+marianko84 I'm glad you're happy with the engine noise from your Civic, but we are not in the habit of driving around with the hood open, and all sound is recorded at the same time as the video.
we have this model at home, same 1,6 diesel and that horible noise which you recorded here in review is definetly not the same as we have... I barely can hear its diesel when front hood is closed! Of course when i open it, you can easily hear its diesel, but inside you definetly wont tell. I can even provide a video about this, but that noise you have recorded its redicilous... I dont know what was done with that car engine which you tested ... anyway, i am sure you recorded that sound with hood open even you show video when hood is closed...
The idle on them is rattly and diesely but above that in my experience is very similar to a petrol. Honda are very good that way. My 1.6 diesel civic is the 3rd honda in my family and lives up to its predecessors. Solid on the road and ample power for almost all drivers
After owning the EX version of this generation of civic for 2 years i cant praise it enough. Plenty of torque even at idle, and loads of it above 2000 rpm. Great fuel econemy, comfort, cabin space, random features including the magic seats, heated mirrors and an overall solid feel on the road. This thing sticks into bends and powers out of them. On the motorway it feels smooth, very little noise even at the limit but at the same time reminds you that you're the one driving. From a point of view of fixing it, its not too bad to work on other than the diesel filter which i personally hate with a passion. Has to be done soon so thatll be fun. Doesnt drink a drop of oil, and seems to run on bare diesel fumes because that guage hardly moves. I get around 1000 km out of a tank. Dpf regens are a little bit sporadic however. It could go 100km between regens or 10,000 km for whatever reason. That diesel clatter is most notable when cold however. Once warm it doesnt make itself too well known. All in all i highly recommend this car to those looking for an excellent all rounder. Good power, good fuel econemy, good comfort, loads of features, good handling and that renowned honda reliability. Ill drive it til it stops
@@johnflavin1602 in these they can just decide to do one as you drive, or bring on a few dash lights and do one(they go off afterwards usually) or youll have to get a diagnostic scan tool to go through the settings and enable it manually. If the dpf is too blocked the car wont even think about doing a regen even with diagnostics so youll have to either replace or clean the dpf. At that stage youll have loads of dash lights on and a severe lack of power however
@@alexhickey5633 Thanks for your reply. Currently have a 2.2 Mazda diesel which is a nightmare. Keeps blocking up with carbon. It was de-carboned at 70,000 km and now needs to be done again at 111,000 km. De-carbon by Mazda dealer costs €900 here in Ireland.
@@johnflavin1602 my humble advice on that 2.2 diesel mazda is to get rid of it. My dad has one. Currently on its last legs with a blown head gasket. We caught it early however before it went very bad and managed to somewhat save it for now. Bottle of steel seal into the coolant. Mazda quoted him 10k for the new engine plus labour which pretty much writes it off. We were told the head gasket can be done but they dont last long after the repair. That 2.2 skyactiv engine is notorious for blowing up in some way whether it be fuel dilution, timing chain, injectors, head gaskets and sometimes wearing the exhaust cam shaft. Get rid of it while its going some bit right because itll only break your heart as time goes on. My dads one only has 125k km on the clock which really isnt high mileage at all. His previous car was a 99 accord with a 1.8 petrol engine in it. Thing was and still is bomb proof(currently in storage). Never 1 single problem with the engine other than oil burning like all honda 4 bangers. 230k miles or roughly 360k km on the clock. Hes disappointed with his 2.2 mazda cx5 to say the least. Oh, and from one irish man to another, hello!
@@alexhickey5633 Thanks Alex. The problem with offloading it is nobody wants it due to its bad rep. I enquired about trading it in against a petrol Civic of the same year (2016) and the dealer wanted €8,000. It’s worth half the value it should be. My only hope is there’s an independent mechanic over here who specialises in Mazda diesels so I’m hoping he can assess it for me. I’ve 121,000 km on the clock, bought it new and looked after it and it was serviced regularly by Mazda dealer. My previous car, a 2 litre Octavia diesel also gave trouble with injectors and EGR. I went from one bad car to another.
Excellent review on the Civic 1.6 iDTEC. Chances are we won't get the oil burner down in NZ as the government penalises diesel users in an awkward tax system. We drive the 1.8 Auto with leather and 18 inch Krypton alloys. I must say, the quality of this UK Honda is tops, lovely soft tactile surfaces make this a great place to be. Out on the open country roads she feels very planted and lots of fun. We have travelled 21000 km's since December 13 and has as expected has Honda reliable. Starting to see a few more on the roads here and the design is a huge respite from the blandness that abounds.
6 years late😒 but i can assure you, this 1.6 diesel is very punchy for its size and if you ask me should be put into any sales lineup for the civics regardless of region
Theyre clattery enough when cold, but thats mainly diesel knock aswell. They hit this almost vtec like thing above half throttle when cold and remind you that you are in fact driving a diesel. A little bit rough on idle as is to be expected with diesels but above 1000 rpm its an incredibly smooth engine. Clean burning too. Ive gone about 3000km since my last service, another 7 to go and the oil is remarkably clean for a diesel. Usually they blacken it scary fast. Even when changing it, it still has a hint of golden brown oil colour to it. Honda recomends a 15k km service interval but tbh thats just stretching things too far. I change mine every 10k. Honda is known for building solid petrol engines, and i own one of those with almost a quarter million miles on it (360k km roughly) and it still does its thing. I recon these 1.6 diesels will have a similar story to tell in years to come
@@maciej_zieba The engine and gearbox is great can't fault it i had to replace the srs unit i think jump starting the car burnt something out inside the module but seems like they go wrong alot.
My engine is really quiet for a diesel i did an oil change straight away and after 2 months the oil isn't completely black like it usually is with diesels when it's really cold they do have a bit of noise when you start them but that's on all of them it goes away after a few seconds
@@maciej_zieba copart or private sale? I'd try get at least an se plus you get sensors all around cruise dab and reverse cam.If its on copart you can tell its a decent spec if it has front sensor's next year I'll be looking for a newer civic tourer
Great engine but the NVH is just bad and I am not sure what Honda was thinking about when they ok'd the engine to go to production The power and torque figures are good but the noise perhaps that's the only reason I won't buy a I-DTEC Great Video though mate
Paul Capel I'm over 6ft tall, and although it's definitely noticeable, I'm not sure it's a deal-breaker. Take a test drive and let us know what you think.
.....you drive on left lane ..... i m afraid even i hought that ....8=)))). Honda civic 1.6 i dtec 2015 ....perfect review for a perfect car ....23200 euro with full extra in Greece, not expensive for its configuration.
I'm 7 months late but if you still care I bought a 2.2 a couple months ago and it's just right for me, though I came from a 150hp BMW so the power feels similar. Apparently the 1.6 is really torquey though and doesn't feel much different at low revs.
I have this car for 6 years now and I still enjoy it
Me to
Is it good for short journeys inside city? For courier delivery?
What mpg do you get on the motorway?
Excellent review. Covered all important aspect of the car especially the engine. Puts most other reviews to shame. Great work.
+marianko84 I'm glad you're happy with the engine noise from your Civic, but we are not in the habit of driving around with the hood open, and all sound is recorded at the same time as the video.
we have this model at home, same 1,6 diesel and that horible noise which you recorded here in review is definetly not the same as we have... I barely can hear its diesel when front hood is closed! Of course when i open it, you can easily hear its diesel, but inside you definetly wont tell. I can even provide a video about this, but that noise you have recorded its redicilous... I dont know what was done with that car engine which you tested ... anyway, i am sure you recorded that sound with hood open even you show video when hood is closed...
I test drove the car and there was no noise what so ever inside the car or outside
The idle on them is rattly and diesely but above that in my experience is very similar to a petrol. Honda are very good that way. My 1.6 diesel civic is the 3rd honda in my family and lives up to its predecessors. Solid on the road and ample power for almost all drivers
After owning the EX version of this generation of civic for 2 years i cant praise it enough. Plenty of torque even at idle, and loads of it above 2000 rpm. Great fuel econemy, comfort, cabin space, random features including the magic seats, heated mirrors and an overall solid feel on the road. This thing sticks into bends and powers out of them. On the motorway it feels smooth, very little noise even at the limit but at the same time reminds you that you're the one driving. From a point of view of fixing it, its not too bad to work on other than the diesel filter which i personally hate with a passion. Has to be done soon so thatll be fun. Doesnt drink a drop of oil, and seems to run on bare diesel fumes because that guage hardly moves. I get around 1000 km out of a tank. Dpf regens are a little bit sporadic however. It could go 100km between regens or 10,000 km for whatever reason. That diesel clatter is most notable when cold however. Once warm it doesnt make itself too well known.
All in all i highly recommend this car to those looking for an excellent all rounder. Good power, good fuel econemy, good comfort, loads of features, good handling and that renowned honda reliability.
Ill drive it til it stops
How is a DPF regen done?
@@johnflavin1602 in these they can just decide to do one as you drive, or bring on a few dash lights and do one(they go off afterwards usually) or youll have to get a diagnostic scan tool to go through the settings and enable it manually. If the dpf is too blocked the car wont even think about doing a regen even with diagnostics so youll have to either replace or clean the dpf. At that stage youll have loads of dash lights on and a severe lack of power however
@@alexhickey5633 Thanks for your reply. Currently have a 2.2 Mazda diesel which is a nightmare. Keeps blocking up with carbon. It was de-carboned at 70,000 km and now needs to be done again at 111,000 km. De-carbon by Mazda dealer costs €900 here in Ireland.
@@johnflavin1602 my humble advice on that 2.2 diesel mazda is to get rid of it. My dad has one. Currently on its last legs with a blown head gasket. We caught it early however before it went very bad and managed to somewhat save it for now. Bottle of steel seal into the coolant. Mazda quoted him 10k for the new engine plus labour which pretty much writes it off. We were told the head gasket can be done but they dont last long after the repair. That 2.2 skyactiv engine is notorious for blowing up in some way whether it be fuel dilution, timing chain, injectors, head gaskets and sometimes wearing the exhaust cam shaft. Get rid of it while its going some bit right because itll only break your heart as time goes on. My dads one only has 125k km on the clock which really isnt high mileage at all. His previous car was a 99 accord with a 1.8 petrol engine in it. Thing was and still is bomb proof(currently in storage). Never 1 single problem with the engine other than oil burning like all honda 4 bangers. 230k miles or roughly 360k km on the clock. Hes disappointed with his 2.2 mazda cx5 to say the least. Oh, and from one irish man to another, hello!
@@alexhickey5633 Thanks Alex. The problem with offloading it is nobody wants it due to its bad rep. I enquired about trading it in against a petrol Civic of the same year (2016) and the dealer wanted €8,000. It’s worth half the value it should be. My only hope is there’s an independent mechanic over here who specialises in Mazda diesels so I’m hoping he can assess it for me. I’ve 121,000 km on the clock, bought it new and looked after it and it was serviced regularly by Mazda dealer. My previous car, a 2 litre Octavia diesel also gave trouble with injectors and EGR. I went from one bad car to another.
Superb car ,awesome fuel economy and comfort , would recommend everytime
rue de bac mines done 68000 not a hint of anything mechanical ,just tyres and servicing ,simply brilliant motors
Is it good for food delivery work?
Excellent review on the Civic 1.6 iDTEC.
Chances are we won't get the oil burner down in NZ as the government penalises diesel users in an awkward tax system.
We drive the 1.8 Auto with leather and 18 inch Krypton alloys.
I must say, the quality of this UK Honda is tops, lovely soft tactile surfaces make this a great place to be. Out on the open country roads she feels very planted and lots of fun. We have travelled 21000 km's since December 13 and has as expected has Honda reliable. Starting to see a few more on the roads here and the design is a huge respite from the blandness that abounds.
I'm not a huge fan of the exterior styling of the Euro Civics, but come on, Honda, we need this engine/trans in the US!
6 years late😒 but i can assure you, this 1.6 diesel is very punchy for its size and if you ask me should be put into any sales lineup for the civics regardless of region
Fabulous review thanks. I've just bought one xxx
My sister got this model brilliant car in every way
This the best voice reviewer
Excellent and very comprehensive review! Would love to buy this Civic hatchback if it was sold here in the U.S.! I guess I'll have to move to the UK.
I'll ask a all the focus owners which is better when their ford
is riddled with build quality issues
I have the 2.2 civic & I love it. Prior to that I had a 1.6 Tdci Focus for 4 years & never had a moments grief with it.
Id go for the Honda I had problems with my focus
I'm very impressed with how quiet the diesel is, contrary to your review. You want a noisy diesel? Listen to a BMW X1, my previous car.
Theyre clattery enough when cold, but thats mainly diesel knock aswell. They hit this almost vtec like thing above half throttle when cold and remind you that you are in fact driving a diesel. A little bit rough on idle as is to be expected with diesels but above 1000 rpm its an incredibly smooth engine. Clean burning too. Ive gone about 3000km since my last service, another 7 to go and the oil is remarkably clean for a diesel. Usually they blacken it scary fast. Even when changing it, it still has a hint of golden brown oil colour to it. Honda recomends a 15k km service interval but tbh thats just stretching things too far. I change mine every 10k. Honda is known for building solid petrol engines, and i own one of those with almost a quarter million miles on it (360k km roughly) and it still does its thing. I recon these 1.6 diesels will have a similar story to tell in years to come
@@alexhickey5633is yours still reliable? I’ve had a Skoda and a Mazda, both diesel and both gave me huge amounts of problems engine wise.
Nice review. Good image quality. I hope you soon make a review of this same engine on the new Crv. Keep the good work.
Thanks for the kind words. We'll have the 1.6 Honda CR-V on test in just a few weeks. Is there anything in particular you'd like us to look at on it?
I'm guessing that on all these 2012 models it comes with Aux and Bluetooth as standard?
It's a diesel, so EGR or DPF must at least be mentioned in any review.
For the driving I'll be doing, ill put both to the test
1 year later, no dpf or egr problems to report!!!
@@alexhickey5633what mpg do you get on the motorway?
@zainseth2773 haven't done my own test on it but the fuel efficiency thing on the dash fluctuates between 4.7 and 5.1 l/100km on the motorway
@@alexhickey5633 ok, thank you
Honda Civic 1.6 Diesel Review
very good camera position while on drive
Just brought it in the UK as a category n write off with only the grill and a tiny dent to repair.
How you finding it? Considering getting one with 100k miles I'm UK also.
@@maciej_zieba The engine and gearbox is great can't fault it i had to replace the srs unit i think jump starting the car burnt something out inside the module but seems like they go wrong alot.
My engine is really quiet for a diesel i did an oil change straight away and after 2 months the oil isn't completely black like it usually is with diesels when it's really cold they do have a bit of noise when you start them but that's on all of them it goes away after a few seconds
Thanks for the replies, much appreciate it! I've got one in sight so might go for it😁👍🏻
@@maciej_zieba copart or private sale? I'd try get at least an se plus you get sensors all around cruise dab and reverse cam.If its on copart you can tell its a decent spec if it has front sensor's next year I'll be looking for a newer civic tourer
Great engine but the NVH is just bad and I am not sure what Honda was thinking about when they ok'd the engine to go to production
The power and torque figures are good but the noise perhaps that's the only reason I won't buy a I-DTEC
Great Video though mate
Theyre not crazy loud at all but you know theyre a diesel. On the road unless you plant the boot you dont really hear it much
much nicer than the U.S. version.
Mines got over 100 k on it and sounds alot quieter than that.
There was no mention of the rear spoiler? Does this affect taller or shorter people? As it seems silly to have one mid way across the spoiler?
Paul Capel I'm over 6ft tall, and although it's definitely noticeable, I'm not sure it's a deal-breaker. Take a test drive and let us know what you think.
Wish they had this in Canada
best review know like others Reading manual book
.....you drive on left lane ..... i m afraid even i hought that ....8=)))). Honda civic 1.6 i dtec 2015 ....perfect review for a perfect car ....23200 euro with full extra in Greece, not expensive for its configuration.
Is the new type r based on this?
Similar looks but a 2 liter with a war whistle. Think they were up around 300hp. Again, based off this body style but more aggressive in looks
If anyone is still watching this video is it worth getting the 2.2 rather than this 1.6 because the 1.6 is quite slow?
I'm 7 months late but if you still care I bought a 2.2 a couple months ago and it's just right for me, though I came from a 150hp BMW so the power feels similar. Apparently the 1.6 is really torquey though and doesn't feel much different at low revs.
That 1.6 is a punchy little bugger. Honda threw in some kind of magic when building the 1.6. Tame sound but its well able to boogie for what it is
the engine sounds agricultural. my 1.7 cdti corsa sounds better after 190.000 km
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