I have a 2019 English SE (top trim etc) Was 1.5 years old and cost £15k. It goes like stink up to about 50mph then is a bit slower as it is 1 litre. There is actually even more in terms of gadgets than were mentioned here with the mirrors giving a warning light if something is in your blindspot and actually going crazy if you indicate to move out whilst that is still the case and me moving from a 13 year old toyota to this was an education. Keys stay in your pocket. It has braked a few times when it thought I would hit something which was wierd but not at all unsafe. The boot is 20% bigger than my previous hatchback too. One negative for me is that it is wide. It feels like it is anyway. I've never been happier driving a car though I have to say an I am an ex-biker. The manual 6 speed is very nice but you soon hit the rev limiter until you get used to changing up quicker through 2-3-4. I also have heated seats which weren't mentioned and a panoramic sun roof (amazing). I can also talk directly to the car as well as Siri or whatever the phone has (nuts). Makes a nice noise too when accellerating. Problem is I can only play loud rap music as that is all that suits the car.
Some really great information and great detail Richard, appreciate the time you have taken to write that, thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
I bought a 172 civic 1 litre recently and it's got a nice bit of power. I've been driving them for the past 25 years and wouldn't drive any other makes. Maybe if I upgrade again I'll pay ye a visit.👍
Hi. This Car is definitely one of the best modern Cars. Also the Engine is not as sensitive as the other 1.0L Turbo Engines of the other Manufacturers. But still, of course, you should do the Service regularly. However, I prefer a Model with a Sunroof or Panoramic Roof 😏 What I find very important in a modern Car are an Emergency Brake Assistant and a Blind Spot Warning System. The ACC is a cool extra Option. In my opinion, you don't need all the other Systems. Greetings to Irland
Picked it up and need to get used to the controls. Quick question on the digital dash. The light above dial goes green from white. Could you tell me what that is please?
@@deanbeckworth1053 Good stuff, so when you have the eco-mode switched on, this is one of the features on it, so watch how the colour changes in relation to your throttle input, When you accelerate it will probably be white, when you are being economical it will be green if that makes sense?
Great review! I love Ireland but haven’t visited for some time. I’ve got a 2017 1.0 SR which I’ve had from new. I love the car and how it drives etc. However, I was recently made aware of the timing belt, which is in oil, needs replacing at 6 years or 75,000 miles whichever comes first. In the Uk it’s being priced at around £2,000 to replace. I have reluctantly decided to replace with 1.5 Sport, which has timing chain as I’ve been told the cost of this would be reflected in future trade in where this is due imminently. Have you been made aware of this in Ireland?
It’s located under the car, if you can imagine underneath the car, the exhaust goes from the engine all the way to the back bumper, the exhaust becomes visible underneath the engine, the catalytic converter is located between the two front wheels .. in realty it’s a little bit back behind the front wheels along the exhaust , but that’s probably the easiest way to think about its location but if you need a video I can do it 🙂
They are reliable but a service history with an oil change every 10,000 km is imperative, if it doesn’t have that, then they can develop issues for sure 👍
There is a gasoline particular filter in these vehicles.. Turbos and engines can give trouble .. If the car has a correct service history where it has been serviced every 8000 to 9000 kms , it should be a trouble-free car however the issues we have seen are consistently linked to lack of servicing, so regular oil changes will bring reliability however lack of oil changes increase the probability of engine or turbo failure 🙂
Hmmm, ok it depends .. do you do much driving ???😀 Ptrol would work if you are low kms driver but diesel will be better if you do a lot of motorway driving ! Diesel will feel a little more powerful too !
Nice but the ~£1700 cambelt change due every 75k miles or so needs to be made clear to buyers. Why they didn't stick with a chain like the 1.5 who knows.
It seems to be very expensive in England, we charge about €1250 in Ireland, I believe part of the reason that there is a belt on the 1 L is that they found it difficult to make the 3 cyl engine run smooth with a chain … So using a belt allowed the engine to be more refined apparently!
I also have this same engine. The reason why they didn’t stick to chain is because this engine isn’t really from Honda. The manufacturer of the 1.0 engine is Peugeot and then sold to Honda. I bought mine without knowing the cost of the belt but luckily the store I bought it from made sure Honda changed the belt before delivery. It costs here in Sweden over 20000kr which is over 2000 euro!
We carry out oil changes every 10,000 km in Ireland so we have never had the oil dilution problem...It seems to be more frequent in the United States and possibly China, but I am happy to report in this country we don’t have the issue
@@Shaylesety This one is sold a long time ago but a 2018 these days in Ireland is probably still about €18,000! Secondhand cars in Ireland ate expensive nowadays
Thank you Brian. I am thinking of making the Honda Civic 1.0 SR my next car. Good review.
That great ! Thanks for watching !!
I have a 2019 English SE (top trim etc) Was 1.5 years old and cost £15k. It goes like stink up to about 50mph then is a bit slower as it is 1 litre. There is actually even more in terms of gadgets than were mentioned here with the mirrors giving a warning light if something is in your blindspot and actually going crazy if you indicate to move out whilst that is still the case and me moving from a 13 year old toyota to this was an education. Keys stay in your pocket. It has braked a few times when it thought I would hit something which was wierd but not at all unsafe. The boot is 20% bigger than my previous hatchback too. One negative for me is that it is wide. It feels like it is anyway. I've never been happier driving a car though I have to say an I am an ex-biker. The manual 6 speed is very nice but you soon hit the rev limiter until you get used to changing up quicker through 2-3-4. I also have heated seats which weren't mentioned and a panoramic sun roof (amazing). I can also talk directly to the car as well as Siri or whatever the phone has (nuts). Makes a nice noise too when accellerating. Problem is I can only play loud rap music as that is all that suits the car.
Some really great information and great detail Richard, appreciate the time you have taken to write that, thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Hiphop😂😂😂
Got the 1.0 version since 3 months ago and it works like a charm
Always great to hear positive feedback on the product, glad you are enjoying your new vehicle! Thanks for watching!
Are you still using it?
If I had the money I'd love one of these 😍
Thanks for watching Barry !
This is what we want in a review. A speed talking Irishman! I love it
🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watching!
I bought a 172 civic 1 litre recently and it's got a nice bit of power. I've been driving them for the past 25 years and wouldn't drive any other makes. Maybe if I upgrade again I'll pay ye a visit.👍
Please do !! And enjoy the new motor in between !
Hi. This Car is definitely one of the best modern Cars. Also the Engine is not as sensitive as the other 1.0L Turbo Engines of the other Manufacturers. But still, of course, you should do the Service regularly. However, I prefer a Model with a Sunroof or Panoramic Roof 😏 What I find very important in a modern Car are an Emergency Brake Assistant and a Blind Spot Warning System. The ACC is a cool extra Option. In my opinion, you don't need all the other Systems. Greetings to Irland
Thank you for watching Wolfgang !
Great review
Thanks for watching Deano !!
I’m picking mine up tomorrow 👍🏼
Picked it up and need to get used to the controls. Quick question on the digital dash. The light above dial goes green from white. Could you tell me what that is please?
@@deanbeckworth1053 Good stuff, so when you have the eco-mode switched on, this is one of the features on it, so watch how the colour changes in relation to your throttle input, When you accelerate it will probably be white, when you are being economical it will be green if that makes sense?
@@doolanbrian great, thanks 🙏
Great review, can you do a video on how you operate the electric parking mode on and off and the hill start parking brake on and off please.
Of course !
@@doolanbrian very much appreciated thank you.👍
@@Steve200300 I’ll sort it this week !!
Oh my god I’m so sorry .. I totally forgot to this for you .. this video will help - ua-cam.com/video/OxDCLUpSB30/v-deo.html
Nice video, what would it be like going from a 1.6 diesel Astra to the 1l petrol in this?
The Astra is probably easier on fuel I guess but the power in both could be comparable ! Do you like near Kildare ??
@@doolanbrian No I'm in Vancouver at the moment but I'm moving home next month to Limerick. i had a 1.6 diesel hatchback Astra 161 before I left.
Good 😍
Thanks for watching and for the nice comment ! 🙂🙂
Nice vid! Nice car!
I found that quite amusing when you said” When you drive the car you want a bit of crack🤣
Hey 👋 thanks for watching .. glad you knocked a bit of ‘Craic’ out of it 😅🤘
Thanks Brin. Yet nothwr informative video what's the engine life like on these dinky little engines have owned Ford doliesels for many years
They behave like a diesel 1.6 almost .. similar but not as torquey as the dsl if you get me !
Great review! I love Ireland but haven’t visited for some time. I’ve got a 2017 1.0 SR which I’ve had from new. I love the car and how it drives etc. However, I was recently made aware of the timing belt, which is in oil, needs replacing at 6 years or 75,000 miles whichever comes first. In the Uk it’s being priced at around £2,000 to replace. I have reluctantly decided to replace with 1.5 Sport, which has timing chain as I’ve been told the cost of this would be reflected in future trade in where this is due imminently. Have you been made aware of this in Ireland?
We are charging €1300 for timing belts !! £2000 seems extreme !!
Great review! Do you know where the catalytic converter is located on this car? Thank you!
It’s located under the car, if you can imagine underneath the car, the exhaust goes from the engine all the way to the back bumper, the exhaust becomes visible underneath the engine, the catalytic converter is located between the two front wheels .. in realty it’s a little bit back behind the front wheels along the exhaust , but that’s probably the easiest way to think about its location but if you need a video I can do it 🙂
@@doolanbrian Thanks Brian! Yes, please 😊 I would really appreciate that! You're amazing! Thanks again!
Try this link -ua-cam.com/video/vpf9-I-MQBU/v-deo.html - it will show you where the catalytic converter is !
@@doolanbrian I just saw your new video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 thank you so much! 😊😊😊
@@kddeano2175 🙂🤟
Love mine, great on the B roads.
Exactly that’s where the fun is!
@@doolanbrian do you know of any customers that have had there's remapped?
@@barryherron5351 I don’t ! I think there is a fairly accessible 150 hp from a light map though 🙂
@@doolanbrian tempted, after hondas 12 month warranty runs out.
@@barryherron5351 let me know the results !
Are the parts for this car different from the other 10th generation hatchback?
Yes ! Each generation is unique for parts! Thanks for watching 🙂✅
Im looking at a 1.0 vtec sr here they have tirbo issues whats your opinion are they reliable
They are reliable but a service history with an oil change every 10,000 km is imperative, if it doesn’t have that, then they can develop issues for sure 👍
@@doolanbrian thanks for the quick reply
Great video lovely car one question is there a petrol particulate filter in it and do turbos give trouble in them?
There is a gasoline particular filter in these vehicles.. Turbos and engines can give trouble .. If the car has a correct service history where it has been serviced every 8000 to 9000 kms , it should be a trouble-free car however the issues we have seen are consistently linked to lack of servicing, so regular oil changes will bring reliability however lack of oil changes increase the probability of engine or turbo failure 🙂
@@doolanbrian do they get blocked much like diesels the gasoline particulate filters?
@@themfman4238 no, we haven’t had any issues with the gasoline particulate filter getting blocked so I wouldn’t be afraid of that end of things 🙂👍
@@doolanbrian sound for taking my questions might make trip sometime to see👍
@@themfman4238 no problem ! Hopefully it helped ! 🙂✅
Honda civic 1.0 i-vtec turbo 2020 (13k km) or 1.6 i-dtec 2019 (30k km)? Same price 20k euro
What is your opinion?
Hmmm, ok it depends .. do you do much driving ???😀 Ptrol would work if you are low kms driver but diesel will be better if you do a lot of motorway driving ! Diesel will feel a little more powerful too !
1.6 all the way mate. It's better milage than a hybrid. This petrol is bs
Nice but the ~£1700 cambelt change due every 75k miles or so needs to be made clear to buyers. Why they didn't stick with a chain like the 1.5 who knows.
It seems to be very expensive in England, we charge about €1250 in Ireland,
I believe part of the reason that there is a belt on the 1 L is that they found it difficult to make the 3 cyl engine run smooth with a chain … So using a belt allowed the engine to be more refined apparently!
I also have this same engine. The reason why they didn’t stick to chain is because this engine isn’t really from Honda. The manufacturer of the 1.0 engine is Peugeot and then sold to Honda. I bought mine without knowing the cost of the belt but luckily the store I bought it from made sure Honda changed the belt before delivery. It costs here in Sweden over 20000kr which is over 2000 euro!
Hy, what about oil dilution problem? Thx.
We carry out oil changes every 10,000 km in Ireland so we have never had the oil dilution problem...It seems to be more frequent in the United States and possibly China, but I am happy to report in this country we don’t have the issue
Thanks!
Which trim is this ?
Thanks for watching, in Ireland this is called the smart plus, in England Scotland and Wales and also Northern Ireland this is called the SR 🙂
my turbo stopped working today, any DIY fix?
No quick fix there 😕 have you consulted the dealer ??
Buy a Toyota,
Are too expensive mate.. Second hand 1.0 in Spain are 18.500€ with over 60.000km
For that price you get c-hr and even way wsy better cars
Prices vary between countries I guess🙂
@@doolanbrian yes ofc. How much is in yours?
@@Shaylesety This one is sold a long time ago but a 2018 these days in Ireland is probably still about €18,000! Secondhand cars in Ireland ate expensive nowadays
@@doolanbrian same as here as I can tell haha.
But how much a normal person earn a month? A decent job let's say or minimum wage there is?
@@Shaylesety minimum wage in ireland is around €1600 per month I think 🙂