Which spec New Civic Trim Level - SE+

pjr · 4th January 2008, 13:01

Found this article on Reuters.

Honda unveils a new Civic for the New Year
Wed 2 Jan, 2008, 16:10

Honda has released a new version of the Civic for the start of 2008, which goes on sale from 2nd January. It is titled the SE+ and gets a range of exterior enhancements and equipment on top of the standard SE trim including 6-inch alloys, body-coloured skirts and spoiler. Honda says it has been designed with its younger customers in mind. Tom Gardner, head of Honda Marketing (UK) says, "The market has responded well to the new Civic, and the 5-door is drawing a younger audience than ever before, but customers wanted a higher spec, entry level model that looked even more sporting". The Civic SE+ is powered by Honda's 1.4-litre i-DSI engine, and prices start from £14,900.

Original article here
Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Rather amusing typo - apparently the SE+ comes with 6" wheels

Found more spec information

On top of the standard SE grade specifications, the new Honda Civic 1.4 i-DSI SE + includes:

16-inch Atlas Alloy Wheels
Image Pack (Painted front, rear and side skirts, rear spoiler)
Metallic Paint

The Honda Civic SE + is available in Vivid Blue or Alabaster Silver. Only 1,000 units will be made.

bucketp · 4th January 2008, 13:25

At least the tryres would be cheap

tacomodo · 4th January 2008, 13:32

Not the most exciting additions, but oh well, I'm not buying a new one anytime soon anyway. Hope they don't sell TOO well so I feel my '07 is old

illegalhunter · 4th January 2008, 14:36

so the car wil now be colour coded , about time

pjr · 4th January 2008, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

so the car wil now be colour coded , about time

Not quite - it gets the image pack which is body coloured bits on top of the normal grey skirts & arches - slightly bigger picture shows it better.

Bungle · 4th January 2008, 16:49

What's the point of putting the skirts and rear spoiler on a 1.4?

FWH · 4th January 2008, 16:53

Vivid Blue. Vivid Blue? VIVID BLUE!!!

The only 08 in this colour then.

They must have a few pots of paint left over...

Charles_Harding · 6th January 2008, 15:39

Sounds great!

Boy racers in a 1.4 Civic.

Millie and I will slide past them just on 'tick over'!

"The great British contibution to world cusine is the chip!"

Pottsy · 6th January 2008, 16:29

Let's have some photos:

Civic_15.jpg

Civic_13.jpg

Civic_6.jpg

Civic17.jpg

FWH · 6th January 2008, 16:31

Shame they didn´t add the triangular exhaust also.

Pottsy · 6th January 2008, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Sounds great!

Boy racers in a 1.4 Civic.

Millie and I will slide past them just on 'tick over'!

"The great British contibution to world cusine is the chip!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

What's the point of putting the skirts and rear spoiler on a 1.4?

The point of this is that young drivers who can only afford the insurance on the 1.4 get a car with funky looks and nice wheels, and in a package that the insurance companies know about (also avoiding "mods" and keeping the premium down).

Also maybe it appeals to "wealthy Dad" - who wants to buy a new car for his 18 year old son, so wants it to look nice but have a safe (weedy) engine in. And he also won't want a £2,000 insurance bill to add on top.

I think VW started it with the Golf "Driver" in the 80's - it looked much like a GTi but had the cooking 1.6 in it.

illegalhunter · 8th January 2008, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

What's the point of putting the skirts and rear spoiler on a 1.4?

My thoughts aswell , waste of £850

Maldax · 12th January 2008, 08:48

Not being cynical (honest)

but as Vivid Blue is off the list now you dont think Honda had some VB 1.4 SE tucked away somewhere that no one was buying and want to shift them?

alanwalne · 12th January 2008, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

Shame they didn´t add the triangular exhaust also.

Perhaps because the cars are already built, and the exhaust amendment is not as easy an off the shelf accessory

ASH · 12th January 2008, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

Perhaps because the cars are already built, and the exhaust amendment is not as easy an off the shelf accessory

I've heard somewhere exhaust finishers are simple bolt on. Does anyone know the price?

BigP · 12th January 2008, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

Not being cynical (honest)

but as Vivid Blue is off the list now you dont think Honda had some VB 1.4 SE tucked away somewhere that no one was buying and want to shift them?

Think you just hit the nail right on the head!! Car manufacturers do this all the time.

FWH · 12th January 2008, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASH

I've heard somewhere exhaust finishers are simple bolt on. Does anyone know the price?

They are a dealer fit option for the 1.4

Your local dealer (or one of the ones on here) should be able to quote you a price.

See these threads,

Exhaust Triangle Trims

and

1.4 Se

They say £100 for part 06KIT SMG EXTFIN, plus £170 for delar fitting.

Best check with a few dealers though.

angie4m · 12th January 2008, 18:48

I have to say if I was 17 again and looking to buy a new car then I maybe would go for that, but not with 5 doors (6 years ago and sill today) its seen as uncool for young drivers to have 5 doors. 3 doors are the way to go. Good car for your mother

Actually my Mum is looking for something more economical than the other cars in the drive - Maybe she would like one of them

Topcat · 12th January 2008, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

its seen as uncool for young drivers to have 5 doors. 3 doors are the way to go. Good car for your mother

Why???????????????????????????????????????????

Your going to be a mother soon and you will be struggling like hell to get that baby in an out of the back.

Only a young person would think it is uncool to be seen driving a five door! Personally I think all drivers should be given a limit as to what they drive from passing their test, starting with smallest of engines and gradually working their way up it would certainly save a few lives when those youngsters like to drive like total idiots in the "cool" cars and cant handle it.

rneilg · 12th January 2008, 20:17

I agree Topcat, when i had the first baby (well my wife did the hard bit

) we struggled so much with a 2 door we changed to a 4 door, mistakes you have to learn in life im afraid.
But not all young people drive fast, they have the car as a status symbol to pose in, driving fast is the last thing they want to do - they wouldnt be seen then would they!!!!
Back in my day when i was a youngster you couldnt really afford a fast car like these days, i had an old banger to drive around in

.

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pjr Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 401 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	New Civic Trim Level - SE+ Found this article on Reuters. Honda unveils a new Civic for the New Year Wed 2 Jan, 2008, 16:10 Honda has released a new version of the Civic for the start of 2008, which goes on sale from 2nd January. It is titled the SE+ and gets a range of exterior enhancements and equipment on top of the standard SE trim including 6-inch alloys, body-coloured skirts and spoiler. Honda says it has been designed with its younger customers in mind. Tom Gardner, head of Honda Marketing (UK) says, "The market has responded well to the new Civic, and the 5-door is drawing a younger audience than ever before, but customers wanted a higher spec, entry level model that looked even more sporting". The Civic SE+ is powered by Honda's 1.4-litre i-DSI engine, and prices start from £14,900. Original article here Reuters \| Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage Rather amusing typo - apparently the SE+ comes with 6" wheels Found more spec information On top of the standard SE grade specifications, the new Honda Civic 1.4 i-DSI SE + includes: 16-inch Atlas Alloy Wheels Image Pack (Painted front, rear and side skirts, rear spoiler) Metallic Paint The Honda Civic SE + is available in Vivid Blue or Alabaster Silver. Only 1,000 units will be made. Last edited by pjr; 4th January 2008 at 13:05.

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bucketp Exiled Englishman Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2007 Location: Peebles, Scottish Borders Posts: 361 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	At least the tryres would be cheap

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tacomodo Valve Cap Join Date: 5th August 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not the most exciting additions, but oh well, I'm not buying a new one anytime soon anyway. Hope they don't sell TOO well so I feel my '07 is old

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illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,114 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	so the car wil now be colour coded , about time

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,838 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Vivid Blue. Vivid Blue? VIVID BLUE!!! The only 08 in this colour then. They must have a few pots of paint left over...

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,820 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Sounds great! Boy racers in a 1.4 Civic. Millie and I will slide past them just on 'tick over'! *"The great British contibution to world cusine is the chip!"*

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,772 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	Let's have some photos: Civic_15.jpg Civic_13.jpg Civic_6.jpg Civic17.jpg

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,838 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Shame they didn´t add the triangular exhaust also.

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,046 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not being cynical (honest) but as Vivid Blue is off the list now you dont think Honda had some VB 1.4 SE tucked away somewhere that no one was buying and want to shift them?

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angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 10 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	I have to say if I was 17 again and looking to buy a new car then I maybe would go for that, but not with 5 doors (6 years ago and sill today) its seen as uncool for young drivers to have 5 doors. 3 doors are the way to go. Good car for your mother Actually my Mum is looking for something more economical than the other cars in the drive - Maybe she would like one of them

12th January 2008, 20:17	#20 (permalink)
rneilg Valve Cap Join Date: 8th October 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree Topcat, when i had the first baby (well my wife did the hard bit ) we struggled so much with a 2 door we changed to a 4 door, mistakes you have to learn in life im afraid. But not all young people drive fast, they have the car as a status symbol to pose in, driving fast is the last thing they want to do - they wouldnt be seen then would they!!!! Back in my day when i was a youngster you couldnt really afford a fast car like these days, i had an old banger to drive around in .