My aunt bought a Gen 1 Civic ("72 maybe?) and when I first saw it, it was as revolutionary as this new one is now- tho for the opposite reason. That car was tiny, but purpose-built to be small and efficient, not cut-down from a big car like the Ford Pinto was. The quality of the engineering is what made it so unique. This new Civic- I can't even believe how large, luxurious, premium-looking and gorgeous it is. I especially like the more conservative interior styling and quality materials. And the exterior is razor-sharp. It just changes the game entirely. Just as the original did.
When I was a kid in the 80's we had '73 Honda Civic pre CVCC 3 door hatchback 1.3L and a 4 speed manual transmission, no air conditioning and vinyl seats. I was brown metallic with orange pin stripping, black plastic louvered diffuser on the rear window to cut down on the sun coming in the back if I recall. My parents sold sometime it in the mid 80's just because we had to many cars. It was a homely little brown shoe but it got good mileage and that was important during the 70's with the Opec Oil Embargo and the gas shortages that followed.
I was looking forward for this review! I totally agree about the volumne knob: they should get it back or find a way to have a more responsive volume mecanism. I can't wait to test drive the hatch with a manual transmission and the 1.5T and the Si!
Honda finally seems to have someone employed who understands styling. Several of the recent models are infinitely better looking than their predecessors. The hatch Si will be fun to see.
I remember both...The first Civics and the Firebirds...I was driving a very used Oldsmobile Delta 88 at that time and I was very happy to have it....lol..
This car looks so good, it seems it will cannibalize mid-size sales. This Civic wasn't around when I bought my 15 Optima, but if it were, I definitely would have had it one my list to check out. Sounds weird, as I was looking for a mid-size, but this Civic looks just as good/big.
+Driven Car Reviews Oh absolutely, the Optima is fantastic! I've owned it over a year and it's easily the best car I've ever owned. I don't regret it at all. I'm just saying the Civic (this generation) would have been included on my test drive list as well - I would have lumped it in with the mid-size sedans I was looking at.
I believe the Lane Watch camera can also be activated by a button on the turn-signal stalk. I've been enjoying your reviews, and I'm glad you managed to work in some Star Trek references. Perhaps due to the spacy shuttlecraft rear end?
now what have you done Tom, after a week or so you made me trade in my golf R to this Civic.....don't have any regrets though on doing it. Cheers from downunder..here they name the same trim as Vti-Lx
I am looking at one of these and also the 2016 Accord. I do a lot of long distance driving and wonder how the cabin noise is? It gets better mpg and looks better than the Accord (to me), but I wonder if the Accord is the smarter choice for LD driving? Would appreciate some feedback.
I test drove this car immediately after test driving the CR-V and there was a noticeable delay when starting from a stop. It seemed that it was due to the new turbo (lag). I didn't like it. The CR-V, on the other hand, has an immediate response. I ended up buying the CR-V.
We also have a 2016 model in Pakistan, it gives terrific mileage on the highway and city,16.6km/l or sometimes even 17.And in the city it gives 11 or 12km/l the comfort of this vehicle is pretty good very smooth and comfortable for long trips,I think in its class only corolla and civic are the most practical vehicles.
Shahrukh Abbas thhe corrola sucks compared to the civic. Ik in pak the seats are sporty and thats y people buy the corrola for comfort otjerwise the civic is better in all areas except for the seats which arent that bad if u install seat covers which are padded
Tom, great review. What do you make of the Cosmic Blue Metallic (same as your test unit). In the flesh, it looks very dark -- more black than blue -- and I'm hopelessly undecided between that and the Lunar Silver.
Gee, I bought a brand new Civic DX 4-door in 1990 for less than $11,000. It had nothing other than air conditioning and power brakes. I loved it. How times have changed. This one is just too weird-looking for me, though.
I learned to drive a stick on a 1979 Renault LeCar, but my first Civic (so far) was a 1983 1300. Thank goodness it wasn't an automatic. This one really looks good and can't wait for the hatchback. Are the tires low resistance?
+swinglow33 Ah, I had a LeCar for a short time with the big canvas roof. I lived in the same town as Bobby and Tommy Archer and they were racing them. They were good at tuning the suspensions. Not very fast though, and I couldn't afford a turbo mod.
Putting it next to the crosstour was a bad move..... Not feeling the rear end of this Civic. Happy they got rid of that two tier dash and added heated seats.
Wow, its a great car. Finally, Honda put Hyundai and Kia on notice that they still have the capability to build a great small car. I've doubt the Acura version is worth buying.
Not the same. When I want to turn the volume down RIGHT NOW, nothing beats a rotary knob. Honda has finally admitted as such, it's new systems come with knobs.
Driven Car Reviews if you swipe the volume pad on the steering wheel it lowers alot or mutes the volume. Honda probably added the knob because of people like you complaining about a non-issue.
Driven Car Reviews Your logic is flawed. Next time spend more time on the controls and systems of the car. Don't be a sheep and follow the other sheep off the cliff.
if 19" is what the mots important for you, then yes... But, there is no turbo engine (only fuel sucking old motors), the best sound system you can get with touring accord is 350 - watt (450 watt in Civic), no wireless charging, no electronic parking brake, no brake hold button, no (Acura stile) LED headlights... Yes, the Accord is bigger and also it is higher class, maybe next year model will be nice and will have the technology the Civic has, but 2016 Accord is ages behind new CIvic.
No way.. The civic is a new gen and way newer or better tech. The rims are also just for show, they provide no functionality and probably make the ride worse. Sport doesn't even have leather or a digital center gauge screen. 2018 is the new gen accord, it should have all these civic features in the size you want. Hopefully they keep the V6 engine
+Bad Drivers of Columbus, Georgia I think Focus is good car for handling but not quite on par with 3. And the ST is a specialty car, not mainstream (I enclosed the Si because I knew Honda guys would have screamed if I didn't). Those reference are for positioning, my reviews would be 20 minutes long if I got into every single car and listed the extreme enthusiasts details. I would focus on that stuff if these were targeted solely toward enthusiasts but I'm not. I'm trying to take the "big tent" approach with these videos, and not scare away those who aren't hard core motor heads. And most people tune out of videos after four minutes or so, it doesn't make much sense to make them extremely long. Alex on Autos does a great job doing that. It's not my thing. Hope this helps to clarify! TV
Tom! Sorry, I didn't mean to come off as you did anything wrong. I love your reviews, even as an enthusiast. I just wasn't sure if you found this better than the Focus in terms of handling or not and was curious. I know the 3 is considered better in handling than the Focus, but I wasn't sure how it fared versus the new Civic. And I wouldn't have mentioned the ST, but since you mentioned the Si I just had to. :P Keep up the good work!
+Bad Drivers of Columbus, Georgia Oh hey, no offense taken, I'm sort of taking this opportunity to explain my position to anyone that happens to be reading.
This my car the thing I hate about it is it doesn't have cd import everything is blue tooth you figured for it to be a 27k car it would have cd input but sadly no.
Nice review - got here from the Cruze review. The Honda seems like a better value and a little sportier, but the Cruze seems a bit more comfortable, nicer interior; might be a better commuter.
The driver's head almost touches the roof...!! This is such a negative point. You would never feel comfortable in this unless you have a short height :(
While initially pleased, after 8 months of owning a 2016 Civic, I'm very disappointed. The mileage is very good and the front seats are quite comfortable, but I'm not too keen on the CVT (not at all fun too drive...unless you like golf carts), the lack of a volume knob and, in my opinion, it doesn't even come close to my 2007 Civic with regard to quality. In particular, I think they have a major issue with the floors. I invite anyone looking at purchasing a 2016 to compare the driver's side floor/kickboard with the passenger side first hand. The Honda rep said that the sinking floor is "characteristic of the 2016 Civic." (Guessing the new term for "design flaw" might be "characteristic.") Here's what mine looks like after 8 months and 6,500 miles: ua-cam.com/video/qTu5xPI5h6A/v-deo.html Video, even without sound, speaks for itself. Think what it'll look like in 2-3 years. Do you want to sink $20K into a car if you are going to see this every time you get in it? And, if you do, don't even bother with the $155 high-walled mats as they'll most likely quickly deform like mine did.
Fuck that volume knob shit, you got a volume pad on the steering wheel, it's ages ahead of other competitors, Honda don't listen to people who don't own this car
Well, they listened. Going forward, Honda won't be using that design anymore. They are including a volume knob in the new CR-V and they're making a big deal about it. The touch screen and wheel controls are simply not as good as a easy fast reacting knob.
Nathan Nan I own a 2016 Civic Ex-T and honestly the absence of a volume knob wouldn't make or break my purchase, but I still would prefer an actual knob over the touchscreen. But am happy to report I've never had problems with it
+Chris You know, that's an issue I forgot to address in the video. In the past, my wife could tell a Honda seat blindfolded and not in a good way. The seats in this car seems to be vastly improved, at least for her.
I hate model bloat and I hate this car. The civic is supposed to be small, light, simple, and cheap. This is none of those things. If someone wanted a bigger car than a civic, the accord was always there. What's the point? *spoiler alert* I drive a 2001 civic
Since a long-standing nameplate of good quality executions inevitably grows expectations, automakers are constantly under pressure to add luxury, more features, better performance all around, better packaging, etc. Really is inevitable that any long-standing model will appear to move up-class and up-market. Looking at prices relative to inflation however, prices of the civic have stayed flat. Really, it's just technology making things better. If you want simple & bare-bones, go for the stripped trim or the Fit.
+headcas620 These days, Fit has taken that slot in the Honda line up. Wouldn't surprise me if they added a sedan version at some point (though I don't believe there's on on the horizon).
mac daddy I've had one since July of 2016 and I've had at least six different people compliment me on it without me bringing up my car first. Four of them were total strangers and two of them were dates. you just mad that you can't afford one and that you drive around in a Pontiac G6 like a white trash piece of shit
now what have you done Tom, after a week or so you made me trade in my golf R to this Civic.....don't have any regrets though on doing it. Cheers from downunder..here they name the same trim as Vti-Lx
now what have you done Tom, after a week or so you made me trade in my golf R to this Civic.....don't have any regrets though on doing it. Cheers from downunder..here they name the same trim as Vti-Lx
Tom, I get so excited when I see you upload a new video. Your enthusiasm and knowledge of cars is admirable. Keep it up!
I love that car! And your reviews... Greetings from Mexico Tom!
+AutoDinámico Greetings from Seattle!
AutoDinámico Que bueno verte por acá Gabo, tus reviews son muy buenos!
i am now 100% fan of the 10th generation honda civic ...HONDA nailed it this time //
My aunt bought a Gen 1 Civic ("72 maybe?) and when I first saw it, it was as revolutionary as this new one is now- tho for the opposite reason. That car was tiny, but purpose-built to be small and efficient, not cut-down from a big car like the Ford Pinto was. The quality of the engineering is what made it so unique.
This new Civic- I can't even believe how large, luxurious, premium-looking and gorgeous it is. I especially like the more conservative interior styling and quality materials. And the exterior is razor-sharp.
It just changes the game entirely. Just as the original did.
I like your reviews, you're always right to the point!
Great review, man. Im getting mine next month!
3:36 This man predicted what will happen in 2020.
Haha! I came to the comments looking for a fellow 2020 watcher
When I was a kid in the 80's we had '73 Honda Civic pre CVCC 3 door hatchback 1.3L and a 4 speed manual transmission, no air conditioning and vinyl seats. I was brown metallic with orange pin stripping, black plastic louvered diffuser on the rear window to cut down on the sun coming in the back if I recall. My parents sold sometime it in the mid 80's just because we had to many cars. It was a homely little brown shoe but it got good mileage and that was important during the 70's with the Opec Oil Embargo and the gas shortages that followed.
Love your reviews Tom!
I was looking forward for this review! I totally agree about the volumne knob: they should get it back or find a way to have a more responsive volume mecanism. I can't wait to test drive the hatch with a manual transmission and the 1.5T and the Si!
Honda finally seems to have someone employed who understands styling. Several of the recent models are infinitely better looking than their predecessors. The hatch Si will be fun to see.
GREAT REVIEW....well done ...Respect and Appreciation from Pakistan!!!
I remember both...The first Civics and the Firebirds...I was driving a very used Oldsmobile Delta 88 at that time and I was very happy to have it....lol..
I really like your reviews.
+RS Thanks. I like your review of my reviews.
Love it..Just got one..No CD player but no biggy..
Really love this generation of Civic
This car looks so good, it seems it will cannibalize mid-size sales. This Civic wasn't around when I bought my 15 Optima, but if it were, I definitely would have had it one my list to check out. Sounds weird, as I was looking for a mid-size, but this Civic looks just as good/big.
Yeah the current "compact" Civic is probably the size of a 5-7 year old Accord.
+Mozzie Don't be upset, the Optima is a very good car, and one of the best looking sedans on the road regardless of price.
+Driven Car Reviews Oh absolutely, the Optima is fantastic! I've owned it over a year and it's easily the best car I've ever owned. I don't regret it at all. I'm just saying the Civic (this generation) would have been included on my test drive list as well - I would have lumped it in with the mid-size sedans I was looking at.
hey Tom I bought this car when it first hit the market. I love it. I hope youre doing well.
+Deion B Hope you're enjoying Deion!
Another great review- thanks! g-
I believe the Lane Watch camera can also be activated by a button on the turn-signal stalk. I've been enjoying your reviews, and I'm glad you managed to work in some Star Trek references. Perhaps due to the spacy shuttlecraft rear end?
+cadsux Yes, there's a button on the end of the turn signal stalk. Live long and prosper.
now what have you done Tom, after a week or so you made me trade in my golf R to this Civic.....don't have any regrets though on doing it. Cheers from downunder..here they name the same trim as Vti-Lx
I am looking at one of these and also the 2016 Accord. I do a lot of long distance driving and wonder how the cabin noise is? It gets better mpg and looks better than the Accord (to me), but I wonder if the Accord is the smarter choice for LD driving? Would appreciate some feedback.
Nice review. very informative. what is the color of this car?
I test drove this car immediately after test driving the CR-V and there was a noticeable delay when starting from a stop. It seemed that it was due to the new turbo (lag). I didn't like it. The CR-V, on the other hand, has an immediate response. I ended up buying the CR-V.
Does the 450 watt stereo system have an equalizer? I just got the Touring, but can't find an EQ anywhere and the owner's manual says nothing. Thanks!
I like this review
He's very good looking.
Hello, I have civic touring and Honda say their are 10 speakers but I counted only 8 speakers where are other two
Hey that's awesome! My first car is a Civic!
Oh my glob it looks awesome
Great video. No doubt that Civic owners love this updated version
+The Honda Steve I own a 2001 civic and this car is the completely opposite. I hate it.
No doubt they are different but we can agree that we both love the Civic!
The Honda Steve I don't love the civic. the best I can give it is "meh".
@@headcas620 Which do you hate, the 2016 or 2001
thanks for sharing
I love my 2016 honda Civic ex. Its the 2.0 liter but its still super fast
Like just for the Star Trek references! :)
Honda civic 2016 1 one of the best cars out there :D
We also have a 2016 model in Pakistan, it gives terrific mileage on the highway and city,16.6km/l or sometimes even 17.And in the city it gives 11 or 12km/l the comfort of this vehicle is pretty good very smooth and comfortable for long trips,I think in its class only corolla and civic are the most practical vehicles.
Shahrukh Abbas thhe corrola sucks compared to the civic. Ik in pak the seats are sporty and thats y people buy the corrola for comfort otjerwise the civic is better in all areas except for the seats which arent that bad if u install seat covers which are padded
Anyone know which color is the car in this video?
I like how Civic and Accord have the meanest looks in Honda lol
Where did you get that leather jacket, I want one.
What's the color of the car that you have tested?
Tom, great review. What do you make of the Cosmic Blue Metallic (same as your test unit). In the flesh, it looks very dark -- more black than blue -- and I'm hopelessly undecided between that and the Lunar Silver.
I'll leave that up to you O. Color is a very personal choice. I'm often a graphite gray guy.
Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Do you know if this Garmin-based NAV system has the ability to route you around traffic jams, a la Google Maps (still my top pick for traffic apps)??
+Paul Connolly I did not check to see. Anyone else know before I try to nail this down (sorry but I'm REALLY slammed this week).
Gee, I bought a brand new Civic DX 4-door in 1990 for less than $11,000. It had nothing other than air conditioning and power brakes. I loved it. How times have changed. This one is just too weird-looking for me, though.
does this color excist in Canada?
I learned to drive a stick on a 1979 Renault LeCar, but my first Civic (so far) was a 1983 1300. Thank goodness it wasn't an automatic. This one really looks good and can't wait for the hatchback.
Are the tires low resistance?
+swinglow33 I forget. I actually took a photo of them but can't find it now. Pretty surety were Firestone but can't recall the model.
+swinglow33 Ah, I had a LeCar for a short time with the big canvas roof. I lived in the same town as Bobby and Tommy Archer and they were racing them. They were good at tuning the suspensions. Not very fast though, and I couldn't afford a turbo mod.
Will they be offering the Hatchback in Touring Trim with the 1.5 engine and a manual? :O
+victor booze Probably not.
Tom Voelk is to car reviews as Keith Morrison is to murder mysteries.
+Turbo4Life1217 I wanted to come up with a witty comeback to that but it's been murrrrddder.
The camera is not distracting if you just keep it on and don't look at your side mirror
I'm really digging the new model but the hatch is way better looking... can't wait to see what they'll do for the SI.
+The anything goes channel ツ the hatch isn't out yet...
Maybe not but the pictures are out :)
Nice car.
That civic has upgraded features more than a Honda Accord.
What colour is this? someone tried to tell me black but clearly this is blue no?
JojoJazzyDaddy cosmic blue metallic
Nice review, is that west Seattle?
Nope. Regular Seattle.
Putting it next to the crosstour was a bad move..... Not feeling the rear end of this Civic.
Happy they got rid of that two tier dash and added heated seats.
Wow, its a great car. Finally, Honda put Hyundai and Kia on notice that they still have the capability to build a great small car. I've doubt the Acura version is worth buying.
Can you review the 2016 Nissan Juke
Because it looks weird and some of my friends likes it
+Mark angelo Quindara Sorry, it's at the end of its life cycle and I focus on cars that are new. I did it years ago though...
i love this car but i wish it could be a bit smaller....
You don't need a volume knob, the volume control on the steering wheel takes care of that. Cosmic Blue EX-L is the best deal.
Not the same. When I want to turn the volume down RIGHT NOW, nothing beats a rotary knob. Honda has finally admitted as such, it's new systems come with knobs.
Driven Car Reviews if you swipe the volume pad on the steering wheel it lowers alot or mutes the volume. Honda probably added the knob because of people like you complaining about a non-issue.
If a lot of people complain about it (and according to Honda they did), it's an issue.
Driven Car Reviews Your logic is flawed. Next time spend more time on the controls and systems of the car. Don't be a sheep and follow the other sheep off the cliff.
Seattle yay!!
The closest competitor to the Honda Civic is Chevrolet Cruze. Find out why here- ua-cam.com/video/K4teuhNuvlw/v-deo.html
Just get the Accord Sport trim for $2-$3 grand less. You get 19inch wheels and all the goodies you need in the options department.
Except if you're wanting the Infotainment system. It's not offered on the sport trim accord
if 19" is what the mots important for you, then yes... But, there is no turbo engine (only fuel sucking old motors), the best sound system you can get with touring accord is 350 - watt (450 watt in Civic), no wireless charging, no electronic parking brake, no brake hold button, no (Acura stile) LED headlights...
Yes, the Accord is bigger and also it is higher class, maybe next year model will be nice and will have the technology the Civic has, but 2016 Accord is ages behind new CIvic.
No way.. The civic is a new gen and way newer or better tech. The rims are also just for show, they provide no functionality and probably make the ride worse. Sport doesn't even have leather or a digital center gauge screen. 2018 is the new gen accord, it should have all these civic features in the size you want. Hopefully they keep the V6 engine
it looks like it's already a hatchback without being one. It just looks odd
I'm probably the only one who isn't quite sold on the styling.
For its price I think it's probably the best looking car under 25k, but I can respect your opinion
ray britton it looks bloated and the rear is awkward looking
Boots N Pants The front fascia is kinda too busy in my opinion too. I crossed it off my shopping list. I'll get the accord instead i think
You say the Mazda 3 is the only one better in terms of handling...but not the Focus (or Focus ST)?
The only one that came to his mind lol
+Bad Drivers of Columbus, Georgia I think Focus is good car for handling but not quite on par with 3. And the ST is a specialty car, not mainstream (I enclosed the Si because I knew Honda guys would have screamed if I didn't).
Those reference are for positioning, my reviews would be 20 minutes long if I got into every single car and listed the extreme enthusiasts details. I would focus on that stuff if these were targeted solely toward enthusiasts but I'm not. I'm trying to take the "big tent" approach with these videos, and not scare away those who aren't hard core motor heads. And most people tune out of videos after four minutes or so, it doesn't make much sense to make them extremely long. Alex on Autos does a great job doing that. It's not my thing.
Hope this helps to clarify! TV
Tom! Sorry, I didn't mean to come off as you did anything wrong. I love your reviews, even as an enthusiast. I just wasn't sure if you found this better than the Focus in terms of handling or not and was curious. I know the 3 is considered better in handling than the Focus, but I wasn't sure how it fared versus the new Civic. And I wouldn't have mentioned the ST, but since you mentioned the Si I just had to. :P Keep up the good work!
+Bad Drivers of Columbus, Georgia Oh hey, no offense taken, I'm sort of taking this opportunity to explain my position to anyone that happens to be reading.
This my car the thing I hate about it is it doesn't have cd import everything is blue tooth you figured for it to be a 27k car it would have cd input but sadly no.
thats a Nice color.. what is it?
+Geo4242 Cosmic Blue
what colour is this
cosmic blue
we are gonna but in Philippines like 1,200,000
lol the st reference
I can't get over the CVT
Paddel shifters yes?
No
Nice review - got here from the Cruze review. The Honda seems like a better value and a little sportier, but the Cruze seems a bit more comfortable, nicer interior; might be a better commuter.
The only car nameplate that I can think of that has been around more than the Civic is the Suburban.
+Jacob Lichtenberg 911 and Corvette are two off the top of my head. Suburban is definitely the oldest.
+Driven Car Reviews Impala dates back to 1958, but there was a short hiatus in the 1990s for that name. Mustang dates back to 1964.
Forgot about the impala, and I own one. That's bad.
I love car makers who don't add paddles with a cvt and leave blank buttons to show u the options u didn't get 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
The driver's head almost touches the roof...!! This is such a negative point. You would never feel comfortable in this unless you have a short height :(
While initially pleased, after 8 months of owning a 2016 Civic, I'm very disappointed. The mileage is very good and the front seats are quite comfortable, but I'm not too keen on the CVT (not at all fun too drive...unless you like golf carts), the lack of a volume knob and, in my opinion, it doesn't even come close to my 2007 Civic with regard to quality. In particular, I think they have a major issue with the floors. I invite anyone looking at purchasing a 2016 to compare the driver's side floor/kickboard with the passenger side first hand. The Honda rep said that the sinking floor is "characteristic of the 2016 Civic." (Guessing the new term for "design flaw" might be "characteristic.")
Here's what mine looks like after 8 months and 6,500 miles:
ua-cam.com/video/qTu5xPI5h6A/v-deo.html
Video, even without sound, speaks for itself. Think what it'll look like in 2-3 years. Do you want to sink $20K into a car if you are going to see this every time you get in it? And, if you do, don't even bother with the $155 high-walled mats as they'll most likely quickly deform like mine did.
Honda screws you on options if u go base or mid trim..they screw u more with the touring at $30,000! Its a civic! It should top out at max $23,000
It used to. $27-$28k is the max. But a lot of competitors like Corolla max out at 23k-24k. Not as much tech as this but just enough for most people.
the only great problem is the grrrroooouuuuunnnddd clllleeeaaaaarrrreeennccccee
id rather a accord
Hallo
Others examples of a palindrome, otto, mom, wow, an racec... oh, nvm.
Marcus Jiles
Madam, I'm Adam.
Fuck that volume knob shit, you got a volume pad on the steering wheel, it's ages ahead of other competitors, Honda don't listen to people who don't own this car
Well, they listened. Going forward, Honda won't be using that design anymore. They are including a volume knob in the new CR-V and they're making a big deal about it. The touch screen and wheel controls are simply not as good as a easy fast reacting knob.
Driven Car Reviews Honda has no balls, they have soft 👂, they should really do a survey on the people who own the new civic..
They probably did.
Nathan Nan I own a 2016 Civic Ex-T and honestly the absence of a volume knob wouldn't make or break my purchase, but I still would prefer an actual knob over the touchscreen. But am happy to report I've never had problems with it
i no ri8
Who buy so paper like your test? I think you a ironic man..
Hate the lights at the back.
+Luis Acevedo Agreed....that's my deal breaker for this car. Love all the other parts but HATE those rear lights. Ugh :-(
I concur...they are ugly af
+mclovin046 they are sexy
nice looking car too bad the engine is already recalled
Not true. The recall was for 2.0 liter. There is no 2 liter option on this touring trip.
My Civic Touring has a 2.0 4 cylinder
If you have a US version 2017 Civic Touring, you have a 1.5 turbo with a CVT. There is no other option. Come on man!
JCT no I just checked and it's a 2.0 without a turbo
ormand3000 That is can not be.
Rear exterior design is so ugly.....
seats suck after 20 minutes
+Chris You know, that's an issue I forgot to address in the video. In the past, my wife could tell a Honda seat blindfolded and not in a good way. The seats in this car seems to be vastly improved, at least for her.
i was with 2 other people and they hated the new gen seats. after 20 minutes the back would hurt. thx for reply! great show
It's embarrassing that this car at $27,000 has all this equipment but cars $70,000 and above have it as options.
Zzzzzzz car. Great video though!
boo, no manual
+Danny V Got believe the Si will have one
Chevy Cruze is absolute garbage. Ask my daughter how she knows.
I hate model bloat and I hate this car. The civic is supposed to be small, light, simple, and cheap. This is none of those things. If someone wanted a bigger car than a civic, the accord was always there. What's the point?
*spoiler alert* I drive a 2001 civic
Since a long-standing nameplate of good quality executions inevitably grows expectations, automakers are constantly under pressure to add luxury, more features, better performance all around, better packaging, etc. Really is inevitable that any long-standing model will appear to move up-class and up-market. Looking at prices relative to inflation however, prices of the civic have stayed flat. Really, it's just technology making things better.
If you want simple & bare-bones, go for the stripped trim or the Fit.
+headcas620 These days, Fit has taken that slot in the Honda line up. Wouldn't surprise me if they added a sedan version at some point (though I don't believe there's on on the horizon).
The Fit is the size you want. Quit complaining and look at the Fit.
i no ri8
The front looks good but the rear is ugly. It looks like a very ugly Volvo.
I like the back a lot actually, looks really modern and cool from every angle in my opinion.
Jord Zord I second that it takes getting use too. But it is appealing with the design flow leading to the rear.
Still a Honda, after 3 yrs paint will fade. Honda is the worst for their paint quality!
I actually noticed that. I've see a lot of hondas, especially on accord with terrible peels on it.
What an ugly, cheap looking car. I would be embarrassed to be seen in that pos.
mac daddy I've had one since July of 2016 and I've had at least six different people compliment me on it without me bringing up my car first. Four of them were total strangers and two of them were dates. you just mad that you can't afford one and that you drive around in a Pontiac G6 like a white trash piece of shit
now what have you done Tom, after a week or so you made me trade in my golf R to this Civic.....don't have any regrets though on doing it. Cheers from downunder..here they name the same trim as Vti-Lx
I love car makers who don't add paddles with a cvt and leave blank buttons to show u the options u didn't get 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
now what have you done Tom, after a week or so you made me trade in my golf R to this Civic.....don't have any regrets though on doing it. Cheers from downunder..here they name the same trim as Vti-Lx
I had nothing to do with it since I'm on a completely different continent. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Cheers mate!
Hahaha thanks for the reply....