysh outward sweeping windshield wipers... That is too sad... Honda went back to the common on that one... I do love the windshield wipers in my 2015 Civic..
I don't know if it was just on my end, but your audio seemed to break up a bit in this video every time you were more than a couple feet from the camera.
Man, great review!!! I like a lot the way you describe the features of the cars and the explanation that you do when driving it. Since you do real world test as every man driver, for sure you are my favorite UA-cam car channel. Greetings from Mexico amigo!!
DAVE: GREAT review as always, though there were some sound issues in a couple of parts that made hearing you a bit difficult. I sure LOVE this car and plan a test drive. However, I DID notice the leather wrinkles on the back seats and they sure looked bad. I would expect Honda quality to be better with this. And too bad that the front seats have no lumbar support which should have been a part of this car, too, esp. for drivers on long drives.
What a fantastic review! Keep it up, I enjoyed this video so much! I got the 2015 civic EXL and I really am loving this 2016...just not a fan of the Hud display... I like the 15 civic Hud, almost like a spaceship style...but the outer body , interface and design is gorgeous!
Love all your reviews... I agree with your review on the new Civic. I will likely be purchasing an EX-T soon. I am a little disappointed in the lag in the infotainment system; I noticed some of your "pushes" on the screen had to be repeated for it to recognize... the new Civic with the 1.5t is damn near perfect.
Nice review. I've been car searching on and off for two months and have been in two different Honda Accords for the past 10 years. I went into it certain that I didn't want another Honda not due to issues but styling and driving excitement really. I'd driven the Mazda 6, Hyundai Sonata Sport, Nissan Altima, VW, Subaru, etc.... and then on a whim I went in to the Honda dealer wanted to get a look at the Civic, which honestly didn't really catch my eye from the outset. I saw the car, sat in it, drove it and I was sold. The driving dynamics (with the Turbo) are great. The ride was very solid, cabin was quiet, fit and finish excellent, roomy inside (remember I was coming from a larger vehicle) and I brought my wife back for a second look. Signed the paperwork and should be taking delivery in a few days. If you're in the market, like Dave said, don't buy until you check out the Civic. You may be very surprised.
By far the best reviews I have seen on autos. I would like to see you do some reviews on sub compacts like the Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage and Hyundai Accent.
Very nice review Dave, but where is the 0-60? I was looking forward to that the most, since I have seen multiple numbers on the 1.5T below 7 sec. U did mention it was raining though, so perhaps that was the reason u did not run one. Since u had recently also reviewed the 2016 Mazda 3S with the 2.5, which do u think provides better handling overall. Thank you again for the quality reviews, and Merry Christmas to you and Melissa.
I love this. By the time my 2015 Accord is paid off in 2-3 years, there should be a mid-cycle refresh of this Civic by then - perfect timing to pick this car up.
Good review. I like the instrument cluster much more than the double decker one in previous models. I think Dave might just buy one of these given his enthusiasm.
Great review Dave. I am surprised there isn't snow on the ground in Spokane. Anyways, addressing the fuel economy, one reason could be that it is an almost brand new car and therefore you are still in the "engine break-in" phase. Another is that it is the middle of winter and so the heater/defogger is always running (which means the A/C is also running in the background (lower humidity air). I drove a Ford Fusion 1.5L ecoboost as my rental in November in Seattle and it also had sub-par fuel economy. It is important to remember that 1.5L is the size of a large motorcycle engine and it is trying to motivate 3,000 lbs of metal down the road. As such the engine is always working harder than say a 2.0L or 2.5 L 4 cylinder engine. For your viewers edification, the smaller engine sizes have to do with the European tax above the 1.5L displacement. Many car companies are trying to do the "One Ford" thing, where they sell the same model in all world markets, to offset production costs. This is what caused Ford to change the Fusion engine from a 1.6L ecoboost to a 1.5L ecoboost from 2015 to 2016.I hope maybe you can review a lower level trim Civic with the bigger engine that is naturally aspirated and see if fuel economy improves in "Everyman Driver" real world. I'll bet it does.
Many people don't like the design of this car here in Europe. My opinion is that Honda designed this car not to be same or similar as other boring German cars. This car looks totally different and I appreciate their effort. I would buy it no doubt but with manual gearbox. Great review.
So at first I thought I was going to be bothered by that 'hatchbacky' look to the new Civic. I've always wanted my sedan to have adequate trunk space. But to say the least, I am (more than) pleasantly surprised. I think I'm in love. At this point, I don't even wanna shop around. All I want is a 2016 Honda Civic. Point Blank Period.
The best mileage I got from my 2019 Civic Touring was 49.8 mpg. I went from Columbus, Ohio to Omaha, Nebraska. Was actually better than my 2015 Ford Fiesta Se.
If possible, you doing a 2016 Civic vs Mazda 3 video would be cool. Seems like the Civic has a few more niceties but the Skyactive is still nicer than the CVT for similar fuel efficiency.
+tipoomaster Actually, the Mazda 3 SGT (Apx. $26,500) has more niceties. Heads up display, REAL blind spot monitors for both left and right side, Auto Headlights and Wipers. Headlights that turn with the wheels. Nav, Backup Camera and back cross traffic warning. 18" Wheels, Dual exhaust and more
+John Edmond Dont forget the cons however, mazdas arent known for reliability YET. They also have a major major complain... ride quality. The skyactiv engine is nice and competes with the cvt but the mazda 3 lacks a turbo engine or a stronger engine option. I was thinking of getting one but the civic just has a bigger bang in my opinion.
+wonderwall135 I'm not making stuff up are you stupid? Mazda has had a good reliability for what 3 maybe 4 years running? They used to produce piece of shits with their co partner Ford. Back then nobody wanted Mazda's besides the Miata because their cars were a piece of junk with so many problems. They get so many electrical system alternator/generator, fuel system/tank assembly issues and recalls that its not even worth purcashing it and these were in their new models. It's a 2.5l producing 184 horsepower but when you drive it in person it lacks the power to make it the car that gives it the edge over the Civic. I've driven the Civic EXT and the Mazda 3/6 already, the Civic has the better response time and is much faster as well as the seats feel much more comfortable. Lastly you got your facts wrong, the Civic's turbo DOESN'T require premium gas. Nor is it recommended to use premium gas. This turbo is recommended to use regular unleaded. Not all turbo's require premium, that is only a thing of the past.
the biggest things that have kept me away from caring at all about the civic since 2006 are 1. digital only speedometer ( why not make it so there is an option to make it analog via a digital display) 2. now they have gone to cvt's. i wouldn't buy any car with a cvt ever, reliability is unproven long term.
I just purchased the civic ex-t and I absolutely love it I don't think I would consider it a compact car at all I traded in a 2014 civic ex and this new redesign completely blows it away my only complaint is it seems like the back up camera quality was downgraded for sure but still works just fine and gas millage is a little disappointing compared to my 2014 ex but not by much
2:55 When you talked about the fuel economy numbers, I guess it just takes time for the car to break in. Not trying to be a Honda fanboy but that's just what I think.
Has anyone heard anything definitive about the audio problems the touring models have been having? Lots of talk on various forums about audio connectivity and dropout problems on the Touring model. It's the biggest thing holding me back from getting this car.
Best Civic since .. wow a long time. Like Corolla their success was anchored in the brand, far more than the product. Honda has the struggle like many with finding good transmissions, and it sounds like the CVT is alright now .. can't imagine how their marketing will handle it after years of being so critical of the technology
Well, I’ll throw in my two cents since I own the 2017 Honda Civic Touring in Pearl White. I was kind of disappointed there wasn’t any proximity sensors or a blind spot detection on the drivers side. But, I found out that if you look closely at the far left of the drivers side mirror, you’ll see it curve like those circle blind spot mirrors you buy from auto zone. So Honda did give us blind spot detection, just in an old fashion way. Low tech, lol. Another thing. No LED lighting for the interior. Only LED is where you put your phone down in front of the gear shifter. Third, no paddle shifters or sport shifting. Sports mode is fine, but with a turbo engine, it’ll be nice to play around with the power band. That’s it. I just listed the things I felt could’ve needed improving on which was a very very small list. Everything else is gorgeous and very well built. Honda sites tell you how the motors are built and the technology behind the 1.5L turbo motor. I was very impressed at the articles. Safe to say, we have a very strong engine that will last for a long time. It’s power ratio for this size mated with CVT transmission takes advantage of low end torque and power in the long run. Touring model has beautiful subtleties that makes it standout compared to lower end Civic models such as premium rim designs, shark fin antenna, all LED headlamp and DTRL, rear deck lip, and chrome door handles. Black interior leather matches with my pearl white exterior and smoked rims......just beautiful. Lots of fun options for the touch screen control center including smartphone link as mentioned in the video. One thing, buy a couple of USB extender cables. Three feet minimum will do. I’ll go 6’ and roll it up so I can share my phone and/or USB flash drive around the car for friends and family member in the car with me. I don’t like leaving my flash drive plugged in overnight in case it drains the battery. The extender cable allows you to connect to the hard to reach USB ports (one under the first layer shelf area in front of the gear shifter and one inside the center console) and easily connect/disconnect your phone and flash drive. There’s nothing else to explain here as everything else is flawless. Looks great inside as well as out. Performs as expected from a Civic and more. Civic Touring looks like a cross between a Mercedes and an Acura. Yeah, it looks that good. I disabled my “Walk away and alarm activation” feature because it got annoying. Every time I walk away from my car, it beeps to arm it. Imagine if you have to keep going back and forth to get something from your car. Lock, unlock, lock, unlock, lock, unlock. Disabled. Lol. If you like it, leave it enabled. There are many many more settings you can set. Just play with it with the car parked and ACC button in the On position. Oh, Touring model comes with remote engine start and it’s there on the wireless key fob. You can disable that too in the settings if you wish. Gas fill up. There is no cap. It’s something new and all you have to do is insert the gas nozzle into the tank and fill. There are no switch, pull handle, push button to open the gas tank cover from inside the car. You push the cover once and it pops open. It will only open if you have your key fob with you. There are so many other new features that I can’t write it all down here. You’ll have to watch other comprehensive videos or go to a Honda dealer to check them out. It comes with KARR security system. It’s up to you if you want to activate it or not. It cost extra. I chose to activate it because Honda is the number one stolen vehicle in the US. Peace of mind folks. Get it! It comes standard with the car but only activated if you choose to purchase the service.
not sure why there is no option to release the back seats from the inside? I get the idea of the release levers from inside the trunk but you still have to get inside the back and fold them down. Too much tech for the driver info center. Still prefer the analogue dash. And the lack of a volume knob right at the stereo. Either on the steering wheel or the touch screen. hat if you are wearing gloves? Does the steering wheel volume control still work?
I have a complaint. Why is the leather pulled taught on the front seats, but loose and pleated on the back seats? It almost looks like the rear seatback is from a 2015. I'd still buy it.
There are so many variables when it comes to calculating fuel economy (temp, driving style, location, elevation, tire PSI, etc). I am confident this car can achieve high 30's low 40's in real world driving. My 14 Civic Si has achieved an average 32 mpg over 2 years of ownership. My daily commute, (20% country roads/80% highway), achieves 35 mpg consistently. Not bad for the "old" Honda K-series technology which is why this new modern 1.5L should and could do a lot better especially if the boost can be kept to a minimum . After all, this Civic is designed for commuting and not really for spirited driving which Honda will be taking care of shortly with the new Si and Type R variants.
Great review. I have seen all the reviews and now really explains how the Sport mode feels, thanks. I will be trading in by 13' Mazdaspeed 3 in for a 2016 Civic (EX 2.0L or the EX-T 1.5T) not sure. I wife can't drive manuel and my daughter will be driving soon. I will miss the Speed 3 but the Civic just make more sense for the entire family. Our family car is a 12' Pilot, it's a great SUV.
I had a 2010 with some unresolved rattle in the front shocks over bumps. A Honda service rep told me the newer (pre-2016 Civics) were even worse... lots of warranty repairs. Any sense of the durability of the suspension on these new ones?
I really hate CVTs, but I gave this car a try.. wasn't that bad, BUT Could there be any more low rent plastic in that interior? The back is really ugly.
Hey ... I have a 2014 Altima. My lease will be up this year and am considering this. How do you think the trunk compares. I have to get my husbands wheelchair in the trunk.
Are you able to watch video on the center screen? I saw that when your iPhone was plugged in there was a "Now Playing" app that you skipped, does that play video? Hoping so!!!!
I have a 2015 Civic EXL and love it cuz it's a compact commuter with a lot of great features and great gas mileage. And when you see it you know it's a Civic. These new Civic's are freaking huge! The 2016's are basically slightly smaller Accords now and expensive as shit for a Civic. I think if someone wants to buy one of these they might as well spend just a little bit more and get an Accord. I'm sad to say that I probably won't be buying a new Civic ever again.
As a car enthusiast it breaks my heart not to have a manual option for this 15 Turbo trim. It's not the end of the world tho since the 2.0L variant 160 hp is decent enough and has 6 speed and the SI is just around the corner. Anyways, great review.
i like how the front seats are narrowed it seems in the viteo so one can reach back too the passager easier big differance for real world used great job honda
You forgot to mention that the Civic Touring has a reclining driver's seat for thigh support. I discovered it by accident during a recent test drive of this vehicle. It made me almost buy this car, but I went with a black/black '16 Accord V6 sedan instead.
'm going to be buying a new Civic on Monday. Is it really worthwhile to get the Touring, above the EX with Honda Sensing? I'm leaning toward the latter but am curious to hear what folks think. Thanks.
+MrPbrogan Which one did you end up buying? I test drove both and ended up not getting the Touring. I do live in Arizona though and decided the leather interior was a terrible idea. I didn't see much difference in the ride between the two.
+Chris Hawthorne I went with the Ex-T and am loving it. The Touring would have been nice but I didn't want to spend the extra cash. But I'm glad I got the turbo.
+MrPbrogan It really depends. To a lot of people it's not worth it, but the LED headlamps make the car look more upscale, almost like an Acura (well, nicer looking than an Acura in my opinion). There are other features that come on the Touring, but as I said it really depends if you want those extra features and what kind of image you want to portray to people as the LED headlamps really do make the car look more upscale. I personally just got a blue touring coupe with wireless phone charging.
I'm currently planning to purchase a new car and have it narrowed down to the 2016 Civic EX-T or the 2016 Golf S. While the golf S is a bit cheaper it's also a bit lighter on features (forgoing the remote start, heated seats, and better warranty). What are your thoughts between the two cars. I typically don't resale cars and drive them until death.
The 2016 Civic with the 1.5 Liter turbo engine and CVT is faster than the 2015 Civic Si with the manual transmission from Hondata's video. How could this happen? Cold air is beneficial for turbo-charged engines. Honda underrated this engine probably to avoid excessive insurance costs, which is the highest among compact cars.
Front reminds me of the 2010-'12 Ford Fusion, especially with the headlights. That orange light thing on the side (in the front) reminds me of the Chevy Cruze lol. But anyway, this car looks nice. I've only seen 2 on the road so far.
On the brakes staying engaged until you give it gas, can that be turned off? Because I like inching forward by just modulating the brake pedal. I don't see why this would be useful unless it's a manual transmission anyway.
Absolutely. I have an EX-T and I get 40+ on my ~35 mile round trip mixed commute... and my work is 850ft higher in altitude than my house! In town with short trips and some freeway I've averaged about 36-38 and while I'm not racing about like a madman I'm not grandma-ing it either.
that is only about an inc longer than the hatch back but the hatchback has more cargo space as the whole back opens...i wonder how many will choose a sedan
The mileage of the car usually goes up after time. I leased my 2015 Camry and it was averaging 17 miles per gallon after months of driving it has gone up to 23
I HOPE HONDA fixed the drivers and passenger WIND noise since last year! It was like a HURRICANE of WIND coming in at ear level and HONDA does not like to FIX anything for five years! The 2009-20013 were issued fix it recalls by honda and for the Accord models as well. That NOISE just makes it unbearable and unrealistic to pay for a car in the twenty thousand dollar area and get build quality less than KIA! But I do like the design!
That look on your face was priceless when you said "Let's keep it real". I knew you had a little ghetto in you. Lol. All jokes aside I love your reviews. Keep up the good work.
Everything is not a touchscreen these days! The base 2016 Civic has a touch-less display and lacks the upgraded steering wheel controls. The joys of going with a base model…! Let's hope the touchscreen becomes standard on all trim levels on most cars in the future.
since this is the first year model of the turbo engine, should I wait for the 2nd or even 3rd year model for the engineer team work out all the flaws? What do you think?
I just bought this car on Tue. Omg I loved it when I saw it and I love it evens more now. I'm waiting for my new Samsung Galaxy 7 to come in then I will programe it. My son is even happyer then I and hr is 5. lol BEAUTIFUL car with fold down seats for more storage. Plus everything else. OMG I LOVE IT. It was made for me heheh
i don't know whats up with that car but i just bought that exact car and on the 66 mile drive home i averaged 52.2mpg and the last couple days around town over 40mpg still
DETROIT (AP) - Honda is recalling about 45,000 newly redesigned Civic compact cars in the U.S. and Canada because the engines can fail and stall while being driven.
I'm assuming you may be driving over 70mph and also the engine is probably still being burned in, so gas mileage is usually lower- from my experiences. While nice, I don't like the rear and the length. It's too long for a compact class vehicle.
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I own this car. if you hit the gas too harshly fuel economy will drop below 30. keep in mind it's a turbo. if you're gentle with the throttle and keep the car in eco mode it'll exceed the fuel economy estimates. I've average 43.9 before.
also it's cold where he lives and that usually drops the mpg a bit
+Deion B 43 damn! I was going to get the non turbo which might get even better mpg
+christian Chichester it's all about how you drive it and cruise control is incredibly efficient.
Deion B I hyper mile the shit out of my cars
+Deion B I'm debating getting this car for Uber between a 2016 civic or 2016 prius C
prius c amazing mileage
honda 2016 looks super amazing and decent milage would appreciate some feed back
We've had our 2016 civic for 4 months now. Incredible car. It's a blast to drive even to the grocery store. Great review video.
0:46 you offer the article in Spanish too? You just got yourself a subscriber! 😎👍🏽 This will be great to show my family in Dominican Republic on your reviews! Thanks for looking out for the Hispanic community!!
My 2016 Civic Touring already has Electrical problem after two weeks lol. The screen keeps on beeping randomly, applications closed out on its own. Should keep this in mind if you're shopping for this car. My car is still in the dealer's service, they're still scratching their heads trying to figure out what's wrong with it LOL. Luckily I took a video and showed it to them.
MPG definitely attainable with judicious use of the turbo. Averaged 45.6 mpg on my commute, speeds from 65-85. And I used the turbo a bit, too :). Awesome car
I've seen many reviews, including yours of the Civic. You did an Awesome job reviewing the Civic again. Good Work.
Went for a cruise with friends yesterday and two of my friends who sat in the rear seats (5"11' and 6"2') were both very comfortable. They both said it's not common for them to be comfortable in the rear seats, but they were in the 2016 Civic.
This new Civic is so good, it makes me wonder why people would buy an Accord (other than for more room and V6 options).
I think manly because the civic is still in the compact (if you can even call it that) range and the Accord has a bit more class behind even though this model civic is super nice for what it is
+Michael Lee I wont buy it with a CVT. Too boring.
buildmorefarms100 When I was recently trying to trade in my car, I was deciding between the Mazda3 and the new Civic. I thought about it and couldn't see myself driving a car with CVT. Ugh. The only times I drove and will drive a CVT is for driving education purposes in which I won't need to do again.
+buildmorefarms100 better than a traditional automatic, but I agree
dragantoe Have you driven Mazda's automatic? It's much better than slippery-feeling traditional automatic. It's responsive, smart, and intuitive for athleticism that's associated with Mazda cars.
The windshield wipers... No more stilysh outward sweeping windshield wipers... That is too sad... Honda went back to the common on that one... I do love the windshield wipers in my 2015 Civic..
I don't know if it was just on my end, but your audio seemed to break up a bit in this video every time you were more than a couple feet from the camera.
+Larry Stoecker Same here. The audio got a little distorted on occasions.
Man, great review!!!
I like a lot the way you describe the features of the cars and the explanation that you do when driving it. Since you do real world test as every man driver, for sure you are my favorite UA-cam car channel.
Greetings from Mexico amigo!!
Bought mine 5 days ago. EX-T. You get so much for your money. I've received many compliments
Nice review dave! I love the new civic ,, but i heard some sound problems while you are reviewing this car 😀😀
DAVE: GREAT review as always, though there were some sound issues in a couple of parts that made hearing you a bit difficult. I sure LOVE this car and plan a test drive. However, I DID notice the leather wrinkles on the back seats and they sure looked bad. I would expect Honda quality to be better with this. And too bad that the front seats have no lumbar support which should have been a part of this car, too, esp. for drivers on long drives.
What a fantastic review! Keep it up, I enjoyed this video so much! I got the 2015 civic EXL and I really am loving this 2016...just not a fan of the Hud display... I like the 15 civic Hud, almost like a spaceship style...but the outer body , interface and design is gorgeous!
Love all your reviews... I agree with your review on the new Civic. I will likely be purchasing an EX-T soon. I am a little disappointed in the lag in the infotainment system; I noticed some of your "pushes" on the screen had to be repeated for it to recognize... the new Civic with the 1.5t is damn near perfect.
Cosmic blue metallic 😍
I’m getting mine 2020 LX SP trim in a couple of days with the same exact color.❤️❤️
Mohammed Zakaria ali I cant wait to get mine but I’m gonna get the Lx trim Bc I’d rather have a key Farb then having a keyless remotely
Nice review. I've been car searching on and off for two months and have been in two different Honda Accords for the past 10 years. I went into it certain that I didn't want another Honda not due to issues but styling and driving excitement really. I'd driven the Mazda 6, Hyundai Sonata Sport, Nissan Altima, VW, Subaru, etc.... and then on a whim I went in to the Honda dealer wanted to get a look at the Civic, which honestly didn't really catch my eye from the outset. I saw the car, sat in it, drove it and I was sold. The driving dynamics (with the Turbo) are great. The ride was very solid, cabin was quiet, fit and finish excellent, roomy inside (remember I was coming from a larger vehicle) and I brought my wife back for a second look. Signed the paperwork and should be taking delivery in a few days. If you're in the market, like Dave said, don't buy until you check out the Civic. You may be very surprised.
By far the best reviews I have seen on autos. I would like to see you do some reviews on sub compacts like the Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage and Hyundai Accent.
Very nice review Dave, but where is the 0-60? I was looking forward to that the most, since I have seen multiple numbers on the 1.5T below 7 sec. U did mention it was raining though, so perhaps that was the reason u did not run one. Since u had recently also reviewed the 2016 Mazda 3S with the 2.5, which do u think provides better handling overall. Thank you again for the quality reviews, and Merry Christmas to you and Melissa.
I love this. By the time my 2015 Accord is paid off in 2-3 years, there should be a mid-cycle refresh of this Civic by then - perfect timing to pick this car up.
Good review. I like the instrument cluster much more than the double decker one in previous models. I think Dave might just buy one of these given his enthusiasm.
The best review on the 2016 Civic!
Great review Dave. I am surprised there isn't snow on the ground in Spokane. Anyways, addressing the fuel economy, one reason could be that it is an almost brand new car and therefore you are still in the "engine break-in" phase. Another is that it is the middle of winter and so the heater/defogger is always running (which means the A/C is also running in the background (lower humidity air). I drove a Ford Fusion 1.5L ecoboost as my rental in November in Seattle and it also had sub-par fuel economy. It is important to remember that 1.5L is the size of a large motorcycle engine and it is trying to motivate 3,000 lbs of metal down the road. As such the engine is always working harder than say a 2.0L or 2.5 L 4 cylinder engine. For your viewers edification, the smaller engine sizes have to do with the European tax above the 1.5L displacement. Many car companies are trying to do the "One Ford" thing, where they sell the same model in all world markets, to offset production costs. This is what caused Ford to change the Fusion engine from a 1.6L ecoboost to a 1.5L ecoboost from 2015 to 2016.I hope maybe you can review a lower level trim Civic with the bigger engine that is naturally aspirated and see if fuel economy improves in "Everyman Driver" real world. I'll bet it does.
Many people don't like the design of this car here in Europe. My opinion is that Honda designed this car not to be same or similar as other boring German cars. This car looks totally different and I appreciate their effort. I would buy it no doubt but with manual gearbox. Great review.
So at first I thought I was going to be bothered by that 'hatchbacky' look to the new Civic. I've always wanted my sedan to have adequate trunk space. But to say the least, I am (more than) pleasantly surprised. I think I'm in love. At this point, I don't even wanna shop around. All I want is a 2016 Honda Civic. Point Blank Period.
The best mileage I got from my 2019 Civic Touring was 49.8 mpg. I went from Columbus, Ohio to Omaha, Nebraska. Was actually better than my 2015 Ford Fiesta Se.
If possible, you doing a 2016 Civic vs Mazda 3 video would be cool. Seems like the Civic has a few more niceties but the Skyactive is still nicer than the CVT for similar fuel efficiency.
+tipoomaster I would love to see that video.
+tipoomaster Actually, the Mazda 3 SGT (Apx. $26,500) has more niceties. Heads up display, REAL blind spot monitors for both left and right side, Auto Headlights and Wipers. Headlights that turn with the wheels. Nav, Backup Camera and back cross traffic warning. 18" Wheels, Dual exhaust and more
+John Edmond Dont forget the cons however, mazdas arent known for reliability YET. They also have a major major complain... ride quality. The skyactiv engine is nice and competes with the cvt but the mazda 3 lacks a turbo engine or a stronger engine option. I was thinking of getting one but the civic just has a bigger bang in my opinion.
+wonderwall135 I'm not making stuff up are you stupid? Mazda has had a good reliability for what 3 maybe 4 years running? They used to produce piece of shits with their co partner Ford. Back then nobody wanted Mazda's besides the Miata because their cars were a piece of junk with so many problems. They get so many electrical system alternator/generator, fuel system/tank assembly issues and recalls that its not even worth purcashing it and these were in their new models. It's a 2.5l producing 184 horsepower but when you drive it in person it lacks the power to make it the car that gives it the edge over the Civic. I've driven the Civic EXT and the Mazda 3/6 already, the Civic has the better response time and is much faster as well as the seats feel much more comfortable. Lastly you got your facts wrong, the Civic's turbo DOESN'T require premium gas. Nor is it recommended to use premium gas. This turbo is recommended to use regular unleaded. Not all turbo's require premium, that is only a thing of the past.
You must be the same guy that came up with the superman vs batman movie
I like your car reviews friend. We are following your shows from Brasil. Hope Honda release this new Civic here in Brasil this year.
the biggest things that have kept me away from caring at all about the civic since 2006 are
1. digital only speedometer ( why not make it so there is an option to make it analog via a digital display)
2. now they have gone to cvt's. i wouldn't buy any car with a cvt ever, reliability is unproven long term.
I just purchased the civic ex-t and I absolutely love it I don't think I would consider it a compact car at all I traded in a 2014 civic ex and this new redesign completely blows it away my only complaint is it seems like the back up camera quality was downgraded for sure but still works just fine and gas millage is a little disappointing compared to my 2014 ex but not by much
2:55 When you talked about the fuel economy numbers, I guess it just takes time for the car to break in. Not trying to be a Honda fanboy but that's just what I think.
The tail lights look pretty cool at night.
Just picked up the new Civic, so glad I chose it over the Mazda3 and Elantra. This is Honda's best Civic in years!
Has anyone heard anything definitive about the audio problems the touring models have been having? Lots of talk on various forums about audio connectivity and dropout problems on the Touring model. It's the biggest thing holding me back from getting this car.
Excelent Revew.. Congrats!!! I want this Ride..
How does this compare to the Hyundai elantra sr turbo? Which one do you reccommend? Great video.
Best Civic since .. wow a long time. Like Corolla their success was anchored in the brand, far more than the product. Honda has the struggle like many with finding good transmissions, and it sounds like the CVT is alright now .. can't imagine how their marketing will handle it after years of being so critical of the technology
Well, I’ll throw in my two cents since I own the 2017 Honda Civic Touring in Pearl White. I was kind of disappointed there wasn’t any proximity sensors or a blind spot detection on the drivers side. But, I found out that if you look closely at the far left of the drivers side mirror, you’ll see it curve like those circle blind spot mirrors you buy from auto zone. So Honda did give us blind spot detection, just in an old fashion way. Low tech, lol. Another thing. No LED lighting for the interior. Only LED is where you put your phone down in front of the gear shifter. Third, no paddle shifters or sport shifting. Sports mode is fine, but with a turbo engine, it’ll be nice to play around with the power band.
That’s it. I just listed the things I felt could’ve needed improving on which was a very very small list. Everything else is gorgeous and very well built. Honda sites tell you how the motors are built and the technology behind the 1.5L turbo motor. I was very impressed at the articles. Safe to say, we have a very strong engine that will last for a long time. It’s power ratio for this size mated with CVT transmission takes advantage of low end torque and power in the long run.
Touring model has beautiful subtleties that makes it standout compared to lower end Civic models such as premium rim designs, shark fin antenna, all LED headlamp and DTRL, rear deck lip, and chrome door handles. Black interior leather matches with my pearl white exterior and smoked rims......just beautiful. Lots of fun options for the touch screen control center including smartphone link as mentioned in the video.
One thing, buy a couple of USB extender cables. Three feet minimum will do. I’ll go 6’ and roll it up so I can share my phone and/or USB flash drive around the car for friends and family member in the car with me. I don’t like leaving my flash drive plugged in overnight in case it drains the battery. The extender cable allows you to connect to the hard to reach USB ports (one under the first layer shelf area in front of the gear shifter and one inside the center console) and easily connect/disconnect your phone and flash drive.
There’s nothing else to explain here as everything else is flawless. Looks great inside as well as out. Performs as expected from a Civic and more. Civic Touring looks like a cross between a Mercedes and an Acura. Yeah, it looks that good.
I disabled my “Walk away and alarm activation” feature because it got annoying. Every time I walk away from my car, it beeps to arm it. Imagine if you have to keep going back and forth to get something from your car. Lock, unlock, lock, unlock, lock, unlock. Disabled. Lol. If you like it, leave it enabled. There are many many more settings you can set. Just play with it with the car parked and ACC button in the On position. Oh, Touring model comes with remote engine start and it’s there on the wireless key fob. You can disable that too in the settings if you wish. Gas fill up. There is no cap. It’s something new and all you have to do is insert the gas nozzle into the tank and fill. There are no switch, pull handle, push button to open the gas tank cover from inside the car. You push the cover once and it pops open. It will only open if you have your key fob with you. There are so many other new features that I can’t write it all down here. You’ll have to watch other comprehensive videos or go to a Honda dealer to check them out.
It comes with KARR security system. It’s up to you if you want to activate it or not. It cost extra. I chose to activate it because Honda is the number one stolen vehicle in the US. Peace of mind folks. Get it! It comes standard with the car but only activated if you choose to purchase the service.
Do you still own your Civic?
not sure why there is no option to release the back seats from the inside? I get the idea of the release levers from inside the trunk but you still have to get inside the back and fold them down. Too much tech for the driver info center. Still prefer the analogue dash. And the lack of a volume knob right at the stereo. Either on the steering wheel or the touch screen. hat if you are wearing gloves? Does the steering wheel volume control still work?
You are by far the best in car reviews.
+Carlos Tejashun I appreciate that. Dave
Dave -- I think you need to trigger the Eco mode on that Civic.
I have a complaint. Why is the leather pulled taught on the front seats, but loose and pleated on the back seats? It almost looks like the rear seatback is from a 2015.
I'd still buy it.
There are so many variables when it comes to calculating fuel economy (temp, driving style, location, elevation, tire PSI, etc). I am confident this car can achieve high 30's low 40's in real world driving. My 14 Civic Si has achieved an average 32 mpg over 2 years of ownership. My daily commute, (20% country roads/80% highway), achieves 35 mpg consistently. Not bad for the "old" Honda K-series technology which is why this new modern 1.5L should and could do a lot better especially if the boost can be kept to a minimum . After all, this Civic is designed for commuting and not really for spirited driving which Honda will be taking care of shortly with the new Si and Type R variants.
Great review. I have seen all the reviews and now really explains how the Sport mode feels, thanks. I will be trading in by 13' Mazdaspeed 3 in for a 2016 Civic (EX 2.0L or the EX-T 1.5T) not sure. I wife can't drive manuel and my daughter will be driving soon. I will miss the Speed 3 but the Civic just make more sense for the entire family. Our family car is a 12' Pilot, it's a great SUV.
I had a 2010 with some unresolved rattle in the front shocks over bumps. A Honda service rep told me the newer (pre-2016 Civics) were even worse... lots of warranty repairs. Any sense of the durability of the suspension on these new ones?
I really hate CVTs, but I gave this car a try.. wasn't that bad, BUT Could there be any more low rent plastic in that interior? The back is really ugly.
Hey ... I have a 2014 Altima. My lease will be up this year and am considering this. How do you think the trunk compares. I have to get my husbands wheelchair in the trunk.
Are you able to watch video on the center screen? I saw that when your iPhone was plugged in there was a "Now Playing" app that you skipped, does that play video? Hoping so!!!!
I have a 2015 Civic EXL and love it cuz it's a compact commuter with a lot of great features and great gas mileage. And when you see it you know it's a Civic. These new Civic's are freaking huge! The 2016's are basically slightly smaller Accords now and expensive as shit for a Civic. I think if someone wants to buy one of these they might as well spend just a little bit more and get an Accord. I'm sad to say that I probably won't be buying a new Civic ever again.
I am getting this tomorrow!
Galactus Mancs so u like it?
As a car enthusiast it breaks my heart not to have a manual option for this 15 Turbo trim. It's not the end of the world tho since the 2.0L variant 160 hp is decent enough and has 6 speed and the SI is just around the corner. Anyways, great review.
The 1.5 turbo models are getting manual transmission for 2017.
i like how the front seats are narrowed it seems in the viteo so one can reach back too the passager easier big differance for real world used great job honda
You forgot to mention that the Civic Touring has a reclining driver's seat for thigh support. I discovered it by accident during a recent test drive of this vehicle. It made me almost buy this car, but I went with a black/black '16 Accord V6 sedan instead.
+Michael Harris Thank you, I appreciate the feedback - Dave
'm going to be buying a new Civic on Monday. Is it really worthwhile to get the Touring, above the EX with Honda Sensing? I'm leaning toward the latter but am curious to hear what folks think. Thanks.
+MrPbrogan That's really up to you, sorry - Dave, Everyman Driver "Working for you!"
+MrPbrogan Which one did you end up buying? I test drove both and ended up not getting the Touring. I do live in Arizona though and decided the leather interior was a terrible idea. I didn't see much difference in the ride between the two.
+Chris Hawthorne I went with the Ex-T and am loving it. The Touring would have been nice but I didn't want to spend the extra cash. But I'm glad I got the turbo.
+MrPbrogan It really depends. To a lot of people it's not worth it, but the LED headlamps make the car look more upscale, almost like an Acura (well, nicer looking than an Acura in my opinion). There are other features that come on the Touring, but as I said it really depends if you want those extra features and what kind of image you want to portray to people as the LED headlamps really do make the car look more upscale. I personally just got a blue touring coupe with wireless phone charging.
+Everyman Driver does this have auto speed up slow down wipers?
My favorite Civic is this one,or the Civic Sport man.The Civic are incredible tho.
Great camera work .I have an iPhone but no car.I don't think Apple play will work.
would it be able to withstand the atmosphere of planet namek. i wanted to take chi-chi gohan and goten on a family vacation
it was sub par when I tried it there, needed something more off road so picked up a ship from my local capsule corp.
Hey Dave! Are u going to review the new 2016 Civic coupe??
I'm currently planning to purchase a new car and have it narrowed down to the 2016 Civic EX-T or the 2016 Golf S. While the golf S is a bit cheaper it's also a bit lighter on features (forgoing the remote start, heated seats, and better warranty).
What are your thoughts between the two cars. I typically don't resale cars and drive them until death.
+Shawn Copeland Since VW won't send me cars (which means I can't share any valid thoughts) ... I'd vote for Honda
The exterior design just breath taking, tho the dash board is not what I expected but overall still a great car, I'm planning on buying soon
How could i miss it! Thank you!
Yeah they really screwed up with that touch screen volume. That's been a complaint for every review I've seen for this car.
The always on red engine start stop button kills it for me, can't have that in the corner of my eye all the time
love the new civic way better then previous models!
I've got a 2015 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8L (no turbo). I'm averaging about 32.5 mpg city
The 2016 Civic with the 1.5 Liter turbo engine and CVT is faster than the 2015 Civic Si with the manual transmission from Hondata's video. How could this happen? Cold air is beneficial for turbo-charged engines. Honda underrated this engine probably to avoid excessive insurance costs, which is the highest among compact cars.
Tim Joseph more torque
Front reminds me of the 2010-'12 Ford Fusion, especially with the headlights. That orange light thing on the side (in the front) reminds me of the Chevy Cruze lol. But anyway, this car looks nice. I've only seen 2 on the road so far.
No idea you crocheted so much Dave!
On the brakes staying engaged until you give it gas, can that be turned off? Because I like inching forward by just modulating the brake pedal. I don't see why this would be useful unless it's a manual transmission anyway.
do a full review on mazda 6 2016 please
Dave I can't say it enough you have a lead foot my friend I'm sorry. lol Still, loved the review.
+Wookie Senshi I get that same impression also lol
Absolutely. I have an EX-T and I get 40+ on my ~35 mile round trip mixed commute... and my work is 850ft higher in altitude than my house! In town with short trips and some freeway I've averaged about 36-38 and while I'm not racing about like a madman I'm not grandma-ing it either.
that is only about an inc longer than the hatch back but the hatchback has more cargo space as the whole back opens...i wonder how many will choose a sedan
The mileage of the car usually goes up after time. I leased my 2015 Camry and it was averaging 17 miles per gallon after months of driving it has gone up to 23
+bikephil , I know it's low still it should be somewhere around 27 mpg
I HOPE HONDA fixed the drivers and passenger WIND noise since last year! It was like a HURRICANE of WIND coming in at ear level and HONDA does not like to FIX anything for five years! The 2009-20013 were issued fix it recalls by honda and for the Accord models as well. That NOISE just makes it unbearable and unrealistic to pay for a car in the twenty thousand dollar area and get build quality less than KIA! But I do like the design!
That look on your face was priceless when you said "Let's keep it real". I knew you had a little ghetto in you. Lol. All jokes aside I love your reviews. Keep up the good work.
+Ant Rod Thank you!
Everything is not a touchscreen these days! The base 2016 Civic has a touch-less display and lacks the upgraded steering wheel controls. The joys of going with a base model…! Let's hope the touchscreen becomes standard on all trim levels on most cars in the future.
great review yet again
Dave always get less and that's because that's real world. that's why I always subtract 2 miles for city and that would be your mix MPG.
Which color is this."? Looks really awesome
Is it just me or is the camera a tad blurry(not fully 1080p)
as far as the civic, I'm still waiting for the Si Coupe >.< lol
since this is the first year model of the turbo engine, should I wait for the 2nd or even 3rd year model for the engineer team work out all the flaws? What do you think?
my first car was an 02 civic, it was brutally horrible for passing. How is the base 2.0L?
Aww man I got the 2015 civic a few months ago. This looks way better!
Actually the car weighs 3,900 lbs, which is still lightweight! That's less than the curb weight of most cars these days.
I just bought this car on Tue. Omg I loved it when I saw it and I love it evens more now. I'm waiting for my new Samsung Galaxy 7 to come in then I will programe it. My son is even happyer then I and hr is 5. lol BEAUTIFUL car with fold down seats for more storage. Plus everything else. OMG I LOVE IT. It was made for me heheh
i don't know whats up with that car but i just bought that exact car and on the 66 mile drive home i averaged 52.2mpg and the last couple days around town over 40mpg still
I'd go for exl. $3k cheaper than touring and still get the turbo leather and navi.
The problem was you either could pick the navi or the sensing on the EX:L . You couldn't get both without moving up to the Touring.
Dave, I believe a loaded Elantra has been available with heated seats for a while now.
The top trim Kia Forte has heated rear seats as well.
DETROIT (AP) - Honda is recalling about 45,000 newly redesigned Civic compact cars in the U.S. and Canada because the engines can fail and stall while being driven.
The recall is on the 2.0 not the 1.5 turbo
the new civic vs the mazda 3?
I'm assuming you may be driving over 70mph and also the engine is probably still being burned in, so gas mileage is usually lower- from my experiences. While nice, I don't like the rear and the length. It's too long for a compact class vehicle.
This color usually looks more like black? Hard to keep clean？
Those front seats reminds me of Baymax from Big Hero 6.
Great color. what is it?
Whats the point of buying the Accord now?
Do you know if the Sedan Touring Model will offer a manual transmission later this year rather than just CVT?
The 1.5 turbo is getting manual transmission for 2017.
i had a feeling there will be more and more people playing around Carplay or Andriod Auto while driving.
DOes the time clock have the option for 24hour mode? Or military time?