I had a Accord 2.0 Type S and it felt a bit gutless lower down. Performed well enough when you held onto the gears. Was decent enough as I kept it for 6 years. Not driven the 1.8 R series but assumed due to it being a Honda petrol it would share similar characteristics to the 2.0 K series.
This is a really good review - most helpful I've seen - cheers! I've got a 2011 Kia Ceed 1.6 diesel 113bhp and it's been a very good car, but 152k miles now and not far from London's ULEZ (I also drive on the Continent a lot and starting to get difficult with some cities)... I love a good turbo diesel's lazy torque - straight up a hill without knowing it's there. I also have a 2007 Mini Cooper convertible (the first new ones) and it's 1.6 Tritech petrol is a joy, feeling the torque pick up at 4000 revs and I#m not averse to changing gears. Looking forward to getting a 2016-2017 1.8 SR (love a sunroof) at some point. Thanks again.
Would have been nice to see an increase in power over the previous 1.8 VTEC. 155bhp to get it under 9 seconds 0-62. I'm guessing a bigger intake and less restrictive exhaust would provide around 10bhp extra like it's always done on previous models.
Great review. I'm thinking of getting a pre-facelift 2013 model in auto. The reviews are that the suspension is too soft so maybe the 2014 model onwards is better (£2k more)
@@mylesgoward5954 I held off due to lockdown. Still getting the bus! But the Civic 1.8 petrol manual is on my list for when things open up this summer. I can't think of a better used car that's reliable. Do you have one?
@@stuey36 yes I have an older 2008 civic 1.8 I love the car but it's abit out dated, its faultless nothing wrong with it just want to update it for a newer model maybe 2013 spec EX GT manual, Same as you don't want to spend too much due to lockdown and moving house.
I had a 2007 1.8 petrol for many years and loved it. Now in a 2012 1.8 petrol which is more refined, rides better and has nicer front seats. But the newer info display and heater controls are a lot more fiddly. Plus...no start button 😕
Looks a decent car, and although the mid range pull is never going to be the same as a turbo diesel, for most proper drivers its more than acceptable. People are too set in their ways and need to be getting away from diesels. They mainly appeal to a certain kind of aggressive driver who thinks speed limits don't apply to them, as observed daily on the M6. Petrols are smoother and quieter and although Ive owned both petrol and diesel cars, I would never go back to diesel again.
@garyceaton1EGR then DPF went on my Golf TDI, I'll never buy another diesel. And yes they have loads of low down torque but are gutless at higher revs
I bought mine in October 19 and I get something like 28mpg average on most trips, is it my driving style? Some trips I will get 40+ but rarely then I can do the same journey and it is nowhere near.
I must have been one of the unluckiest civic owners bought a 61 plate, beautiful car but took it back after 2 weeks. Was drinkiing oil quicker than petrol. Turns out this model had sub standard piston rings that wear after time was gutted tbh 😢
"Backseat passengers should have little to complain about", unless passengers want to take their head with them. My mom has this latest Civic so I know this from experience.
wynos0 We also mention that the sunroof can cut into headroom, but even allowing for that, I'm 6ft4 and can sit quite comfortably in the back. Sorry to hear that you feel you have to leave your head behind.
@@RationalCreed it depends on the road you driving on , if it slick you feel that,,,, is it rough you feel that too , but i love this car i have the sport model with full leather , prem Soundsystem ,Navi ,keyless, you name it ,, it is a nice and fun ride :), and there is not so many of them around either , not here in Norway at least , i like it :)
strange, why can't i find this car with this trim? the most important to me is this amazing steering wheel with leather. all i see is cheap rubber steering wheels. any idea, any one?
get a Civic Sport most fine in the line, not like type R but that is not the same thing, but gives it good looks inside and out, and a great sound system :)
The petrols while a bit gutless in the mid range are incredibly refined and reliable. They are also quite frugal.
I had a Accord 2.0 Type S and it felt a bit gutless lower down. Performed well enough when you held onto the gears. Was decent enough as I kept it for 6 years. Not driven the 1.8 R series but assumed due to it being a Honda petrol it would share similar characteristics to the 2.0 K series.
Does anybody know is there much in the difference of fuel economy on the 1.8 to the 1.4?
@@patrickclarke6165 Not much. The 1.4 needs to be revved all the time to get decent performance so economy suffers.
@@JeanV1986 thanks for this :)
What do you mean by refined and frugal?
I’m still happy with this car 😊👍🙋🏻
just got me one with 40k km on it and it is a fine ride
This is a really good review - most helpful I've seen - cheers! I've got a 2011 Kia Ceed 1.6 diesel 113bhp and it's been a very good car, but 152k miles now and not far from London's ULEZ (I also drive on the Continent a lot and starting to get difficult with some cities)... I love a good turbo diesel's lazy torque - straight up a hill without knowing it's there. I also have a 2007 Mini Cooper convertible (the first new ones) and it's 1.6 Tritech petrol is a joy, feeling the torque pick up at 4000 revs and I#m not averse to changing gears. Looking forward to getting a 2016-2017 1.8 SR (love a sunroof) at some point. Thanks again.
It's a good car , we had as a rental in Poland
BEST CIVIC EVER
Would have been nice to see an increase in power over the previous 1.8 VTEC. 155bhp to get it under 9 seconds 0-62. I'm guessing a bigger intake and less restrictive exhaust would provide around 10bhp extra like it's always done on previous models.
Mine with a smooth stage 1 produce around 160hp with ethanol.
Great review. I'm thinking of getting a pre-facelift 2013 model in auto. The reviews are that the suspension is too soft so maybe the 2014 model onwards is better (£2k more)
How's the car?
@@mylesgoward5954 I held off due to lockdown. Still getting the bus! But the Civic 1.8 petrol manual is on my list for when things open up this summer. I can't think of a better used car that's reliable.
Do you have one?
@@stuey36 yes I have an older 2008 civic 1.8 I love the car but it's abit out dated, its faultless nothing wrong with it just want to update it for a newer model maybe 2013 spec EX GT manual, Same as you don't want to spend too much due to lockdown and moving house.
@@mylesgoward5954 EX GT is a good choice. Heated seats, better lights etc
I had a 2007 1.8 petrol for many years and loved it. Now in a 2012 1.8 petrol which is more refined, rides better and has nicer front seats. But the newer info display and heater controls are a lot more fiddly. Plus...no start button 😕
I’m thinking of buying a used 2013 1.8 petrol. Does anyone have any real work mpg figures, mostly using it on the motorway?
We bought a 1.8 I-VTEC and get around 44mpg (automatic). Not too shabby most of the time!
Azureecosse which tune? i want for my car
@@Azureecosse did you have a diesel or vtec?
@@Azureecosse hi, you had your petrol civic chipped? Can you notice the diff compared to standard 140bhp? And whats the cost of such a thing?
I have a 2016 1.8 petrol manual. Approx 45 mpg. I don’t hang around, but don’t drive it like a chav either.
Can you turn off these driver assist features?
Looks a decent car, and although the mid range pull is never going to be the same as a turbo diesel, for most proper drivers its more than acceptable. People are too set in their ways and need to be getting away from diesels. They mainly appeal to a certain kind of aggressive driver who thinks speed limits don't apply to them, as observed daily on the M6. Petrols are smoother and quieter and although Ive owned both petrol and diesel cars, I would never go back to diesel again.
@garyceaton1EGR then DPF went on my Golf TDI, I'll never buy another diesel. And yes they have loads of low down torque but are gutless at higher revs
I bought mine in October 19 and I get something like 28mpg average on most trips, is it my driving style? Some trips I will get 40+ but rarely then I can do the same journey and it is nowhere near.
I just bought one of these cars yesterday one owner only done 17k
How much did you buy it for, a 2013 model right?
@@habiboriginal mine is a 2015 I paid 11.995
It has sufficient balls 😂😂😂😍🥰🥰💙💛💛💛😻😻🇮🇪🇮🇪
I must have been one of the unluckiest civic owners bought a 61 plate, beautiful car but took it back after 2 weeks. Was drinkiing oil quicker than petrol. Turns out this model had sub standard piston rings that wear after time was gutted tbh 😢
Sorry to hear that what engine was it that you got?
I wonder how bothering is idle stop system on this model
It can be disengaged by pressing a button
Hello and nice video! What are the sizes of the alloy wheels? 17 or 18"?
17
What’s the name of this Honda
"Backseat passengers should have little to complain about", unless passengers want to take their head with them. My mom has this latest Civic so I know this from experience.
wynos0 We also mention that the sunroof can cut into headroom, but even allowing for that, I'm 6ft4 and can sit quite comfortably in the back. Sorry to hear that you feel you have to leave your head behind.
My new car😀
Hopefully this thing makes its way to the usa
Meng Dynasty it won't
*This or vauxhall astra 2017?*
That’s what I can’t decide
@Max Lee is it quiet enough on the motorway? He mentioned the road noise is noticeable
😂😂😂😂
Don t buyopel !!!! This is ur car !
@@RationalCreed it depends on the road you driving on , if it slick you feel that,,,, is it rough you feel that too , but i love this car i have the sport model with full leather , prem Soundsystem ,Navi ,keyless, you name it ,, it is a nice and fun ride :), and there is not so many of them around either , not here in Norway at least , i like it :)
I have a 2012 1.8 ti stock it made 148hp and I've had 140mph out of it
How many doors?
5
strange, why can't i find this car with this trim? the most important to me is this amazing steering wheel with leather. all i see is cheap rubber steering wheels. any idea, any one?
get a Civic Sport most fine in the line, not like type R but that is not the same thing, but gives it good looks inside and out, and a great sound system :)
He said it's SR trim (for facelifted models). Pre 2015, you're looking at EX or EX-GT that get leather
Contrary to the 8th generation, the exhausts are invisible!
What year model is this?
2012+
My wife prefers the engine in our 1.0l Citroen C1/Toyota.
I have to agree for 1.8 it's terrible. Should be 1.4
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TIL civics come in diesel 😅
1.8 Has 141 hp...